She loved good food and fine wine, jokes, and gossip. She kept a list of places she wanted to travel, monuments she longed to see.” Anastasia meets her love interest, Damien – because it’s not a retelling so Lark couldn’t use Dimitri but she had to come with A Good Russian Name (that’s irony) starting with the letter D, obviously – when he tries to kill her father. At the age of fourteen. Which, good, for him, honestly. The first part of the book is from Anastasia’s perspective, but then in later parents the POV shifts… but not every chapter? You know, maybe describing the war front was too much for Lark, because well, she would have to describe things well in the first place.

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There are also fantastic supporting characters here. The ones you love (Felix Yusupov ❤️🥺) and the ones you will hate so deeply and completely that they could haunt you. At one point I had to stop and laugh out loud at what happened to a character. But I’m kind of a bad person, so I definitely enjoy fictional character deaths, the more brutal the better.

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Description: “There Are No Saints” is the first book in the Sinners Duet. Reader be warned: this is a dark and steamy serial killer romance that will take you on a journey through the twisted mind of an artist on the brink of madness. Author’s additional notes: “I was so pleased how many women identified with Mara’s character – with her sensory issues and history of trauma. It sounds crazy to call this an “inspirational story of murder”, but at the end of part two, I hope you will indeed feel inspired by Mara’s journey.” Kingmakers Series Description: “The CEO of Cristo ” is a Secret Baby Billionaire Romance, inspired by Alexandre Dumas’ “The Count of Monte Cristo”. It’s a thrilling and steamy story of jealousy, betrayal, lust, and revenge. This is a stand-alone novel with no cliffhanger and a HEA. And don't even try telling me that this is a fantasy romance book so the author can write free-form. I wish this book was indeed a pure fantasy romance novel with some historical references so that I could put aside any notion of Russian history.

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The book was sold by Lark herself as a “Spicy fantasy retelling of Anatasia” the animated movie. I thought, “Yeah, cool, sounds really cool, the spicy retellings I’ve read were kinda meh but people love Lark on TikTok so this is going to be fun!” Is it supposed to be focused on the romance? Because I didn't see any. There's a couple of interactions throughout the years and then off scene letters between the MCs that we were showed a couple of them that were as bland as they can get and then there's the big reunion that left me unimpressed. I don't know if it's a me problem but the chemistry between the MCs was below zero. Thank God for the illustrations, at least there I could see something. Me watching the heroine suffer unimaginable pain, knowing Damien will probably die when he finds out: If you lived in the 90s, you saw the animated movie and you have feelings for this woman and her family. This is the adult version you need, perfectly combining the brutality of true history with a magical fantasy world and an alternate future.

Author’s additional notes: “Two of my favorite films are “La La Land” and “Once Upon a Time in Hollywood”, because they show how Hollywood can be a world unto itself, with its own history and culture. Her father took everything from me: my money, my family, my life. He has to pay for what he’s done. And she’s the only thing that can hurt him…”

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A dark epic fantasy romance, enemies to lovers with heartache, a gripping plot, and characters you become utterly attached too, Anastasia is a must add to your TBR. Anastasia & Damien with dual POV, provide everything for this story to thrive. Along with Rasputin. Our girl Artemis, and our boy Hercules. The elements the side characters bring to the table are not to be overlooked. Description: “Bloody Heart” is the fourth act of the “Brutal Birthright” series. It’s the Book 4 of the series, revolving around Dante’s story. Point is, I liked Anastasia but I wanted to slap the girl more than once. As a kid she was the cliché princess who doesn't want to be one, acting like a boy but still as spoiled and selfish as any other princess.If you’re into the suspenseful, crime-induced romance genre, look no further than Sophie Lark. She is an incredibly prolific author that produced over 20 books in a span of a few years, each one greater than the other. Characters - Starting off with the characters, we follow Anastasia throughout her life, from 11yo to her early twenties I think, it wasn't mentioned how old exactly was she when the book ended and with that plot twist at end I'm not sure. Her fate grants her a chance to make amends… but saving what she lost may cost her everything she holds dear. I’m surrounded by jealous actresses, crazed fans, and ruthless directors. The only person I can trust is an off-duty detective who may be more distracting than helpful. I only have two weeks before the movie wraps. And I may be working right next to a killer…!”