*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*

Looking for an escape for all different reasons, three young women join the Women's Land Army in search of a fresh start. Beatrice, the spoiled daughter of a wealthy war-hero, fights against her parent's expectations while also trying to prove herself as something more than just a pretty face. Rosie, a factory worker and survivor of childhood abuse, who follows her own set of rules to prevent from getting hurt again. And Keeva, a girl who struggles to find her own identy outside of her father's Conchie status.

Thrust into the back-breaking, and often thankless, work of training to be a Lumberjill, the three fight against each other and themselves throughout the majority of this story. The environment is lush and beautifully described, and the amount of research Foat did comes through in the authentic feel of her writing. It's heartbreaking to think that these fictional women's stories were modelled after real-life counterparts, their journey inspired by 60 Lumberjill's own experiences.

While I found it difficut to connect and sympathise with the main characters until the last 20% of the book, Foat did a wonderful job of justifying their decisions through accurate characterization. Every bit of dialouge and action was explainable by their intrisic motivations-- even if I didn't end up liking the three women very much.

Overall, THE LUMBERJILLS is good choice for anyone looking to learn more about the Lumberjills and the Women's Land Army.