💯Wowie Kapowie, this book! Y'all know I don't easily dole out 5 stars, but this one certainly earned every single one!
👏Now I've been a fan of Kristina McMorris since her release of Sold On a Monday, but this novel was on a whole new level. I experienced all the feels with this gem. During my crying bout, I must admit I was a bit angry with one of the author's choices toward the end, but as I reflected, I realized it was simply the reality of WWII. Kudos to her for making the book realistic and compelling.
The storyline was incredibly unique for this genre and the fact that it is based on true accounts made it that much more powerful. I never knew that escape artists were used by British Intelligence to create escape tools for the military. Absolutely fascinating...
Fenna immediately became family, and her narration was exquisite. I felt her trepidation, anxiety, and hope throughout the novel. All of the supporting characters were essential to the story and not a word was wasted.
I always love Ms. McMorris' author's notes. It's intriguing to hear how photos inspire her to uncover these little-known stories. And the fact that she can come up with such a brilliant backstory just speaks to her incredible talent.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark for sharing this amazing novel!
Read 12/10/22
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