"Anne Michaelson "is trying to forget everything that happened last year. But it's hard to do when her heart aches for Ethan "and there's a wild... read full description
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Feb 18, 2012
Jessica
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After finishing “Dreaming Anastasia” I was really looking forward to “Haunted.” I couldn’t wait to see how the author had grown as a writer. And, for the most part, I wasn’t disappointed.
There’s definitely a greater maturity to Joy’s prose and to her storytelling abilities. She jumped straight into the story with a surprising character: Baba Yaga, a witch that flies around on a giant pestle, has detachable arms and lives in a hut that stands on chicken More...
After finishing “Dreaming Anastasia” I was really looking forward to “Haunted.” I couldn’t wait to see how the author had grown as a writer. And, for the most part, I wasn’t disappointed.
There’s definitely a greater maturity to Joy’s prose and to her storytelling abilities. She jumped straight into the story with a surprising character: Baba Yaga, a witch that flies around on a giant pestle, has detachable arms and lives in a hut that stands on chicken More...
Feb 06, 2012
Tia
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Anne Michaelson's only dream is to be a normal girl. No magic, no immortal boyfriend, no crazy mythical Russian mermaids chasing her about. Unfortunately, she's not about to get her wishes granted anytime soon. Trying to recover from the trials of the previous year, she finds herself knee-deep in the middle of it all again.
In all fairness, Anne does her best at appearing as normal as she can. She resists the magic and the weirdness until it overtakes her and everyone around her, leav More...
In all fairness, Anne does her best at appearing as normal as she can. She resists the magic and the weirdness until it overtakes her and everyone around her, leav More...
Mar 14, 2011
Judy & Marianne from
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Anne Michaelson’s only dream is to be a normal girl. No magic, no immortal boyfriend, no crazy mythical Russian mermaids chasing her about. Unfortunately, she’s not about to get her wishes granted anytime soon. Trying to recover from the trials of the previous year, she finds herself knee-deep in the middle of it all again.
In all fairness, Anne does her best at appearing as normal as she can. She resists the magic and the weirdness until it overtakes her and everyone around her, lea More...
In all fairness, Anne does her best at appearing as normal as she can. She resists the magic and the weirdness until it overtakes her and everyone around her, lea More...
Mar 03, 2011
Shelly♥
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I'd probably give it a 3.5 actually. But it's a fun book, so I'm a little generous. This is the sequel to "Dreaming Anastasia" - which tells the story of Anne, who is a modern day Chicago teen that finds herself the key to releasing Anastasia Romanov from a magical hiding place where she was squirreled away just before the rest of her royal family died.
Now, she's still have problems with the witch who was hiding Anastasia, and a new magical monster - a Russian mermaid calle More...
Now, she's still have problems with the witch who was hiding Anastasia, and a new magical monster - a Russian mermaid calle More...
Feb 15, 2011
Stories & Sweeties {Becky}
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Joy Preble has a knack for picking such intriguing creatures to act as her villains! After Dreaming Anastasia, I immediately hopped online and researched Baba Yaga, even though I was thoroughly freaked out by her gigantic detachable hands and iron teeth. This time, it's the Rusalkas...vicious mermaids who were once wronged women. No singing and giggling for these mermaids---these creatures cloud a man's brain, lure them to the water and drown them. Nothing cute about it. While this book wasn't n
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Jan 24, 2011
Eliza
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This book picks up where Dreaming Anastasia left off. I didn't enjoy Dreaming Anastasia as much as I had expected, or wanted to, but I enjoyed Haunted more! I have to admit that I signed up for this ARC tour before reading the first book in the series. I was intrigued by the blurb, it sounded like my cup of tea. Apparently, Dreaming Anastasia was not, unfortunately. Although, I enjoyed being on my first ARC tour, and I appreciated the opportunity to read a book before it's release, I am sad to s
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Sep 14, 2011
Gina
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Throughout this book I get the feeling that Anne doesn't want to see the answers and just wants to pretend that she's living a normal life. When we get told some of the answers or clues to the mystery, it is easier for the reader to figure it out then for Anne to figure it out, making her seem clueless when it's actually simple but she just needs to want to see the answer.
