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Daughters of a Dead Empire
Daughters of a Dead Empire | Carolyn Tara O’Neil
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A historical thriller perfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys and Elizabeth Wein, about two girls from separate worlds flee across the Russian countryside at the height of the Russian Civil War.
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Cuilin
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Here‘s the thing, was this great literature? No. However, did I turn the pages quickly because I was so invested in the story? Yes, and sometimes that‘s all you need from a book. #BookedInTime #RussianRevolution

Next up in March: Ancient Ireland.

How was your February choice, and what are you planning for March?

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julieclair This looks good! And I agree… a book doesn‘t have to be literature to be enjoyable. 9mo
TheBookgeekFrau I'm falling behind, but am hoping to catch up during the summer!! 9mo
Mollyanna For March I‘m reading 9mo
Cuilin @TheBookgeekFrau this is a choose your own path, buddy read. No worries, jump in whenever you can. 🥰 9mo
Cuilin @Mollyanna same author as mine!!! 9mo
TheBookgeekFrau @Cuilin 💚💚 9mo
SamAnne I haven‘t participated yet but love following the post. Ancient Ireland might be the encouragement I need! 9mo
Bookwormjillk I‘m sorry I‘m not a good member of this group but I‘m enjoying seeing what you all read. 9mo
dabbe I won't be done with my Russian book until the end of February; it's THE BROTHERS KARAMAZOV with the #hashtagbrigade. I'm a bit burnt out on Russian stuff; hence, the not-even-close Russian “Revolution“ novel. 🤩 For March, seems like a lot of us have chosen books by Morgan Llwelyn. Mine is LION OF IRELAND. 9mo
ChaoticMissAdventures I have been having a few conversations lately about the difference between a storyteller and a writer. I think we need both! 9mo
Mollyanna @Cuilin and @dabbe this prompt was made for Morgan Llewelyn 🤣. I looked at both of the books you chose as well. I‘ll get to them eventually, interested to hear what you think… 9mo
dabbe @Mollyanna I've never read anything by her. Is she good? 🤩 9mo
Cuilin @Bookwormjillk it‘s all good. Jump in whenever. 🥰 9mo
Cuilin @Mollyanna @dabbe my book is a part two. The first book, which I really enjoyed is 9mo
Cuilin @ChaoticMissAdventures absolutely, sometimes you need beautiful writing, and other times you just want to be able to keep turning the pages of a good story. 9mo
Cuilin @SamAnne no worries, whatever works for you 🥰 9mo
Mollyanna @Cuilin and @dabbe She is. Although it‘s been a bit since I read one of her books. Many moons ago I read (and liked) 9mo
dabbe @Mollyanna Good to know. Now I'm excited! 🤩 9mo
Bluebird I‘ve fallen behind. My Feb pick is one from my kindle, but I‘ve been on the go so much this month I‘ve only had time for audiobooks. I‘ve read about 20% and enjoying it so far. Hoping to finish next month.. 9mo
Mollyanna @thegreensofa your March pick is very intriguing. Looking forward to hearing how you like it. 9mo
Cuilin @Bluebird Audiobooks are great for when life is busy. ðŸ‘🫶 9mo
Cuilin @thegreensofa sounds great, though I think Anglesey is Wales. Though it‘s a short skip over to Ireland. Plus both are Celtic. I‘m relearning Geailge/Irish and want to learn other Celtic languages like Welch. 💚 9mo
Itchyfeetreader I can‘t make my mind up what I might read for March - I enjoyed my feb pick fun to read something I would never have picked up otherwise 9mo
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kissmehardy
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Always here for an Anastasia story, especially one that doesn't exonerate or condemn EITHER the Romanovs or the Bolsheviks. It was lovely to see Anya and Zhenya slowly learn that their original worldviews weren't the full picture, and that the most important part of a revolution is rebuilding when it's over. Love! #yalit #yahistoricalfiction

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TLuvs
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TLuvs If you are a Historical Fiction, Russian History, or Anastasia Romanov fan then you must read this book! I was pleasantly surprised by this retelling, and the fictional account of Anastasia's survival is about what I would have imagined if it were to be her fate. Solid 4 stars. 2y
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LibraryFairy
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Well, wasn‘t expecting to challenge myself to read a book a day until Christmas in the hopes that I will have shelf space for new books… but can‘t say I‘m surprised. Daughters of a Dead Empire was pretty interesting but I found myself appreciating the history and time period more than anything else. Definitely going to give this one some thought before I actually write a review

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