Purple Hearts (Front Lines, #3)
Michael Grant
New York Times bestselling author Michael Grant unleashes the gritty and powerful conclusion to the Front Line series and evokes the brutal truth of World War II: War is hell. An epic tale of historical reimagining, perfect for fans of Code Name Verity and Salt to the Sea. Courage, sacrifice, and fear have lead Rio, Frangie, and Rainy through front-line battles in North Africa and Sicily, and their missions are not over. These soldiers and thousands of Allies must fight their deadliest battle yet—for their country and their lives—as they descend into the freezing water and onto the treacherous sands of Omaha Beach. It is June 6, 1944. D-Day has arrived. No longer naive recruits, these soldier girls are now Silver Star recipients and battle-hardened. Others look to them for guidance and confidence, but this is a war that will leave sixty million dead. Flesh will turn to charcoal. Piles will be made of torn limbs. The women must find a way to lead while holding on to their own last shreds of belief in humanity.
Publication Year: 2018
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0I have really enjoyed this series. I think this is the best of the three. This series does not shy away from the horrors of war. There is death and horrific circumstances and impossible choices that have to be made. Each of these women are significantly changed by their experiences in combat. Then they must return to a place that sees them as lesser citizens and fight a different kind of battle.
It is not an easy book to get through, none who truly attempt to convey the horrors of war are. It is action packed, heartbreaking, and a testament to the human spirit in all its damaged glory.
I am a devourer of WWII history and this book gave me more information to read on.
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