I read a lot of WWII historical fiction and this was very different than others I have read. This focused on a group of outcasts trying to survive capture. The group included Ania-a girl who is labeled mad because she doesn’t understand emotion and social cues, Benjamin-a Jewish man with a disfigured face and likely some degree of brain injury, Wanda-a Gypsy, Gosia-a woman who escaped from a psychiatric institution, and Aleksi-a Russian POW who escaped from a concentration camp. This unlikely group survives together in the woods of Poland. Sad ending as most of these books have with interesting characters you root for.

I loved this book, it was so sad and emotional but very well written. Set in WWII Poland a young woman and two misfits works to get revenge on the Nazis over the death of her family. This was truly heartbreaking, did they succeed on their journey? Read this great historical fiction book to find out! Highly recommend.

The story is set during WWII following the lives of a group of misfits who band together for survival and revenge against the Nazis. It is a heartbreaking story so have the tissues handy. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

This was very emotional with lots of feelings. I think there was a bit too much focused on the war but I mean it is the setting for this book so it is understandable. I liked the authors writing style, and the pacing of this touching story!

Thank you to NetGalley, the author, and the publisher for this complimentary ARC in exchange for an honest review!!

A sad but triumphant story of two young people trying to survive and one woman determined to get revenge for her family in WWII Poland.