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Haunted

(Dreaming Anastasia #2)

Joy Preble (Goodreads Author)

3.79 · Rating details · 986 ratings · 116 reviews

"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-haired woman stalking her..."

"Ethan Kosinsky "is embracing his newfound mortality. But something is drawing him back to the girl he left behind--"back to Anne and back to the magic..."

A mysterious stranger is hunting Anne wherever ...more

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Jun 13, 2010 Em rated it it was amazing

Does anyone think it's rude that I haven't read the book yet and all I'm already thinking is: "DUMP BEN!"? :) Oh well, I can't help it.

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Nov 01, 2010 Marilyn rated it it was ok

This book was just silly. Yeah, a few parts were cool, but mostly I was frustrated. Too much confusion as to what Anne was supposed to be or do, and the different situations in which Anne found herself just felt....ridiculous. Actually, in my opinion, Dreaming Anastasia didn't necessarily need a sequel, and Haunted seemed forced and muddled, plus I noticed quite a few typos in the form of missing words, such as "the", "of", "a", ect. Not much was resolved in this book and left it open for anoth ...more

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May 15, 2014 Marcia rated it liked it

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I just finished reading Haunted and I'm not so sure what to say. I still liked the reading style and the characters, but to me it felt a bit like the author just really wanted to write a second book.. The storyline felt a bit too much and I just wasn't into it like I was into the firs book.

I think Dreaming Anastasia actually didn't need a sequel.. But I'm still going to read the last book in the series, just because I'm curious what Joy Preble came up with. And I hope some of the magic I felt w ...more

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Dec 07, 2010 Precious rated it it was amazing

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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 expects it. T 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 expects it. This was another creature of the Russian folklore that I encountered - a creature with emotional baggage heavy enough for her to carry throughout her days. This strange woman needed something from Anne. But sick and tired of the destiny talk, Anne refused to listen and did not want to be engaged in another magical mess. The wild-haired woman’s persistence and desire presented danger, one that was propelled by vengeance.

The second installment dealt with separation of the almost couple – Anne and Ethan – and the effects and consequences of this on the two of them. In Haunted, the romance between the two of them was somewhat hesitant and sexy. A better understanding between them was also developed. Haunted also tackled Anne’s relationship with her mother. Both of them were affected by the death of her brother, David. Now that things have become weirder and more complicated, the truth cannot be easily told, creating a barrier between the two.

Told from the perspectives of Anne, Ethan and Baba Yaga, I was given a modern and young view and an ancient and wise view of all the things happening in the novel. Magic binds the three, tying them to their destinies. Another thing that I liked about Haunted was that Baba Yaga was not only viewed as a witch but also a woman, a helper and a powerful person that can stir up things. I also got to read about Baba Yaga before she was a witch. It was a short tale that told of the ways of the Old Ones and the reason behind her transformation.

Haunted is a rollercoaster ride into the dark, the unknown, the destined and the unexpected. This is a story of loss, love and chance that will leave you wanting more. I loved every page of this! It was better than the first in so many ways. I recommend this to fans of Dreaming Anastasia, dark fantasy, magic and romance. ...more

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Dec 31, 2010 Jenna rated it liked it

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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.

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Dec 10, 2010 Ginny rated it liked it

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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 piece.

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Sep 01, 2017 Lexi rated it liked it

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I know I waited too long to continue with this series. The first couple chapters were sounding too juvenile, but I kept going when I realized that I was reading about a Baba Yaga retelling type book. I know I definitely did not know who Baba Yaga was when I read the first book YEARS ago. So, it was an okay book, I did skim over a couple of parts that just dragged along. The introspection that went nowhere was a bit of a drag. I know what the author is trying to set up for, but it was a lot of di ...more

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Apr 09, 2010 Dark Faerie Tales rated it really liked it

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Quick & Dirty: A rusalka is “haunting” Anne while she tries to fight her destiny. Two men also fight for her heart.

Opening Sentence: Through the skull in my fireplace, I watch her.

The Review:

It has been a year after the incident in Dreaming Anastasia and Anne has been trying her best to forget that it ever happened. Unfortunately, weird things are beginning all over again. The powers that Ethan told her would go away are not only still there, but are growing s ...more

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Jan 11, 2019 Kas rated it it was amazing

Loved it, full of twists and turns and a great ending that takes you by surprise

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Mar 03, 2019 Amy Webster-Bo rated it it was amazing

good book number two, left it hanging once again

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Apr 09, 2020 Xandria Collins rated it liked it

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Eh, it was ok.

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Feb 15, 2011 Stories & Sweeties {Becky} rated it liked it

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 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 nearly as creepy as the last, it has a few good eerie moments.

