The Resistance Girls is the first book by Alice G. May that I have read. It won't be the last. Once I started reading it, I didn't want to put it down.

The story revolves around a group of women the army recruits to form a secret special resistance force. Ordinary women who nobody would expect to be anything other than normal housewives, etc. Women who were tasked with looking for anything happening out of the ordinary, seeking out possible spies for the Germans.

Focus is mainly on Serenity (Wren) Ashworth. After her brother is announced missing in action, she decides she needs to do something worthwhile for the war effort. An opportunity opens up to her and she finds herself being called to train for the secret resistance.

I enjoyed reading about the training she and her fellow possible recruits went through and then about Wren's mission.

The drama that unfolded was exciting to read, nefarious activities, friends possibly being spies, life and death scenarios, all had me reading as quickly as I could to discover the outcome.

Amongst all the drama, friendships are formed and a romance develops for Wren which was beautiful, It was also believable despite the circumstances of how they met and how their feelings grew.

This book was perfect, and I am very much looking forward to the next one in the series.

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc

What a brilliant book loved how the girls all met up under different circumstances. Real page turner and loved how Lexi become a lovely person

Can’t wait to read more on this series

I can’t recommend this book enough. It kept me glued from the offset.
When Serenity Ashworth (Wren to friends) gets a mysterious letter from Major Stapleton to attend a meeting in Harrods she is captivated, firstly at the prospect of getting away from her father who, since her mother’s death, has made her feel incompetent and worthless, and secondly an opportunity to do some useful and exciting to help the war effort. The only spanner in this plans is that one her new colleagues, Lexi, seems to have taken a dislike to her, will this upset future plans!
Wren has always been of the mind that she didn’t need a man in her life, not wanting to be Controlled by one she is quite thrown when her brother Tommy introduces her to his old university chum Captain Edward Landers.

I found this to be a really exciting book, read in record time. There were some great characters, Wren, Lexi, Ed and Belinda (she kept popping up). The bonus was finding out there were to be more in this series,

Alice G May was a new author to me - but I really hope that there will be more to this series and we find out more about the adventures of The Resistance Girls. I can imagine that there is more to come about Connie and Lexi.

Their book is based around Wren (Serenity) and her twin brother Tommy. Wren is typical of young ladies of the time and feels that she could give more to the war effort. A meeting in Harrods gives her this chance.

This book is well written and obviously well researched. It is also a romance between Wren and her brothers best friend Edward who had been injured.
Unable to share her new role she works for and with Edward capturing spies and other brave deeds.

A thoroughly engaging read which I couldn’t put down at times - I wanted to know what might happen next.

I read quite a bit of WW2 historical fiction and this is definitely a different take on the brave work that specially chosen women do behind the scenes. It seems that being told never to tell means that their escapades are often not retold.

Can’t wait for the next instalment

Convincing characters in this harrowing romance set against the authorized resistance in England by women in the course of WW2. A rather light read that emphasized how foolish the misogyny of the time proved to be. A good afternoon's read.
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Wren is the daughter of a wealthy British family during WWII. When her twin brother is MIA, she longs to contribute to the war effort. She's then recruited by a female major to join a secret army of women who will form part of the resistance should the Nazis invade and will also work to identify spies.

The first half of this book details Wren's recruitment and training and the second half tells the story of her mission, including her romantic interest in the commander of her facility and her brother's best friend.

As a historical story about a real unit during WWII, this is an interesting read, but as a novel I felt the book lacked an engaging plot.

I was provided an ARC by the publisher via NetGalley.

“The Resistance Girls” is a WWII historical fiction book by Alice G. May. This book was a quick rather easy read. Although it deals with serious topics, they lacked tension (which was fine). I usually prefer books with a bit more for me to learn and less with romance, but as this book was interesting and light, I felt it was an okay heartwarming read.

