The Countess of the Revolution

I always forget what an exciting setting this time and place in history makes for novel settings. I'd hoped to be posting this review before the US publication date, but I was so invested that I took my sweet time.

As the Tsar begins to fall and the revolutionaries rise, The Countess of the Revolution follows Countess Sophia Orlova, her family, and her friend Regina. Thanks to her husband Dmitry's brother Nikolai, they are spared execution early on though the brothers save opposing views on the revolution. Inspired by his efforts, Sophia helps Nikolai set up a hospital. Working side by side and getting to know him better, problems aside from both of their lives being in danger arise for them.

I liked so much about this book, but the pacing is my highest praise. I didn't find that the story dragged anywhere. Another thing I enjoyed was that the characters each had morally grey areas all the while maintaining a likableness. I was invested within the first few pages and maintained my interest from start to finish.

A huge thanks to Harper360 for sending me a free ARC to read and review!