The Boy on the Bridge by Natalie Standiford
Laura Reid goes to Leningrad for a semester abroad as Cold War paranoia is peaking in 1982. She meets a young Russian artist named Alexei, and soon, with Alexei as her guide, Laura immerses herself in the real Russia--a crazy world of wild parties, black-market books and music, and smuggled letters to dissidents. She must keep the relationship secret; associating with Americans is dangerous for Alexei, and if caught, Laura could be sent home and Alexei put under surveillance or worse. At the same time, she's been warned that Soviets often latch onto Americans in hopes of marrying them and thus escaping to the United States. But she knows Alexei loves her. Right?
As June approaches--when Laura must return to the United States--Alexei asks Laura to marry him. She's only nineteen and doesn't think she's ready to settle down. But what if Alexei is the love of her life? How can she leave him behind? If she has a chance to change his life, to rescue him from misery, shouldn't she take it?
As June approaches--when Laura must return to the United States--Alexei asks Laura to marry him. She's only nineteen and doesn't think she's ready to settle down. But what if Alexei is the love of her life? How can she leave him behind? If she has a chance to change his life, to rescue him from misery, shouldn't she take it?
This. Sounds. Amazing. Seriously. I LOVE historical fiction and love stories, and putting the two together? It's like a Cold War Romeo and Juliet! I'm desperate to see how this turns out and even though I have the strangest feeling that this is going to end in heartbreak, I can't help but hope it's a happy ever after! Eeep! This sound SO INTRIGUING! I need a copy. NOW
Give me this book now! Seriously, it sounds amazing!
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*rushes off to add this to my wishlist* *jumps up and down in anticipation*
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so, so good! Ahhh! Thank you for drawing my attention to it!
I love historical fiction too and I don't think I've heard of anything like this before. Great pick, Nikki!
I'm not a huge fan of historical romances, but this one does sound really, really good and romantic. I definitely need to check this one out now, just the premise is so intriguing and ahhh! Fantastic pick, Nikki!
ReplyDeleteWhy, oh why do I never found awesome books like this one? Seriously! and why does it seem like no YA author ever thought of writing a book set in the Cold War period? That's like...my favorite topic of all time when it comes to history!!!! So, yeah, I guarantee I'll read this one and I really hope you can get your hands on it very, very soon!!!!
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