Dreaming Anastasia by Joy PrebleWhat really happened to Anastasia Romanov?
Anastasia Romanov thought she would never feel more alone than when the gunfire started and her family began to fall around her. Surely the bullets would come for her next. But they didn't. Instead, two gnarled old hands reached for her. 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.
In modern-day Chicago, Anne doesn't know much about Russian history. She is more concerned about getting into a good college-until the dreams start. She is somewhere else. She is someone else. And she is sharing a small room with a very old woman. 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. She is the only one who can save Anastasia. But, Anastasia is having her own dreams...
Preble’s combination of fiction, history, and folklore was riveting. I was automatically gripped from beginning to end, and I completely devoured this book in no time. After I was finished reading, I had the urge to research Anastasia and the rest of the Romanov family.
The characters were amazing and I found myself cheering for some, while wishing some not-so-nice things to others. (but you’ll have to read to find out who and why). Anne is just like your average teenager – she’s smart, funny, and courageous. I especially loved Anne’s best friend Tess. She’s the epitome of a perfect best friend. She always seemed to be in the right place at the right time. And her sarcastic remarks to Ethan had me laughing every time!
I really enjoyed this book – well, more like I LOVED it! Dreaming Anastasia is a fantastic debut novel, and I can’t wait to see what Joy Preble comes out with next.
Be sure to check back her tomorrow when I have Joy Preble as my special guest.
26 comments:
I'm really looking forward to this one.
Oh, I want this book so bad. I'm so looking forward to getting it!
I'm so happy to hear that you loved this one, because I'm really excited about it! Sounds like it's as awesome as I hoped.
I WANT THIS BOOK! :)
I'll have to get it soon!!
This sounds fabulous. Thanks for sharing.
Grat review, Casey! :)
This is a book I'll need to check out, for sure!
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Great review. there is alot of good reviews for this book.
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Great review... I love that you said you wanted to say "not so nice things" to others!! I know how you feel! Can't wait to read this one!!
Awesome review! I like the mix and I have always wondered what happened to her. I shall be adding this to my TBR.
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Great review! This book sounds excellent and I can't wait to read it!
-Marisa
Great review! That makes me even more excited to read it!
Jordan
Awesome review. So glad you liked it, cant wait to get the chance to read it.
I'm glad you like the book. I'm excited about this book as Anastasia's stoy seemed so tragic to me.
I had seen this book mentioned but never really paid attention to it. After reading your review I'm super interested! Thanks!
I am really looking forward to this book!
It looks sooo good, and your review just convinced that much more to read it! :)
Dani.
it sounds great, do you know if it will become a series?
5 stars! This must be a great book. You have given some of my other favorite books, 4. I will definitely be adding this one to the TBR pile.
aww :D love it! wonder if it will become a series?
Awesome review! I've seen this around in a few blogs :-) Looks amazing!
Sounds like a great book! I'll have to add it to my TBR list.
Mixing history and folklore is a great combination. Dreaming Anastasia sounds fanstastic. Thanks for the review!
Great review and it makes me want to read this one even more!
I pine of this book!
I have heard about this book and now your review really makes me want to read it!
I'm so excited about this book and I'm glad that you loved it so much. I really have to find my own copy now!
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