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Romanov
by Nadine Brandes
I had high hopes for this book as a huge fan of Russian culture and badass women, but I was slightly disappointed. Part of that is I am already not a huge fan of Historical fiction, unless it's done in a way that centers other story aspects that I love I usually don't care for them. This book leaned into the history more than I cared for and I know that colored my opinion, though I know for others that could still make for a great story.
The main character also had more of a subtle rebel and mischievous way about her, and I had been hoping for more obvious forms of strength from her. That paired with the very tragic setting for more than half the book led to me being underwhelmed.
This was still a well written book and I'm sure many others would find these qualities enjoyable, it just wasn't quite my style or the story I'd been hoping for.
The main character also had more of a subtle rebel and mischievous way about her, and I had been hoping for more obvious forms of strength from her. That paired with the very tragic setting for more than half the book led to me being underwhelmed.
This was still a well written book and I'm sure many others would find these qualities enjoyable, it just wasn't quite my style or the story I'd been hoping for.