"Together you have achieved the impossible. You are selfless and brave. You are heroes."

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper 360 for an ARC of Sisters of the Sky in exchange for an honest review. All thoughts and opinions that follow are my own.

Sisters of the Sky follows the story of one of the first all-female aviation regiments during World War II in the Soviet Union. Sisters of the Sky centers around two girls who have been best friends since childhood, Nina and Katya both of whom learned to fly during an aviation club in school. After Anton (Katya's husband) and Vlad (Nina's brother) enlist and go off to war, the girls are left at home to continue attending their university classes until one day in 1941, everything changes. Nina finds out that a female commander named Marina Raskova has been given authority to form a regiment of all-female pilots and navigators and with Katya by her side, Nina rushes to enlist with the slim chance that they might see Anton and Vlad again. What comes after enlistment are horrors and struggles that Nina could never have imagined.

This book intrigued me as I had never heard of an all-female regiment of pilots and navigators so it was interesting to follow the characters throughout the war. I did feel that the pacing dragged in some spots and that in other sections, the story got a little repetitive. However, I did enjoy the relationships/friendship between Anton, Vlad, Nina, and Katya because even though the reader doesn't get to see them when they are children, I definitely got the vibes that they had all known each other for many years. Being a sibling myself, the relationship between Nina and Vlad definitely resonated with me because of their closeness and Nina just wanting Vlad to be safe. While these characters were super interesting, I do wish we got to see a little bit more of Nina's other comrades within her regiment and learn a little bit more about each of them.

Overall, while I did enjoy the book, I would give it 3 stars for the pacing and some sections that dragged. I would recommend it if you are interested in learning more about World War II from the Soviet Union point of view.

Sisters of the Sky by Lana Kortchik. Sisters of the Sky is a book written about Russian women flyers.

Sisters of the Sky is set during World War II on the eastern front. Soviet women were given the chance to be actual fighter pilots often called the Night Witches. Their contribution to the war effort was substantial and they are still honored to this day. I liked that the author gave just enough detail to show the reader the importance of these women and the founding of this squadron with Marina Raskova. Nina was an interesting character and her struggles seemed very real, not contrived. World War II historical fiction is very popular these days but I would recommend this to an historical reader aficionado!

I love reading about this group of female pilots. This book was very well done and enjoyable to read. I highly recommend to all who like WWII stories.

A fascinating look into the Soviet female pilots in WWII. I enjoyed following along as Nina became a fighter pilot and her struggle to survive with her squad during the war. I would have liked more about the squadron and the missions but this was more of a romance novel than military exploration. A little more about Marina Raskova and her squadron would have educated readers about something I have found so little about but it was not the focus of the novel.

As a historical fiction enthusiast, I was thrilled to receive the eARC copy of Lana’s WWII novel, Sisters of the Sky.
📖: It’s World War II, and the Soviet Union is engulfed in conflict with the Germans on the frontlines. Nina and her best friend, Katya, watch as the men in their lives head off to fight, fearfully aware that many men never return from battle. Feeling helpless yet determined to defend their homeland and stand shoulder-to-shoulder with their male counterparts, Nina and Katya courageously volunteer for the first female-only aviation regiment under the legendary pilot Marina Raskova.

🤔💭: Sisters of the Sky is a gripping and powerfully written novel that offers a harrowing glimpse into WWII from a unique perspective. Exploring the story of the female aviation units sheds light on lesser-known aspects of the war and provides a fascinating view from the Russian side. One of the highlights of the book was the portrayal of dedication exhibited throughout various parts. As the author meticulously develops each character, she illustrates how they demonstrate their commitment and loyalty to their regiment members, their country, and their families.

I found the novel to have a slightly slow build-up in the beginning with long chapters, but once I reached around 20%, I couldn’t put the book down!

I received advanced reader copy of Sisters of the Sky by Lana Kortchik from netgalley. It did take me a bit to get into the story line but when it did pick up (~30% in) I couldn't put it down. I enjoyed the fact that it was a WWII novel set in the Soviet Union. It gave me a different viewpoint of this war. I also loved how it gave spotlight to women and how they helped in defeating the Nazis. Great read! I recommend adding it to your TBR!

This was a great historical fiction featuring an era that while I feel like I know a lot about it, I hadn't read anything from this perspective. I didn't know about the Russian female flying units of WW2 and I learned so much. As the best historical fiction does, it sparked a curiosity and I found myself googling the characters that were based on real people to learn more about their stories.

On top of the history part, the story was so well done. I love the relationships between the characters and even though I felt like I saw what was coming at one point, the emotionality and the way it was written was so well done that I didn't feel like it was predictable even though I predicted it. I was just wrapped up in their story. I can't wait to read another book by this author.

An amazing Russian Romance entwined with the story of the Night Witches, the Russian female pilots, the first women combat pilots in the world,