It is a mild love triangle in this book. She's dating Ben but almost-loves Ethan and when Ethan comes back then the More...
It is a mild love triangle in this book. She's dating Ben but almost-loves Ethan and when Ethan comes back then the More...
Sep 12, 2011
Samantha
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I loved the romance between Ethan and Anne. Wish there was more. Maybe in the last book? I know, I'm a softie. This is the sequel to Dreaming Anastasia. I loved the concept. The story intertwines the Russian witch Baby Yaga with the young Russian princess, Anastasia. Now, Rusalka? It's almost like a Pushkin poem. I loved the usage of the Russian language. I took classes, and I was able to understand the 3 or 4 transliterations in the book. I know. IT WAS EXCITING.
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Feb 24, 2011
WilowRaven
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I was somewhat reluctant to pick up Haunted. After reading Dreaming Anastasia, I wasn't really sure that Anne's story needed more telling. Unfortunately, this feeling stayed with me through about a quarter of the book. However, once I was fully immerged in the storyline, I was very happy that Anne's story wasn't over.
Book 1, Dreaming Anastasia, had a lot going on. Haunted has even more. The almost constant action helped move the plot along but the addition of Ben - point 3 in a frus More...
Book 1, Dreaming Anastasia, had a lot going on. Haunted has even more. The almost constant action helped move the plot along but the addition of Ben - point 3 in a frus More...
Mar 06, 2011
Michelle
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Anne and Ethan return in this sequel to Dreaming Anastasia with no less angst to endure or conflict to navigate. When last seen Ethan was leaving Anne behind in order to get his own life in order. However, despite having roamed Europe and farther lands he is still as in love with her as ever. She, on the other hand, is smack dab in the middle of an attempt to move on. That attempt’s name is Ben — the polar opposite to the mysterious Russian her heart truly craves.
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Mar 05, 2011
Inspired Kathy
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Haunted is the sequel to Anastasia Dreaming by Joy Preble. I enjoyed this just as much the first book. This time we have Baba Yaga, Anne & Ethan as narrators. There will be a sequel and there are lots of unanswered questions but I was satisfied at the end of the book.
In Haunted we are introduced to Rusalkas - mythological mermaid like creatures. Anne is being "haunted" by one of them. We also have a little bit of a love triangle going on. This book picks up about 6 months a More...
In Haunted we are introduced to Rusalkas - mythological mermaid like creatures. Anne is being "haunted" by one of them. We also have a little bit of a love triangle going on. This book picks up about 6 months a More...
May 05, 2011
Ashleigh
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Joy Preble's first novel wasn't that bad, for a first time writer. The storyline was interesting, characters developed enough, and the story itself flowed easily. And, after reading it, I thought the sequel would be even better. Obviously, I was wrong. It seems, to me, that Preble's writing techniques got worse - seemingly close to a young teenager's; the plot - if it could even be called that - was so undeveloped and confusing and just all over the place that I had trouble at times continuing o
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Dec 10, 2010
Ginny
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This book takes up after Dreaming Anastasia. Anne is left with powers that didn't disappear. Ethan has left, and Anne has a new boyfriend. Her mother still vanishes with no explanations. Anne still dreams of Baba Yaga. On top of it all, a mermaid begins haunting Anne.
To complicate things even more, the source of Anne's powers begins to manifest and made known to her, and those closest to her. Things change big time in Anne's world. And not everyone is destined to make it out in one pi More...
To complicate things even more, the source of Anne's powers begins to manifest and made known to her, and those closest to her. Things change big time in Anne's world. And not everyone is destined to make it out in one pi More...
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Jul 13, 2011
Dale
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Haunted is a sequel to Dreaming Anastasia, and while I didn't read the first book, let me say 2 things. 1) I am SO going back and reading the first book, and 2) I could easily pick up Haunted and follow along without having read the first book.
It's a complex tale that is difficult to summarize in one blurb, but Anne's heritage traces back to the Romanovs, full of magic and deceipt and lies. In Haunted, Anne is being stalked by a Russion mermaid; she's hooked up with a new boyfriend; More...
It's a complex tale that is difficult to summarize in one blurb, but Anne's heritage traces back to the Romanovs, full of magic and deceipt and lies. In Haunted, Anne is being stalked by a Russion mermaid; she's hooked up with a new boyfriend; More...
