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WW2
The Darkest Hour
Never underestimate a pretty face.
My name is Lucie Blaise.
I am sixteen years old.
I have many aliases, but I am none of the girls you see.
What I am is the newest agent of the CO-7.
And we are here to take down Hitler.
After the Nazis killed my brother on the North African front, I volunteered at the Office of Strategic Services in Washington, DC, to do my part for the war effort. Only instead of a desk job at the OSS, I was tapped to join the Clandestine Operations -- a secret espionage and sabotage organization of girls. Six months ago, I was deployed to German-occupied France to gather intelligence and eliminate Nazi targets.
My current mission: Track down and interrogate a Nazi traitor about a weapon that threatens to wipe out all of Western Europe. Then find and dismantle the weapon before Hitler detonates it. But the deeper I infiltrate, the more danger I'm in. Because the fate of the free world hangs in the balance, and trusting the wrong person could cause millions of lives to be lost. Including my own.
My name is Lucie Blaise.
I am sixteen years old.
I have many aliases, but I am none of the girls you see.
What I am is the newest agent of the CO-7.
And we are here to take down Hitler.
After the Nazis killed my brother on the North African front, I volunteered at the Office of Strategic Services in Washington, DC, to do my part for the war effort. Only instead of a desk job at the OSS, I was tapped to join the Clandestine Operations -- a secret espionage and sabotage organization of girls. Six months ago, I was deployed to German-occupied France to gather intelligence and eliminate Nazi targets.
My current mission: Track down and interrogate a Nazi traitor about a weapon that threatens to wipe out all of Western Europe. Then find and dismantle the weapon before Hitler detonates it. But the deeper I infiltrate, the more danger I'm in. Because the fate of the free world hangs in the balance, and trusting the wrong person could cause millions of lives to be lost. Including my own.
304 pages, Hardcover
First published July 26, 2016
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September 5, 2017
Okay, so I'm fresh out of finishing this book and DANG do I feel good about reading! Yeah, yeah, you guessed it. I love this book.
Now, let's talk about the epic action-y fighting pew pew stabby stabby scenes. I liked those. Lucienne was a favorite of mine.
I find the idea of WOMEN agents standing up, fighting, and fending for themselves an amazing idea. It supports feminism altogether.
Now, let's talk about the epic action-y fighting pew pew stabby stabby scenes. I liked those. Lucienne was a favorite of mine.
I find the idea of WOMEN agents standing up, fighting, and fending for themselves an amazing idea. It supports feminism altogether.
December 29, 2016
Lucine Blaise is the newest recruit of Covert Operations. She is a part of the all girls group of spy's that has one mission: destroy Hitler and every dirty Nazi working for him.
The girls of Covert Ops have many disguises. They are every girl that you see and every girl that you don't. When Lucie's brother was killed fighting the Nazi's, Lucie made a promise to her beloved Theo. She promised him that she would not rest until Hitler was dead and paying for what he had done. Lucie was excepted in to Covert Ops, one, because she speaks fluent French. Covert Ops headquarters is in Paris, France, and it would be helpful to all agents if Lucie could understand them and be their inside girl, since she also knew a little German. Two, Lucie was ready to leave her drunken, violent father behind in the colonies. Born in America, Lucie's Persian father is the only reason that she knows fluent French. It was the only language that he alowed them to speak in the house. The only hard part of leaving America was leaving the people. People like Maman and Ruthie. But Lucie had her promise. That was enough to make her leave.
Lucie was obviously not Major Harken's favorite. That spot of course was for Sabine. Flawless, nimble, beautiful, and smart, Sabine was the obvious favorite. Lucie could not hate her more. But when Lucie is on a paired mission with Sabine to interrogate an old Nazi collaborator, is it possible that friendship is just around the corner? Unfortunately danger is strait ahead. Lucie and Sabine have almost been killed so many times, they have lost count. You no longer know who you can trust, and worst of all, Lucie has found out information that could ruin Covert Ops: there is a mole working for them. Lucie's situation has just gotten worse. She has found out about a Project Zerfall that the Nazi's claim will change the course of the war. Through Project Zerfall the Nazi's have done the unthinkable: they have experimented on humans. When Lucie finds herself in the same position as the "patients" before her, she soon realizes that this is no longer just war. This is a matter of saving the world.
