Book Description:
A mysterious song in the forest . . .
A discovery in war-torn France . . .
A journey toward hope.
The trenches of the Great War are a shadowed place. Though Platoon Sergeant Matthew Petticrew arrived there with a past long marked by shadow, the realities of battle bring new wounds--carving within him a longing for light, and a resolve to fight for it.
One night, Matthew and his comrades are enraptured by a
sound so pure, a voice so ethereal, it offers reprieve--even if only for a
moment. Soon, rumors sweep the trenches from others who have heard the lullaby
too. "The Angel of Argonne," they call the voice: a mysterious
presence who leaves behind wreaths on unmarked graves.
Raised in the wild depths of the Forest of Argonne, Mireilles finds her
reclusive world rocked when war crashes into her idyllic home, taking much from
her. When Matthew and his two unlikely companions discover Mireilles, they must
embark on a journey that will change each of them forever . . . and perhaps, at
long last, spark light into the dark.
On the 100th anniversary of the dedication of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
comes an emotive tale inspired by the courageous soldiers of World War I.
My Thoughts:
Yours is the Night filled me with hope and a better understanding of
what the military endured during WW1. In the darkest of times during a great
war, sparks of light shine through the darkness. Amanda Dykes, an amazing
storyteller, created such real characters they could walk off the page. I love
Matthew and his constant awareness and desire to protect. Mireilles strength
and faith inspire. George's journey of faith and Henry's documentation weave
together the heartache of war with the hope of the future. Captain Jasper
Truett carried his heart into battle, as he grew to admire the men in his
charge. Written from five points of view, Dykes lyrical words painted such
vivid pictures, I felt like I was in the midst of the war with the characters.
This story kept me reading well past my bedtime. I've enjoyed every book she's
written, but I think this one outshines them all. If you enjoy a great story
filled with amazing characters, read Yours is the Night. (Sidenote: I
love the gorgeous cover.) I received a complimentary copy of this book.
Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.