Apr 20, 2011
S.
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Anne still can't escape from the traumas of last year. Her heart is still broken from Ethan, who is traipsing through Europe. She still has fantastical dreams about the witch Baba Yaga and oddly enough, she is seeing mermaids in the oddest place. Again, a task is set for Anne and Anne has no desire to work with her destiny or even to deal with magic again. What does she have to do to become a normal teen and does she even have a choice?
So many twist and turns. I couldn't believe how More...
So many twist and turns. I couldn't believe how More...
Jan 18, 2012
Kathy
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Feb 21, 2012
Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids
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Haunted is an enticing sequel to Joy Preble's Anastasia Dreaming. I loved this book's Russian lore, romance, and suspense as much as I did in the first book. Joy Preble has a fabulous job at taking her readers deeper into her lore, unraveling the secrets from the first book and uncovering some unexpected twists. I was so caught up with the story this time around that I didn't even question what was going on, and the ending left me wanting more. Joy not only answers questions I had from book 1, b
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Sep 23, 2011
Sheri
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HAUNTED is a beautiful story of self acceptance and honor, believing in what is good despite what is seen.
I'm a sucker for multiple POV tales, especially fantasies with a creepy edge. Just as in DREAMING ANASTASIA, the first book in this trilogy, HAUNTED follows more than one narrator: Anne--the girl with an unearthly connection to a girl trapped from book I, Ethan--the boy destined to find Anne, and Baba Yaga--the witch, who's entrapped the girl Anne dreamed about.
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I'm a sucker for multiple POV tales, especially fantasies with a creepy edge. Just as in DREAMING ANASTASIA, the first book in this trilogy, HAUNTED follows more than one narrator: Anne--the girl with an unearthly connection to a girl trapped from book I, Ethan--the boy destined to find Anne, and Baba Yaga--the witch, who's entrapped the girl Anne dreamed about.
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Mar 04, 2011
JL (An Avid Reader's Musings)
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I actually read HAUNTED before reading DREAMING ANASTASIA and I liked how, although this is the second book in a series, it had a stand alone storyline that I could follow despite not knowing the history of the characters and their introduction in the first novel. Author Preble did a great job of recounting the major events in the first book so that those who had not already read it would not be confused, but she avoided the dreaded info dump.
Unlike most of the popular young adult pa More...
Unlike most of the popular young adult pa More...
Mar 31, 2011
KM
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Haunted is a nice follow-up to Dreaming Anastasia - it feaures the same sweet romance, stunning cover, and creepy, Russian villains. Preble does a great job of mixing history with fantasy into Anne's crazy world. She also has a real gift for creating great bad guys. I'm not sure who I love to hate more: Victor or Baba Yaga.
While Dreaming Anastasia took a little while for us to get into the story, Haunted pretty much started off with a bang. Anne knows she's being haunted by a mermaid More...
While Dreaming Anastasia took a little while for us to get into the story, Haunted pretty much started off with a bang. Anne knows she's being haunted by a mermaid More...
Feb 22, 2011
Precious
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Dreaming Anastasia continues with a darker installment, showcasing the emotional side of Anne. Anne was torn between moving on with Ben, her new lifeguard boyfriend, and leaving behind the magic, and confessing her feelings for Ethan and coming to terms with her destiny. She struggled with staying normal and embracing who she really was, and accepting her magic.
Meanwhile, a wild-haired woman who was only visible to Anne, kept stalking her, popping in and out of sight when she least exp More...
Meanwhile, a wild-haired woman who was only visible to Anne, kept stalking her, popping in and out of sight when she least exp More...
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Mar 15, 2011
Mevurah
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I have come to the conclusion that when it comes to reading YA books in the Paranormal sub-genre, that I should be careful before I pick up a book that deals with "Immortals" or incorporates folklore into a modern setting. Most of the time the results aren't great and the way it was done in Haunted wasn't done tastefully. As I mentioned in my review for Dreaming Anastasia, I consider myself a fan of all things involving the mystery and history of the Grand Duchess and the Romonav famil
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Mar 19, 2011
Lexie
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Prelim Review: While I enjoyed the first book, the ending felt definite to me. I didn't get the feeling that this was to be a more than one book storyline. And to a degree I can still stand by that statement. DREAMING ANASTASIA can still stand on its own, HAUNTED however can not in my opinion.
