Although I enjoyed the premise of this book, I found that it lacking and quite dull. Romanov centers around Anastasia Romanov just before the Russian revolution. This book features an underdeveloped magic element. Spells are used in the form of magic ink to heal and protect, but there isn't much in the way of a thought out magic system. Romanov is dialogue heavy, which I find difficult. to follow. The plot mostly follows the historical account of what is known of the last days of The Romanovs, but in a dry, stripped-down manner. The characters are indistinguishable from one another. Overall, I was so disappointed in this book and would not recommend.