I want to first start off by saying anything I mean anything Kate Quinn writes I will be the first to grab a copy. The reason I love Kate Quinns' books is because she has such an entrancing way of making you feel like you are standing right next to the main character seeing and feeling everything they feel. You know what they look like to a t like you were their best friend. She leaves no details out and I never truly realize how fixated I am until the book is finished. She leaves me with a love hang over that takes forever for me to get out of my slump. Of course this book was no different. Her eye for historical truths and the research she must gather for each of her books is amazing. The Rose Code was slightly different than The Huntress or The Alice Network only because I feel like in those books the main characters were in the thick of the war going face to face with the Nazi's. This one is seen in a different view point. However, it made me appreciate even more the work that each and every strong women put into helping at the front. You don't have to be face to face with the bad guys to get the job done. Done forget about the people behind the scenes! Needless to say Kate Quinn did it again with another amazing book and I would highly recommend this to everyone who loves a nail biting, on the edge of your seat, strong female role, historical fiction kind of book. You will not be disappointed!

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn is one of the best audiobooks that I have listened to this year! I absolutely loved it. Thank you Net Galley for allowing me to review this book. The storyline moved so well and the characters were intriguing. The author is fantastic with her imagery and added so many factual details. The book is one of my favorites and I've already pre-ordered a copy from Audiible. The narrator, Saskia Maarleveld really brought the characters to life with her voice and emotions. This is a standalone listen by the author of The Alice Network and The Huntress.

What a great listen. I learned about the women and men that were involved in Breaking the Code of the Germans during World war II. But also about these people as individuals and their stories of love, hardship and endurance. Definitely heroes in their time. You won't be disappointed.

I cannot review this audio because I don’t do audio oils. If it were an ebook I would be very interested.

The Rose Code is another amazing book by Kate Quinn. I read The Alice Network a few years ago, and loved that one as well. I think The Rose Code is even better! The book focuses on three women who are code breakers for the British during WWII. Osla, Mab, and Beth are very unique characters who develop a friendship. The book goes back and forth from past to present, but was not confusing to follow at all. We follow the women during their time working at Bletchely Park during the war. After the war is over they three women work together to find out who they were working with that turned out to be a spy. Although long, it didn't seem too long and it was a great listen as I listened to the audiobook version. Another great read from Kate Quinn!

A brilliantly written WWII book with a cast of characters that I won't soon forget. Kate Quinn has leveraged the full force of her immense talent in telling the fascinating story of Bletchley Park, the famed British estate where teams of intellectuals, including many women eager to lend their brains and talents to the war effort, cracked Axis codes and deciphered intercepted messages.

The Rose Code had me hooked from the very start. With a trio of heroines so unlikely to ever meet, let alone become close friends and confidants, yet so approachable and likeable, the setting was instantly relatable. And from the start it was a very realistic and vivid immersion into the tense and dramatic world of Nazi codebreaking. And the terrific narration only added to my inability to stop listening.

Kate Quinn has proven herself once again to be a master of historical fiction. Can't wait to see where she aims her talent next.

For all my historical fiction fans, one of my first recommendations is Kate Quinn. Her two previous books: The Alice Network and The Huntress were five star reads for me. ⁠
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So this weekend when Netgalley approved me for her latest book The Rose Code audiobook, I happy danced then dropped everything else (including packing my house) to binge it. ⁠
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Let me tell you, it lived up to the Kate Quinn hype! Like in her other books, the book is about unlikely women that come together during a war to kick ass. ⁠
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This book switches between two times, 1947 when Prince Philip is days away from marrying future Queen Elizabeth, and 1940 where our three leading ladies first meet. ⁠
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In 1940s Britain there is a mysterious estate called Bletchley Park where the best minds in Britain work to break German codes and this is where our unlikely trio of leading ladies become the best of friends. Osla is a wealthy debutante who has a military boyfriend - you might know him as Philip of Greece. Mab lived a life of poverty with her mother and younger sister and was hoping her courses would help her land a man. Then there’s Beth, a timid girl who has been told all her life that she’s good for nothing by her mother. Until her life changes and she becomes a code breaker that is. ⁠
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The descriptions helped me feel like I was right there every step of the way with these women. The narration of the book was very well done, it’s the same narrator as Kate Quinn’s other two books - Saskia Marleveld. ⁠
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This book has everything you could hope for in a historical fiction novel, even a lovable dog character. ⁠
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Thank you to NetGalley and HarperAudio for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook for an honest review.

