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4.48 AVERAGE
4.48 AVERAGE
Even better than the first. I love books that open my mind and heart which is exactly what this series did. Highly recommend.
I wasn't expecting a sequel to The War That Saved My Life, but it is one of my favorite WWII novels. I didn't know I needed a sequel but it was just as heartwarming and heartbreaking as the first one. I absolutely love Ada and love seeing her character development. Also, I loved Ruth's character and her introduction was what really drew me into the story.
Almost as good as the first book. I think Bradley did an excellent job of character development, and the struggles that Ada went through. Which made it so much more than a story set during WWII. I loved the addition of Ruth and all the dynamics that added to the story. Very well done overall, and definitely worth the read.
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
emotional
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
I love the characters so much it made me cry. I’m going miss them.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
N/A
I loved all the characters and their individual personalities. Very interesting read and very easy read.
I'm always nervous reading the sequel to a book that I loved, but I'm thrilled to be able to say that I was not disappointed with this book. I liked it as much as the first book! Wonderfully written and so much character development. In my opinion it's rare to find such a well written middle grade level book. Read it!
This is the second book of the series and I think it was better than the first. Ada is finally getting her clubfoot fixed, World War II is still happening in Europe, and the US hasn't entered the war yet. Ada, Jamie, and Susan are now living in one of the Thorton's homes since a bomb demolished their home. Jamie calls it their cave but it has to be because of the blackout curtains they must use and the lack of furniture. Not long after they move in they are told that Lady Thorton is moving in with them because the military is taking over her home. This wouldn't be so bad but Ada thinks of her as an iron faced rich lady who demands a lot and doesn't do a lot. The good thing about it is that when Maggie is home she will be there also. Then to top it off Rose, is being placed in the home. Rose is a Jewish girl who escaped with her parents from Germany and is in the home to learn upper levels of math so she can enter Oxford. Of course Lady Thorton feels she is a spy and can not tolerate her which causes many problems in the home.
If I could copy and paste my review from the first book in this series I would. Still a lovely story about surviving WWII and handling big emotions when you don’t recognize them. Ada is a delight and really so are all the other characters.