I loved The Darkest Hour! It was an enthralling tale that was so carefully crafted and detailed. Caroline Richmond does a fantastic job of showing what the war was really like for Persians, although most of it is just realistic fiction. If you do read this book, I would recommend reading the Author's Note, because it tells you a lot more of World War II (I would especially read it if you're like me and a sucker for Historical Fiction!). This book made me feel pain for what the characters had to go through, but happiness that they could overcome their fears. I was sad for what they lost, but excited over what they gained. This book reminds me of The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pederson and The Churchill Club, A Night Divided, and other World War II books. I hope you enjoy being on the edge of your seat, because that is exactly what The Darkest Hour will do to you!
The girls of Covert Ops have many disguises. They are every girl that you see and every girl that you don't. When Lucie's brother was killed fighting the Nazi's, Lucie made a promise to her beloved Theo. She promised him that she would not rest until Hitler was dead and paying for what he had done. Lucie was excepted in to Covert Ops, one, because she speaks fluent French. Covert Ops headquarters is in Paris, France, and it would be helpful to all agents if Lucie could understand them and be their inside girl, since she also knew a little German. Two, Lucie was ready to leave her drunken, violent father behind in the colonies. Born in America, Lucie's Persian father is the only reason that she knows fluent French. It was the only language that he alowed them to speak in the house. The only hard part of leaving America was leaving the people. People like Maman and Ruthie. But Lucie had her promise. That was enough to make her leave.
Lucie was obviously not Major Harken's favorite. That spot of course was for Sabine. Flawless, nimble, beautiful, and smart, Sabine was the obvious favorite. Lucie could not hate her more. But when Lucie is on a paired mission with Sabine to interrogate an old Nazi collaborator, is it possible that friendship is just around the corner? Unfortunately danger is strait ahead. Lucie and Sabine have almost been killed so many times, they have lost count. You no longer know who you can trust, and worst of all, Lucie has found out information that could ruin Covert Ops: there is a mole working for them. Lucie's situation has just gotten worse. She has found out about a Project Zerfall that the Nazi's claim will change the course of the war. Through Project Zerfall the Nazi's have done the unthinkable: they have experimented on humans. When Lucie finds herself in the same position as the "patients" before her, she soon realizes that this is no longer just war. This is a matter of saving the world.
I loved The Darkest Hour! It was an enthralling tale that was so carefully crafted and detailed. Caroline Richmond does a fantastic job of showing what the war was really like for Persians, although most of it is just realistic fiction. If you do read this book, I would recommend reading the Author's Note, because it tells you a lot more of World War II (I would especially read it if you're like me and a sucker for Historical Fiction!). This book made me feel pain for what the characters had to go through, but happiness that they could overcome their fears. I was sad for what they lost, but excited over what they gained. This book reminds me of The Boys Who Challenged Hitler: Knud Pederson and The Churchill Club, A Night Divided, and other World War II books. I hope you enjoy being on the edge of your seat, because that is exactly what The Darkest Hour will do to you!
February 4, 2017
Really enjoyed this concept for a historical fiction novel. The main character was a spy during WW2 for an organization called Covert Operations. She is strong willed, and throughout the book, learns to be confident and independent. Although the characters themselves are fictional, the book is based on stories of women spies throughout history. Definitely a topic I was not super familiar with. Great read for middle school students.
August 13, 2016
So, I've been a big fan of Caroline Richmond's since my first year of blogging.
I heard about The Only Thing to Fear, and immediately knew that this was an author I wanted to read. Since then, Caroline has only continued to impress me more and more with each of her projects, as she write stories about fierce, canny girls who are willing to go against the establishment, with a healthy dose of history thrown in.
InThe Darkest Hour, Richmond introduces us to Lucie, who has joined the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), after her brother's untimely death during WWII. She's pure raw talent intermixed with a ball of rage; she has the skills to help the war effort, but struggles with working in an environment where trust is often fleeting.
An unexpected assignment to track down a traitor who has information about a biological weapon puts Lucie in situations she never imagined, and has her facing dangers she never expected...
What I admire the most about Caroline's writing, is that her books are so carefully plotted and intricately layered. They're never straightforward tales that go from point A to B; instead, they're studies of humanity that resonate at so many different levels.
This was absolutely the case with The Darkest Hour.
