3.5 rounded up. Unusual angle gave this historical fiction an interesting twist. A little drawn out, but necessary to make the dramatic (and romantic) tie together nicely.

This book was interesting. It was well written on a subject I had not ever heard of in a historical fiction novel. It included magic, gadgets, love and romance. Some of the details were hard to follow at times. For the most part I enjoyed reading about the subject matter. Fenna, the main character, helps the soldiers to stay one step ahead of the Germans. She does this by cleverly creating gadgets and tools which will help the soldiers and spies to outsmart the Germans. There is intrigue and action all along the way. A must read for those that enjoy War War Ii historical fiction.

Here is another great work of historical fiction, which had my attention the whole way through. I loved the characters, setting, and overall story.

A book set during WW2 starting in Michigan. I could not put this one down! a fresh and unique approach to yet another hidden and fascinating front of WWII.

Ways We Hide by Kristina McMorris is a mesmerizing story about how a female illusionist gets an important role in World War II. There is espionage and intrigue and so much danger. Readers of historical fiction and readers of thrillers will all be delighted with this book. I found the author's concept intriguing and I really felt a connection to the main character from the start. I loved how the author made you feel strong emotions for the main character in the very first pages and made the a reader feel invested in the character's fate. Overall, this is an amazing book. I received a digital copy of this book from the publisher with no obligations. These opinions are entirely my own.

I absolutely can never forget the power of Kristina McMorris’ gripping historical fiction in The Ways We Hide. Fenna is no stranger to tragedy as an immigrant child in her Michigan mining town, I found her life to be gripping and heartbreaking as she suffers numerous challenges. Fenna proves adept with staging and magic, as with her entrepreneurial skills, and finds herself amidst the nazi powers during the war. Will she learn to trust others, can she overcome her past losses? I highly recommend this book, all opinions are my own.

Ways We Hide by Kristina McMorris is an enticing and believable story based on actual accounts of a woman fascinated by Houdini and magic tricks during a time when women were the side show and not the curator of magic. Her talents are put to use in the war effort during World War II. Kristina McMorris is a wonderful story teller whose writing is delightful to follow while transporting us back to a time that challenged the very fiber of the human experience. Thank you to Kristina, NetGalley and Sourcebooks Landmark Publishing for the opportunity to review this very worthwhile book.

The Ways We Hide is the story of Fenna who was raised by her father in the US, Michigan to be precise, he was raising Fenna alone as her mother passed away before she even had the chance to meet her, leaving Fenna without an easy childhood, growing alone in a world full of burdens.

Fennas was working for an illusionist, a work that was helping her in many ways without even realizing it, years later she had a job offer that will change her life forever, and will finally use all the tricks and things she learned during her past job.

Working for the British intelligence wasn't something Fenna ever dreamt of but her skills had earned her such a distinguishing offer and now she was more eager and happy to continue with her life, not before doubting any motives or change in her best friend Arie. Arie Jansen grew up with Fenna they were practically best friends, but life had a funny way of changing things and many Fenna with her new job will discover secrets and lies that will put her friendship with Arie to the test.

Fenna aka the gadget girl for her colleagues had many tricks and gadgets that helped them achieve many hard situations that were not easy to deliver during the war. Fenna embarks on a very hard mission that not even she is aware of the dangers this war is causing but never the less this was a very important thing to do. to save a girl from the evilness of the war.

This was a great read I really did enjoy so much the characters specially Fenna, she was a great heroine, I really felt like her character grew more with each chapter making her a bolder character and even more enjoyable.

What really kept me on the edge was when Fenna started to doubt Arie's motives or whereabouts, he was a spy helping the wrong side? or maybe she was just making excuses and doubting her best friend

Thank you, NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Landmark, for the advanced copy of The Ways We Hide in exchange for my honest review.

Rich in historical detail, I loved this character driven book. I learned quite a bit about the British Intelligence and appreciate the research that was done.
Many thanks to SOURCEBOOKS Landmark and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion

Kristina McMorris has done it again....made me feel so many feelings. Story spans a few decades, mostly during WWII. Strong women overcoming adversity is one of my favorite themes to read.

Historical fiction with World War II spies combined with a touch of magic had me hooked.
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Fenna has been fascinating by magic from an early age and has taken her talents to the stage when she is approached to use those same talents to help with the war effort. Recruited by MI9, Fenna shows ingenuity and creativity in her assignments. But when a childhood friend is accused of betraying his country, Fenna has to find him and set the record straight.

