The Girl in Lifeboat Six is my first novel by Eliza Graham. I really enjoyed reading this well written, remarkable WW2 novel. It’s such an interesting read of the politics and strategies before America joined. I truly fell in love with all the characters as the author wrote of survival, courage, strength, friendships and love. The ending did leave me wanting more, I felt Romilly, Freddie and Edward’s along with other characters throughout really isn’t finished, I have so many questions. Maybe another book???

I would like to thank Storm Publishing, NetGalley and the author for the opportunity to read this complimentary copy for an honest review. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Thank you Storm Publishing, Net Galley and Eliza Graham for my eARC of The Girl in Life Boat Six! I’ve always had an affinity for maritime disasters so this book really intrigued me. Romilly was a strong main character with a tragic backstory. I loved how her relationship with her charge, Freddie blossomed over the course of the book. I knew about Charles Lindbergh and his efforts in the anti war movement in America but it was interesting to see how it was woven into this fictional story. Overall, a great addition to my favorite era of historical fiction. 4/5 ⭐️.

Thank you NetGalley for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I adored this book. It’s been a while since I’ve read a historical fiction book, as I’ve been a lot more invested in fantasy and romance recently, but I’m so glad this was my reintroduction.

Things I loved:
- The setting. As someone with a fascination of boats, shipwrecks, and all things nautical, the fact that this started at sea was so cool. It showed life on a 1940s cruise liner and then a sinking ship. Brilliant.
- Romilly. What an actual legend she is. She takes charge during the sinking, single-handedly saves a bunch of people, makes her own way in NYC, agrees to take part in a political movement she doesn’t understand purely because she trusts one man (good decision, turns out) and she does not allow herself to change her morals. What a woman.
- Edward. There are times when he deserves to have a chair thrown at him. But most of the time, he is a kind, compassionate, selfless man, and I love him.
- The side characters. Freddie, Stormy, Danny, Louise, Ruth…so many good, well rounded characters.

Could be improved:
- I mean, I didn’t LOVE the ending…would have loved a HEA. But, this is war, so I guess it was appropriate! I’ll console myself with the thought that they found each other again and got their happy ending when the war was over.

I don’t quite know what to make of this book. It was very good and I learned lots of things about American feelings about entering WW II. I had no idea there were protests in the US to stay out of the war that resulted in injuries and arrests, as well as Lindbergh’s dedication to those protests. I felt the characters’ terror after the bombing of the ship the characters were sailing on from London to Canada with plans to go on to New York City. Those who were able to get in a life boat also faced unseen terrors until they could be saved. After Romilly delivers her charge to his aunt she is at loose ends and also still feels a connection to the boy. The book was very well written and makes the reader think about the unknown sacrifices of war. I received an arc of this book from NetGalley and the publisher.all opinions and are my own.

This is the first book I have read from this author but will definitely read more after reading The Girl in Lifeboat 6. Romilly is leaving England for the USA having charge of a little Jewish boy. His grandmother is a string formidable woman and at first I didn't like her but as the story unfolds I realised she was a good person. The story is about politics and it was interesting as I didn't know any of the history of USA stance on the war.
It was touching and heartwarming and I did shed a few tears. A well written book that I recommend

I really enjoy reading this writer's novels! Once again, I got fully immersed in the lives of the novel's characters, their psychological development and the events shaping them. I also found particularly interesting to learn about the USA before they joined the war, their position and about Lindbergh. I did not know anything about his political tendencies, influence over the people as to the war. Very interesting indeed.
I received a digital complimentary ARC from NetGalley and I am leaving voluntarily an honest review.