A review by veronicachp
Catherine: The Great Journey, Russia, 1743 by Kristiana Gregory

This is another relic of my childhood that I’m rereading. Reading it now, I have a greater appreciation for it than I used to. I now understand how absolutely monumental it is that this girl, a little younger than I am now, was skilled at political intrigue, and had to scheme and work hard, just to not be exiled. Then she became one of the greatest rulers Russia has ever known. My biggest concern is not wanting to write my ballet report, for heavens sake.