Anna is a character who must save Anastasia's life, but she knows nothing about her or Russian folklore. You are asked to get to know three separate characters and narrators, and a lot is not really explained about them. However, when a lot is not explained to you at the beginning of a novel it is easy to become confused. The idea that a modern day girl who dreams about Anastasia is asked to save her seemed a little out there, but still interesting. Joy Preble took a beloved story and infused fantasy and mysticism around it which really should have worked well. Okay, confession time: I loved the story of Anastasia Romanov when I was younger, and if I had read this book when I was in love with the story of Anastasia I would have been able to over look all that bothered me about this book. She is the only one who can save Anastasia. The vivid dreams startle her, but not until a handsome stranger offers to explain them does she realize her life is going to change forever. And she is sharing a small room with a very old woman. She is more concerned about getting into a good college-until the dreams start. In modern-day Chicago, Anne doesn't know much about Russian history. When she wakes up she discovers that she is in the ancient hut of the witch Baba Yaga, and that some things are worse than being dead. Instead, two gnarled old hands reached for her. 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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