Anne is still a strong character, and I still love Tess and the fierce way she stands beside Anne. This time, Anne is a little lost---trying to deny her powers and do all she can to grasp any type of normalcy. She has started dating Ben, who is as normal as can be, bordering on simple. Not so much dumb, but just kind of uninteresting---lifeguard, hormones running on high, sweet but kind of doofy, and when Ethan shows up again, Ben pulls the usual possessive riot act. He didn't seem to match Anne at all, so it tipped the scales of this love triangle easily toward Ethan, as he was just as heroic and mysterious as always. But still, Anne wants normal and Ethan is anything but that, so you'll have to read and find out where she lands!

I really liked the mother/daughter angle of this story. Both of them lost for different reasons, and growing further apart by the day. I liked that the story behind her lost birth grandmother continues in this one and it made for a very interesting part of the plot!

Once again, as in Dreaming Anastasia, the chapters alternate between Anne and Ethan's point of view. I encountered the same problem as last time---their voices are not distinct enough from each other for this to really work for me. I often forgot whose point of view I was currently reading and would have to backtrack a little. I would come across something that I thought completely didn't make sense, and then realize that I wasn't reading who I thought I was reading.

There was also a lot of villain monologuing in this one. With a handful of villainous characters, they all had their moment in the sun. And while it was necessary in some aspects to explain what was going on, it was a bit tedious at times. I also had a hard time understanding the motive and purpose of all three villains, and the cryptic riddles that they spoke in were definitely no help in figuring this out. Still, the tidbits we learn about their histories are important and both answer and create more questions that will hopefully be addressed in a third installment.

I enjoyed this one, although not as much as the first---but I will definitely be eager to continue the story when the third book comes along! ...more

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Jun 19, 2010 Lexie rated it liked it

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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 cannot 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 Ethan shared would continue. HAUNT 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 cannot 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 Ethan shared would continue. HAUNTED is really quick to disprove this. Its not so much they aren't still in love, but they are still in love and not together. Anne is trying, really desperately, to be normal. To put all the crazy supernatural stuff behind her and focus on being normal. This is her mantra. Ethan, the poor fool, spent time roving Europe in hopes of coming to grips with his intense feelings for Anne and failing rather spectacularly at that.

Their reunion is not quite what either one expected.
Ethan surprised me with how well he took being mortal again. His core self didn't change--his primary mission and want was to protect Anne. He tried to be what Anne needed, but that was hard because Anne wasn't even sure what she needed.

Anne was less of a trial this time. Her angst made more sense this time around and I truly felt for her. I think if Ethan had stayed gone...well her plans may have worked out. It doesn't mean it was any better than the life she has, or that Ben is any better than Ethan. Nor does it mean that she didn't genuinely hold affection for Ben. Problem is in paranormal books destiny is what destiny is.

Knowing that there is a third book to be released, I was more prepared for the ending to not be a closed loop. In some ways this could also be considered an 'end'. If book three isn't released I don't think there is enough to make fans cry foul, but there's enough threads that could be expanded upon to make a third book an interesting read. For myself, I wish to see where Anne and Ethan's path is taken, but I am content to wait. This is not an 'autobuy' or dying to read now' series for me. It’s predictable and enjoyable, good for lazy afternoon reading. ...more

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Dec 29, 2010 Katie rated it liked it

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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. Ethan has 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. Ethan has been away for a long time, and she has a new boyfriend, Ben. The mermaid stalking her then proceeds to attempt to drown Ben, which causes Anne's entire world to spin into another adventure filled with ancient Russian folklore and prophesies.

While I was never able to connect with Anne or truly like her (I found her a bit whiney and hot-headed), I really enjoyed reading about Ethan and Tess. They were actually my favorite characters. Tess is chatty and opiniated and sometimes annoying, but always supportive and protective of Anne. She's the kind of friend you'd like to have with you in a knife fight.

Then there's Ethan, who epitomizes the "nice guy" hero. Honestly, I don't think there are enough of these in YA. Brooding anti-heroes, cocky alpha males, and the best-friend-turned-lover is flooding the market right now. Where is just the average nice guy who is genuinely a good person? Why, he's in Haunted! Ethan was a great hero for me, and I found it kind of hilarious that Preble threw in the few bits of Russian culture with his love for cigarettes and Vodka.

I was really enjoying this book until about halfway through, where I felt it sort of ran out of steam. The ending felt drawn-out, and I would have preferred more conciseness. Instead of the long climax, I would have liked to see more interaction between Anne and Ethan. The book takes place within only a matter of days, and that felt slightly stilted to me, for some reason.

