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But sometimes the novel feels weighed down by too much description. Her descriptions are extremely powerful and visual. and Russian history, and is a foreign affairs writer. It's clear from the first page that Smith has done her research, has terrific knowledge of U.S. Sekret has a literary quality to it and is filled with beautiful and haunting images. The blend of reality and fantasy will appeal to a variety of readers. The novel is inspired by historical facts and filled with real-life locales and people, but it also has a dystopian feel. Readers will connect instantly with Yulia and root for her to escape the clutches of the KGB and find her beloved family. SEKRET is a fresh take on historical fiction.

Sekret by lindsay smith