Bluebird Book Review
Bluebird by Sharon Cameron book review and recommendation with NO SPOILERS
Date: 3-04-25 Post Written By: MK Overall Rating: 9.6/10
Book Cover Rating: 8.6/10
(My personal opinion)
Title: Bluebird
Author: Sharon Cameron
Pages: 438
Genre: Young Adult, Historical Fiction
Subplots: Romance, Post-War
Publisher: Scholastic Press
Published: 2021
Number of Editions: 14
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, Ebook, Audio
Goodreads Rating: 4.33/5
# of Goodreads Ratings: 9,268
Amazon Rating: 4.5/5
# of Amazon Ratings: 875
Common Sense Media Age Recommendation: 16+
Movie/TV Show?? : No
Book Type: Standard
POV Type: Dual, Third Person
Pacing: Average
Generally: Revenge against Nazis, finding new life after war
Hook: While World War II is technically over, Eva still has unfinished business. And when she leaves Berlin, she plans to find exactly what, or who, she is looking for. Eva doesn’t care what the cost will be. All she wants is her revenge. Some people were not who they seemed during World War II, and they got away free. When she finds them, she will ensure they don’t ever ‘live freely’ again.
However, navigating a new city isn’t as easy as it might seem. And, she is still struggling with her own consequences from the war. In joining a house for people in need, Eva meets as sorts of unique people. Many of them have survived war, so she finds some kind of home there. But none of them know exactly who she really is or what she’s really done….
My Review
Going Into It:
Going into this book I was sick 🤒. I was in bed and just wanted something to do. So, I grabbed the closest book I hadn’t read yet (this one) and started it!!
Characters:
Eva Gerst- Eva is about 18 years old. She immigrates to the USA after WWII. She is quiet, but LOVES to play the piano. She is also very protective of those she loves, and hates those who have hurt her.
Inge Von Emmerich- Inge is a German girl. Her family is Nazi, and she believes in them. She a near ‘perfect’ German daughter, except for her reckless streak. But she can be pushed too far and break…..
Jacob Katz- Jake is a Jewish boy who lives in New York. He goes to college, but also volunteers for a new immigrant support program. He is kind and caring, but does not like being lied to.
I LOVED the characters in this book. I kinda guessed the surprise connection between the characters, but I’m okay with that. I loved the contrast between characters, and there was a TON of AMAZING character development!! The side characters were also GREAT!!
Character Rating: 9.8/10
Setting:
This book takes place in Germany and New York City
Again, I LOVED the contrast between unique settings. One was dark and dangerous, and the other was full of new experiences and joy. I loved these settings!!
Setting Rating: 9.3/10
Plot:
AMAZING plot!! It wasn’t CRAZY fast paced, while still being entertaining. The book didn’t quite hook me from the start, but after the first few chapters, I started to LOVE it. The plot was constantly changing and you never knew what would happen next.
Plot Rating: 9.5/10
Writing:
In my opinion Sharon Cameron is SUCH an UNDERRATED author. There are so many great YA historical fiction authors, but I feel like Sharon Cameron usually isn’t on that list, when she deserves to be on the TOP of it!! She is entertaining and can make dark topics not drag down the whole book.
Writing Rating: 9.9/10
Ending:
I was WORRIED that this ending wouldn’t come together but, for the most part, it totally did!! There was one relationship the ended badly, and I was a little sad, but ended up kinda being okay with it. Overall the ending was pretty good!!
Ending Rating: 8.7/10
The Overall:
Overall, I loved this book and think it is absolutely underrated and AMAZING!! The characters and plot mixed together perfectly, the author did another AMAZING job, and there was fabulous character development.
Overall Book Rating: 9.6/10
I would strongly recommend this book
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Sharon Cameron has written over seven books
She has won multiple awards, and her books have been starred on multiple lists
Her books have been sold in over 15 countries
For more information, view Sharon Cameron’s website: sharoncameronbooks.com
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