Wanting to help their country during World War II, Grace Steele and Eliza Jones enlist in the Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) to become one of the first class of women's officers in the Army. Coming from the North, Grace and Eliza are not used to the segregated military and find they must be better than perfect as the first Black women in the service.  is the perfect choice for historical fiction lovers.

Inspired by the true story of the 688th Postal Battalion, Sisters in Arms was an interesting but forgettable historical fiction read. Alderson does give you an insightful look at racism in the military. However, the narrative didn't have much action to push it along, leaving you underwhelmed with the story.