This was fantastic. I was hooked from the beginning and gripped until the satisfying ending. Daughters of Victory follows the revolutionary activities of Svetlana in 1917 Russia and the resistance efforts of her granddaughter, Mila, in 1941 USSR during the Nazi occupation.

The way the two stories coalesce was powerful, and I loved reading the dual-perspectives from the female family line. As a writer, Gabriella Saab impressed me. The plot was solid, the reveals were well-placed, the prose was eloquent, and the characters were dimensional. Not only were the main characters fierce and flawed, but the supporting characters really made this book unputdownable. I look forward to reading more from this dazzling newer author!

Thank you to William Morrow and NetGalley for gifting me an advance reader copy to review. I adored it!

I just love Gabriella Saab. She has done it again. Her debut book "The Last Checkmate", was unbelievable and so very powerful. In reading "Daughters of Victory", I was blown away again. The dual timeline was beautifully weaved with the Russian Revolution and with the Nazi in the Soviet Union during WW2. I was new in reading about the Russian Revolution and I enjoyed learning about it. I've read much more in the timeline of WW2. The two main characters Svetlana Petrova and Mila Rozovskaya are both such strong, courageous, and determined women. I enjoyed Mila and the way she uses the poisons in her fight. I found the love & romance in both Svetlana & Mila lives so heartbreaking and devastating.

The research that Gabriella Saab has put into this masterpiece comes through in every page. The historical note after you're done reading is a must.

I had to go down a rabbit hole, and I looked into the two actual women, (Fanya Efimovna Kaplan or her birth name of Feiga Khaimovna Roitman, born on 10th February, 1890 till her death on September 3, 1918) and
(Zinaida Martynovna Portnova born on the 20 February 1926 till her death 15 January 1944.) Wow, what they both did and what they went through, amazing. I also came across a 2007 (5 minute movie) from a student film festival about Fanya Kaplan, it was very well done & interesting.

Thank you William Morrow, NetGalley, and Gabriella Saab for the digital advance reader copy in exchange for my honest opinion & review.

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I read Gabriella Saab's debut novel, The Last Checkmate, when it first came out and appreciated - among other aspects - that it was not another, similar WWII/Holocaust story. In Daughters of Victory, she has done this again, mixing the stories of Svetlana (during the 1917 revolution) and her granddaughter, Mila, who falls under the spell of the resistance during WWII. Both women are determined, idealistic, and more than a little dangerous - but are they a match for Orlova, the assassin who haunts both their lives?

Daughters of Victory moves at a good pace, and I enjoyed the dual narrative between grandmother and granddaughter, which moved back and forth frequently enough to keep me in suspense. Russia - its cities and countryside - plays the role of another character in a novel full of vivid characterizations. Much of the history in this novel was unfamiliar to me, and I appreciated the author's note at the end which gives even more information.

Highly recommended.

I received an advance copy of this book via NetGalley and William Morrow in exchange for an honest review.

Beautifully written gripping story that is just the perfect blend of suspense, tragedy and love (the glue that keeps it all together). I was on the edge of my seat the entire time. I really could not put it down.

I love the dual timeline. Traveling back and forth in time between Svetlana and her granddaughter definitely helped keep the suspense alive and also made me fly through the book. I also love that the resilience and stubbornness of Svetlana carries over in Mila.

The story was simply amazing, the grit, the resilience, the passion and dedication of both these women really came alive on every single page.

I highly recommend this to anyone.

Thanks you NetGalley and William Morrow for my advanced copy.

This story has a dual timeline between WW1 and WW2 years set in Russia. The main characters are part of the resistance in both timelines and eventually come together as the story is developed. I love how the layers of the characters are peeled back through time to reveal who they have become. The research the author did adds to the depth of the characters and plot line. I learned quite a bit more about Russian history.

A fantastic exploration of Russian history - the dual timeline made for a beautiful story, although it was confusing to follow until about halfway through when the author provided a few pieces of information that helped things click. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the free advance copy.

This book was okay. The names and places were confusing to keep up with.I enjoyed the authors other books better.

Daughters of Victory by Gabriella Saab is a fantastic dual timeline historical fiction that blends two periods of upheaval within Russia during the 20th century. Fascinating!

This book has it all: mystery, suspense, intrigue, passion, action, history, and a gripping dual timeline that is woven together in a jam-packed narrative that kept me coming back for more.

I am a huge fan of Russian history, so obviously I wanted to read a book that intertwined the Russian revolutions of 1917-1918 and the country’s involvement during WWII. I do have to say that I learned a lot more about the Socialist Revolutionary Party and how they played a part within the earlier part of the century.

I loved how the author took two different women during two different time periods and brought it all together. I won’t give away anymore details about the stories of Mila and Svetlana, because it is just too fabulous to potentially spoil for others.

Please trust me when I say that this is an excellent book…and so worth it.

The author’s note at the end, which needs to be read after finishing the book, really adds so much historical framework to the text…just excellent.

5/5 stars

Thank you NG and William Morrow for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

I am posting this review to my GR and Bookbub accounts immediately and will post it to my Amazon, Instagram, and B&N accounts upon publication on 1/24/23.

Thank you Netgalley and publisher for an arc in exchange for my honest review.

Publication: January 24, 2023

This book is a historical fiction lover's dream! I always enjoy finding books that aren't focused on WW2 and this one focuses on the Russian Revolution along with touches of WW2/USSR.

I personally loved the parts of the book that focused on Svetlana and her timeline. I gobbled these sections up and enjoyed using my off time researching more about the Russian revolution. Mila's chapters didn't resonate with me as much but I loved how Saab brings the two together.

I can't wait to read Saab's other book- The Last Checkmate. This book would pair well with- "I Must Betray You" by Ruta Sepetys and "The Memory Keeper of Kyiv" by Erin Litteken.

Daughters of Victory
by Gabriella Saab
Pub Date: January 24, 2023
William Morrow
Historical Fiction at it's best!
From the acclaimed author of The Last Checkmate comes a brilliant novel spanning from the Russian Revolution to the Nazi occupation of the Soviet Union and following two unforgettable women…their fates are intertwined by ties of family and interrupted by the tragedy of war. Perfect for readers of Kate Quinn, Pam Jenoff, and Elena Gorokhova.
I highly recommend this well-written book! I found it fascinating!
5 stars