Surely the bullets would come for her next. Check it out, you won't be disappointed.Īnastasia Romanov thought she would never feel more alone than when the gunfire started and her family began to fall around her. There are just too many amazing elements to gush about. Tess is fantastic, and exactly what a best friend should be. Anne is spunky, and not afraid to get her hands dirty. An original premise featuring a heroine that any reader can be proud of. It has everything that I love in a historical novel. Overall, I am smitten with this debut novel and its author. While distracting, it does not actually take away from the writing if any thing, it actually give it a more realistic feel. The font was in a cursive format, which I had a hard time reading. To clarify, this is not a fault of Preble's but rather the font used. The only flaw I can point out within this enchanting novel is Anastasia's journals. Wonder if it is true?" Case in point, Viktor's heritage. Throughout the novel, I would find myself thinking, "Ooh, I did not know that. Preble's blend of fiction, history, and folklore is spellbinding. In addition, every aspect regarding Anastasia and her life has been wonderfully researched and blends together seamlessly in this debut novel. This book drew me in rather quickly, and did not let go. The book features an intriguing premise that is sure to captivate any reader with an interest in Russia history and folklore. And I am very happy to report, Preble did not disappoint me. I am not going to lie, I had HUGE expectations for this book.
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