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"We are Romanovs. The bond of our hearts spans miles, memory, and time."

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5 Stars • Ricochet by Kellyn Carni is a thrilling YA historical fantasy where Anastasia and Alexei Romanov, saved by a magical garnet, navigate an alternate 1918 Russia. Blending rich history with multiverse twists, the story shines with Anastasia‘s fierce loyalty and fast-paced plot, though secondary characters could use more depth. A captivating 5-star debut for fans of magic-infused history.

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5 Stars • Two words told me this was the book for me. #Romanov #JohnBoyne

"The House of Special Purpose" by John Boyne is a historical novel that intertwines the personal story of protagonist Georgy Jachmenev with the tumultuous backdrop of the Russian Revolution. Set in the early 20th century, the narrative follows Georgy, a young peasant boy who inadvertently saves the life of the Tsar's uncle ⬇️

“We may be born to a life of privilege, but that does not mean we are immune to sorrow.”

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My #bookedintime for the Russian revolution tells us little of the revolution but a good deal on the minutiae of the last days & weeks of the Romanov‘s. Clearly a passion project of research this is only a soft pick for me. the research sang louder than plot or character - this may be because the set up of the novel is a man in his 90s recording his memories of something that happened in his teens but the story loosing something in his voice

#BookedInTime: Russian Revolution
February 2024
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This was a low pick, mainly due to the fictional parts of this book. The mystery and twist at the end didn't work for me at all, since I already knew the ending. I would recommend reading a nonfiction account instead.

I listened to the audio and missed much of it. It just didn‘t hold my interest most of the time. I did appreciate two different people doing each character. I also liked the person narrating Pavel has a Russian accent. I don‘t think I knew anything about Ella before. I did find it interesting that she later created a nunnery. I shouldn‘t have been surprised at the end, but I was

First travel book finished. This is actually quite interesting.

What a crappy unfocused pic, though.

#BookSpin @TheAromaofBooks

This book looks at the Romanov story by focusing on the 4 daughters. We get a look at their gilded cage and an idea of their personalities, as well as a bit about Alexandra. Engaging writing that I really enjoyed. This pulls from their letters and writings as well as other sources.