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Dreaming Anastasia

Joy Preble (2009)

SubgenreHigh Fantasy
Age groupYA 12-17
Content ratingPG
Pages (Standard (250-400))
SeriesDreaming Anastasia #1
Setting
CSM age13
Goodreads3.47
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Content levels

ViolenceMild
Sexual contentNone
LanguageNone

Trigger warnings

Captivity

Positive tags

AdventureQuestHopeful EndingFound Family

Hero archetypes

Mysterious HeroProtector

Heroine archetypes

Coming-of-Age HeroineChosen One Heroine

Protagonist archetypes

Multiple POVs

Tropes

QuestFated MatesHistorical Figure as CharacterBaba YagaFish out of WaterHidden IdentityPortal FantasyMentor FigureMultiple POVs

Themes

Fate and DestinyRescue MissionHistorical MysteryMagic and RealityRussian FolkloreComing of AgeDuty

Synopsis

In alternating voices, sixteen-year-old Chicagoan Anne and handsome, magical Ethan tell of their fated quest to rescue Russian Grand Duchess Anastasia, who tells of her long captivity in the hut of legendary witch Baba Yaga.

Is Dreaming Anastasia appropriate for my child?

Suitable for most readers 13 and up.

A magical quest story blending contemporary Chicago with Russian folklore and the Anastasia legend. Mild fantasy peril but age-appropriate for teen readers with minimal violence and no sexual content.

What to know going in

This book has mild violence, no sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include captivity.

Who'll love this

Teens will love the alternating perspectives, magical mystery, and the legendary witch Baba Yaga in this quest to rescue the lost Russian princess.

Tags

Historical FantasyContemporary FantasyUrban FantasyMythology Retelling