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by Elizabeth Wein (Goodreads Author)

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Do you have to read the first book in the Code Verity series to read this one?

James (JD) Dittes Verity is the better book, as Rose is a great character, but she can't fill the Julie-sized hole of the first book.…moreVerity is the better book, as Rose is a great character, but she can't fill the Julie-sized hole of the first book.(less)

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So, is this historical fiction? Based in any way on, say, journals or other records?

Sarah These events very much happened to real people, but the characters themselves are fictional, except for some higher-up Germans. In the back of the boo…moreThese events very much happened to real people, but the characters themselves are fictional, except for some higher-up Germans. In the back of the book, the author lists a lot of sources on the atrocities that actually occurred in that camp.(less)

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Do we find out what happened to Irina? I listened to this via audio book and don't know if I tuned out when it was mentioned, but I couldn't find any reference. She was with Rosa when they were separated, so I kept expecting Rosa to explain where she was.

Jenthebookishbakernz Irina married (I think he was a Swedish pilot but I could be remembering it wrong) to avoid returning to Russia & was working as an air hostess becaus…moreIrina married (I think he was a Swedish pilot but I could be remembering it wrong) to avoid returning to Russia & was working as an air hostess because she could not find employment as a female pilot. Rose did not meet Irina again.(less)

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Am I okay to read this without reading Code Name Verity? Do I need to read the books in order or can I read this before reading CNV?

Erica M. You can read it first, you won't have any trouble following the story. But it does spoil Code Name Verity and I think you would probably enjoy Rose Un…moreYou can read it first, you won't have any trouble following the story. But it does spoil Code Name Verity and I think you would probably enjoy Rose Under Fire more if you have read CNV first. So personally I would say read CNV first if you can.(less)

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How does this book relate to CNV #1? I read it twice and have never had the courage to start this one.

Donna McCaul Thibodeau It has a few of the characters appearing briefly but it is a stand alone book, you don't need to read the first one to read the second.…moreIt has a few of the characters appearing briefly but it is a stand alone book, you don't need to read the first one to read the second.(less)

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