The Master Craftsman by Kelli Stuart review

Title:  The Master Craftsman

Author:  Kelli Stuart

Pg:  401

Genre:  Dual Time Historical fiction, Contemporary fiction

Rating: 5 stars

Publisher: Revell

    The Master Craftsman by Kelli Stuart is a dual time treasure hunt novel set in the present and Imperial Russia. Ava Laine’s estranged father Nick sends her on a treasure hunt for a possible missing Faberge egg. As Faberge made Easter Eggs for the Romanov family up to the Revolution. Rumor was Faberge entrusted the egg to his most trusted craftsman’s Alma Pihl.

    They get a team together that includes Nick back home in the states Ava as well a Zak the computer and Xander the muscle. I’m not going to lie I was worried that we were going to have a love triangle, but this book was my action and adventure than love story.

    Ava was a bit a tough hit to tough nut to crack and I found her saying she was full of historical facts enduring as I am as well. This book gave me National Treasure vibes and Indiana Jones vibes. And I loved the references to both Star Wars and National Treasure in the book.

    Even though I figured out the twist because of a quote that reminded me of the movie The 355, it didn’t take a way from my enjoyment of finishing the book. I loved visiting Russia in the pages of the book. As well as diving into her history, as understanding Russia history can help to understand current event.

The Master Craftsman was a fast read I couldn’t wait to find out what happened. And it’s lead me to learn more about the Faberge Eggs.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher through netgalley. I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.

I received a copy of this book from the publisher as part of a blog tour  I was not required to write a positive review. All opinions expressed are mine alone.