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn was so engrossing and I think it will definitely be one of my favorite reads of the year! This is historical fiction at it’s finest. The story of Bletchley Park and the code breakers was one I didn’t know much about, but it was fascinating to learn about. Osla, Mab, and Beth were such unique women and I adored each of them.
The narration by Saskia Maarleveld on this was so incredible. It definitely made listening a pleasure. I would highly recommend the audiobook for this incredible story!

Thank you to NetGalley and HarperAudio for the opportunity to listen to this audiobook for an honest review.

I enjoyed this story by Kate Quinn. I am glad that she did a story where the main characters are women! They had huge and influential roles during World War 2, and this gives a reader a glimpse into the past!
Thank you #NetGalley for this opportunity to listen and share my reviews!

I have received this ARC from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

I feel like I've been on an awesome kick for Historical Fiction eARCs lately. So it wasn't a surprise that I dove into my second WW2 book this week. It was interesting to see people deal with Nazi's in both Paris and England/London. Besides that it was kind of cool to see how different the characters were in each book. So I would definitely recommend The Paris Dressmaker and The Rose Code. Just because you will get to meet some pretty awesome women who fight for what they believe in.

Now in this book, you will meet Osla, Mab, and Beth. Each girl comes from a different background and has their own unique skill. Yet, they all try to break and decode Germany military codes. I was definitely intrigued in all of this because I'm pretty sure there was a movie about decoding stuff, 'The Imitation Game', and I kept think back to that movie throughout this book.

There's a ton of tension throughout this book because they are trying to figure out who the trader was. Or the spy in their group. The entire thing kept me on the edge of my seat and I definitely enjoyed devouring this book. I can't wait for my next historical fiction adventure.

The Rose Code by Kate Quinn is everything I love in audiobook! The story was compelling and the narration was excellent! This is the kind of book that makes you want to go on road trips just to listen to another chapter! Set during WWII The Rose Code drops you right in the middle of code breaking and intrigue. I loved knowing it was all leading up to a bigger mystery of who a traitor was.

This was my first time listening to an audiobook, and I am SO glad I chose this book. In addition to Quinn's fabulous writing, the narrator did such a phenomenal job bringing this story to life. It was also my first time reading Quinn's work, and it definitely won't be the last!

First, I want to say how much I love Osla, Mab and Beth as characters. They were all so different, and their different personalities melded in a way that made their interactions so interesting. I could relate to aspects of all three characters, which made them all feel very relatable.

I'm a big fan of historical fiction, specifically World War II stories. The Rose Code, I think, has such a unique take on this time period that I've never read about before and really appreciated. I have a feeling this will be turned into a film, and I can't wait to see it when it does.

I really enjoyed Quinn's writing style. I love the whole connection to the royal family. You sort of know how things will play out in a way because you know Prince Phillip marries Elizabeth in the end, so I was riveted waiting to see what would ultimately happen with Osla. I found Beth's story heartbreaking and in the end redemptive. Mab's story, too, was quite heartbreaking at times. I think out of all the characters, Mab was my favorite. At first I preferred Osla, but then as more background information was revealed about Mab she started to become my favorite. I think I just related the most to her.

All of the characters are very well fleshed out, as is the story. I'm very curious to find more books about this sort of sub-genre of military decoding. I found it fascinating. It was a tad on the long side, but it didn't take away from my enjoyment of the book.

The Rose Code was a really interesting book. You follow 3 women Oslo, Mab, and Beth who meet at Bletchley Park. This takes place during WWII and goes back and forth past and present between 1940-1947. We learn about the lives these three women lead, their friendship, love lives, family lives and losses.⁣
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These three women come from very different backgrounds but work together to solve the codes for the British, that the Germans have been sending back and forth between troops and leaders. ⁣
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It was a beautifully written, intense at times, thought provoking and such an interesting read. It’s empowering to read about intelligent women doing such important things.⁣
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The book was a bit long for me at 656 pages which is why I’m giving it 4 stars, but overall it’s a gripping, interesting story!⁣

I also really loved the narrator!
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Thank you @netgalley and @harpercollins for an ARC for my honest review!⁣
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This book is mainly about 3 very different women who meet and share in the adventure of codebreaking in the UK during World War II. They carry on at Bletchley Park, a country estate in England. Osla is a society girl and has caught the eye of Prince Phillip of Greece, but wants to prove herself more than a “silly girl”. She uses her fluent German to translate decoded enemy secrets. She also writes a very witty newsletter for the folks who work at Bletchley Park which is amusing and informative. Mab, Queen Mab to many, operates the code-breaking machines, a civilian amongst the Wrens – apparently because she is tall and that makes it easier. She has roots in poverty, but she has lifted herself up and when she gets to Bletchley she is looking for a well-off husband. What occurs is very romantic, not as romantic as dating Prince Phillip, but touching all the same. I became very invested in both these girls and their stories. Then there is Beth, the daughter of the woman renting rooms to Osla and Mab. They recognize her talent right away, even though Beth doubts herself, and they get her a job at Bletchley. Beth takes to the work immediately and does quite well until someone betrays her and gets her placed in an insane asylum. Beth’s story is heartbreaking, but don’t lose hope. These girls are amazing and this story is fantastic. I loved it so much I had to look up the characters to see if they were based on real people, and they were! I can’t say anymore because, spoilers you know. If you got this far in this review, you have to read the book, because it is so well-done. I am planning to read more of Kate Quinn’s books as soon as possible!

