I have read many WWII historical novels, but this one was especially well done. I had not read about the motorcycle dispatch riders. These three women were determined to help their country, though societal norms in the time were that women stayed out of the work place, and made a home for their husbands and children. They were brave and passionate and real heroes. Definitely worth reading! Thanks to Netgalley for the opportunity to read the ARC.

Thanks to Net Gallery for the ARC copy.
An unforgottable novel, with unforgottable charachers. Three woman (Olivia, Ava and Florence, all different but all determined) in serch of their identy during the WWII, between friendship, love and death. The story of the Wren and the motorcycle dispatch riders during the Blitz is thrilling and moving, but also shows the strenght and the will to protect the Country even in the worse adversity (such as wartime) from who is (well... was, at that time) supposed to stay home just waiting for things to happen and for man to came home. These woman, instead, fight for their country and for their life in spite of bombs, blackouts and infinite dangers.

I loved this WW11 book that follows the lives of three very brave girls who volunteer to be motorbike dispatch riders.
The blitz in London was a very scary & dangerous place to be, but these girls faced danger everyday, to deliver important top secret messages that must be delivered at all costs.
It could cost them there lives & for so many It did as they put there country before their own safety.
Three women Olivia, Florence & Ava joined the Wrens when war broke out & are all feeling they could do more than they are.
When they see an opening for dispatch riders they all apply, not realising they will be laying their life on the line & it could be the death of them should they get through the training.
Although fictional the author has done their work well researching all the facts about dispatch riders during the blitz.
This one drew me in slowly as the brilliant storyline enfolded with its heartwarming, emotional & heartbreaking content.
This is a multilayered story where these girls sacrificed everything to do their bit for their country.
Strong friendships are made & will last a lifetime.
Brilliantly told story that although slower at start developed & grew throughout into a powerful captivating read.

During the 1941 Blitz in London, three brave women sign up to do their best as motorcycle dispatch riders and ambulance drivers, braving the dangerous streets and roads over England. Staying alive and doing their part for their country takes all they have to keep going. Well written historical fiction.

Soraya Lane has written another WWII book that portrays courageous, strong women stepping up to do their part in the war. Ava, Florence and Olivia each have reasons motivating them to become ambulance drivers or motorcycle dispatch riders in London, 1940. They quickly bond and bravely face their wartime jobs and lives.

The London Girls is a great read that grips you right from the very start.

It's set in London during the Blitz in WW2 and follows three brave, courageous young women who volunteer their services for the war effort. Ava and Olivia train to become motorcycle dispatch riders, while their newfound friend Florence heads off to drive an ambulance, taking casualties from the nightly bombings to the hospital.

Faced with opposition on all sides, the trio band together to find the strength they need to continue their dangerous jobs night after night. They know that if all else fails, they will always have each other, and it's this strong bond that unites them despite their vastly different backgrounds and circumstances. Indeed, although this is primarily a story about the war, it's as much about the power of friendship as it is about fighting the enemy and joining the war effort.

All three of these women are inspirational, both in the context of the book and also today. It's incredible to think that this is based on a true story - while Ava, Olivia, and Florence may be fictional characters, many of the tasks they complete in the story were really carried out by real women during the war. These women stood their ground, determined to do their bit for the country despite facing massive adversity. It's great that The London Girls highlights their sacrifices, and brings their story into the light again today.

An immersive read with family at its heart, The London Girls is another great historical fiction novel from author Soraya M. Lane.

My second Soraya M. Lane book and I highly enjoyed it! I just love her style of writing. Very engaging and free flowing.

It's a story about WW II and the time of the Blitz in London. It focuses on three ladies. Ava, Florence, and Olivia. The women are part of the WREN (Women's Royal Naval Service) who were established in 1940. As many more men were needed to fight the enemy front lines the Navy made a call out for current WRENS to apply to become, "Motorcycle dispatch riders." These riders were very important as they would be delivering top secret messages all across the country and into Scotland when needed...day or night. The story focuses on Ava and Olivia who become one of these riders and Florence who becomes an Ambulance driver.

Each of the three stories are very engaging. I felt many different emotions while reading this book and I loved how the focus was on the women and their courageous efforts. It was nice to read in the Author's notes at the end that parts of the story were based on factual people and events.

