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A review by oncemorewithreading
The Tsarina's Daughter by Ellen Alpsten
4.0
I was lucky enough to read this one after reading Tsarina, which is the amazing story of Catherine I of Russia, and was eager to carry on the story of the Romanov's with her and Peter the Great's daughter Elizabeth.
The story starts whilst her parent's are both alive, but at the end of their reigns. Whilst I loved Catherine's story and her impressive reign as the first Tsarina, I adored reading from Elizabeth's perspective, watching as she realised how powerful her mother had become and what that could possibly mean for her future.
When her mother dies, Elizabeth's world completely changes and everything begins to fall around her. However, she remains such a strong and impressive character who fights to defeat the odds that face her. Elizabeth is an amazing woman, full of power and I loved watching her develop throughout her life.
I've always had an interest in the Romanov line, every since I was little girl and learning more about Anastasia Romanov thanks to the animated movie. This family has always fascinated me and honestly could read anything revolving around the family. Whilst reading I found myself researching more about this family and the people involved in this time of history. I love books that just increase my knowledge and interest!
Alpsten is a phenomenal writer whose words and world building drew me in and completely captivated me. There was not one point in this book that I felt wasn't needed, in fact I could have easily read another 100 pages about Elizabeth.
The Tsarina's Daughter is a historical story full of love, loss, greed, deceit and betrayal. This is a must read for anyone who loves historical fiction or has an interest in the early Romanov line.
The story starts whilst her parent's are both alive, but at the end of their reigns. Whilst I loved Catherine's story and her impressive reign as the first Tsarina, I adored reading from Elizabeth's perspective, watching as she realised how powerful her mother had become and what that could possibly mean for her future.
When her mother dies, Elizabeth's world completely changes and everything begins to fall around her. However, she remains such a strong and impressive character who fights to defeat the odds that face her. Elizabeth is an amazing woman, full of power and I loved watching her develop throughout her life.
I've always had an interest in the Romanov line, every since I was little girl and learning more about Anastasia Romanov thanks to the animated movie. This family has always fascinated me and honestly could read anything revolving around the family. Whilst reading I found myself researching more about this family and the people involved in this time of history. I love books that just increase my knowledge and interest!
Alpsten is a phenomenal writer whose words and world building drew me in and completely captivated me. There was not one point in this book that I felt wasn't needed, in fact I could have easily read another 100 pages about Elizabeth.
The Tsarina's Daughter is a historical story full of love, loss, greed, deceit and betrayal. This is a must read for anyone who loves historical fiction or has an interest in the early Romanov line.