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oceanwriter's review
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Every time I think I've covered reading every area possible of WWII, I'm proven wrong. Such was the case with The Codebreaker's Secret and I am thrilled!
Set in Hawaii during WWII and the 1960s, this book provides two captivating timelines. It's quite an emotional read as well as it is centered around grief and loss. The characters are wonderful. I found myself particularly attached to Gloria. Isabel's friendship with her is so sweet. On the same note, I also loved the friendship Lu and Russi forged in the 60s timeline. Those were my best takeaways.
I found the ending a bit unrealistic, but it did provide closure. All in all, this was a touching and adventurous story with a part of the war not often discussed. I'm excited to look up the Pearl Harbor codebreakers now. I'm also excited for the release day so I can purchase a copy to keep!
Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin for providing a free ARC to read and review.
Set in Hawaii during WWII and the 1960s, this book provides two captivating timelines. It's quite an emotional read as well as it is centered around grief and loss. The characters are wonderful. I found myself particularly attached to Gloria. Isabel's friendship with her is so sweet. On the same note, I also loved the friendship Lu and Russi forged in the 60s timeline. Those were my best takeaways.
I found the ending a bit unrealistic, but it did provide closure. All in all, this was a touching and adventurous story with a part of the war not often discussed. I'm excited to look up the Pearl Harbor codebreakers now. I'm also excited for the release day so I can purchase a copy to keep!
Thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin for providing a free ARC to read and review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Grief, Death, Murder, and War
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