While the book is very much a spy story with a ticking clock, it's also a story about personal sacrifice and how one's innate sense of justice can become skewed during a time of conflict. It's not just a case of betrayal and double-crossing, as Richmond is very careful to show that each character is genuinely motivated by the sum of their experiences. Lucie's colleagues are only human, and have very human reactions - whether for better or worse - to the challenges of humanity.
Consequently, it's not surprising to see Lucie to push herself to emotional and intellectual extremes, as she progresses in her journey to find the traitor. Though there's an underlying sense of anger already in her work because of what has happened to her brother, and she struggles with channeling that anger effectively, as she's repeatedly asked to question what's real, and what she's willing to do to get the answers that are needed.
It's an intriguing and emotionally-rich journey, and Richmond will have readers questioning what they might be willing to do in similar situations. There are several instances in which the truth isn't what it seems, and Richmond also presents compelling cases for action and reaction.
Outside of Lucie's core journey, there are action scenes that are thrilling, disturbing and also historically factual. Though the scenes might be harder for younger readers to read, it will very likely encourage them to seek out further sources from the period, which is only a good thing.
Though I've seen some readers express issue with the ending, I think that it's actually very fitting and true to the humanity expressed in the book. It's a reminder that life needs to continue on, especially when you have an active choice between passivity and activity.
All in all, a thrilling, delightful ride.
I heard about The Only Thing to Fear, and immediately knew that this was an author I wanted to read. Since then, Caroline has only continued to impress me more and more with each of her projects, as she write stories about fierce, canny girls who are willing to go against the establishment, with a healthy dose of history thrown in.
InThe Darkest Hour, Richmond introduces us to Lucie, who has joined the Office of Strategic Services (OSS), after her brother's untimely death during WWII. She's pure raw talent intermixed with a ball of rage; she has the skills to help the war effort, but struggles with working in an environment where trust is often fleeting.
An unexpected assignment to track down a traitor who has information about a biological weapon puts Lucie in situations she never imagined, and has her facing dangers she never expected...
What I admire the most about Caroline's writing, is that her books are so carefully plotted and intricately layered. They're never straightforward tales that go from point A to B; instead, they're studies of humanity that resonate at so many different levels.
This was absolutely the case with The Darkest Hour.
While the book is very much a spy story with a ticking clock, it's also a story about personal sacrifice and how one's innate sense of justice can become skewed during a time of conflict. It's not just a case of betrayal and double-crossing, as Richmond is very careful to show that each character is genuinely motivated by the sum of their experiences. Lucie's colleagues are only human, and have very human reactions - whether for better or worse - to the challenges of humanity.
Consequently, it's not surprising to see Lucie to push herself to emotional and intellectual extremes, as she progresses in her journey to find the traitor. Though there's an underlying sense of anger already in her work because of what has happened to her brother, and she struggles with channeling that anger effectively, as she's repeatedly asked to question what's real, and what she's willing to do to get the answers that are needed.
It's an intriguing and emotionally-rich journey, and Richmond will have readers questioning what they might be willing to do in similar situations. There are several instances in which the truth isn't what it seems, and Richmond also presents compelling cases for action and reaction.
Outside of Lucie's core journey, there are action scenes that are thrilling, disturbing and also historically factual. Though the scenes might be harder for younger readers to read, it will very likely encourage them to seek out further sources from the period, which is only a good thing.
Though I've seen some readers express issue with the ending, I think that it's actually very fitting and true to the humanity expressed in the book. It's a reminder that life needs to continue on, especially when you have an active choice between passivity and activity.
All in all, a thrilling, delightful ride.
December 5, 2025
Amazing book! If you like a book about WW2, you would like this.
January 3, 2026
Fast paced and non stop action
March 13, 2017
I thought that this was a really good book. I loved the action and adventure of the setting and climax. Friends and family die, yet Luise ( the main character ) stays in character throughout the story revealing the way she feels about being part of the OSS.
May 26, 2016
This review originally appeared on my blog, Leeanna.me.
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At the start of THE DARKEST HOUR, Lucie’s biggest concern is successfully completing a mission and earning her title of “agent” in Covert Ops. But before she knows it, she’s in action up to her eyeballs, debating whether or not to trust a Nazi defector who has deadly knowledge about a new superweapon.
I was originally interested in THE DARKEST HOUR because, female teenage secret agents? I gobble that kind of thing up with a big spoon. I didn’t know what else to expect from the book, because the summary’s sort of vague. I was pleasantly surprised by where the author took Lucie -- there were definitely some twists I never saw coming. The action was nonstop.