Wren is determined to do her bit for the war effort but her father thinks she’s just a useless girl so she settles into a dreary role as a secretary. But when a mysterious letter arrives for her from a woman major she’s excited to see what a new role would entail.
Major Stapleton wants her to train for a women’s secret army, she flourishes she is disappointed in her posting.
Then she finds out her twin brother is missing she is devastated it more determined to defeat the enemy anyway she can. When an opportunity arises to help Tommy she finds some unexpected allies to help her out.
Brilliant book and hoping to hear more of the resistance girls.

Enjoy this era! And once again I just Loved reading about it. I suppose all you need to know is that it’s a cracking action-packed story with a highly satisfactory ending – I really do recommend it.

WOW!!! This book has everything. I have heard much about the women trained to help fight the war. But to experience it with them was exhlirating. To see the sorts of training that might have occurred had me respecting them more and more. There was no one in the training more fascinating than Wren Ashworth.

She was raised in a Manor. When she joined the ATF she was sent back home to be a scretary after her father volunteered their home to the war effort. She wanted to do more. She needed to do more. A simple letter will change everything. Her training was intense but the import part she would play would be worth it. It was hard to believe when she was being sent back home as a secretary yet again.

This time will be different. She is now on the look out for traitors. She is listening for what should not be. She is looking for anything out of the ordinary. The intensity of the story increased with her discoveries. Solving mysteries, working to keep England safe made for a thrilling read. It just kept getting better. Wren Ashworth is someone that shows that women played an important in the war effort.

This was a very well written, very fast moving historical fiction set in the UK during the war. It was not at all graphic or gory, focused more on the personal interactions between the main characters.

Wren (Serenity) was frustrated being stuck at home while her twin brother Tommy went off to fight for their country. She manages to join up with a newly formed secret group of specially trained women, but her participation must remain secret, even from her family. Even when Wren feels an attraction to one of her brother's friends, Edward, she can't be completely honest with him.

I did enjoy this book. I hope it is the beginning of a series, because I like this author's style.

Thanks to the author, publisher and NetGalley for the opportunity to read and review this book, but my opinions are my own.

What a wonderful book. It’s my first by this author and I wasn’t disappointed. Wren is a determined young woman who finds herself signing the official secrets act and going undercover. Her brother Thomas is a pilot and his best friend becomes Wrens boss. A lot of cloke and dagger but then that was WW2. Thanks to Alice and her publisher. Thanks also to NetGalley

I enjoyed this romance set during WW2 with an undertone of British resistance and espionage. The WW2 backdrop is interesting and informal without being heavy.

Perfect for Saga and romance fans.

What a book. Loved all the characters, very intriguing plot and kept you on your toes. Seemed very true to life and you could visualise the manor. A look into the life of resistant girls.

A good, easy read. Although the novel deals with a serious topics, undercover women during WWII in England, the author managed to write a light felt story where romance plays a big role. Not much tension but heartwarming.
I received a digital copy of this novel from NetGalley and I have voluntarily written an honest review.

A book with skilled , strong and courageous women this is the book for you. A very enjoyable read that Will be keep you Guessing. Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest opinion

this is set in 1942 England during WW2. very informative about what womens roles were. it will keep you guessing who the spy is. good book.

very enjoyable informative read.
When duty calls they will answer
WW2 1942 London and Serenity Ashworth (Wren) koins the ATS signing the secret act, she's willing to do anything, growing up with her twin Tommy in her fathers hands she's ready to catch out spies.
A very determined woman so where will this all lead her into the future.
A very well written book with every chapter been told with lots of informative information about what jobs women were entailed to do.
Loved it.

What a wonderful read this was.
Fabulously written characters.
Although fictional it was a taste of the bravery and history of the men and the women during ww2.
I read this far to quickly and i cannot wait for the next in the series.
My thanks to netgalley and the publisher for my copy.

. A fast paced and very enjoyable read that had me on the edge of my seat and constantly turning the pages. The Resistance Girls follows the story of a young British woman, Wren, during the midst of the 2nd world war as she carries out various tasks in service of her country. There were many twists and turns I didn't expect and I had the hardest time putting this one down. Wren is the main character we all want to read, she's strong, determined, and stubborn. She knows what she wants and goes for it. The supporting characters diverse and each add to the storyline in their own way. All in all an excellent read and I look forward to further books by this author.