Jennifer W. (GeniusJen) reviewed Dreaming Anastasia (Dreaming Anastasia, Bk 1) on + 5322 more book reviews
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Reviewed by Marta Morrison for TeensReadToo.com
Anne is a typical American high school student. She is more worried about what college she will get into than Russian history.
But she keeps having a strange dream over and over again. This dream is about Anastasia, the youngest daughter of Tzar Nicholas. Nicholas was the last reining Tzar of Russia and his whole family was gunned down in the basement of their house.
Then in walks Ethan. He is an attractive stranger who seems to know Anne and is stalking her.
Add a lacquered box that depicts the fairy tale of Baba Yaga along with the mention that her mother used to enjoy the stories of Russia as well, and you have a compelling story full of romance and mystery.
Oh, and did I mention the blue light coming off Anne's hands, or the arms that come from the sky to try to take Anne away, or the house on chicken feet?
I really enjoyed this book. It made me want to research the Romanov family and the fairy tale character of Baba Yaga. I loved the characters, especially Anne's best friend, Tess, who seems to be in the right place at the right time. She defines the expression, "I've got your back."
DREAMING ANASTASIA is easy to read and an enjoyable story. Thank you, Ms. Preble, for a great read.
Anne is a typical American high school student. She is more worried about what college she will get into than Russian history.
But she keeps having a strange dream over and over again. This dream is about Anastasia, the youngest daughter of Tzar Nicholas. Nicholas was the last reining Tzar of Russia and his whole family was gunned down in the basement of their house.
Then in walks Ethan. He is an attractive stranger who seems to know Anne and is stalking her.
Add a lacquered box that depicts the fairy tale of Baba Yaga along with the mention that her mother used to enjoy the stories of Russia as well, and you have a compelling story full of romance and mystery.
Oh, and did I mention the blue light coming off Anne's hands, or the arms that come from the sky to try to take Anne away, or the house on chicken feet?
I really enjoyed this book. It made me want to research the Romanov family and the fairy tale character of Baba Yaga. I loved the characters, especially Anne's best friend, Tess, who seems to be in the right place at the right time. She defines the expression, "I've got your back."
DREAMING ANASTASIA is easy to read and an enjoyable story. Thank you, Ms. Preble, for a great read.