I'd like to Kindly thank NetGalley and Amazon Publishing UK, and Lake Union Publishing for granting me access to this Advance Reader Copy.

Soraya Lane has become one of those authors that I want to read absolutely everything that she writes. Each book draws the reader into a particular time and place and makes them feel like they are a part of the story. I love this book.

Another beautifully told story about women in World War 2, as Soraya M Lane does so well showing the strength and courage that they had, this one follows three woman who sign up for the navy to become motorcycle dispatch riders, they become true friends as they journey through the blitz bombings in 1941, come along and meet Ava, Olivia and Florence and do make sure you have tissues ready.

Ava is loving her job as a WREN, her life at home with her father is not the best and this job gives her some freedom, but when she sees the advertisement about the motorcycle riders she sees this as more adventure and freedom for her, and once Ava sets her mind to something nothing stands in her way.

Olivia also a WREN has driven motorcycles since she was a young girl and can’t wait to get back on one, and do more for the war effort transporting important documents around England in very dangerous times, she is engaged to Leo who is away fighting with her brothers.

Florence knows what it is like to lose loved ones having lost her family in one of the first bombings she wants to do more and help, she had been training as a nurse before the war and is now living with her beloved grandmother.

When these three girls meet the friendship is instant even though they are all different people from different lives but friends are friends and we see them grow up change through such dangerous times, becoming closer as the bombs tear London apart and riding motorcycles through bombings is not easy, Florence is now driving ambulances and rescuing as many people as she can.

These girls call themselves The London Girls and stand firm friends, as they find love and themselves, their hearts will be broken as well in these very hard times, I loved all three of these girls especially Ava to see her change so much through her journey, this is a fabulous story that I would highly recommend, beautiful and emotional.

My thanks to Netgalley for my copy to read and review.

I loved this book as I have done with all of the books written by the author.

I was captivated from beginning to the end, crying at times, laughing and smiling also as I was swept along with the strong and brave characters in the book. The

Mixing historical fact with fiction, bringing together this time in history to explain the bravery and dedication of these (mostly) female motorcycle riders, delivering important and secret messages during the war. The story tells of lives lost and the strong friendships made between Olivia, Ava and Florence all from very different backgrounds.

A wonderful read.

Thank you NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing!

I love the woman empowerment, the sisterhood and the friendships found within this book.
Despite a few sad parts this was a very light, easy and simple read.

The perfect pallet cleanser!

Starts off with a bang, literally… a WWII drama based on the WREN’s who took on the dangerous role of courier bikers and ambulance drivers in London for the war effort.
A book about The Flying Wrens: All-female British dispatch riders of WWII which has not been widely written about.
Fictional but fact based with particular blitz dates used.
Strong female characters, with very different backgrounds with initially, being a part of the Women’s Royal Naval Service the only thing they had in common.
Well written, easy to read with three stories that cross paths due to the work Florence, Olivia and Ava do for their country. The unfolding of their stories is heartwarming, and heartbreaking with multiple layers.
Just all round fabulous storytelling. The emotion that rolls off the pages in the final part is brilliant writing hands down.
Highly recommend, this is my second book by this author and I’m already eyeing up the others already written!

“You deliver those documents, even if it kills you.”

Thats the words that The Flying Wrens - motorcycle dispatch riders in WWII were told when they signed up to deliver important messages via motorbike.

A true historical novel where these events happened during WWII.

This is a story of three brave women who decide to take on a challenge which could cost their lives. A story about friendship, loss, family and i was captivated right from the very beginning.

I felt like I was there within the pages watching everything happen. I felt like I was a friend of all 3 of these brave women. I will be looking for the rest of Soraya Lane's historical fiction books as im now a fan of this author.

I would recommend this novel to anyone interested in WWII.

All of my of my opinions are my own and aren't influenced by anyone else.

A beautiful story about friendship, love and loss.
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We meet Florence, Olivia and Ava when they try out to be motorcycle dispatch riders during the war.
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Olivia grew up riding motorcycles with her brothers and feels she is perfect for the job. Ava is vivacious and a charmer and she is drawn into the excitement of the job. Florence has lost her family and vows to help in the war effort. Florence ends up driving ambulances and works with a man who has also had a tremendous loss.
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Lane always draws me in with her characters. I adored this novel and the women and their stories.

