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3.83 AVERAGE
3.83 AVERAGE
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
This was a well written book with loveable characters. I’ve never read about code breaking from a US context, so that was new to me!
Although the ending was predictable, it was a good read. Recommend for those of you who enjoy WW2 historical fiction.
Although the ending was predictable, it was a good read. Recommend for those of you who enjoy WW2 historical fiction.
Book Club - 2.5⭐️
This wasn’t really my type of book, it was ok, felt like there was a lot of filler and not a lot of action…
This wasn’t really my type of book, it was ok, felt like there was a lot of filler and not a lot of action…
emotional
hopeful
informative
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-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:
Yes
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
I enjoyed this book, but found the mystery was a little predictable. I more enjoyed the character dynamics and the discussions on race and queer relationships during the 40s, and I liked the main group of girls :)
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
A bit predictable but I had a ton of fun reading this book! Lesbian code breakers <33
dark
informative
mysterious
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Truly such a well written and gripping book however I did find the killer quite obvious from the very start!
The Killing Code is a cleverly written novel that mixes historical fiction, crime fiction and romance. The story is set in DC in the middle of WWII and follows Kit Sutherland, a code breaker at Arlington Hall, and her three friends, Moya, Dottie and Violet. When Kit finds a government girl brutally murderer, and then connects the crime scene to another case, her and her friends set off to find the person responsible.
What I enjoyed:
-How the story highlighted women’s involvement in the war effort
-The emphasis on female code breaking and using that knowledge to solve a local murder case
-There was a great queer romance storyline
-How Marney pulled in pieces of racial injustices evident during that time period
-The quotes at the start of each chapter, which were by real female code breakers and gave insight into the story
What I did not love:
-I quickly guessed the “whodunit”
-The romance was a bit too insta-love and out of the blue in the context of the book
-I would have loved some more closure with the murderer at the end
Thanks Little Brown Books for Young Readers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub date: 9/20/22
What I enjoyed:
-How the story highlighted women’s involvement in the war effort
-The emphasis on female code breaking and using that knowledge to solve a local murder case
-There was a great queer romance storyline
-How Marney pulled in pieces of racial injustices evident during that time period
-The quotes at the start of each chapter, which were by real female code breakers and gave insight into the story
What I did not love:
-I quickly guessed the “whodunit”
-The romance was a bit too insta-love and out of the blue in the context of the book
-I would have loved some more closure with the murderer at the end
Thanks Little Brown Books for Young Readers for this ARC in exchange for an honest review. Pub date: 9/20/22
challenging
dark
emotional
mysterious
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:
Complicated
inspiring
mysterious
tense
fast-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:
No