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3.76 AVERAGE
3.76 AVERAGE
Uncomfortable to read but absolutely amazing all the same.
Disclaimer: I received this book free from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
4.5 stars. (I can't decide between a 4 or 5 stars so it's going in the middle).
When Sarah’s mother is killed at a checkpoint trying to get out of Nazi Germany, Sarah -a blue-eyed blonde Jewish girl- finds herself on the run from a government that wants her dead. Then she meets a strange man with a strange accent, a British spy. He enlists the help of Sarah because he needs her to do something he can’t do – infiltrate an elite Nazi boarding school. Sarah thinks she’s ready but nothing could have prepared her for the brutality of her classmates and she soon finds herself in a battle for her survival.
trigger warnings: abuse and attempted sexual assault
Orphan Monster Spy is a story about resistance, survival, abuse and fascism. I had a feeling I would love this, especially as Elizabeth Wein said it was ‘deeply disturbing and chillingly good’. To be fair, I hadn’t heard much about this until recently when I started seeing a bit of buzz on Twitter, but I did have some high expectations. I’ve always been a fan of historical fiction, so it plays right into my interests, especially concerning female spies during WW2. *screams about CODE NAME VERITY forever*.
There has been some positive talk about the Jewish representation, which is always good, especially because this is about a blue-eyed blonde Jewish girl and it takes place in Nazi Germany. Katherine Locke said she was ‘thrilled to see a Jewish girl who is the hero of her own story’, and appreciated the ‘sensitivity’ towards the portrayal of a Jewish girl in Nazi Germany.
I loved and admired Sarah so much. She was witty, fierce, determined, defiant, and angry. I was also a fan of the Captain and his relationship with Sarah. He consistently underestimated her intelligence and she constantly surprised him. It had a very father/daughter feel to it, which I liked.
Orphan Monster Spy is an engaging, gripping, and intense read at times. The second half of the book was very suspenseful and you really rooted for Sarah. I loved the messages from Orphan Monster Spy. It warned against the rise of fascism, and the dangers associated, and also against fighting back.
Overall, Orphan Monster Spy is definitely a book I would recommend, especially if you enjoy historical fiction and WW2 books. I’d especially recommend to fans of Code Name Verity or The Book Thief.
4.5 stars. (I can't decide between a 4 or 5 stars so it's going in the middle).
When Sarah’s mother is killed at a checkpoint trying to get out of Nazi Germany, Sarah -a blue-eyed blonde Jewish girl- finds herself on the run from a government that wants her dead. Then she meets a strange man with a strange accent, a British spy. He enlists the help of Sarah because he needs her to do something he can’t do – infiltrate an elite Nazi boarding school. Sarah thinks she’s ready but nothing could have prepared her for the brutality of her classmates and she soon finds herself in a battle for her survival.
trigger warnings: abuse and attempted sexual assault
Orphan Monster Spy is a story about resistance, survival, abuse and fascism. I had a feeling I would love this, especially as Elizabeth Wein said it was ‘deeply disturbing and chillingly good’. To be fair, I hadn’t heard much about this until recently when I started seeing a bit of buzz on Twitter, but I did have some high expectations. I’ve always been a fan of historical fiction, so it plays right into my interests, especially concerning female spies during WW2. *screams about CODE NAME VERITY forever*.
There has been some positive talk about the Jewish representation, which is always good, especially because this is about a blue-eyed blonde Jewish girl and it takes place in Nazi Germany. Katherine Locke said she was ‘thrilled to see a Jewish girl who is the hero of her own story’, and appreciated the ‘sensitivity’ towards the portrayal of a Jewish girl in Nazi Germany.
I loved and admired Sarah so much. She was witty, fierce, determined, defiant, and angry. I was also a fan of the Captain and his relationship with Sarah. He consistently underestimated her intelligence and she constantly surprised him. It had a very father/daughter feel to it, which I liked.
Orphan Monster Spy is an engaging, gripping, and intense read at times. The second half of the book was very suspenseful and you really rooted for Sarah. I loved the messages from Orphan Monster Spy. It warned against the rise of fascism, and the dangers associated, and also against fighting back.
Overall, Orphan Monster Spy is definitely a book I would recommend, especially if you enjoy historical fiction and WW2 books. I’d especially recommend to fans of Code Name Verity or The Book Thief.
Sarah is an amazing character. While the end had me going a bit "whaa?" I did enioy the other 90%
It took me a little while to get into the story and the writing style, but I ended up loving the main characters. I wished some of the secondary characters had gotten a little more developed and not just kind of appeared out of nowhere when the plot needed them (Elsa). Definitely read the Author's Note at the end.
This was quite a good book. I really don't know what to say,it sure leaves you thinking about it that's for sure.
y'all, i'm sure there are plenty of people out there that LOVED this book. there's nothing wrong with it. the writing is fine. but holy heck, it dragged so much for me.
adventurous
medium-paced
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated