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gwen_pageturner's review against another edition
4.0
Loved the storylines and reappearance of characters from [b:Code Name Verity|11925514|Code Name Verity (Code Name Verity, #1)|Elizabeth Wein|https://i.gr-assets.com/images/S/compressed.photo.goodreads.com/books/1388161911l/11925514._SY75_.jpg|16885788]! I enjoyed the fact that you could still understand what was happening without having read the previous books (although I'm sure there are Easter eggs you would be able to pick up on). Would definitely recommend!
joyce409's review against another edition
emotional
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Loveable characters? Yes
3.0
It jumped in time quite a bit and was hard to be invested in at times but was a cute story with lovable characters.
hayleybeale's review against another edition
4.0
A welcome return to the Code Name Verity universe, this dramatic and intense YA historical novel is set in the early days of World War II.
At Royal Air Force base Windyedge in Scotland, four characters are brought together by the secret delivery of an Enigma decoding machine by a German pilot. Returning characters white Flight-Lieutenant Jamie Beaufort-Scott and Traveller Ellen McEwen, now a driver for the RAF, are joined by new characters Louisa Adair, a recently orphaned biracial (white and Jamaican) 15 year-old and elderly German-born Jane Warner.
Louisa and Jane crack codes allowing Jamie and his squadron to sink some U-boats: But what happens when the Germans realize someone is decoding their communications?
This is a confident, fluid novel, with slow-building excitement and adventure leading up to a big emotional wallop at the end. The well-rounded characters all thoughtfully face challenges of their own, whether it is because of their age, skin color, or gender, and they all work out how they can individually make a difference. The author’s excellent and extensive Declaration of Accountability gives the real-life context to her story and characters and a further reading list is included.
Thanks to Little Brown and Edelweiss for the digital review copy.
At Royal Air Force base Windyedge in Scotland, four characters are brought together by the secret delivery of an Enigma decoding machine by a German pilot. Returning characters white Flight-Lieutenant Jamie Beaufort-Scott and Traveller Ellen McEwen, now a driver for the RAF, are joined by new characters Louisa Adair, a recently orphaned biracial (white and Jamaican) 15 year-old and elderly German-born Jane Warner.
Louisa and Jane crack codes allowing Jamie and his squadron to sink some U-boats: But what happens when the Germans realize someone is decoding their communications?
This is a confident, fluid novel, with slow-building excitement and adventure leading up to a big emotional wallop at the end. The well-rounded characters all thoughtfully face challenges of their own, whether it is because of their age, skin color, or gender, and they all work out how they can individually make a difference. The author’s excellent and extensive Declaration of Accountability gives the real-life context to her story and characters and a further reading list is included.
Thanks to Little Brown and Edelweiss for the digital review copy.
jackie_daydream's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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
4.75
OMG I hugged the book I cried at all the references from Code Name Verity - the book was amazing. It was these three young people set during WW2 up in Scotland who were determined to help with the war effort and it was 👌🏾
snrubydolem's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
tense
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? It's complicated
4.0
crtney's review against another edition
2.0
Plot felt too odd/unbelievable, the three voices telling the story were not distinct, dragged on a bit.
mintah's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
wellreadjill_'s review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
katrinky's review against another edition
4.0
yay, back to the EW I love!! heartrending and exciting, and several new characters to care about deeply. and obviously clutched my heart at the appearance of Julie in spy mode. I'm excited to read Pearl Thief and get more of Ellen, whom I especially loved. Scots forever, is my always takeaway from any Elizabeth Wein books.