A Sister’s Courage

Molly Green begins a new trilogy in this lovely tale set in World War II. We know that all our women played an incredibly important part in the war, and in this particular story we meet Raine who is a ferry pilot – she transfers planes between RAF stations so that the men don’t waste their flying hours. The author has clearly researched her subject well, as there are a lot of detail about the training and the different bases. I found the book very interesting to read. There is the usual obligatory wartime romance, of course, but this too is told in an interesting way without being slushy.
I have read all of Molly Green’s books and this book, although dealing with a different subject matter, is written as well as any of her others. Very much looking forward to reading the next book in the trilogy!

Airplanes, Friendship, and Romance

I really enjoyed reading this story about the lady pilots flying for the ATA (Air Transport Auxiliary). It was good to hear how women helped during the war shuttling airplanes to the bases for the male servicemen to fly. Not only did they prove to be as good pilots as the men, they could fly every different kind of aircraft.

The friendship between the lady pilots was heartwarming. Not only did they have each other's back, the actually cared about the well being of their fellow pilots.

Raine had wanted to fly an airplane from an early age, ever since her father took her to a flying circus and she was allowed to ride in an airplane. Against her mother's wishes, but with her father's blessing, and the help and encouragement from her two sisters, she learned to fly. The story not only covers how she learned to fly and got into the ATA, but the story of her family and her struggles to find her way as a woman pilot.

The best part is the ATA and her friendship with the other women pilots. Their experiences in prejudice against women flying, their narrow misses in the airplanes, the drama of their lives and how they helped each other cope with the stress of war and of the job. The rigid training, the long hours flying, the thrill of the first solo flight. It was a wonderful story of triumph and fulfillment.

There is also the story of her friends Doug, and Alec and the drama between the three of them. Both Doug and Alec spoke to her of their love for her. Would she choose Doug the older soft spoken friend or Alec the new cocky pilot she meets at a dance? The drama of Doug being shot down over enemy territory. The night with Alec in Windsor when the bomb just missed the theatre they were attending. So much action and drama. It in itself was a sweet love story in the midst of war.

Molly has written another great book. This author is one of my favorite, I enjoy her books, and I am sure you will as well. I recommend you grab a copy of " A Sister's Courage" and start reading, you will be glad you did.

My thanks to Molly Green, Avon Books UK, and NetGalley for allowing me to read and review an advance copy of the book.

Loved reading how the women made a stand and showed the men what for. I cannot wait for the next one. Please hurry! Amazing insight to how it was. Written beautifully and I thoroughly enjoyed this book. 5*

During WWII, women were given roles they have never had before. One of these was working as a ferry pilot for ATA (Air Transport Auxiliary). A Sister's Courage is the story of Raine and other intrepid women who served in the ATA. Raine was one of three sisters, who broke with convention, and learned to fly when just a teenager. Through the eyes of Raine, you see how these women struggled with prejudice against women flying, how they did a remarkable job flying multiple airplanes without instruments, how they retained their femininity ("Beauty is your duty" the government told them.), and tried to balance family and romantic relationships. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Loved this book the characters cam aliv I was drawn in to their world their lives.Read late into the night looking forward to next in the series. #netgalley#avonbooksuk

Fans of historical romances will enjoy this for its portrait of Raine, a young woman who flies with the ATA and loves two pilots- Doug and Alec. Raine began flying- taught by Doug, when she was only 14 and as WWII got worse, found herself involved with the ATA. There is some nice info about the organization and the relationships between the women are well done. This being a WWII romance, you know there's going to be some bad news- in this case when Doug goes missing. Alec, a flashier young pilot, is competing for Raine's attentions. You'll live the ups and downs with her. Thanks to net galley for the ARC. A fair amount of drama and a sweet love story.

A Sister's Courage by Molly Green was an engaging, entertaining and very informative book.
Lorraine "Raine" Linfoot began learning to fly at 17 with her Father's support and her Mother's unhappiness at such an inappropriate pastime for a girl.
In 1939, the only way Raine could assist with the war effort was to join the Air Transport Auxiliary, a new group of women who flew planes to the front lines so men weren't taken away from the important job of fighting the Germans. These brave women had to have the same skills as the men and had to work so much harder to prove their worth to the war effort.
I was not aware of the ATA, as the women called it, or the important job they did. The friendships these women formed lasted a lifetime and they are wonderful to read about. Two pilots have fallen in love with Raine, even though her Mother said no man would fall for a pilot.
The story is wonderful with a lot of information and sources in the back of the book. My list grows longer as this book has made me want to learn more about these women. Such a good book and you will not want to put it down. I read it in one day.
Thank you NetGalley, Avon Books UK and Molly Green for this wonderful book to review.

I really enjoyed this novel about female pilots set during WWII by Molly Green. I loved the way the characters developed throughout the story and you really got to know them. I love reading WWII books about female characters and how they helped participate in the war because it allows you to see everything from their perspective as well. I also like that I had not yet read a book about a female pilot. I felt the main character was very likeable and I was rooting for her success the whole time. I felt vested in her love story and watched as her romance slowly built. I loved that the romance was part of the story, but that the information about female pilots was at the forefront of the whole novel. This is the first in a set of novels about sisters who do their part during the war, and I am excited to read the next ones!

The Victory Sisters #1

All Lorraine Linfoot ever wanted to do was to become a pilot. When she's seventeen years old she persuades her hero, Doug William's to teach her to fly. When the war broke out in 1939, she enlisted in the Air Transport Auxiliary. Her mission is to fly fighter planes to the men on the front line. Doug's plane has been shot down. He's reported as missing. Laine (Lorraine) realises the war could also break her heart.

I really liked this story that showed how only a few women were privileged to fly aeroplanes during the war. It was just as dangerous for the courageous women who risked their lives to do this job as it was for the men. This is a well written historical fiction novel. The characters are relatable and true to life. This is the first book that I have read by the author but it won't be my last. I look forward to reading the next installment I this series.

I would like to thank NetGalley, Avon Books UK and the author Molly Green for my ARC in exchange for an honest review.