The Storyteller by Kathryn Williams
Published: 2022
Age: Middle School, High School
Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction, Mystery, Romance, Contemporary, Fiction
Review By: Sara Tripp
Summary: This story follows a teenage girl’s quest to uncover the truth behind her secretive great aunt Anna, who just might be the long lost Russian princess Anastasia. It’s not every day you discover you might be related to Anastasia…or that the tragic princess actually survived her assassination attempt and has been living as the woman you know as Aunt Anna. For Jess Morgan, who is growing tired of living her life to please everyone else, discovering her late aunt’s diaries shows her she’s not the only one struggling to hide who she really is. But was her aunt truly a Romanov princess? Or is this some elaborate hoax? With the help of a supremely dorky, but undeniably cute, local college student named Evan, Jess digs into the century-old mystery. But soon Jess realizes there’s another, bigger truth waiting to be revealed: Jess Morgan. Because if she’s learned anything from Aunt Anna, it’s that only you can write your own story.
Review: 
I found myself wanting to research and know more about Anastasia Romanov while reading this book. Her spunky bold spirit is really brought to life in this book. I felt connected to Jess Morgan on her quest to find out more about her late aunt, I wanted to know more too! Even if you already know what happens with Anastasia Romanov this is still a story with suspense and a mystery worth solving! I enjoyed the dual timeline, learning about Anastasia and Jess Morgan's personally journey as well. I thought the growth that Jess Morgan the main character showed as she learned her family history was a very relatable story for any young adult. This book is worth the read for the history or the mystery! Looking for more from Kathryn Williams? Check out The Debutante!
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