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rosemaryandrue's review against another edition
adventurous
informative
sad
slow-paced
3.0
Kitty, an orphaned young woman, decides to volunteer to become a Red Cross nurse to help her country during World War 2.
This was a quick, straight forward read about a likeable young woman’s coming-of-age during World War 2 as she makes friends, falls in love, and searches for her purpose. I enjoyed seeing many sides of the war effort and nursing profession within England through Kitty’s experience, and thought her romance with Michael was quite cute.
However, I thought the plot was meandering and the treatment of antagonistic characters like Belle was very heavy-handed. I’m not sure I would read the next book in the series if I did not have already have it as a NetGalley ARC.
This was a quick, straight forward read about a likeable young woman’s coming-of-age during World War 2 as she makes friends, falls in love, and searches for her purpose. I enjoyed seeing many sides of the war effort and nursing profession within England through Kitty’s experience, and thought her romance with Michael was quite cute.
However, I thought the plot was meandering and the treatment of antagonistic characters like Belle was very heavy-handed. I’m not sure I would read the next book in the series if I did not have already have it as a NetGalley ARC.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content and War
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Death of parent
jcmhawke's review against another edition
4.0
This is a very mild book more of a romance with a WWII setting. The book has a very abrupt ending but I now see there is a second book in the works. Worth the read if you are looking for a lighter read.
oceanwriter's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
lighthearted
slow-paced
4.0
A touching WWII story focused on friendship, love, and aiding those in need.
Kitty, an orphan who grew up in the care of her aunt and uncle, enlists with the Red Cross. There, she meets Trixie and Jo, and the three form a strong friendship as they navigate some of the most gruesome parts of the war. Though it's trying, Kitty is applauded for her strong stomach and for keeping cool in a crisis. During this time, she also meets Michael, a Canadian doctor who brings a bit of romance to her life.
Kitty grows quite a bit in the story, getting stronger with every trial be it tending to those hurt in the bombings, taking care of displaced and orphaned children, and the bumps in the road that go along with wartime relationships. She is dedicated to her call to nursing and rolls with every punch. It was also interesting reading about the Red Cross work.
I enjoyed the book and I see the potential for the series, however, most of the book felt like a build-up to something that never came. As this is Book One in the series, I'm hopeful that the slow pace and lengthy character introductions will be worth it when picking up Book Two. Kitty, Michael, and the others are sweet and I look forward to continuing their story.
A huge thanks to HarperCollins/Harper360 for sending me a free copy of the book to read and review!
Kitty, an orphan who grew up in the care of her aunt and uncle, enlists with the Red Cross. There, she meets Trixie and Jo, and the three form a strong friendship as they navigate some of the most gruesome parts of the war. Though it's trying, Kitty is applauded for her strong stomach and for keeping cool in a crisis. During this time, she also meets Michael, a Canadian doctor who brings a bit of romance to her life.
Kitty grows quite a bit in the story, getting stronger with every trial be it tending to those hurt in the bombings, taking care of displaced and orphaned children, and the bumps in the road that go along with wartime relationships. She is dedicated to her call to nursing and rolls with every punch. It was also interesting reading about the Red Cross work.
I enjoyed the book and I see the potential for the series, however, most of the book felt like a build-up to something that never came. As this is Book One in the series, I'm hopeful that the slow pace and lengthy character introductions will be worth it when picking up Book Two. Kitty, Michael, and the others are sweet and I look forward to continuing their story.
A huge thanks to HarperCollins/Harper360 for sending me a free copy of the book to read and review!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Medical content, Medical trauma, and War
Moderate: Death
Minor: Fire/Fire injury
bucolicbookshelf's review against another edition
4.0
Let me get this straight out the way - I adored this story.
Excellent WWII historical fiction, the story captured my attention from the first and held on to it. Wonderful imagery of true courage and female friendships. I truly enjoyed this title.
This is my first book by the author but definitely not my last.
Thanks to Harper Collins UK / One More Chapter and NetGalley for an eARC of this title. Opinions shared are influenced by nothing other than my reading experience.
Excellent WWII historical fiction, the story captured my attention from the first and held on to it. Wonderful imagery of true courage and female friendships. I truly enjoyed this title.
This is my first book by the author but definitely not my last.
Thanks to Harper Collins UK / One More Chapter and NetGalley for an eARC of this title. Opinions shared are influenced by nothing other than my reading experience.
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