I loved this book! Kristina McMorris has written a stunning historical fiction novel that is beautiful and heartbreaking but also demonstrates the resiliency of the human spirit. Her characters are perfectly developed and you feel a connection with each one. Fenna's backstory was eloquently told and helped to create a bond with her and the reader.

Highly recommend this fantastic book!

This is my first Kristina McMorris novel and I was intrigued to discover it is based on true events. Set during World War II, the book is about Fenna Vos, an American female magician who is recruited by British military intelligence to assist the war effort in England, using her unique expertise as an inventor to design devices to help allied soldiers evade capture or escape prison. Fenna, who is smart, likable, caring, and brave, embarks on a dangerous mission where she is forced to come face-to-face with her past. I found the novel well-written, page-turning, heartbreaking, and entertaining. Recommended.

Received as a free ARC from NetGalley.

This is my first time reading anything by Kristina McMorris. I was pleasantly surprised. I loved the front cover, the colors, the photo, and it wasn't too busy. I love historical fiction and the fact that this was based on a true story was a bonus. Another addition was the appearance of magic and the creation of gadgets, Harry Houdini, style and the creative way the author strings these through the storyline.

Who would not love the characters, such as Fenna Voss and Arie. Fenna Voss is not only strong, she is a survivor from the time she was little a girl when her mother died and all the horrible events along the way in her life. Arie was a survivor as well and saw way too much in his lifetime. I was rooting for Fenna, Arie, their friends, and their family through the war, their missions, and what they were forced to deal with.

I will definitely be reading more of this author.

I was completely engrossed and invested in this story from the first chapter. Haunted characters that you can't help but root for, I was invested in and could relate to more than one character in this and really felt like I trudging along in the tragedies, the turmoil and the suspense.. Strong female empowerment vibes despite the setting and historical implications of that time period made this hard to put down and I finished it quicker than I wanted to. I will read more from this author, in a heartbeat, and would recommend to my reading group and others. Thanks to the Author and the Publisher for allowing this to be presented prior to publication for review. Thoroughly enjoyed and will review elsewhere as well.

I was excited when I received an ARC for this book from McMorris, as I've enjoyed some of her previous books.

Fenna Vos is an illusionist. She is quite talented and creates the majority of the content performed on stage each night. But being a woman, she cannot be the forerunner of the show. It's the assistant she has trained that gets all the credit. After a great falling-out, she is upset and unsure where her future will lead her. Until a British Intelligence agent reaches out to her and offers her a war-time job. In desperation she agrees and that sets her on a path she never could have imagined.

Fenna has such a troubled childhood with traumas that follow her throughout her life. It's her one true friend, Arie, who really is her bedrock and I loved the relationship they forged. But even that was a bumpy ride. There were some beautiful moments and some horribly tragic moments in this one. Definitely cried big tears in this one. But that goes to show how well these characters are written that I was so invested in them.

Thanks to NetGalley and Sourcebooks for an ARC in exchange for my honest review.

This was such an impactful story. Fenna was an amazing female character who was incredibly resilient. The storyline followed the friendships, love, loss, unexpected experiences, and her time with the British Intelligence. The courage she shows throughout the book was really inspiring and I had a really hard time putting this book down. Highly recommend this one!

I loved this book so much! I really enjoyed the expanded time period that book allows the reader to travel through, as well as a different view of WW2 in Holland that is not typically written bought. Loved the magic and all of the characters. Highly recommend!!!

Perhaps my only concern was that at times I felt it seemed a bit much happening, but the afterword reveals the true history behind the details. Still a lot to have happened to one person though such things so occur in some peoples’ lives.

The Ways We Hide is a gripping historical fiction that begins with Fenna Vos apparently assisting master magician Charles at their show in Brooklyn. But appearances can be deceiving as Fenna, or Fen, is the expert who has crafted this show and taught Charles all he knows. The future holds so much for them, and the world as it’s now 1942 and the beginning of the United States’ entry into the War. There are changes on the way for this pair.

I absolutely loved this book and will definitely be looking forward to reading more from this author.

I recently read the historical fiction novel Ways We Hide by Kristina McMorris, and I found it to be an incredibly compelling and well-crafted story. The author does a great job of weaving together an intricate plotline that takes the reader through various time periods, locations, and characters. The characters are especially well-drawn and vivid, making it easy to connect with them and their struggles. The story is full of intrigue and small surprises that make it a joy to read. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to experience a well-told story that captures the essence of history.