I'm on such a huge historical fiction kick and as someone who is lowkey interested in Russian history more than she thinks she is -- this seemed to sound right up my ally.

It was a little hard for me to get into this title, I'm not sure why. It just started off a little confusing and I found myself having to back track pages to figure out what was happening. I'm not sure if it was the writing style or there was A LOT of info to take in within the first few pages.

I'm sad I struggled with this title the way I did. Maybe down the road I'll pick this one back up because it does sound like something I would really enjoy.

Thank you to the publisher and NG for allowing me to read and review this title!

This isn’t my usual type of read, but I enjoyed it a lot. I liked the different time periods described and was really rooting for both women’s relationships along the way. It was a little overly sentimental but I think it worked for the style and genre.

An entertaining historical fiction story about secrets in the past and a mysterious tiara linked to the end of the Russian dynasty. Definitely recommend for fans of Russian history or a good art heist plot.

Isobelle Moon is searching for answers after her mother dies. She never knew her father, he supposedly died in the Gulag after her mother fled Russia. Isobelle follows a trail left by her mother but to what, she does not know. This story describes the hardships of Russian life during and after World War I. It is a heartbreaking tale of survival and love. Highly recommended.

I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

This is a story of a young woman discovering who she is by discovering secrets her mother kept hidden. Nice story, nice mystery, satisfying ending.

What a great book! I love historical fiction and I found myself going to my computer to do additional research on the facts in this book. This book has a dual timeline which I generally enjoy and this time was no different. I thoroughly enjoyed the characters! I couldn’t put this book down!

Thank you to NetGalley and Blue Box Press for the opportunity to read and review this book!

Shortly after her mother, Sophia’s death, Isobelle decides to remodel her mother’s bedroom and begins to remove the wallpaper. Curiously, she finds a stunning silver Tiara missing its jewels. As she dives into the research to find out how this item came into Sophia’s possession, Isobelle learns secrets and facts that her mother had been keeping from her over her lifetime.

Brilliantly crafted between mother in 1915 and daughter in 1948, The Last Tiara is a beautiful historical fiction novel with intrigue, romance, and sadness. I feel like I traveled to Russia and New York City without leaving my house because the writing is so vivid and descriptive. And the mystery of the Tiara added suspense which kept my interest throughout the story. Highly recommend!!

The Last Tiara is an interesting historical fiction mystery which starts out with some history of the Russian Romanov family. The story is told in alternating chapters by a mother who was friends with the Romanovs, and her daughter.
I would have loved to have more history with the Romanovs, but enjoyed what I read.

History, mystery, and a little bit of romance combine to make this historical novel engrossing! Well told historical fiction narrative with dual perspectives of a mother and daughter brings the world of the Romanovs and post-WWII New York to life.

I'm a sucker for any books about the Russian monarchy and this one sucked me in especially once I learned the Romanov tiara in the book is based on a real one that's still missing! The dual timelines worked well together and I was as interested in Isobelle's story as I was in her mother, Sofiya's. The Last Tiara is a love story and a mystery combined with historical fiction, all of my favorite genres rolled into one!

Thanks to NetGalley and Blue Box Press for a copy to review.

This was such a beautifully written historical novel. I loved the dual timelines, usually when reading a dual timeline there's one that you're more invested in but I honestly loved both POVs. It was sad reading Sofiya's story knowing that she would never share it with Isobelle

Although this is my first M. J. Rose book, I will be looking up her backlist. I thoroughly enjoyed this historical fiction exploration of a daughter in late 1940's New York City investigating her mother's past from 1915 through 1922 in St. Petersburg/Petrograd, Russia. Of course, any connection to the Romanovs is an interesting story element, and Sofiya does indeed have a personal link. When Isobelle finds a tiara missing its gems in the wall when stripping wallpaper after her mother's death, she is motivated to learn more, especially since her mother had never been forthcoming about her early years. Each chapter is told either in Isobelle's voice or that of her mother in her younger days, and I could not put the book down. Recommended.

This was such an amazing historical fiction book. I absolutely loved it! This book is going to transport you back in time. You will be hooked right from the beginning. There’s also a mystery in this book, which I loved. I recommend checking this one out!

I thought this dual timeline story was an enjoyable read. I liked the historical fiction focused on Russian history. It's something that I enjoy reading about. I thought that the story had great high points where I was really interested, but also had points where I felt it dragged a lot. Overall, it was an interesting historical fiction mystery, and I would recommend it for readers that are interested in Russian royal history.

I loved this book but it definitely had an unexpected ending! Ms. Rose has an amazing way with words. She is able to weave a story into such an amazing visual depiction. I was so drawn into this story.

Isobelle discovers a tiara hidden in the walls of her home after her mother dies. She is desperate to learn the history of the tiara and why her mother has it. While she was alive, Isobelle's mother was never forthcoming with her life before she came to America so Isobelle has very little information to use to solve the mystery. Can she solve the mystery and learn why her mother chose to keep her past so secretive?

I highly recommend this book for those who love mysteries and a very well-written story!

This was a fun, dual timeline historical fiction mystery. While I enjoyed it overall, I did find myself getting annoyed with Isabella at points - she had so much going for her and so little confidence. I also thought the middle dragged just a bit.

Thank you to Netgalley for an advance read copy of this book. Another great story by M.J. Rose. I really love this author. The Last Tiara is about a mother and daughter and their journey to the past (yes I did mean to reference the Anastasia cartoon movie line since this book does involve the Romanov's). Isobelle finds a tiara hidden in her mother's room and its the catalyst to learn about Sofia's story. We go back and forth between 1917-1922 Russia and 1948 New York.

I love the connection the characters had with each other and with me. This story is more about Isobelle's journey then it is the historical journey. The Tiara is a beautiful tool to help Isobelle.

I also enjoyed the cameo appearance of the perfume from her Reincarnation series.

I look forward to more books by M.J. Rose.

The two timelines in this book, post WWII US and post-revolution Russia are cleverly interwoven to tell the story of a mother who survived the Romanov purge and her daughter who finds the treasure her mother hid.

This is a complicated story line with shifting perspectives, lots of characters, and plenty of rich historical detail. I enjoyed it, despite failing to fully engage with the two lead characters.

The Last Tiara is another awesome read by M.J. Rose. It is now my new favorite by this author. I loved it. Five stars.

I read this ARC for an honest review
All thoughts and opinions are mine

Love the whole premise of this and really enjoyed the book

Loved the detail in the book - it really did paint a wonderful picture with words