About the Book:
1941. The German war machine has crushed all of Europe-only England holds fast. To force a surrender, the German Luftwaffe bombs cities and villages the length of the country. As the battle rages, Britain is in desperate need to put more pilots in the air. To free up more men a new unit is formed: The Ack Ack Girls. These special teams of courageous women will now fight in the anti-aircraft stations. Determined to be part of the effort, Ava Armstrong, volunteers for one of the special teams.Her unit just happens to be located near an RAF airfield teaming with pilots. Sparks fly, and not just from artillery, when Ava crosses paths with Chris Fairfield, a handsome and cocky pilot stationed there. But nothing is easy in time of war, not even love.
The review from Amy's Bookshelf Reviews
The Ack-Ack Girl by Chris Karlsen
5 Stars
Wonderful Read
Karlsen pens an interesting WWII story in The Ack-Ack Girl. I haven't read anything from this author before, and I really enjoyed it. The title really drew me in as I wasn't sure of what "Ack-Ack" meant, until I read the first chapter. Karlsen brings the characters to life, and brings the reader in from the beginning. Ava is a unique character, not just glad that she's surviving, but there is that linger guilt from surviving. In the first chapter, Karlsen writes, "The first explosion sounded from across the river, many blocks away. Ava closed her eyes and whispered, “Thank you.” A wave of guilt hit her. Part of the city was destroyed. Londoners were dying while she gave thanks. But she was grateful." This paragraph seem to set the theme for the story ahead. This book deserves a second read! (and maybe more). A very well-written story, and I enjoyed it. This story was intriguing and in some ways, inspiring, and kept the reader guessing. It's a great story to follow and try to figure out what will happen next. This author's characters develop and interacts well with the other characters. I have fast become a big fan of Karlsen. I look forward to reading many more stories by this author. This book is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews.
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