Soraya M. Lane does it again. She has artfully, respectfully, and skillfully researched and portrayed World War II history from the rare perspective of the women in the Royal Navy who were recruited to be motorcycle dispatch riders to "free up the men to be on the front lines."

Stories, based on actual historical accounts, are retold from the perspective of three women- Olivia, Ava, and Florence- these women prove their skill, drive, and dedication to the cause as they covertly deliver pivotal classified orders and information throughout London and the surrounding country even during the bomb raids that destroyed families, homes and entire neighborhoods of London.

Through all of this, these women find a new kind of family in one another through excitement, romance, tragedy, and healing.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for providing me with a copy!
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The London Girls is a historical fiction, in which the author follows the stories of three different women who work very hard to do the jobs of men who were needed at the front line.

It is heart-wrenchingly beautiful and I absolutely loved all three main characters! The storytelling is impeccable and gripping!

It is basically world war II period with women empowerment and sitting on the edge of your seat ALL the time while reading!

I could not recommend more!

Soraya Lane has another wonderful story in The London Girls. Ms. Lane writes a book about WWII historical fiction that will come to life in your hands. This is a well written story with so much detail, you know it was researched well. The plot is perfectly paced and will make you cry. Three women in very unique roles that face some dangerous and deadly situations. This phenomenal story has friendship, courage, bravery and love but also has tragedy and loss. These women face challenges I never thought possible. Based on historical facts, I find it refreshing to learn so much while reading a book. This book has left me speechless and very sad. Ms. Lane had me on the edge of my seat throughout this story. I highly recommend this one if you enjoy WWII historical fiction. This is a good one!!!

Thank you NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing and Soraya Lane for an advanced copy of this brilliant book!!! My thoughts are my own.
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I love reading books about WW2 - especially ones set in London. The London Girls opened my eyes to a part of the war effort of which I had no past knowledge: women delivering highly classified orders all over England via motorcycles.

The London Girls is narrated by three women: Ava and Olivia who end up as part of the motorcycle dispatch crew and Florence who can out maneuver just about anyone behind the wheel of an ambulance. Each woman has her own reasons for taking risks during The London Blitz. But they soon develop a strong bond and create their own family as they face so many perils in their day to day lives.

If you enjoy historical novels with strong female leads, this book is for you. I am so glad I picked up The London Girls and learned about another important role that women played in the WW2 war effort and eventual victory.

Thank you to NetGalley, Lake Union Publishing, and Soraya M. Lane for an advanced copy in exchange for an honest review. The London Girls is available 11/08/2022.

THE LONDON GIRLS by Soraya M. Lane is a compelling and beautifully-written work of historical fiction that tells of the brave women who served as motorcycle dispatch riders and ambulance drivers during World War II when London and its environs were being constantly bombed by the Germans. I have read and enjoyed many of this author’s historical novels and I love that I always learn something I didn’t know about this time period. Her characters are strong and courageous women whose heroic efforts played a crucial role in the outcome of the war. In the LONDON GIRLS, three young women sign up with the Women’s Royal Navy Service (WRENS) for a chance to become motorcycle dispatch riders, delivering highly-classified and time-sensitive orders across the country. Ava, Olivia and Florence each have personal reasons for joining up despite the grave danger they know they will face. Their bond of friendship and service sees them through many devastating events. The story is fast-paced and action-packed, but also full of emotion. I couldn’t put this book down. The vivid descriptions brought this story to life for me. I was blown away by the bravery and resilience of these women in the face of the most harrowing conditions imaginable. THE LONDON GIRLS is a gripping and memorable story and I highly recommend it. Thank you to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the chance to read and review an early copy.

Women filled in in almost every conceivable role that one could Imagine during WWII. What attracted me to The London Girls was the fact they rode motorcycles. I ride a Harley and so I identified with these brave gallant ladies.
I knew very little about the women dispatchers who braved the roads to roar the messages for delivery. It’s an exciting read about WRNS and the extent and lengths they went to deliver the messages no matter what.
Ava, Olivia, and Florence experience love, loss, pain, exhilaration, and patriotism and they were all brave souls.
Throw a leg over and ride into this little known path Of WWII.