Though I learned a lot, I never really felt much of an emotional connection to Katya or her comrades-in-arms. I loved that it shone a light on a forgotten part of Russia’s recent past, and it was a very educational portrait of the time. Since Russian Revolution YA novels are rare birds indeed, I jumped at the chance to read this – and I was surprised to find, after not reading the description very carefully (I saw the word “Russia” and hit download on the spot), that it covered an aspect of the Revolution that I had no knowledge of. It was fascinating to read about the incredible grit that the women of the battalion around which the story centered displayed at a time when they were not given many chances to. I have a thing for Russian history that I honestly cannot explain.

Faced with heartbreak and disillusionment, she must reevaluate her commitment and decide where she stands. But when the women’s battalion heads to the front, Katya has to confront the horrifying realities of war. Training with other brave women, she finds camaraderie and a deep sense of purpose. Working at a munitions factory seems like the most she can do to serve her country-until the government begins recruiting an all-female army battalion. Seventeen-year-old Katya is politically conflicted, but she wants Russia to win the war. In 1917, Russia is losing the war with Germany, soldiers are deserting in droves, and food shortages on the home front are pushing people to the brink of revolution. Sadly, “Open Fire” was probably my least favorite of that trilogy – but it still had a lot to offer. I really must be on a war novel kick right now: the last three books I read (this, “My Long List of Impossible Things,” and “The Fountains of Silence” – review of that forthcoming) were all either about a war, or dealt with the aftermath of one. “Open Fire” will be released on March 3rd, 2020. 'A fantastically compelling and romantic read from a shining new voice in YA.Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. 'War, magic, and romance kept me reading nonstop!' -Tamora Pierce, New York Times bestselling author of the Beka Cooper trilogy A wish that neither sister could imagine would change the outcome of the war-or their lives. The wish: Once again, Zayele makes a wish.

The war: The lies that started it all are out in the open now, but the war between the humans and the jinn is as bitter as before-and becoming more treacherous every day. Suddenly, the strongest young men in the army are competing to be paired up with her.

Zayele discovers she's one of the most powerful jinn of all-a magus. and hoping for more time alone with the prince. Najwa chooses life in the human palace, working for peace. The sisters: Najwa and Zayele have just learned they're half-jinni, half-human twins.

The fire wish by amber lough