There is a matter of disconnect between to the two books that I didn't feel was fully addressed. The ending of DREAMING led the reader to believe the happily ever after love that Anne and Etha More...
There is a matter of disconnect between to the two books that I didn't feel was fully addressed. The ending of DREAMING led the reader to believe the happily ever after love that Anne and Etha More...
May 30, 2011
BookWhisperer
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I had the pleasure of participating in the blog tour for this incredible read. Haunted is the sequel to Dreaming Anastasia. Preble has created a very interesting and twisted tale about a young girl that is unknowingly a Romanov descendant. This magical and mysterious world is a very confusing and pondering tale that leaves characters and readers with question after question. This journey for Anne is an intrigueing story; that I find myself reflecting to a childs movie for understanding. For yea
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Apr 06, 2011
Page (One Book At A Time)
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I think I being a little generous with the 4 rating, but I know I enjoyed more that those books I give a 3. It was really the ending that I had issues with.
I've noticed lots of reviews that stated the reader was surprise/upset that Ethan and Anne are not together at the beginning of this book. I fully expected it and it didn't bother me. I think they were both trying to process and deny what happened during book 1. Ethan was coming to terms with being mortal and trying to avoid More...
I've noticed lots of reviews that stated the reader was surprise/upset that Ethan and Anne are not together at the beginning of this book. I fully expected it and it didn't bother me. I think they were both trying to process and deny what happened during book 1. Ethan was coming to terms with being mortal and trying to avoid More...
May 21, 2011
Kristina
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It was still fun. Obviously. I didn't like it quite as much as the first. I'm tired of all the questions and I'm ready to have this resolved. Too bad the third one isn't out yet. That's really what I am bugged about actually. Also, the romance is still not fulfilling it's "make me feel good" purpose. Plus, there is more groping hands and talk of sex. Just worldly. I don't love that.
Having mentioned all that, I'll be reading the 3rd. I liked it enough...and read i
Having mentioned all that, I'll be reading the 3rd. I liked it enough...and read i
Feb 16, 2011
Heather
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Haunted starts off where the first book in the Dreaming Anastasia series left off, only Ethan is on his own and Anne has a new lifeguard boyfriend, Ben. I have to say I was a little disappointed that Anne found someone new in between book one and two. But Ethan comes back into the picture just in time. Strange things are happening in Anne's world...visions of the old crone Baba, increasing paranormal power Yaga plus the added appearance of a rusalka-mermaid who seems desperate. At first she is m
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Oct 04, 2011
Melissa
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Haunted was a little disappointing for me. I get that the series is on Russian mythology and that seeing as how book 1, Dreaming Anastasia was on the Romanov family and Russian witchcraft, Haunted will be about Russian magical stuff. Still, things got a little too crazy for me. There was a theme though, and there's consistency but perhaps the magical aspect was just too strange for me.
I didn't like Anne that much in this novel as well. She seemed very wishy-washy about her relationship More...
I didn't like Anne that much in this novel as well. She seemed very wishy-washy about her relationship More...
Nov 04, 2011
Cypher13s
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It starts out really good like the first one. I could not put it down until you reach the climax and then I was lost. The things going on get so confusing in places. It was still a good idea and interesting, but it got more difficult to understand. And then there was the deal. It is hard to see why she did that and I just wasn't very fond of the final chapters. Does not quite live up to my expectations from the first one.
Feb 16, 2011
RadSaxon
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Just as amazing as the first one, Dreaming Anastasia. It's captivating, a great mix of fiction and folk lore, and a must read for all.
I really hope she plans on making sequels to this book, it would make a great series, it could even make a great movie, if one would want to take it that far. It has great twists and turns, suspense, and just the right amount of romance mixed in. It really makes you think of things in your own life, and makes you think of what would you do if you were More...
I really hope she plans on making sequels to this book, it would make a great series, it could even make a great movie, if one would want to take it that far. It has great twists and turns, suspense, and just the right amount of romance mixed in. It really makes you think of things in your own life, and makes you think of what would you do if you were More...
