A review by bibliomich
Between Shades of Gray by Ruta Sepetys

dark emotional sad medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

Between Shades of Gray was my first introduction to Ruta Sepetys, and it made me fall in love with both her writing and (perhaps) historical fiction, a genre I previously mostly avoided. Sepetys' work is well researched and reflective of historical events. But what the author does best is create a full cast of characters whose fates I was deeply invested in. I loved the protagonist, but I loved the supporting characters even more, and I was devastated when any of them met a tragic fate.

I'm looking forward to reading much more Ruta Sepetys, including the graphic novel adaptation of this book.