5 🌟

I really struggled to get along with this book. I kept coming back to it to try again. I usually love a bit of an east end of London wartime story, but I didn’t gel with the narration for the majority of the story and it really did have an impact. Maybe that’s on me for expecting a cockney accent and getting an RP instead, I was also really surprised when I came to review and realised the narrator was Eilidh Beaton, I usually really enjoy her voice, and when she delivered varying accents for the characters I really did enjoy.

As for the actual story, it was your typical WWII all girls together story, with a bit of romance thrown in that was lovely. It just didn’t have the overall impact on me as I expected.

Huge thanks to Bookouture Audio via NetGalley for the opportunity to listen to this ALC in return for an honest review 🎧

I had read and enjoyed a previous series by Jean Fullerton, and thought this one was also very good. Lovely characters that I look forward to reading more about in the next books.

4 stars for The East End Girls (on audio) 🎧🇬🇧
A moving WWII story about resilience, friendship, and fighting for love in the darkest of times. Effie, Alice, Nell, and George stole my heart with their fierce loyalty and strength as they faced the Blitz together. The camaraderie among the women was the heart of this book—and the romance added just the right touch of hope.

The audiobook narration brought 1940s East London to life, with authentic accents and emotional depth that made me feel every siren, heartbreak, and moment of joy. Perfect for fans of historical fiction with strong female leads and a touch of classic wartime romance.