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A review by oceanwriter
The Red Cross Orphans by Glynis Peters
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