There was no romance in THE DARKEST HOUR, which I was super happy about. One, ain’t nobody got time for that when you’re trying to take down a Nazi superweapon, and two, not every YA book needs a romance to be complete. I was so happy that Lucie wasn’t swooning over every boy she met, but instead thinking about the best place to stick a knife.
The last third of the book is where things took a downturn for me. I can’t really say why without spoiling everything, but I found Lucie’s recovery, and thus the ending, a bit unbelievable. I wanted to see her process what happened, rather than pick up a few months later and everything’s a-okay. I also saw through the big twist early on, which lessened the dramatic impact of the book for me.
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Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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At the start of THE DARKEST HOUR, Lucie’s biggest concern is successfully completing a mission and earning her title of “agent” in Covert Ops. But before she knows it, she’s in action up to her eyeballs, debating whether or not to trust a Nazi defector who has deadly knowledge about a new superweapon.
I was originally interested in THE DARKEST HOUR because, female teenage secret agents? I gobble that kind of thing up with a big spoon. I didn’t know what else to expect from the book, because the summary’s sort of vague. I was pleasantly surprised by where the author took Lucie -- there were definitely some twists I never saw coming. The action was nonstop.
There was no romance in THE DARKEST HOUR, which I was super happy about. One, ain’t nobody got time for that when you’re trying to take down a Nazi superweapon, and two, not every YA book needs a romance to be complete. I was so happy that Lucie wasn’t swooning over every boy she met, but instead thinking about the best place to stick a knife.
The last third of the book is where things took a downturn for me. I can’t really say why without spoiling everything, but I found Lucie’s recovery, and thus the ending, a bit unbelievable. I wanted to see her process what happened, rather than pick up a few months later and everything’s a-okay. I also saw through the big twist early on, which lessened the dramatic impact of the book for me.
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Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
See more of my reviews:
April 8, 2024
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this was so good!! i picked this up at a used bookstore and wasn’t sure if i’d like this but i was pleasantly surprised.
i always love WWII historical fiction and this was such an interesting concept based on facts and i loved the characters. this was so sad and empowering at the same time and i love the idea of young women being spies during the holocaust ☁️
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this was so good!! i picked this up at a used bookstore and wasn’t sure if i’d like this but i was pleasantly surprised.
i always love WWII historical fiction and this was such an interesting concept based on facts and i loved the characters. this was so sad and empowering at the same time and i love the idea of young women being spies during the holocaust ☁️
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July 8, 2017
Book #52 Read in 2017
The Darkest Hour by Caroline Tung Richmond
This is a good piece of historical fiction, geared towards young adults. Lucie is a member of Covert Operations fighting against the Nazis. She is not always sure who to trust and who not to trust. Her life is constantly in danger and this book will keeps readers hooked to see if she makes it out alive. This book has good action, good historical perspective and interesting characters. I recommend it for high school readers as well as adults. I received a copy of this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for a honest review.
The Darkest Hour by Caroline Tung Richmond
This is a good piece of historical fiction, geared towards young adults. Lucie is a member of Covert Operations fighting against the Nazis. She is not always sure who to trust and who not to trust. Her life is constantly in danger and this book will keeps readers hooked to see if she makes it out alive. This book has good action, good historical perspective and interesting characters. I recommend it for high school readers as well as adults. I received a copy of this book from Amazon Vine in exchange for a honest review.
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March 1, 2023It was so good so it is about a girl named Lucie and she it working with cover ops to kill important men to the Nazis
December 10, 2021
This book was very good. There was so much action and adventure. The betrayal in this book is the most I've ever seen. Evetime I turned he page, someone else died or was betrayed. I do wish that Lucie could've gone back to America to be with Ruthie and he mom, but the ending was ok overall. If you are the kind of person who loves action and adventure, this book is for you! One of the original reasons I picked this book id because it reminded me of Natasha Romanoff and I did see a lot of her traits in Lucie. Overall this was a very good book!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
December 10, 2021
the book is very well put together and the build ups are amazing and the big moments are exiting
March 13, 2017
What a splendid book! It reminded me a little of Violins of Autumn, and it's almost as good. The plot twists and turns almost constantly with traitors and plots and vital information that may or may not be true. Also, as far as I can remember, there was no swear words (except, I think, for a French one that, admittedly, was used several times) and one of the only quibbles I have is that there was no romance and no really great male characters (except Major Harken). But it's an awesome read all the same.
