Becoming Mrs. Smith

 Not all of war’s destruction takes place on the battlefield.

Violet’s heart flutters from the scarlet fever she survived as a child, and it beats faster at the sight of John Smith, the man she plans to marry. America is entrenched in WWII, and when John enlists, Violet is certain she won’t ever forgive him for dashing their dreams. As the realities of war slowly overtake her life, Violet's days are filled with uncertainty and grief. She struggles to maintain her faith in John, as the world as she knows it, crumbles.

Becoming Mrs. Smith is the inspiring, and at times, heartbreaking story of a woman’s struggle to reclaim what she lost. War stole the man she loves, and childhood illness weakened her heart—perhaps beyond repair. While guns rage in Europe, the war Violet faces at home may be even more devastating.

I really don't read too many novellas, so I was a little apprehensive to pick up this one. While they are often quick reads, I sometimes find they can lack much substance to the story. I will say this title delivered more than I was expecting. The story takes place in a rural are and tells the story of Violet and John and their connection from a young age and beyond. It explores the toll the war can take on the soldier and the loved ones back home. Even though I enjoyed the story, I think the ending will keep me from reading the rest of the series. I was just disappointed and it left me disinterested. But as a whole, I found this novella an enjoyable, quick read.

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