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sarah_collins's review against another edition
adventurous
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
precipitiamo's review
3.0
Seguo Molly su Instagram ormai da un po' di tempo, ho seguito la scrittura di questo libro ed essendo una gatta morta sia per San Pietroburgo che per Anastasia, non potevo non leggere questo libro.
Risultato? In una serata e una mattinata l'ho finito. Essendo la sua prima scrittura qualche passaggio magari poteva esser studiato bene ma in linea di massima l'ho divorato quindi come non possono essere 5 stelle.
Leggero, si fa leggere e di facile comprensione anche per chi si vuole allenare con l'inglese. Se avete un Kindle è più facile perché potete avere la traduzione istantanea dei vocaboli che non conoscete.
In ogni caso sono diventata una sucker per Mik/Rasputin.
Un retelling senza ombra di dubbio interessante, spicy e con la giusta dose di fantasy.
Promosso a pieni voti ❤️
Risultato? In una serata e una mattinata l'ho finito. Essendo la sua prima scrittura qualche passaggio magari poteva esser studiato bene ma in linea di massima l'ho divorato quindi come non possono essere 5 stelle.
Leggero, si fa leggere e di facile comprensione anche per chi si vuole allenare con l'inglese. Se avete un Kindle è più facile perché potete avere la traduzione istantanea dei vocaboli che non conoscete.
In ogni caso sono diventata una sucker per Mik/Rasputin.
Un retelling senza ombra di dubbio interessante, spicy e con la giusta dose di fantasy.
Promosso a pieni voti ❤️
jessiroxanne's review
1.0
I wanted to like this because I follow the author but unfortunately the writing needs more work, more plot, better character development and less tropes. I found myself skimming passages and cringing at the spicy scenes. The whiplash of the main characters going from pleasant to angry in the same breath… ESH!
This needs way more work and editing to be a better story.
This needs way more work and editing to be a better story.
bookloversofantastic's review
4.0
It was really interesting to discover the story of Anastasia and Rasputin from this point of view !!
One thing is sure, Anastasia’s story never was truly happy and the way it was written was great, it was like seeing the Romanov’s bring their destruction on themselves as they did during the twentieth century. Everything is well rounded, the plot, the characters, the emotion, the magic !!
I think, sometimes it’s not necessary to speak too much, just go read it and enjoy a wonderful story of Russian history full of magic, belief, questioning, anguish, and most of all love
One thing is sure, Anastasia’s story never was truly happy and the way it was written was great, it was like seeing the Romanov’s bring their destruction on themselves as they did during the twentieth century. Everything is well rounded, the plot, the characters, the emotion, the magic !!
I think, sometimes it’s not necessary to speak too much, just go read it and enjoy a wonderful story of Russian history full of magic, belief, questioning, anguish, and most of all love
jrfrostreads's review
4.0
This book was such a fun ride! Both MCs were given rich backgrounds and took personal journeys throughout the novel. The background of the familiar but completely refreshed Romanov Russian was well detailed. Anastasia’s growth from fragile woman to heroine was delicious. Fun scenes of magic and spice kept me hooked as I rooted for our girl to burn everything down!! Highly recommend! Can’t wait to see what Molly writes next.
simmyk91's review
4.0
Does this have all my favourite tropes? Yes, yes it does.
- Enemies to lovers
- One bed - oh no!
- "I will kill whoever did this too you"
- Kick ass woman, coming into her power
Based just before the Russian revolution, Anastasia is born, unfortunately she is cursed with the magic that follows through the blood of the Romanovs leading to a sequestered life. Until one day her dad decided to use her as a weapon.
A spin on the Russian Revolution that seems to have a bit less death of children and more focus on magic and sexy men.
The Tsar is still a dick.
- Enemies to lovers
- One bed - oh no!
- "I will kill whoever did this too you"
- Kick ass woman, coming into her power
Based just before the Russian revolution, Anastasia is born, unfortunately she is cursed with the magic that follows through the blood of the Romanovs leading to a sequestered life. Until one day her dad decided to use her as a weapon.
A spin on the Russian Revolution that seems to have a bit less death of children and more focus on magic and sexy men.
The Tsar is still a dick.
erinsnider47's review
5.0
Molly Tullis did not disappoint with her debut novel! Thank you, @thebibliophileblonde!
lissyman's review
5.0
one word.... WOW!! It was everything I hoped it would be and more. I am looking forward to what Molly Tullis has to offer us in the future. :)