The ending was a bit too much for me. I could have done without that. It was just too unrealistic. I understand that fiction isn't supposed to be realThe ending was a bit too much for me. I could have done without that. It was just too unrealistic. I understand that fiction isn't supposed to be realistic, however, WWII fiction (and historical fiction in general) is just different.
This one was just okay. There were a lot of times when it felt like the characters were speaking as if they lived in the 21st century instead of a couThis one was just okay. There were a lot of times when it felt like the characters were speaking as if they lived in the 21st century instead of a couple hundred years ago.
This was a moving middle-grade graphic novel about a Jewish girl living in Poland during WWII. It is set over a period of eight years, from shortly beThis was a moving middle-grade graphic novel about a Jewish girl living in Poland during WWII. It is set over a period of eight years, from shortly before Poland was invaded until Estelle was settled in America. I'd recommend this to any middle-school aged student and up who wants to learn a bit more about the events of this era.
This book was so obnoxiously feminist. I don’t have an issue with feminist books if they are written well, however, I feel like I was just hit over thThis book was so obnoxiously feminist. I don’t have an issue with feminist books if they are written well, however, I feel like I was just hit over the head with a sledgehammer....more
Ehh, it was alright but so rushed. I know that the point of the series is to have short reads but none of the others that I have read so far felt likeEhh, it was alright but so rushed. I know that the point of the series is to have short reads but none of the others that I have read so far felt like they had pacing issues like this....more
I will admit that I was quite bored in the beginning of this book, and no, it had nothing to do with the book itself. I'm just not a fan of the Salem I will admit that I was quite bored in the beginning of this book, and no, it had nothing to do with the book itself. I'm just not a fan of the Salem Witch Trials part of history. I found the 1912 timeline significantly more interesting simply because it wasn't 1692. That being said, this book eventually drew me right in and after the 50% mark, I couldn't put it down as the stakes got higher and higher for the characters. I was quite fond of Hope as she had a lot of character growth throughout the story. She started off as quite selfish and through the trials she went through, slowly started to soften and change. I will eagerly be waiting for the next installment of the series.
4 Stars
Content: deaths during the trials & childbirth & accidents
*I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All thoughts are my own and a positive review was not required....more
This book was just not my cup of tea. There was nothing wrong with the book itself. The male narrator was not the greatest, but other than that, I havThis book was just not my cup of tea. There was nothing wrong with the book itself. The male narrator was not the greatest, but other than that, I have no real complaints. I know many love Mimi's books, but I unfortunately didn't click with this one.
2.5 Stars
Content: kissing, discussions about violence in war...more
Just as I have come to expect with this author, the book was well-written and difficult to put down. I liked the characters but go tired of the miscomJust as I have come to expect with this author, the book was well-written and difficult to put down. I liked the characters but go tired of the miscommunication trope.
3.5 Stars
Content: death of parent, fighting, kissing...more
Well, I 'just one more chapter'ed this book all through the night. That ending...wow. It was heartbreaking, bittersweet, hopeful. You get the idea. I wWell, I 'just one more chapter'ed this book all through the night. That ending...wow. It was heartbreaking, bittersweet, hopeful. You get the idea. I will say that the first 60-70% of the book was quite dark. Everything that could go wrong seemed to go wrong and I was losing hope in the book. Rivers got quite heavy-handed with a particular topic, and I didn't like that. Not because I disagree with what she was saying, but just because it was too much foreshadowing. I felt like I was being hit over the head with it. And then the climax of the book happened. The women were finally locked up together without being able to leave and they addressed their issues. It was emotional and sad and healing. There were generations of women who all had dysfunctional relationships with each other that needed to be mended. I also liked that Marta's secrets came out even though she was gone. AND THAT ENDING. That is literally all I can say without spoiling anything, but yeah, if you know, you know.
4 Stars
Content: As with all of Francine's books, I recommend for 18+....more
I was nervous about starting this because I really disliked the last book I read by the author (The Atonement Child). I am glad to say that I worried I was nervous about starting this because I really disliked the last book I read by the author (The Atonement Child). I am glad to say that I worried for nothing. This book hooked me right from the beginning. The characters were so well-developed. It was really nice to see that the book spanned so many years. Eventually, it switched from Marta's POV to Hildemara's and then back to Marta's. Even by the end of the book, there is still a lot that those two have to work through so I would recommend keeping book two since there is a cliffhanger.
5 Stars
Content: As with all of Francine's books, I'd say 18+....more
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