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Anne has annoyed me from the beginning, although the first book was slightly bearable. I thought she was very pushy and not very admirable. She bosses Ethan around and puts him down, which I really dislike along with Ethan's own weak personality. If my boyfriend was that unassertive I wouldn't like it, which gladly he isn't. It was as if Anne was given all of the attitude while Ethan barely amounts to a deuteragonist. She constantly interrupts Ethan and it made me mad to read. The book was pretty good although it seemed to go another direction from the previous book, which was okay because the next book should hopefully fit Anastasia back into the plot- at least I HOPE. I did appreciate the Russian reference to the 'rusalka' because growing up in Russian and being Russian myself, I remember being told these stories constantly. I quickly identified with the legend and I was glad it was put in there. All in all the plot was fairly good except the ending was very abrupt, which caught me off guard and I didn't like.


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Haunted Dreaming Anastasia Joy Preble Books Reviews

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.

Originally posted at the Long and Short Of It Romance Reviews
Review courtesy of Dark Faerie Tales

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 stronger. She is also dreaming again of Baba Yaga and her amazing hut. If that wasn't enough to give Anne a bad feeling, then the crazy wet lady that's seems to be stalking her most likely will. Just great. What could "fate" and "destiny" want with Anne this time? Hasn't she done enough?

The story should have been done. Anastasia was released and Viktor was taken in her stead. So why are strange things still happening to Anne? This book is where Anne is forced to admit the path that destiny has lain out before. Up until now, Anne could walk away from her "purpose" and live the life of an ordinary teen going to school, part-time jobs, hanging out with friends, and dating boys. Now she must not only decide, but also commit. This book follows her struggle against the truth of her situation. What will Anne choose in the end, a life less than ordinary and safe or one that is extraordinary and dangerous? Does she even have an option?

Anne's struggle mirrors in a love triangle as well. Ben is a cute guy that adores her. He is smart, funny and not aware of any of Anne's past "craziness." They have been dating for some time now and things are looking good. That is, until Ethan walks back into Anne's life. Ben represents all that Anne thinks that she wants and Ethan is all that she wants to hide. Her love for Ethan is mixed up within her feelings about magic and it's like. While Anne deliberates between the two men, she is also pushing each of them on either side of the line. It parallels her inner turmoil over magic and its place within her life. If she gives up Ben, does that mean she is giving up any chance of reclaiming her life before Anastasia? Could she and Ethan sustain a normal relationship even without all the extra life-and-death madness blowing around them?

The use of Russian folktales makes this series stand apart from the rest. Not only do we have the famed Baba Yaga involved, we also get to see some rusalka. Rusalka's are the Russian version of mermaids. Their reason for being are tragic and their purpose equally so. They lure people out into a body of water and then they drown them. So why is a rusalka stalking Anne? Why does she know so much about Anne and her mother? Where does she fit in the grand scheme of things?

The infusion of this aspect makes the story a little more complicated than the first book. There are so many new twists and turns that pressures Anne into new and more difficult decisions. Anne's character is bombarded with "secrets within secrets" and "stories within stories" that reflect in the swift pace of the book.

The inclusion of Baba Yaga's point of view brings a wonderful new voice to an already enriched tale. Each new discovery is explored and related by three separate characters that the reader can experience. Baba Yaga brings a more surreal and otherworldly aspect that the first was lacking. Without this added view point, this story would feel overdone. Baba Yaga introduces us to the idea of "more to come." Anne's position becomes that much loftier and nobler than before.

Haunted is a rich blend of mystery, magic, and the bonds between people. Preble brings forth more than a few surprises that leave the reader breathless at the end. The ghosts of unresolved issues will haunt us until the next installment.

Dreaming Anastasia Series

1. Dreaming Anastasia

2. Haunted

3. Anastasia Forever

FTC Advisory Sourcebooks graciously provided me with a copy of Haunted. No goody bags, sponsorships, "material connections," or bribes were exchanged for my review. The only payment received came in the form of hugs and kisses from my little boys.
A bit hard to follow at times, great love story, and I recommend it to anyone who has a sweet spot for a light action romance novel
This is the 2nd book in the Dreaming Anastasia series and it is great!!!! I can't wait to read the third one!! The only way I can sum up this series is historical fiction meets sci-fi. Right up my alley!! I definitely recommend to anyone that is looking for a new read and wants something "different". If you haven't already, read the first book, "Dreaming Anastasia" first because otherwise, it doesn't make sense!! )
Anne has annoyed me from the beginning, although the first book was slightly bearable. I thought she was very pushy and not very admirable. She bosses Ethan around and puts him down, which I really dislike along with Ethan's own weak personality. If my boyfriend was that unassertive I wouldn't like it, which gladly he isn't. It was as if Anne was given all of the attitude while Ethan barely amounts to a deuteragonist. She constantly interrupts Ethan and it made me mad to read. The book was pretty good although it seemed to go another direction from the previous book, which was okay because the next book should hopefully fit Anastasia back into the plot- at least I HOPE. I did appreciate the Russian reference to the 'rusalka' because growing up in Russian and being Russian myself, I remember being told these stories constantly. I quickly identified with the legend and I was glad it was put in there. All in all the plot was fairly good except the ending was very abrupt, which caught me off guard and I didn't like.