(Note: not recommended for under-sixteen-year-olds because there's a disturbing discussion of Nazi medical experiments and some other little content-y things.)
(Note: not recommended for under-sixteen-year-olds because there's a disturbing discussion of Nazi medical experiments and some other little content-y things.)
June 4, 2019
In this book, The Darkest Hour by Caroline Tung Richmond, Lucie Blaise is the newest recruit in Covert Ops, a spy organization. She is 16 years old. Her brother was taken from her in the war and she decided to join to make him and the rest of her family proud. Along the way, Lucie discovers new things, meets new people along the way, and takes important messages away from each experience she goes through. She often thinks about her brother, Theo, during her experience and the rest of her family. According to her, they were on bad terms when he died, but she wants to make him proud. Many tragic things happen in this book, including Lucie losing some of the people most important to her, but she still finds away to push through and keep going. I admire her perseverance.
This book was very riveting, action-packed, mysterious and suspenseful. The way the author, Caroline Tung Richmond, used imagery was immaculate. I could see everything going down in my head as I was reading. It takes you through a wave of emotions and feelings, one minute you can feel like you just conquered the world and the next you can feel like you’re helpless. I recommend this book to anyone that loves action and suspense, as this book is based off of that. The message I got from this book was: everything happens for a reason, and you’re out places for a reason, it’s not a mistake. I look forward to reading more of Ms. Richmond’s work.
This book was very riveting, action-packed, mysterious and suspenseful. The way the author, Caroline Tung Richmond, used imagery was immaculate. I could see everything going down in my head as I was reading. It takes you through a wave of emotions and feelings, one minute you can feel like you just conquered the world and the next you can feel like you’re helpless. I recommend this book to anyone that loves action and suspense, as this book is based off of that. The message I got from this book was: everything happens for a reason, and you’re out places for a reason, it’s not a mistake. I look forward to reading more of Ms. Richmond’s work.
March 23, 2019
Lucie Blaise is a Covert Ops spy, a female spy organization a part of the French Resistance. She left behind her "comfortable" life in Baltimore. Left behind her job at a pastry shop. Left behind her poor mother, her alcoholic father, and her dead brother's girlfriend, Ruthie.
When Lucie is sent on a mission, she must question who she can and can't trust. Trusting the wrong person could kill her, literally.
Set during World War II, follow the thrilling story of Lucie Blaise as she takes on the Nazis.
Starting this novel, I was not intrigued. It was merely another historical fiction story about World War II (I have read a lot of World War II novels). It merely did not hold my attention. To be truthful, I was bored. As I continued reading, I became more interested. I found it exciting. I liked the action and the drama. I feared for Lucie life. Multiple times. I became so interested that I did not want to stop reading. In fact, the only thing that was preventing me from reading was having my sister home from college and school.
It was such a beautifully written novel. As the reader, I got to experience the fierce determination Lucie had to never back down and to never give up a fight. Lucie fought every situation with passion. I liked Lucie as a character. She's strong, brave, and utterly gorgeous. I definitely recommend this novel! READ THIS BOOK!
When Lucie is sent on a mission, she must question who she can and can't trust. Trusting the wrong person could kill her, literally.
Set during World War II, follow the thrilling story of Lucie Blaise as she takes on the Nazis.
Starting this novel, I was not intrigued. It was merely another historical fiction story about World War II (I have read a lot of World War II novels). It merely did not hold my attention. To be truthful, I was bored. As I continued reading, I became more interested. I found it exciting. I liked the action and the drama. I feared for Lucie life. Multiple times. I became so interested that I did not want to stop reading. In fact, the only thing that was preventing me from reading was having my sister home from college and school.
It was such a beautifully written novel. As the reader, I got to experience the fierce determination Lucie had to never back down and to never give up a fight. Lucie fought every situation with passion. I liked Lucie as a character. She's strong, brave, and utterly gorgeous. I definitely recommend this novel! READ THIS BOOK!
June 29, 2018
(Rated PG) Wow! This book was so good from start to finish. Lucile Blaise is a new recruit for Covert Operations that is strictly made up of teenage girls. Their missions are to infiltrate Nazi regime’s to gather intel and secret procedure’s. Except there’s a mole hidden in their field and Lucie doesn’t know who to trust. While reading, I had a hard time trusting any character which made me sit on the edge of my seat the whole time! Such an awesome WWII novel!!
