A review by frantically
The Romanov Empress by C.W. Gortner

challenging dark emotional sad tense slow-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? N/A
• Diverse cast of characters? N/A
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

“I’m a mother,” I cried. “To you, this may be freedom for the people, but to me, it’s a calamity for my children.”

crying, sobbing, breaking down, etc.

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Child death, Death, Violence, Grief, Murder, and War

Moderate: Chronic illness, Confinement, Homophobia, Infidelity, Pregnancy, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism

Minor: Gun violence, Antisemitism, Medical content, and Death of parent