This book absolutely rocked.

If you're looking for a war time fiction that is overall very realistic and follows the horrors and change that can occur to a person when they go to war, look no further.

All the characters had depth and were interesting, even the lowliest of side characters felt like a real person. Emily is a wonderful heroine, trying her best to do the right thing, for all the right reasons. She was immensely believable and relatable.

Not a lot of magic if that's your thing, but I didn't find that in any way a problem. Loved this story, would read again.