For me, it felt a bit sudden and unrealistic but didn’t take away from the story in any way. This book is an easy read with a minor romantic subplot that may appeal to many readers. Themes of pride, motherhood, marriage, love, sacrifice, equality, women’s rights and friendship are woven throughout the book. Along with the fearless flying under horrific conditions with barely any sleep, these women put their lives on hold. It shows a different side of the war effort that was not ever taught in history books. The authors that bring little known stories about the heroics of women during wartime really appeal to me. What I liked most about this historical fiction novel is that it’s based on the real Night Witches: a band of women that were trained and chosen by Stalin to fight against the Nazis in WW2. Wow, Daughters Of The Night Sky is my first novel by Aimie K.
When the smoke of war clears, nothing will ever be the same-and one of Russia’s most decorated military heroines will face the most agonizing choice of all. The Germans quickly learn to fear nocturnal raids by the daring fliers they call “Night Witches.” But the brutal campaign will exact a bitter toll on Katya and her sisters-in-arms. Not even the entreaties of her new husband-a sensitive artist who fears for her safety-can dissuade her from doing her part as a proud daughter of Russia.Īfter years of arduous training, Katya is assigned to the 588th Night Bomber Regiment-one of the only Soviet air units comprised entirely of women. With the Nazis on the march across Europe, she is called on to use her wings to serve her country in its darkest hour. From childhood, she’s dreamed of taking to the skies to escape her bleak mountain life. Katya Ivanova is a young pilot in a far-flung military academy in the Ural Mountains.
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