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.
Polly J. (spiritedbabe59) reviewed Dreaming Anastasia (Dreaming Anastasia, Bk 1) on + 106 more book reviews
I was so disappointed in this book. I love books that explore the Romanov's, but this book isn't one of them. There are glimpses that made me think it would get better, but I was just never able to suspend my belief enough to get into this story at all. I'm all for fantasy and retelling of fairytales, but a character that can remove her hands and set them free so they crawl about like spiders just felt like something the author had seen in a video game and wanted to incorporate it in her story.
Josephine B. (ainaedainme) reviewed Dreaming Anastasia (Dreaming Anastasia, Bk 1) on + 5 more book reviews
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Being a fan of Anastasia lore, I had high hopes for this book. Fortunately, it did not let me down. The writing is somewhat simplistic - which is suitable for a young adult book, but at the same time, the content is high in detail and vivid imagery. Dreaming Anastasia is well developed and creative. It covers the same topics as many books that have come before it, but from a new angle. The story is dark and has many sad moments, but it has humorous points as well. Good for a light read.
Being a fan of Anastasia lore, I had high hopes for this book. Fortunately, it did not let me down. The writing is somewhat simplistic - which is suitable for a young adult book, but at the same time, the content is high in detail and vivid imagery. Dreaming Anastasia is well developed and creative. It covers the same topics as many books that have come before it, but from a new angle. The story is dark and has many sad moments, but it has humorous points as well. Good for a light read.
