Angels of the Resistance

by Noelle Salazar
Angels of the Resistance cover
Good Books rating 4.33
Historical Fiction
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  • ID: 1274
  • Added: 2025-10-02
  • Updated: 2025-10-02
  • ISBN: 9798885786713
  • Publisher: Thorndike Press a Part of Gale a Cengage Company
  • Published: 2023-01-01
  • Reviews: 3

Angels of the Resistance brings to life the gripping story of two sisters, Lien and Elif Vinke, who join the Dutch resistance during the Nazi invasion of the Netherlands. Inspired by true events, this novel explores the grit and tragedy behind resistance work, highlighting the humanity and courage of its heroines. The sisters, trained by their late father, become deadly forces in the underground movement, forging friendships and discovering love amidst the chaos of war. Their deeply personal mission tests their loyalties and forces them to confront the true cost of their actions. From the bestselling author of The Flight Girls, this historical fiction novel shines a light on the often-overlooked contributions of women in wartime. The story is a dazzling tour-de-force that captures the essence of bravery, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of sisterhood. With beautifully drawn characters and a compelling narrative, Angels of the Resistance is a must-read for fans of historical fiction.

Reviews
She's Becoming Bookish · 2025-05-11
engaging 4.50

The novel is deeply immersive and emotionally charged, making it hard to put down from the first page. The story is compelling and engaging, with well-developed characters and a gripping narrative.

This reviewer found the book to be a deeply immersive and emotionally charged adventure that they couldn't put down. They were hooked from the very first page, highlighting the author's ability to create a compelling narrative. The story is engaging and the characters are well-developed, making it a standout read. The reviewer particularly appreciated the emotional depth and the way the story unfolds, keeping them invested throughout.

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    Noelle Salazar's latest novel is a deeply immersive, emotionally charged adventure that had me hooked from the very first page.

    I couldn't put it down, and the emotional depth kept me invested throughout.

    The characters are well-developed, and the narrative is gripping.

Dr. Beth Nolan · 2022-12-01
compelling 4.50

The book is a great read, telling the story of two sisters who do their part to save their town from the Nazis. The narrative is compelling and the characters are well-developed, making it an emotional and engaging read.

This reviewer found the book to be a great read, highlighting the compelling narrative and well-developed characters. They appreciated the emotional depth of the story, which kept them engaged throughout. The reviewer particularly liked the focus on the two sisters and their journey to save their town from the Nazis. They found the story to be both emotional and engaging, making it a memorable read.

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    This was as great read – very compelling – telling the story of two sisters who do their part to save their town, and themselves, from the Nazis.

    The narrative is compelling and the characters are well-developed, making it an emotional and engaging read.

    The story is both emotional and engaging, making it a memorable read.

Me, Love Books · 2022-11-28
gripping 4.00

The book is surprisingly graphic for historical fiction, with violent scenes described in detail. The story is compelling and the characters are well-developed, making it a gripping read.

This reviewer found the book to be surprisingly graphic for historical fiction, noting that the violent scenes are described in detail. They appreciated the compelling nature of the story and the well-developed characters, which made it a gripping read. The reviewer also highlighted the emotional depth of the narrative, which kept them engaged throughout. They found the author's writing style to be captivating and fluid, making it easy to get lost in the story.

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    Angels Of The Resistance was also surprisingly graphic for a historical fiction read, and violent scenes are described in detail.

    Noelle Salazar has a great way of telling a story, captivating you with her beautiful writing style and fluid plots.

    I really enjoyed it, and the emotional depth kept me engaged throughout.

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