The beauty of this book, the heart-breaking story, the eloquent and emotional writing -- it was one of the best books I have every read. Ruta Sepetys has consistently impressed me and she is now one of my insta-buy authors. 
 I am a sucker for untold stories of history. This one did not disappoint. It followed the strong, growing, artistic voice of Lina who I wish to know more about. I want to have tea with her and look over her drawings and hear her stories. She fascinated me and I was committed to her journey every step of the way. And while it was brutal, it was honest and true. I adored this story and would recommend it to everyone. Please read this book. It's worth your time. 
 Conclusion: Keep