London 1944, Clara Button is no ordinary librarian. The world is at war and Clara has lost her husband but devoted her life to her underground library built over the tracks in the unused Bethnal Green tube station. In the tube a whole community exists and includes thousands of bunk beds, a nursery, a café and even a theater! Clara ensures the library stays safe with the assistance of her friend Ruby. As the war rages on the women’s determination stays strong and preservers despite facing adversity.

I really enjoyed this book especially the romance that was woven in. It was a beautiful yet inspiring story of perseverance and grit. My only complaint and the reason I gave this 4 instead of 5 stars was because the book was unnecessarily long. I felt it wrapped up nicely around the 375 page mark and then it kept going which was a let-down. I really lost interest after that point and found it a slog to get through. Overall, it was a beautiful story, and I would recommend it.

Thank you so much to @netgalley and the publisher @readforeverpub for my e-arc in exchange for this review which I have left willingly.

A complex cast of characters with a fabulous history lesson! Perfect for fans of WW2 fiction, historic mysteries, or who are interested in some living history of wartime England.