However, this is still a solid paranormal book for fans of the genre. The Russian folklore elements make it unique, and Preble's storytelling keeps you turning the page. ...more

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Mar 14, 2011 Judy & Marianne from Long and Short Reviews rated it really liked it · review of another edition

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, leaving her no 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, leaving her no choice but to fight back. However, in spite of all that weirdness, she remains oddly grounded for a seventeen-year-old. I was highly impressed with her relative lack of attitude towards her parents and the usual teenage angst that you find in novels like this. That’s not to say that she and her mom didn’t have their moments, or that she didn’t have her own, dark thoughts, because she did. The difference here is that those moments all helped the story move forward instead of just painting Anne as a selfish, spoiled child.

Ethan, on the other hand, is a one-time immortal learning to deal with being mortal again for the first time in decades. In between his moments of indecision, once the weirdness of the year before finds Anne again, he never once hesitates to do what he believes is right – and that is to protect Anne at all costs. He is my idea of a real hero. Ethan is considerate, conscientious, and one hundred percent dedicated to Anne and only Anne. When they’re together, they’re completely and utterly happy, no matter how bizarre the circumstances.

Even without having read the preceding book in this series, Dreaming Anastasia, I was able to not just follow along, but thoroughly enjoy Haunted. Ms. Preble has a masterful way of weaving a story that is not just romantic, but exciting and magical. You’ll be loath to leave Anne and Ethan behind when the book closes. Haunted is a wonderful and imaginative story for both older teens and adults alike. Entertaining and magical to the very last page.

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Apr 16, 2011 Mundie Moms & Mundie Kids rated it really liked it

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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 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, but she also leaves room for more questions with this story's ending, which will lead right into book 3.

Anne is just as feisty as she was in the first book only this time around I feel like she speaks her mind a bit more as the story progresses. I adore her best friend Tess just as much as I did in book one and I may have fallen in love with Ethan even more. Finally these two admit their feelings for each other, but of course it's much more complicated than just professing their love for one another. With a Rusalka who's stalking Anne, a complicated love triangle, and Anne gaining powers she didn't know she had, Ethan and Anne have more than their feelings for each other to contend with. There's a lot that gets uncovered in this story and it puts everyone Anne cares about at risk.

Joy did a great job at showing three different sides of this story through Anne, Ethan and Baba Yaga's narrations. I have to admit, Baba Yaga started to wear me down a bit in this book and I even felt myself sympathizing with her a little. This sequel has a fast paced plot line that's full of surprises with it's secrets inside of secrets, mystery, danger and of course a few kissy scenes. I really liked the direction this series has taken and the way in which Joy was able to dive deeper into her Russian lore. She kept this story line exciting, kept me on my toes and in the end left me feeling both satisfied and wanting more. If you've read Dreaming Anatastia I highly recommend picking this sequel up. There is some very mild language, and some swoon worthy moments between the love interests.
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Feb 06, 2012 Tia rated it really liked it

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, leaving her no c 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, leaving her no choice but to fight back. However, in spite of all that weirdness, she remains oddly grounded for a seventeen-year-old. I was highly impressed with her relative lack of attitude towards her parents and the usual teenage angst that you find in novels like this. That's not to say that she and her mom didn't have their moments, or that she didn't have her own, dark thoughts, because she did. The difference here is that those moments all helped the story move forward instead of just painting Anne as a selfish, spoiled child.

Ethan, on the other hand, is a one-time immortal learning to deal with being mortal again for the first time in decades. In between his moments of indecision, once the weirdness of the year before finds Anne again, he never once hesitates to do what he believes is right - and that is to protect Anne at all costs. He is my idea of a real hero. Ethan is considerate, conscientious, and one hundred percent dedicated to Anne and only Anne. When they're together, they're completely and utterly happy, no matter how bizarre the circumstances.

Even without having read the preceding book in this series, Dreaming Anastasia, I was able to not just follow along, but thoroughly enjoy Haunted. Ms. Preble has a masterful way of weaving a story that is not just romantic, but exciting and magical. You'll be loath to leave Anne and Ethan behind when the book closes. Haunted is a wonderful and imaginative story for both older teens and adults alike. Entertaining and magical to the very last page.
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Mar 04, 2016 Victoria Gonzalez rated it liked it

Final Score: 3/5
TL;DR Review: The writing and character development in Haunted saw a slight improvement over Dreaming Anastasia, but I feel that the overall plot of the book fell a bit flat. That, along with the introduction of an uninteresting and irrelevant new character, made this book feel a little meh. Not horrible, but not great either.

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Plot: 3/5
Unlike in the first book of the series, the storyline in Haunted seemed to be a little all over the place. For the first half o Final Score: 3/5
TL;DR Review: The writing and character development in Haunted saw a slight improvement over Dreaming Anastasia, but I feel that the overall plot of the book fell a bit flat. That, along with the introduction of an uninteresting and irrelevant new character, made this book feel a little meh. Not horrible, but not great either.

