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FINALLY this is out in audio. I am so thrilled to have the chance to listen because it was even better than I imagined.
I’m not going to attempt to review this but just direct you to Leigh Bardugo’s review because she captures everything perfectly.
Historical fiction featuring badass ladies (who often don't get the credit they deserve) is kind of our jam so you can imagine our excitement over Among the Red Stars, a novel inspired by true events from WWII.
Here in the US, much of our education revolves around what lead the US to get involved in WWII so something as cool as the NIGHT WITCHES (hello, how badass is this name!) got left in the dust. Luckily debut author Gwen C. Katz is here to give us a riveting tale of a group of Russian female pilots and navigators who gave the Germans hell.
Told in back and forth letters between Valka and her childhood friend (who was drafted to fight in combat) as well as on the battleground (air?) with Valka, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. First, wanting to know which of the ladies would make pilot or navigator, then when Valka's cousin goes missing, and THE ACTION NEVER STOPS! I can't say more than that without giving it away but I was enamoured with these characters and their story.
Here in the US, much of our education revolves around what lead the US to get involved in WWII so something as cool as the NIGHT WITCHES (hello, how badass is this name!) got left in the dust. Luckily debut author Gwen C. Katz is here to give us a riveting tale of a group of Russian female pilots and navigators who gave the Germans hell.
Told in back and forth letters between Valka and her childhood friend (who was drafted to fight in combat) as well as on the battleground (air?) with Valka, I was on the edge of my seat the whole time. First, wanting to know which of the ladies would make pilot or navigator, then when Valka's cousin goes missing, and THE ACTION NEVER STOPS! I can't say more than that without giving it away but I was enamoured with these characters and their story.
When Martha first announced Hamilton, I was thrilled. I couldn’t wait to see Hamilton through the eyes of such a spectacular woman.
Filled with notes and photos, Revolutionary is as much the story of the birth of America as it is Hamilton’s story, including the messy parts. Taking over what is now the US was not so great for the indigenous people on this land and Revolutionary explores that. It also doesn’t shy away from Hamilton’s flaws (which are plentiful). There’s a quick look into the people around him.
For a history book, I thoroughly enjoyed the story. The way Martha lays it out kept me continuing through the audiobook (which I loved!). I also learned quite a bit. It’s funny how little we learn in school about how our country’s values came to be. I ended up buying a signed physical copy because I loved it so much!
Filled with notes and photos, Revolutionary is as much the story of the birth of America as it is Hamilton’s story, including the messy parts. Taking over what is now the US was not so great for the indigenous people on this land and Revolutionary explores that. It also doesn’t shy away from Hamilton’s flaws (which are plentiful). There’s a quick look into the people around him.
For a history book, I thoroughly enjoyed the story. The way Martha lays it out kept me continuing through the audiobook (which I loved!). I also learned quite a bit. It’s funny how little we learn in school about how our country’s values came to be. I ended up buying a signed physical copy because I loved it so much!
This was messy and cookie cutter, with a decent beginning and decent (but predictable) ending.
In this story, you’ll find:
1. A love triangle with the boy from her past and the mysterious new protector
2. A dystopian world where a virus screwed up humanity and people are living in a bunker
3. A savior girl with a past and some messed up parentage
4. A false ending so there will be more books
The new and exciting part is the gene therapy and tech additions, though they were messy and hard to follow. As a person interested in genetics, I wanted to love this but it just wasn’t there. Had this been 2010, I’d probably be all over this story. But it’s played out and unoriginal.
In this story, you’ll find:
1. A love triangle with the boy from her past and the mysterious new protector
2. A dystopian world where a virus screwed up humanity and people are living in a bunker
3. A savior girl with a past and some messed up parentage
4. A false ending so there will be more books
The new and exciting part is the gene therapy and tech additions, though they were messy and hard to follow. As a person interested in genetics, I wanted to love this but it just wasn’t there. Had this been 2010, I’d probably be all over this story. But it’s played out and unoriginal.
An interesting look at gender and economics in gaming. Full review to come.
If you don’t pick this up in February, you’re missing out. So fantastic! Full review to come.
An interesting take on memory and its implications on culture and history. If you love dystopia/sci-fi, this is for you!
This book was all set to be one of my favorites of the year until the end. There’s an actively suicidal girl who is “saved” by a boy who was practically abusive to her just pages before. Her suicidality is brushed aside, even though she goes on about how the thoughts are still there. Not feeling it.