April 4, 2018
The story is set in occupied France in WWII. A clandestine group of OSS agents are on a mission to track down and interrogate a Nazi traitor about a weapon that once unleashed upon the world could bring down the whole allied forces under the thumb of Hitler. The agents happen to be young women. This book is full on intrigue and lots of blood, be prepared for the brutal portrayal of killing in this book, it does not gloss over the details. There is lies and deceit all through out which makes it a hard to put down read. This is a work of fiction but the OSS was a real organization which infiltrated the Nazi regime and gathered the information for the allied forces. This should be on everyone’s TBR.
June 5, 2019
Okay, I upped it to four stars. Well written, action packed WWII novel. I was looking for a change of pace and I got it. It's a great romance-less YA (main character is 16 and you would not want to meet her in a dark alley) WWII novel.
July 28, 2017
Interesting plot kept me reading until the end, but the voice of the main character seemed too young for what was happening in the story.
December 10, 2021
It was a masterpiece. I loved the book so much, I totally recommend this.
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December 10, 2021I loved this book, it was very good and had very great twists to it. I recommend you read it if you haven't.
June 2, 2023
REALLY good
Definitely recommend
Don’t let the size and cover fool you
I had so many emotions (I got goosebumps at one point)
Definitely recommend
Don’t let the size and cover fool you
I had so many emotions (I got goosebumps at one point)
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December 5, 2025Very good book if you like action.
January 8, 2018
An intriguing young lady spy novel set in Europe during WWII. A good story, lots of action, but also quite a bit of violence as Blaise navigates the streets of France in the OSS.
May 18, 2017
It was good! Love the women in war aspect, and the underdog in Lucie was fun to read. It was a bit predictable, but offered a good story line that will intrigue boys and girls alike. Worthy of a book club read and a decent choice for someone who's not super into historical fiction because WWII is more engaging than other aspects of history.
July 9, 2022
(This took me like 2 months to read NOT because it is long or boring, but because I only read for like 10 minutes, and not even everyday.)
The book cover immediately interested me. I love spies, and the fact that the main character was female piqued my interest even more!
Lucie Blaise, a sixteen year old and a spy in the war against Nazis.
She, along with her fellow spies, are a special batch of operations that specialize in infiltrating enemy lines incognito in order to obtain information. The girls disguise themselves with fake identities, and that's fantastic!
I really liked how there were letters from Lucie's brother to Lucie scattered inbetween chapters of the book. It helped the reader understand how important Lucie's brother was to her, since her brother was Lucie's major motivation to take part in the war.
This was great as historical fiction. Lucie had no love interest, which was also a wonderful touch.
The plot twist of
The later part of the book, after the plot twist happens, is where it becomes strange.
This book started well, kept being well, and ended on a somewhat mediocore note.
Not something I'd pick up again personally, but good read.
The book cover immediately interested me. I love spies, and the fact that the main character was female piqued my interest even more!
Lucie Blaise, a sixteen year old and a spy in the war against Nazis.
She, along with her fellow spies, are a special batch of operations that specialize in infiltrating enemy lines incognito in order to obtain information. The girls disguise themselves with fake identities, and that's fantastic!
I really liked how there were letters from Lucie's brother to Lucie scattered inbetween chapters of the book. It helped the reader understand how important Lucie's brother was to her, since her brother was Lucie's major motivation to take part in the war.
This was great as historical fiction. Lucie had no love interest, which was also a wonderful touch.
The plot twist of
The later part of the book, after the plot twist happens, is where it becomes strange.
This book started well, kept being well, and ended on a somewhat mediocore note.
Not something I'd pick up again personally, but good read.
June 18, 2019
at the beginning, i won’t lie, this book was somewhat boring, but i knew that there was action to come, so i just had to be patient, and i was right! things started to get good once sabine and lucie left for their mission. the plot twists definitely make you rethink about trust issues, and teaches a good lesson on not to believe everything and everybody you hear and see. this book also has great action, and i believe it’s cool that the agents defeating the nazis are women. in the beginning, i was bored, and the story was about 2/3 stars, but now, in the end, it’s a good solid 4. not the best, but still pretty darn good. :)
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