A review by keepingyouonread
Nineteen Steps by Millie Bobby Brown

2.0

Nineteen Steps focuses on Nellie, a young woman living with her family in the Bethnal Green neighborhood of London during WW2. Nineteen steps refers to the steps down into an unused tube station where the family and village go during air raids. When tragedy hits the family must figure out how to move forward. 

What I liked: It’s a short and easy read. 

I liked the relationship of the siblings and next door neighbors. The neighborhood really comes together a few times. 

What didn’t work for me: The writing felt very detached and juvenile. The author constantly is telling you but not showing you how things affected the characters. 

The focus is mainly a PG romance between Nellie and an American. There’s also a bit of a love triangle which I didn’t love. 

Billy is so over the top wholesome it made me roll my eyes a few times. 

Who should read it: This is perfect for people dipping their toes into historical fiction, there’s a little history but it doesn’t feel overwhelming. If you like sweet no spice romances, give this a try. 

Thank you @williammorrow for my gifted copy.