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Dreaming Anastasia (Dreaming Anastasia, #1)
by Joy Preble (Goodreads Author)
by Joy Preble (Goodreads Author)
Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids's review
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Apr 16, 11
bookshelves: 2010-100-book-challenge, books-i-own, mundie-moms-reviews, signed-books-arcs
Read in February, 2010
I was drawn to the book by it's cover and the premise of the story. It's a great mix of Russian folklore, historical fiction, romance and supernatural powers. I felt that Joy was able to capture all these wonderful elements and weave them together into a great modern day story. I liked that the book is from three points of views. Anne, Ethan and Anastasia's. Through each of their points of views, we get to learn more about them. I enjoyed that through Anastasia's pov, we learn more about the Russian Forklore, and her history. The characters are wonderful, as I really loved the tension and chemistry Ethan and Anne had. I like Anne's best friend Tess and even the other minor characters in the story.
Anne is a normal teenage girl, who's best friend Tess is there for her no matter what. Anne has dealt with a lot recently. Her family is still dealing with the death of her older brother, who died of cancer, when her life will suddenly flip up side down with the appearance of Ethan. Tall, dark haired, with bright blue eyes, that seem to penetrate Anne to the core, Ethan's sudden appearance is no accident.
Anne's world shifts the moment she makes contact with Ethan. Everything she thought she knew about herself is about to change. Not only is Anne and Ethan connected in a magical way, but Anne is the only person who can save the Princess Anastasia that she's been dreaming about. Only problem is, how do you save a Princess who should have died over a century ago? Why after she touched Ethan, does she feel magic coursing through her body?
Anne is about to embark on a journey with Ethan that is both dangerous and crazy, as she searches for these answers. Who thought dreams could be real and magic does exist. Anne and Ethan are in a race for their lives as they look for the clues they need to release Anastasia. Anne's about to find out that one Russian Fairytale isn't a fairytale after all.
This novel is about love, magic and the power of dreams. I really enjoyed being swept away in the book and the historical fiction of it. I do wish that Ethan and Anne's chemistry had been explored a little more. That still doesn't take away from the chemistry they had. There's more to Ethan and Anne's story that I'm dying to know. I hope there's a sequel.
Anne is a normal teenage girl, who's best friend Tess is there for her no matter what. Anne has dealt with a lot recently. Her family is still dealing with the death of her older brother, who died of cancer, when her life will suddenly flip up side down with the appearance of Ethan. Tall, dark haired, with bright blue eyes, that seem to penetrate Anne to the core, Ethan's sudden appearance is no accident.
Anne's world shifts the moment she makes contact with Ethan. Everything she thought she knew about herself is about to change. Not only is Anne and Ethan connected in a magical way, but Anne is the only person who can save the Princess Anastasia that she's been dreaming about. Only problem is, how do you save a Princess who should have died over a century ago? Why after she touched Ethan, does she feel magic coursing through her body?
Anne is about to embark on a journey with Ethan that is both dangerous and crazy, as she searches for these answers. Who thought dreams could be real and magic does exist. Anne and Ethan are in a race for their lives as they look for the clues they need to release Anastasia. Anne's about to find out that one Russian Fairytale isn't a fairytale after all.
This novel is about love, magic and the power of dreams. I really enjoyed being swept away in the book and the historical fiction of it. I do wish that Ethan and Anne's chemistry had been explored a little more. That still doesn't take away from the chemistry they had. There's more to Ethan and Anne's story that I'm dying to know. I hope there's a sequel.
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Aug 26, 2011 08:33am
There is! It's called Haunted, and it's out already! And the third book isn't out yet but it's called Again and Again. Anastasia is one of my favorite historical persons, and I'm so excited that her story is being explored; she's so fascinating but not many authors do anything with her.
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