Haunted (Dreaming Anastasia)
"I have to say that there isn't much toHauntedthat I didn't like...Preble has yet again crafted a fun and imaginative story that borders on the realistic. Yea, there are killer mermaids. Sure, there is a magical old witch. Uh-huh, there are loads of additional other-worldly type of events as well. But that's what works so well. It's perfect for the lover of paranormal fiction but also not so over the top that those who aren't as fond of those elements will want to shy away. If you haven't read Dreaming Anastasia pick it up, but make sure you haveHauntedon hand too because you'll want to start it right after." -GalleySmith"Hauntedis a nice follow-up to Dreaming Anastasia - it feaures the same sweet romance, stunning cover, and creepy, Russian villains. Preble does a great job of mixing history with fantasy into Anne's crazy world. She also has a real gift for creating great bad guys... The Russian folklore elements make it unique, and Preble's storytelling keeps you turning the page." -One Page At A Time"...all the fantasy, comedy and romance you could ever want but I think their genius is in the choice of villainesses... you will love it!" -Beauty Crazed"Joy Preble has a knack for picking such intriguing creatures to act as her villains! ...I will definitely be eager to continue the story when the third book comes along!" -Sweets and Stories"Hauntedpacked quite a punch. I thought I knew what was going on - and I was right - sort of. Lots of mystery to this tale. Lots of stories within stories. The part of me that craves intricate layered fantasy loved this aspect... I also really enjoyed Joy's writing. She's on my radar now and I'll defiantly be picking up her next work - whatever it may be." -Red House Books"The will and desires of 17-year-old Chicago high-school student Anne, a mysterious, wild-haired Russian rusalka (mermaid demon), and the infamous Baba Yaga collide in a complex story of love, betrayal, and revenge." -Booklist"I think this is the only time I've ever said that I liked a sequel better than the first book. To go along with that it also had lovely, lyrical writing that added to the story in the best way possible.Hauntedwas a riveting and interesting sequel to a lovely series!" -Zoe's Book Reviews"The interweaving of the story with Russian folklore and history is seamless and clever. Despite the complexity of the plot, it's easy to follow, and the twists and turns will keep you flipping pages at breakneck speed to see what happens next. I would definitely put anything written by Joy Preble on my TBR list!" -Dale's Place"I've read my fair share of alternate reality concerning the brutal murders of the Romanov family, but never one with such a twist that includes Russian folklore thrown in the modern world... Overall, if you love Russian folklore, than this is the book for you!!!" -Girls in The Stacks