Fascinating learning about female Wren dispatch riders delivering messages during both WW1 and WW2 via motorcycle. I have read before about homing pigeons being used but not the motorcycle piece. So many lesser known roles of women in these wars. I’m so glad their stories are now being told.

There were parts of the story that were a little slow for me at times but overall I loved the parallel and intersecting pieces of Marion’s story and Evelyn’s as their lives and services play out in tandem during WW1 and the beginning of WW2, and then coming together.

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book. All opinions are solely mine.

Extremely disturbing. Had to stop reading it when it just kept getting worse. So incredibly dark and demented....

A perfect blend of both adventure and romance, The Brilliance of Stars was both hard to put down and has me wishing the next installment was already available. I’m already fully invested in Jack and Ivy’s story along with their friends.

I loved reading about the development of 2 orphans finding their place in belonging with Talon, along with the growth in Jack and Ivy’s relationship, and their friendship with Philip. The characters warred with their trust and rejection struggles coming out growing up abandoned or on their own, while having to rely on and work with each other in the espionage work they were a part of.

I also really loved how each person has their own talent, while also having to still be adept at basic fighting and strategy required in their line of work. Their personalities and baggage played well in their strengths and weaknesses.

The book ended on a cliffhanger and I’m looking forward to the next book to see how it ends. I think the ending really left a realistic note and didn’t just tie things up in a pretty bow, and I appreciate that.

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Super cute and such a great concept - love kids’ innocence and honesty to bring perspective