I snagged this book as an ARC from @netgalley , although it’s now been out for a while. I typically love historical fiction, especially WW2 novels. This one just didn’t suck me in though. 

I loved the concept of learning about Hedy Lamarr, as her inventions have had quite the impact on us all today; I even loved the idea of learning about one of the female scientists (Judy Jenkins) involved in the Manhattan Project. There is nothing inherently wrong with the book; it has the love interest, real life problems, plus some extreme drama- it just wasn’t my favorite. I did appreciate that they demonstrate just how chaotic working within the sciences during a war time is, as my family has heard plenty of stories from two relatives that were involved with the Manhattan Project themselves. This story displayed beautifully the conflicting emotions that arise during war, especially within people that are find themselves being asked to invent anything intended to help stop the war. I will admit though that I found myself unable to really relate with Hedy and Judy, though they deal with some situations that we still face (failing marriages, sexism within the science field, etc.). ✈️

If you love historical fiction or war literature, I would recommend giving this one a shot. There’s a good chance you’ll be more into this story than I was 🤷🏼‍♀️