Loved this book about a girl growing up in the forest to later help a group of Jews survive there during WW2 because of her knowledge and sacrifice. Ms Harmel did a fabulous job painting a story that was difficult to put down. The characters fought to survive insurmountable odds and worked to look out for the good of each other even though it was difficult instead of taking the easier and more self-serving road they could have chosen often. They wrestled with grief and hope, sorted thru evil that was forced on them and tried to find the good, and they wrestled with purpose and belonging. Excellent book.

Thank you to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for and honest review.