The Story of Anistasia is one that is quite popular. For many years it was pondered if the grand duchess had survived the horrific murder of her entire Family. To add fuel to the fire so to speak the Royal family were sainted for their sacrifices. Not to mention the rumors and speculation that surrounded the family due to the mysterious Rasputin.

So the story in truth is quite remarkable and one I have had a passing interest in for many years, how could you not with all that!

Nadine Brande’s Romanov was spectacular! The historical aspects were well researched . So much so that you could almost believe this story to be true, even with the use of magic. The timing and events of history blended superbly with a story of survival and hope and love.

Knowing how the Romanov family died you would think it was hard to have hope for a happy ending, but the way Brande spun the tale there was one, at least for Anistasia and her brother.

This story is Rich with history and embued with hope. If you are not familiar with the story of the Romanov family then you could still get a pretty good idea about what had happened to them in this book, though let’s not forget it is a work of fiction.

The story takes place after the last Royal family of Russia had been arrested for treason for crimes against the mother country. They are being held prisoner until a decision can be made about what should be done with them. At one point the family is separated when the final verdict is exile. So the Romanov family is exiled to the edge of Russia where they are essentially under house arrest. From there the family suffer a great deal of ups and downs (you’ll have to read it to get the juicy bits). After a while things go from bad to order and the family begin to lose hope of rescue and worse hope of survival.

Laced throughout the history and bits of magic there is love. In fact two of our Royal girls find love, and heartache, entwined with their trials. Anistasia doesn’t know if she should dare to hope that love will blossom and that she will survive.

Nadine Brande, I thank you very much for your unique vision for Anistasia’s story. I only wish it were truth! I give Romanov a very enthusiastic 5 out of 5 stars!

So my little booking if historical fiction is your thing, or stories of hope and survival, or forbidden love or young adult or just about anything, then this is a fantastic book for you to read!

I was supplied an advanced copy of Romanov from NetGally for a fair and honest review.

BTW, I loved it!