Another fabulous book by Fiona Valpy, the kind you stay up reading well past midnight.

Told from the viewpoints of Finn, an autistic boy, and Philly, an ex-pilot of World War 2, this book is set in current-day France. Philly is trying to tie up loose ends by finding out what happened to people she loved and worked with during the war, and Finn--who is not normally a people person--becomes attached to Philly and decides to help her find out what happened to her husband. Valpy has clearly done a lot of solid research on autism and codebreaking.

This book also has a dual timeline that skillfully ties Philly's past to the present day. It's an easy one to follow back and forth and I unequivocally recommend The Dark of the Moon.

Thanks to NetGalley and Lake Union Publishing for the opportunity to read The Dark of the Moon by Fiona Valpy, one of the most moving books I've ever read.

Just finished The Dark of the Moon by Fiona Valpy and I’m still thinking about it days later. I absolutely love dual timelines and strong female leads, and I was completely drawn in by Philly’s incredible bravery during WWII, from flying with the Attagirls to her covert missions in France. The present day part with Kendra and her son Finn just felt really genuine. I loved how their journey to uncover the past felt full of warmth and healing. It’s an emotional and deeply moving story about love, resilience, and never giving up. The whole book has this kind of haunting beauty to it that really stuck with me. If you’re into dual timelines, badass women in history, and slow burn emotional stories, this one’s you!