Ok, I think watching a documentary would have been better on this era and school. Had trouble paying attention to the audiobook.

Predictable but fun.

A beautifully woven tale of sisterhood, loss, and the power of stories, The Secret Book of Flora Lea sweeps you into a dual timeline mystery rooted in World War II England. With lyrical prose and emotional depth, Patti Callahan Henry captures the ache of memory and the magic of imagination. A poignant, tender read that lingers long after the final page.

Great historical novel. Bounces around in location and time so need to be mindful.

Freida has a way of making you think that you are on to the characters and know their next move or who they really are but then BAM you're wrong. Even knowing this, I try to think differently and yet I am still wrong. I am always eager to keep reading because I want to figure out what happened, I am always left astonished with my mouth wide open.

This historical novel recounts an actual event in Paris which was the crash in 1895 of the express train from Normandy. The readers learns about the train service at the time in which the train workers performed a dangerous job which significantly shortened their lives. Many of the characters are real people of the period. It is suspenseful and interesting.

Did not see that ending!

Fun and quick thrilling read!

A very enjoyable “re-read” of a classic childhood favorite. The audio narration was super fun.

I love Aria but I wish the author had taken the time to slowly reveal her trauma not just give it on the spot.