A review by thatsssorachael
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

challenging dark emotional informative mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.75

Such a beautiful, heart breaking, and informative book all rolled into one. The characters were realistic and well rounded, the history was important and interesting, and the romance felt real. 

I really loved this book, and I don't have a great track record with YA historical fiction. I usually find it watered down and bland. This was not watered down at all, it was horrific at parts, and made me want to put it down to regain composure. I think it's an important read, but if you're a sensitive reader this isn't the book for you.

Recommend for anyone wanting a hard hitting young adult historical fiction, anyone wanting to learn more about WW2 ship wrecks/disasters, or anyone wanting to learn more ww2 history from a different scope. 
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