Genre: World War II

Review: Red Sky Over Hawaii by..

Posted December 4, 2020 by Alana in Book Reviews, Historic Fiction, Sara Ackerman / 0 Comments

I fell in love with Ackerman’s writing in The LT’s Nurse last year and Red Sky Over Hawaii was among my most anticipated reads for 2020. One thing that Ackerman never fails to deliver is a rich setting for her historical fiction. Even with this story being a glimpse into the past, the tension and fear within the communities is palpable. Medium paced, readers have the chance to experience a bit of rural Hawaii with a dash of magic. It […]

ARC Review: The Flight Girls b..

Posted July 3, 2019 by Alana in Book Reviews, Historic Fiction, Historical Romance, Romance / 0 Comments

An inspiring tale of bravery, friendship, and love, The Flight Girls is a stunning debut that chronicles one young woman’s path to join the Women Airforce Service Pilots program during WWII. Each of the characters felt real, as though we are watching history play out. Admittedly, Salazar takes some timeline liberties but I don’t believe this adversely impacts her approach to the topic. Her casual writing style makes this piece of historic fiction approachable for most readers. While often my […]