"There, the eyes are / Sunlight on a broken column / There, is a tree swinging / And voices are / In the wind's singing / More distant and more solemn / Than a fading star." -- The Hollow Men

Ruta Sepetys has managed to do it once again. She is the queen (the queen I tell you!) of YA historical fiction. Every tale she weaves is captivating and "Salt to the Sea" is no exception.

The story's protagonist, Amani, brought the sass and didn't hold back with the badassery. She has a quick tongue and never misses when there is a pistol in her fist. Overall, she's super tough. It's great.