It's the fourth day in my reading challenge! My latest read is a wonderful historical novel, and here's my review:
Stolen Empire: Queen of Someday | Sherry D. Ficklin
Published by: Clean Teen Publishing, October 7th 2014
Genre: YA, Historical
Pages: 262
Format: Ebook
Source: Purchased
ONE GIRL WILL BRING AN EMPIRE TO ITS KNEES...
Before she can become the greatest empress in history, fifteen-year-old Sophie will have to survive her social-climbing mother’s quest to put her on the throne of Russia—at any cost.
Imperial Court holds dangers like nothing Sophie has ever faced before. In the heart of St. Petersburg, surviving means navigating the political, romantic, and religious demands of the bitter Empress Elizabeth and her handsome, but sadistic nephew, Peter. Determined to save her impoverished family—and herself—Sophie vows to do whatever is necessary to thrive in her new surroundings. But an attempt on her life and an unexpected attraction threatens to derail her plans.
Alone in a new and dangerous world, learning who to trust and who to charm may mean the difference between becoming queen and being sent home in shame to marry her lecherous uncle. With traitors and murderers lurking around every corner, her very life hangs in the balance. Betrothed to one man but falling in love with another, Sophie will need to decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice in order to become the empress she is destined to be.
In a battle for the soul of a nation, will love or destiny reign supreme?
Before she can become the greatest empress in history, fifteen-year-old Sophie will have to survive her social-climbing mother’s quest to put her on the throne of Russia—at any cost.
Imperial Court holds dangers like nothing Sophie has ever faced before. In the heart of St. Petersburg, surviving means navigating the political, romantic, and religious demands of the bitter Empress Elizabeth and her handsome, but sadistic nephew, Peter. Determined to save her impoverished family—and herself—Sophie vows to do whatever is necessary to thrive in her new surroundings. But an attempt on her life and an unexpected attraction threatens to derail her plans.
Alone in a new and dangerous world, learning who to trust and who to charm may mean the difference between becoming queen and being sent home in shame to marry her lecherous uncle. With traitors and murderers lurking around every corner, her very life hangs in the balance. Betrothed to one man but falling in love with another, Sophie will need to decide how much she’s willing to sacrifice in order to become the empress she is destined to be.
In a battle for the soul of a nation, will love or destiny reign supreme?
I loved this story and its exquisite, detailed setting.
I wanted to love Alexander, but I just didn't feel anything for him. Weirdly, I preferred Peter until he went and treated Sophie like a possession, but who I really fell for is Sergei. The ending gives me so much hope for Sergei and Sophie/Catherine and I can't wait to see where that goes.
All the way through, Queen of Someday is so tense and there's a heavy sense of danger in every scene. It felt as if someone would suffer horribly at any moment (spoiler: they actually did!) Apart from not connecting to Alexander, I have no complaints.
Wonderfully written, perfect attention to detail in the historic world building, and a character I really root for in Sophie. The Russian court makes me nervous and I could not do what Sophie does and navigate it, but I can't wait to dive into the next book!
Characters ★★★★☆
Setting/world ★★★★★
Writing ★★★★☆
I wanted to love Alexander, but I just didn't feel anything for him. Weirdly, I preferred Peter until he went and treated Sophie like a possession, but who I really fell for is Sergei. The ending gives me so much hope for Sergei and Sophie/Catherine and I can't wait to see where that goes.
All the way through, Queen of Someday is so tense and there's a heavy sense of danger in every scene. It felt as if someone would suffer horribly at any moment (spoiler: they actually did!) Apart from not connecting to Alexander, I have no complaints.
Wonderfully written, perfect attention to detail in the historic world building, and a character I really root for in Sophie. The Russian court makes me nervous and I could not do what Sophie does and navigate it, but I can't wait to dive into the next book!
Characters ★★★★☆
Setting/world ★★★★★
Writing ★★★★☆
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