I'm excited to be a part of the Blog Tour for The Last Russian Doll by Kristen Loesch! I received a free electronic copy for honest review from the publisher. Thanks so much to Berkley and Kristen Loesch for letting me be a part of the tour!
Author: Kristen Loesch
Published by: Berkley
Released: March 14, 2023
Source: Electronic Review Copy Provided by Publisher
Synopsis: A haunting, epic novel about betrayal, revenge, and redemption that follows three generations of Russian women, from the 1917 revolution to the last days of the Soviet Union, and the enduring love story at the center.
In a faraway kingdom, in a long-ago land...
...a young girl lived happily in Moscow with her family: a sister, a father, and an eccentric mother who liked to tell fairy tales and collect porcelain dolls.
One summer night, everything changed, and all that remained of that family were the girl and her mother.
Now, a decade later and studying at Oxford University, Rosie has an English name, a loving fiancé, and a promising future, but all she wants is to understand--and bury--the past. After her mother dies, Rosie returns to Russia, armed with little more than her mother’s strange folklore--and a single key.
What she uncovers is a devastating family history that spans the 1917 Revolution, the siege of Leningrad, Stalin’s purges, and beyond.
At the heart of this saga stands a young noblewoman, Tonya, as pretty as a porcelain doll, whose actions—and love for an idealistic man—will set off a sweeping story that reverberates across the century.... (Synopsis from Goodreads)
My Thoughts: The synopsis and cover definitely pulled me in for The Last Russian Doll. I always love books where you discover secrets from the past. I also love a good historical fiction from time to time.
This is a dual timeline book, and both of the timelines were captivating to read. I enjoyed Rosie's story as well as Tonya's story. There were some parts that were very brutal, which showcased just how much these characters had to deal with.
This covers some big parts of Russia's history that were very interesting to read and learn about.
I enjoyed this one. It's not an easy read. It covers a lot of darkness, but also shows the resilience and courage of people. If you like historical fiction and fiction about Russia, then you'll want to check this one out.
Kristen Loesch grew up in San Francisco. She holds a BA in history as well as a master’s degree in Slavonic studies from the University of Cambridge. Her debut historical novel, The Last Russian Doll, was short-listed for the Caledonia Novel Award and long-listed for the Bath Novel Award, under a different title. It is published or forthcoming in 10 countries. After a decade living in Europe, she now resides in the Pacific Northwest with her husband and children.
Thanks so much for checking out my Blog Tour Stop for The Last Russian Doll by Kristen Loesch. Thank you to Berkley and Kristen Loesch for letting me be a part of the tour. If you like family secrets and history, then this is definitely one to check out.
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