Buckle up for this one! A sweeping epic novel surrounding a group of WWII code breakers. The complexities of this novel strive to match the complexities of these very real code breakers. A historical fiction masterpiece by the darling Kate Quinn - special thanks to NetGalley for the early read. This one you MUST put in your to read list.

Kate Quinn is a master of brilliant historical fiction. The Rose Code is an unforgettable story of 3 young women from diverse backgrounds who end up working as Bletchley Park code breakers during WW2. I found myself in tears while reading this amazing story of great personal sacrifice and courage. I’ll be reading more Kate Quinn. This is a long book, but it didn’t drag and the characters were well developed and believable.
Highly recommended.

I really liked this audiobook! The story was compelling - I liked the topic and liked learning about women employed as code breakers, I liked the friendship that developed among the three main characters, I liked the overall character development, I liked the suspense, and I liked that I was surprised a few times along the way! I looked forward to listening to this book and the nearly 16 hours of audio flew by!

4.5 stars rounded up to 5.

Historical Fiction is a go-to genre for me. That said, I abhor trite storylines or bland stereotypical characters. The Rose Code is one of those truly great stories with relatable yet charmingly flawed characters. I love a historical fiction story that teaches me something I didn't know much about and the Rose Code hit that nail on the head. The narrator, Saskia Maarleveld did a really phenomenal job differentiating her voice inflection and accents when reading the various characters.

The first book by Kate Quinn that I've read, The Rose Code is the story of three young English women from completely different backgrounds that meet at Bletchley Park when they are recruited to be code-breakers for the British Government during World War Two. I didn't know much about this fascinating piece of war history and I loved both the factual background of how the code breakers worked as well as the individual stories of the women as they tried to live their lives while keeping their oaths.

Osla Kendall is high-born, beautiful, well-educated German-speaking, and involved with the Prince Phillip of Greece. Not wanting to be a "mindless deb", she insists on getting involved in the war effort: first working in a factory and eventually her godfather, Lord Mountbatten, recommends her to Bletchley Park. Mab Churt, an East-End Londoner full of moxy and spitfire, is set on self-improvement and is recruited to repair the machines. Mab & Osla meet on the train to Bletchley Park and are assigned to be billetmates at a home near BP. When they move into the home, they meet the meek, obedient daughter Beth Finch and invite her to join their book club (The Mad Hatter's Tea Party). Beth impresses members of the group with her crossword puzzle skills and she is recommended to the head of the code-breaking group, Dilly Knox.

The three women have individual loves, losses, trials and tribulations. It is a story of friendship. loyalty to oneself, friends, family and country. And all of the things that can try those loyalties. I loved the language and the specific references to the time and the place.

I'll be adding more by Kate Quinn to my to-read list!

*with thanks to NetGalley for the digital ARC in exchange for this honest review.

This is the second of Kate Quinn's novels I've read, I enjoyed this one more than The Alice Network. Both very good depictions of women in wartime. The Rose Code started off a bit slow for me, but the second half went very quickly. I enjoyed the historical fiction set with real characters, some known well, like Prince Philip and Alan Turing, and some not so well-known, basically the women. What was great was there was drama throughout that kept you engaged, but all led up to the final climax. I liked the three women having distinct personalities without being too cliche. I received a free ARC audiobook from NetGalley and thought the narrator was great to listen to as well.

I have been a fan of Kate Quinn for a while and The Rose Code did not disappoint. The story of three young ladies working at England's Bletchley Park during WWII, The Rose code seamlessly weaves true historical elements with a very intriguing mystery. The way the novel jumps from the WWII timeline to the wedding of Prince Philip and (then) Princess Elizabeth was really well done.

Osla, Mab, and Beth are great characters, each unique, but exemplifying the strength of the WWII generation. The narration was really well done and helped enhance the characters and makes you feel like you understand the trials and tribulations of all three. I highly recommend checking out either the written or audio version.