A review by jackyobrien6
Code Name Hélène by Ariel Lawhon

4.0

In typical historical fiction fashion, this book is about an ordinary French citizen who turns to resistance work in the face of the Nazis. Nancy just started enjoying married life when the war came to France, and while her husband is away fighting, she can't just sit back and do nothing. She starts of with smuggling letters, and before long she is boot camped trained and airdropped into the fighting as one of the strongest resistance leaders. Nancy thrives as Helene, and has a knack for being in charge. But like all soldiers, war wears her down and tragedy strikes.

This book lived up to the hype that I had heard about it. Nancy was strong and likable and the action kept up throughout.