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 This stunning retelling of the Romanov and Anastasia’s story had me from the start. Through love, fait, friendship and forgiveness, Grande Duchess Anastasia, or Nastya hold her family and their history together. This story ventures a fictional aspect of magic and spell masters to explain the Russian revolution and the change to the historical outcome.

The characters are relatable and Brandes descriptive writing brings you into the Romanov exile in such way, that you feels though you are there with Nastya and her parents and siblings. Brandes’ seamless integration of fact and fiction make this tale truly tug at you heart, not just for the magically minded Nastya, but also for the actual Romanov family who suffered so greatly for the country they loved.

I didn’t want to put this book down and had to keep going to see what would happen next in this tale of Nastya and her family. I very much enjoyed this read and it evoked in meme similar response as when I ready other really good Young Adult fiction, such as Lady Jane (by Cynthia Hand) and Mockingjay (by Suzanne Collins). 

Nadine Brades is a Young Adult fiction author to watch. I am excited to see what project she take on next and am off to get Fawkes (previous book) ASAP!

Romanov by Nadine Brandes is due to release May 7, 2019.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from Thomas Nelson through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

#Romanov #nadinebrandes #NetGalley #pinkcowlandreads

 Original Review Date: April 30, 2019

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