Five Point Review:

Plot: 3/5
Unlike in the first book of the series, the storyline in Haunted seemed to be a little all over the place. For the first half of the book barely anything happened, and then suddenly so much happened that I could hardly follow what was going on. However, I did still enjoy the creative fantasy and folklore elements. I mean, who doesn't love mermaids, right?

Characters: 3/5
I liked the characters better in this book than I did in the previous book. They all seem to have grown and developed a bit. Even Tess, who was somewhat annoying in the first book, was toned down enough for me to grow fond of her. There was also more major development of the relationship between Anne and her mom, which I enjoyed. However, the new character Ben saw no development, I was not made to care about him at all, and the story would have been fine, maybe even better off, without him.

Writing: 3.5/5
The writing in this book is an improvement from the first book, but it could still use a bit of editing to get it to flow more smoothly and naturally.

Setting: 3/5
As with the first book, there is not much special about the setting or the world of this story other than the fantasy elements that, in this book, were more of a plot element than a part of the setting.

Entertainment Factor: 2.5/5
Although there are some technical improvements over the first book in the series, I actually did not enjoy reading this one quite as much. In several sections I found myself bored with the drama of Anne and Ben because it was obvious from the start that she would end up with Ethan. Furthermore, the way things were explained made the plot complicated and a bit hard to fully understand near the end.

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Apr 20, 2012 Kristina rated it really liked it

3.5 stars...

The Dreaming Anastasia series is a very original and enjoyable series and Haunted did not disappoint. There is still enough mystery, romance, family secrets and Russian lore to keep you very satisfied. After the events in Dreaming Anastasia, all of our favorite characters have changed, and while they thought it was all over, they realize in Haunted that it is just beginning. New threats threaten to tear them apart and it's up to Anne, once again, to try and save everyone.

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Jan 24, 2011 Eliza rated it liked it

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 ...more

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Sep 13, 2011 Gina - Behind the Pages rated it really liked it

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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 love tria ...more

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Feb 19, 2011 Emily WilowRaven rated it really liked it

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 frustrating love ...more

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Apr 17, 2010 Page (One Book At A Time) rated it really liked it

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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 the girl who mad ...more

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Mar 24, 2011 S.A. Larsen rated it really liked it

Recommends it for: Lovers of the paranormal, creepy, & romance

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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Aug 14, 2012 Marcie rated it really liked it

Haunted by Joy Preble is the second book in the Dreaming Anastasia series. This book picks up a few months after Dreaming Anastasia ends. Anne is still trying to deal with the aftermath of what happened in book one. She feels guilty over what happened with Anastasia. She is angry at Ethan, but she still misses him as well. Anne wishes her life would go back to the way it was before magic, before Baba Yaga, before Viktor. However that doesn't happen. In fact she's now being stalked by a rusalka, ...more

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Nov 11, 2012 Christine rated it liked it

Review: After saving Anastasia, newly mortal Ethan is traveling around Europe to redefine his life. Anne is back home in Chicago trying to pretend she is a normal teenager, but it's proving challenging. Her powers are growing, she is still dreaming about the hut in the woods and she is being stalked by a mermaid. Meanwhile, she is dating a really nice guy (Ben) who makes her feel normal, but she cannot reciprocate his feelings of true love. When the mermaid starts to take drastic measures to cap ...more

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May 29, 2011 Dale Ibitz rated it it was amazing

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; her old flam ...more

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Nov 04, 2011 Kathy rated it it was amazing

Shelves: favorites, supernatural, mythology, magic, romance, witches, historical-fiction, young-adult-fantasy, young-adult-romance

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Mar 09, 2012 K. Ryan rated it it was amazing

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I had never read a YA novel until I picked up Dreaming Anastasia. The reviews were good and the premise sounded like a good one. Not only was I not disappointed, I found myself hungry for a second installment.

In Haunted, Joy Prebles further refines and deepens the central characters from the first book. They are richly drawn and finely detailed. Her characters are at once gifted and all are fully human enough to give into the foibles we have all experience. To cause us to suspend our beliefs whi ...more

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Apr 25, 2013 Dianne rated it did not like it

Psycho Rusalkas? I mean...Mermaids? Really?....all of them running like maniacs in the city flopping their tales and nobody noticed them? and also the giant fat hands of a witch flying down from heaven in the middle of main street and nobody noticed them? The story had potential, but the writer wrote this story for an audience from 4 years old to 18. Too mature sometimes and too kindergarten silly on others, not balanced at all. Also it was extremely repetitive/redundant, going on and on about d ...more

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