I liked this book a lot; he's a good writer, it was funny and also the world building was great.

I read this book within 30 hours and I loved it very much. I actually LOL’d a few times. I like how this books isn’t just romance but has other things going on like the dogs, and trying to find a dad. I wish at some moments we got more, like what happened when they were zip lining. Usually I prefer books to be shorter but I really wish this one were longer because of how much I enjoyed it. I would recommend this so anyone who likes romance, music, dogs, and rom-coms.

For nearly 60 years, until her death in 1984, Polish born factory worker Franziska Schanzkowska offered solace and comfort to a grieving international community with her identity claim as Anastasia Romanov, the youngest daughter of Czar Nicholas II, who was assinated in 1918. American author Ariel Lawhon has written this superb chronicle of Ms. Schanzkowska's daily struggles to achieve both the aristocratic status and the wealthy lifestyle with her impersonation of the tragic Russian teenager during the years 1917-1970. Everyday details of Anastasia's life are included in alternating chapters, culminating in the brutal execution of the Imperial family in July 1918. This is an exceptional historical novel: well-constructed and imaginatively crafted- and nearly impossible to set down, ever for an hour or so.

Total beach read dream filled with all the summer vibes. Belly's annual beach trip gets a major shake-up as she navigates first love, family drama, and growing up, serving up the perfect cocktail of romance and nostalgia.

Excellent book.

I need to stop reading these sad gay books and expect myself to not cry. As if the whole basis is yearning, wanting to escape, abandonment, cold fathers, and absolutely gut-wrenching, makes me want to throw up, empty feeling moments. (aka me as a book)

Honestly I love all of Terry Brooks novels, this one as well.

Although I typically enjoy time travel novels, I wasn’t a fan of this one. It was convoluted and disconnected at times. The character development of the minor characters was weak. At least four times I had to search for characters mentioned to find out their significance to the storyline. I read to the end -I’m not a quitter - but it was a disappointing read for me.

I don’t know if I want to rate this four stars or five stars right now, so I’m just gonna say 4.5 for now. I absolutely loved this book, it was hilarious and the relationship was so sweet I wanted to cry. I also love Fred, I love when main characters have pets. I got kind of confused when Aly’s family got involved because it would be hard for me to know who’s who and where they are.

Incredibly swoon-worthy enemies to lovers romance and a unique magic system. Huge reveal at the end. Can't wait for book two.