This story drew me in from the first page. I really enjoyed the author's previous book (Salt to the Sea), and I definitely look forward to reading the rest of this book -- beyond the sample.

Like all her other books, this one is just as amazing! Draws you in from the first page. I can't wait to get beyond the sampler!

It was an alright sampler, but i wasn`t blown away by it or very much interested in the story as much as i`d like. But that happends.

Thank you to NetGalley for the excerpt of The Fountains of Silence by Rita Sepetys. This book will suck you in right away. I loved the writing style. Based in Spain during the 50’s well  after The Spanish Civil War but while Franco is still in power, there are a host of interesting characters which leave you wanting more in just 8 short chapters. I will be reading the full book as soon as I can get my hands on it,,

I was definitely interested in this sampler. It was written in a style that will take a bit to get used to. But the subject is something that I think I might be interested in reading more about.

Daniel Matheson and his family travel to Madrid in 1957.  While his parents rub shoulders with the rich and elite, Daniel takes his camera and tries to find an authentic picture of Spain.  Ana, a young woman working at the hotel, meets Daniel and begins to fall for him.  Trying to keep a balance between family loyalties and her heart, Ana slowly begins to let Daniel into her life.  

This was an engaging, and dynamic book.  The characters felt very realistic, and the tension between real life in Spain and the superficial version presented to outsiders was fascinating.  My biggest criticisms is that the time jump was very jolting.  It did not feel as if the second half of the book was as well done as the first.  The book also abruptly ended.  It definitely needed a few more chapters or an epilogue.  Overall, 4 out of 5 stars.

I have heard nothing but great things about this book from all different types of readers and was excited to try a snippet. I am still excited to continue with the full length book. I liked the combination of history with compelling characters and plot. Can't wait to read more!

Just a preview, but blown away and so excited to read the full book now! Clearly extremely well-researched and beautiful prose, Sepetys definitely delivered with this book.

I received a sample of this book and loved every minute of it. It gets to the heart of the Spanish Civil War and what life was like for everyday citizens under Francisco Franco's dictatorship. As I only received a snippet of this novel, I can only speak to the initial character development. The story (at least initially) weaves between Ana, Daniel, Puri and Rafael's experiences; this seems disjointed at first until the narrative begins to slow connect the lives of these characters together. A touching line "Your duty, your mission as a woman is to serve" represents a prevailing ideology on the role of women during this moment in history. It was not a free world for both women and men to come and go, doing as they please. It was a dictatorship where only those at the top of the pyramid thrived and the purpose of everyone below was to serve and be obedient supplicants to the desires of those in control. The American's, past their own civil war, come from a democratic society cannot possibly understand the daily struggles of average people living under Franco's regime. One of my favourite authors is the late Carlos Ruiz Zafon, and this story brings me back to Alicia's story in "The Labyrinth of the Spirits." I loved every minute of this book and would love to read the entire story!

I would also like to thank NetGalley and Penguin Random House for the opportunity to read and review a sample of this book.

Although the setting and writing was wonderful, the story was tough to follow. The sample was too brief to paint an actual picture of the story. I wouldn't be interested to read more despite seeing praise online for it. There were too many character point of views to actually capture my attention.

Without exception, Ruta Sepetys always sheds light on our somewhat murky collective past. I have read each of her novels and am always eager to read her notes at the conclusion. To be able to educate as you entertain is such a rare quality. Ruta's work is exceptional. 

Fountains of Silence explores the plight of those who lived behind Franco's veil of silence. It is frightening how such a circumstance can be hidden in plan site. Perception certainly is reality. I highly recommend giving Fountains of Silence a try.

I love reading historical fiction from periods of time not heavily explored, and The Fountains of Silence promises to be a great example of this. I look forward to reading the full novel.
Many thanks to Penguin Books and NetGalley for the advance look at this book.

I go into every Ruta Sepetys book expecting glorious prose, gripping characters and a wonderfully rich historical setting and it is nice to see, even in this sampler, that she delivers. I don't know how she does it but I was swept away so quickly and gosh, I know the full book is going to break my heart as she always does but I can't wait for it if she's the one doing it.

The epigraph already promises a deeply emotional read. I really enjoy the use of multiple POVs, especially since we already know how they're connected. It's interesting to see the same city and the same story from the different character's lives. I will definitely keep on reading!

I found The Fountains of Silence by Ruta Sepetys to be completely enthralling and I couldn't put it down. I did find it a bit hard to follow at first due to the constant changing point of view and short chapters but I quickly found the rhythm of the story.

I did not know very much about Spain under Franco's rule and the aftermath of the Spanish civil war, so it gave me a very minimal glimpse into that history and has made me want to learn more. I did find the culture shock that Daniel, an American teen visiting Spain, experienced to be eye-opening because there are freedoms that are often taken for granted.

I would highly recommend this book.

Being Spanish of Basque origin I found The Fountains of Silence with enough historical truth in it to bring me to tears.   Yesk there were decades of repression and brutality during the 40's and 50's and even up to  the early 60's.  The characters in the novel Ana, her sister Julia and the main character Daniel all point that out in their own way.  I enjoyed the sample trememdously and would love to read the rest of the book.  Thanks to Net Galley for my unbiased opinion, the author Ruta Sepetys

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC e-book. I have not been compensated for my opinion and this is an honest review.

Difficult for me to fully review as I was awarded a sample only, but the details definitely captured my attention. I look forward to reading the full book to discover how all of the characters and storylines intertwine.

This is my second Sepetys book. I had high hopes for Fountains of Silence, and in the sampler that I got, it did not disappoint! Only 40 pages in and I have to know what happens next to all the characters. This has moved up on my TBR list!

I've heard a lot of good reviews of this book so when I saw the sample I wanted to give it a try. It was really good. I will be picking up this book very shortly.

I quickly devoured this short sample and was left wanting so much more. If your goal in supplying a sample was for us to quickly find a copy of this novel, you’ve absolutely succeeded! The stories of Ana, Daniel, Rafa, Fuga, and Puri are smartly intertwined with quotes from leading officials in history, mixing fact with fiction. This is my favorite kind of literature in a historical period that I haven’t read much about previously. I look forward to finishing The Fountains of Silence soon. Thank you for this sample.