Braving The Storm

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by Nicai de Guzman

Let it be known that World War II is one of the most depressing periods of history, at least in my opinion. So when I started reading The Eye of the Storm , I was already expecting to feel all the feels. Star-crossed lovers? Check. War? Check. Senseless deaths? Check to the positive infinity.

Bedside story

The Eye of the Storm by Ilaria Goffredo is a historical fiction set in Italy during World War II. The story is told from the perspective of Elisabetta "Elisa" Greco, a teenager from the town of Martina Franca, who narrates her family's experiences under the fascist rule.

During this turbulent period in history, Elisa is also busy growing up. She starts out as a plain, obedient girl but later on learns about the cruelty of the fascist regime, becomes acquainted with rebels who want to liberate the country, and falls...