The Fall of Troy by Rebecca Sharp
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Aux objets répugnants nous trouvons des appas.

{In the things we loathe become the things we love.}

The Fall of Troy is the first book in the Odyssey Duet by Rebecca Sharp and what a phenomenal introduction this was to her writing. I have heard of Dr. Sharp before, however, I haven’t had the pleasure of reading the stories she’s penned in the past. After I signed up to blog this absolutely stunning enemies-to-lovers, forbidden romance, I was left breathless and utterly bereft. Its been almost two days since I finished the story and I am still powerless to write a review which fully expresses just how much I loved this story.

…if I wasn’t careful, Troy would be the battle to bring me to my knees.

The Fall of Troy was exceptional in every way. The prose was powerful and completely evocative. It’s captivating from the first moment and while some might call the writing style ‘wordy,’ it’s only so in the most exquisite way—imagery which was intense and vivid will completely suck you in and the use of classic literature to substantiate the characters mindsets in a truly stunning manner that is rarely exhibited in romance these days made this one of my favorite reads of the year. The pacing of this book is perfect—I was so consumed I read it straight through from start to finish. The storyline will not only grab your attention but will stay with you long after you’ve read The Fall of Troy. I was emotionally wasted after this single book and I am almost terrified of my emotional state after the conclusion to the duet is available. I rarely respond this strongly to a book. It’s angsty AF, undeniably one of the hottest books I have read in a minute, and the characters latched themselves tightly into my heart. Dr. Sharp wrote the story in dual POV and both Troy and Leo were strong characters who show progression. There is nothing about The Fall of Troy that is less than a five-star read… I would give this book an 8 on a zero to five scale. Buy this book NOW! Read it IMMEDIATELY!!! And you will be thanking me for the recommendation!

He was cruel. I was crazy. Our ending would be tragic.

That was the thing about living in a bubble— sometimes it’s so clear that you don’t even realize when it pops.