The second in a loosely connected series, A New Recruit for the Resistance Girls is a page-turning story based on the real-life “home front” experiences of The Women’s Secret Army in Britain during WWII.

A New Recruit for the Resistance Girls by Alice G. May

Genre/Categories/Setting: Historical Fiction (WWII), the Women’s Secret Army, Resistance Movement, Women Supporting Women, Britain

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My Summary:

Thanks #NetGalley @BoldwoodBooks for a complimentary eARC of #ANewRecruitForTheResistanceGirls upon my request. All opinions are my own. I’m posting this review later than I intended because of family circumstances...my apologies to the publisher.

Based on the real-life experiences of women in the Women’s Secret Army, A New Recruit for the Resistance Girls is the story of a few brave, defiant, and daring women ready to take on spies and provide resistance should Germany invade Britain during WWII.

My Thoughts:

Admirable Main Character

Fliss is desperate to escape her homelife, where her father is pressuring her into an undesirable marriage and she’s been consigned to do paperwork for her father’s business rather than work with the machines she loves. Feeling trapped, she jumps at the chance to join the ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service–a branch of the British Army created to allow women to serve their country in noncombat roles). Once she has her uniform and a taste of freedom, she has the opportunity to work at a secret research base and support the scientists as they race against time to intercept Hitler’s deadly bombing raids. But is there a spy in their midst? Fliss must summon up her courage and use her mechanical abilities to safeguard their mission. Fliss is admirable because she works hard and earns the respect of her colleagues and superiors. Through Fliss, we see what roles women played during the war, what they were up against, and what they were able to accomplish.

Women Supporting Women

I love themes of women supporting women in difficult times and challenging circumstances. Their cleverness and bravery are powerful parts of the story in a male-dominated, wartime environment.

Histfic with a Side of Thriller

If you enjoy a generous side of thriller with your histfic, you will appreciate this page-turning and unputdownable story. Danger surrounds Fliss as she investigates the possibility of a spy in their midst and confronts the angry and possessive man who is following/stalking her.

Recommending A New Recruit for the Resistance Girls:

The home front during WWII is one of my favorite subgenres of historical fiction. I often wonder how I would have supported the war effort. Fans of strong female characters and histfic with sides of thriller will want to add this to their TBRs. Even though it’s #2 in a series, it can be read as a standalone.

Content Consideration: stalking

Related: I have also reviewed Resistance Girls (the first in the series) by the same author.

My Rating: 4 Stars

More Information Here

Meet the Author of A New Recruit for the Resistance Girls, Alice G. May

Alice G. May writes historical thrillers and saga fiction for Boldwood Books.

Her new World War Two series, The Resistance Girls, is inspired by the true story of a highly trained secret army of women working undercover to protect British coastal communities. Set in Dorset and Hampshire, these books follow the lives of ordinary women thrown into extraordinary circumstances, and are packed with action, adventure, loyalty and love. Perfect for fans of Kate Quinn, Mandy Robotham and Suzanne Kelman.

Having always dreamed of being a writer, Alice finally put pen to paper in her forties and is delighted to have the opportunity to share stories that explore friendship and social change and champion strong, independent, brave women teaming up to support each other and serve their country.

She lives in the New Forest on the Dorset/Hampshire border and gains inspiration from walking both in the forest and along the coast.

Alice has also written several non-fiction books, including the mildly fictionalised memoir The House That Sat Down Trilogy and a colourful series of ‘How to Draw The Alice May Way’ books, suitable for all ages. She loves public speaking and regularly attends writing festivals, libraries and social groups to give presentations.

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