Shelby Blaine is the daughter of an intelligence officer that moved her overseas to America immediately following the sudden death of her mother. Mostly alone in a new country she quickly finds friends – and trouble. The plot thickens with adventure and deception keeping readers hanging on for the many twists and turns in this wild ride.
I would not consider myself a big fan of historical fiction, however, this book is an exceptional tale inspired by MIG pilots from the Cold War. The pace of the story was so fast that the details of the war and the previous war (WWII) fit in seamlessly. I liked the chemistry between Shelby and Maksym with there not being any doubt that Shelby could help Maksym despite her age. They both struggled with their respective grief at a young age yet found strength and persisted. I thought their romance added to their innocence and humanity.
I would recommend this book for fans of historical fiction. The YA label is appropriate as the romance only goes so far as kissing. At the time of this review, this book is set to be published on August 1, 2023.
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