Romanov

Anastasia "Nastya" Romanov narrates her own story in first person. The history books record her death, and she claims they have it only half right.

The Romanovs are being sent into exile in Siberia. Nastya has one task on the way: to hide an ancient spell in her suitcase. It may be the only chance the family has of surviving. The leader of the Bolshevik army is pursuing them, and he has hunted Romanovs before.

Nastya has two options. She can release the spell and live with whatever follows, or she can ask for help from Zash, a soldier who does not behave like the other Bolsheviks.

Her magic is limited to a little dabbling, and it worries her less than the pull she feels toward Zash. She likes him and suspects he likes her back, until she stands on one side of a firing squad and he stands on the other.

Magic enters the history of Imperial Russia here, alongside a romance across enemy lines. The paperback includes a bonus chapter and discussion questions for book clubs.