I LOVED this book, every single page from start to finish. Not exaggerating when I say it’s one of the best wartime books I’ve ever read (and I’ve read a fair few!).

It’ll hook you from the beginning and as you follow these three extraordinary women throughout their lives as ARP wardens. The respect for such women in a profession like this one during such immensely difficult times will skyrocket. Seriously. I was in awe of them and I know it’s only a parallel for what really happened and took place during the war. London and the blitz was one of the most dangerous times to be in, and these plucky young girls offered up their lives daily to help in the fight.

With Dot, finding her strength again and building confidence out of her difficult home life (that Beryl will have you seething and rooting for Dot at every turn!), with the lovely Peggy who has such a big heart for her friends and the fun loving Viv, who takes happiness where she can and could often be founding dancing the night away with the brightest lipstick to be found. I loved them all and it’s a trio I can’t wait to join back with again.

The sense of strength, camaraderie and friendship was so strong in this and it was so heartwarming to read. It was raw, candid and an honest portrayal of life during the blitz and I also love that the author did her research so well into making this series. You could really tell all the work that had gone into it and it was just a true delight to read.

It was also such a nice touch to have the authentic photos at the end of snapshots into the blitz with a brief telling of their stories. I loved that and it just rounded off what was a brilliant book in a spectacular way.

Safe to say I’ll be a true and avid follower of this series now and will eagerly await the next in the series!

What a wonderful story. Dot & Peggy sign up with ARP as they feel strongly the need to be helping others during the Blitz. They soon meet up with Viv who is an ambulance driver. This soon becomes a great friendship as they pull together helping out during some of the worst times in people’s lives.
However, they each have their own problems they find hard to share with others. Will their friendship allow each of them to share and help each other?

I especially liked the strong characters, even the ones who didn’t yet know they were strong. The story just flowed and I was finished before I knew it..
The bonus being, there is more to come.

What. Wonderful start to a new series fom Johanna Bell.
This story starts with three very different young women finding their way in war torn London.
Can’t wait for further instalments into their lives love getting to know new characters.
Highly recommended

Book One, a new start to the series as we are introduce to Viv Howe, Dot Simmonds and Peggy Miller, The Blitz Girls, volunteers ARP Girls.
Its WW2 in Chelsea London, they need women, ambulance drivers, first aiders and casualty, and wardens, your country needs you and bombs are dropping.
Three women all from different lives together doing their bit, and their priority is keeping everyone safe to wake up to yet another day.

As the book unfolds, and we get drawn into the characters, my heart was leaping, the women all share a bond to each other in troubles and strifes with the men, colleges and lovers, men just don't see them doing their jobs, that is proven wrong, and they become such amazing friends.

This book has it all. heart pounding chapters that leave uneasy feelings in your tummy, it will blow your mind, you will love the style of writing, how every chapter just draws you into the story, and makes you jump into the book and be their best friend.

A fantastic start to a new incredible series that leaves you thirsty for so much more, simply the best start eagerly await book two now.
I loved it all 10/10 if I could but have to settle for 5 stars. for a must read that I will highly recommend to readers.

Firstly thank you Netgalley for this Arc

What can I say but wow what another start to a new series by this brilliant author

Family saga at the best. I was so eager to read this that I sat up most of the night to finish it.

I feel like I am in the story such a brilliant page turner you just want to know what happens nex

Keep them coming