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A review by xlivingthroughpagesx
Women of War by Louise Morrish
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
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Women of War by Louise Morrish is my first 5-star read of the year, and I honestly can’t recommend it enough!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this arc!
This book completely captivated me from the very first page. Set in the early months of World War I, it follows the remarkable journeys of two women who challenge the norms of their time and prove that women are just as capable—if not more so—than the men around them.
Edie Lawrence, a fearless and determined woman, disguises herself as a man to report from the battlefields and pursue her dream of becoming a journalist. Her courage and resolve are nothing short of inspiring. On the other side of the war, we have Dr. Lucinda Garland, who, after being rejected by the War Office, sets up an all-female-run hospital in Paris alongside the French Red Cross. Her story is equally powerful as she navigates the harrowing realities of war while also discovering love in the most unexpected of places.
What I loved most about this novel was how real and tangible these women felt. The fact that they were based on actual heroines from history made the story even more moving. The writing is rich and immersive, and Morrish does a fantastic job of making you feel the emotional weight of the characters' experiences. Their determination, compassion, and resilience shine through in every page.
I couldn’t put this book down. It’s a beautiful, emotional, and inspiring historical fiction novel that I will be thinking about for a long time. If you’re a fan of strong female characters, historical fiction, or just looking for a story that will stay with you long after you finish it, this is an absolute must-read! ✨📚
Women of War by Louise Morrish is my first 5-star read of the year, and I honestly can’t recommend it enough!
Thank you to NetGalley for providing me with this arc!
This book completely captivated me from the very first page. Set in the early months of World War I, it follows the remarkable journeys of two women who challenge the norms of their time and prove that women are just as capable—if not more so—than the men around them.
Edie Lawrence, a fearless and determined woman, disguises herself as a man to report from the battlefields and pursue her dream of becoming a journalist. Her courage and resolve are nothing short of inspiring. On the other side of the war, we have Dr. Lucinda Garland, who, after being rejected by the War Office, sets up an all-female-run hospital in Paris alongside the French Red Cross. Her story is equally powerful as she navigates the harrowing realities of war while also discovering love in the most unexpected of places.
What I loved most about this novel was how real and tangible these women felt. The fact that they were based on actual heroines from history made the story even more moving. The writing is rich and immersive, and Morrish does a fantastic job of making you feel the emotional weight of the characters' experiences. Their determination, compassion, and resilience shine through in every page.
I couldn’t put this book down. It’s a beautiful, emotional, and inspiring historical fiction novel that I will be thinking about for a long time. If you’re a fan of strong female characters, historical fiction, or just looking for a story that will stay with you long after you finish it, this is an absolute must-read! ✨📚