The Tsarina's Daughter

4.5 Rounded to 5

What a great follow up to Tsarina! I am seriously loving the historical fiction genre. The Tsarina's Daughter is mixed with family drama, court intrigue, betrayal, love, grief, loss and rising from the ashes. Whew!!

I saw some reviews where readers didn't appreciate the backstory in Elizabeth's life, but I for one LOVED it. To see how she grew up, how the relationships, love and loss affected her and changed her were (I think) pivotal in understanding how she ended up taking over the throne.

We again get to see (albeit in small doses thankfully) the brutality and downright coldness a Tsar, and those trying to obtain and hold their position of power, can bestow. We also see how they ignore the truth of their country to self-indulge and take what they believe they are due. This is one time period I would never want to go back to!!

The writing is fantastic, the pacing good, and the character development and relationships were perfect. I love the cast of characters list in the beginning and the further explantation of the main persons at the end. It really helped to keep it all straight.

This is definitely one for fans of the genre, who also love court intrigue and family drama. This is out now so go grab yourself a copy! The Tsarina's Daughter can be read standalone so no biggie if you haven't read Tsarina BUT I recommend that one as well!

I sincerely appreciate St. Martin's Press for providing me with a review copy. All opinions expressed herein are mine and mine alone.