Ruta Sepetys writes young adult historical fiction about civilians caught inside war, occupation and political repression, often focusing on episodes that receive less attention in mainstream historical fiction. Between Shades of Gray follows Lithuanian teenager Lina Vilkas after Soviet authorities deport her family to Siberia. Salt to the Sea brings together several young refugees during the final months of the Second World War and the sinking of the Wilhelm Gustloff. I Must Betray You moves to communist Romania, where teenager Cristian Florescu is pressured into informing for the secret police. Sepetys's books are accessible, tense and strongly narrative, fitting YA historical fiction, wartime fiction and stories about occupation, displacement and authoritarian states. Read more Less
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