Set during World War 2, this story follows 4 "young people".

I disliked the vagueness of the characters. I didn't really feel like I could understand them because everything was so cursory. All four of the characters seem to share parental units that range from abusive to neglectful. Because the characters lack detail, all their actions are very 1 dimensional. The storyline moves pretty slowly, so it can get a little dull. The only character to show growth was Gemmy, and that was wonderful to read.

This book offers a lot of opportunities for discussion, great for middle grade readers.

Thank you Flatiron Books for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.