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With cultural interest in Barbie still sky high, this novel is a great choice for historical fiction readers interested in strong, complex women, both in and out of the toy aisle.
Fans of codebreaker and espionage-centered historical fiction, like Kate Quinn’s The Rose Code or Ariel Lawhon’s Code Name Hélène, will find much to appreciate here.
This wartime story of perseverance and hardship is engaging from beginning to end, and Chung sensitively but vividly captures the complexities of the mother-daughter bond in a culture that places its highest value on men.
This thought-provoking novel will be a great conversation starter for book groups, both as compelling historical fiction and as an exploration of the role stories play in resistance movements.
This story that affirms the power of women’s friendship and the magic of books should attract many readers looking for a heartwarming World War II read.
Cleeton artfully weaves together two storylines, each featuring a different but equally sympathetic heroine, to create a compelling mystery with plenty of gothic atmosphere. Recommended for fans of suspenseful historical fiction about courageous women determined to uncover the truth no matter the cost.