Radar Girls

Written by Sara Ackerman

Narrated by Cassandra Campbell

"A fresh, delightful romp of a novel."—Kate Quinn, New York Times bestselling author of The Rose Code

* SheReads Most Anticipated Historical Fiction of Summer 2021 pick * Book Reporter Summer Reading pick * BiblioLifestyle Most Anticipated Summer 2021 Historical Fiction Books selection * Greatist Best Historical Fiction Books pick *   

An extraordinary story inspired by the real Women’s Air Raid Defense, where an unlikely recruit and her sisters-in-arms forge their place in WWII history.

Daisy Wilder prefers the company of horses to people, bare feet and salt water to high heels and society parties. Then, in the dizzying aftermath of the attack on Pearl Harbor, Daisy enlists in a top secret program, replacing male soldiers in a war zone for the first time. 
Under fear of imminent invasion, the WARDs guide pilots into blacked-out airstrips and track unidentified planes across Pacific skies.  

But not everyone thinks the women are up to the job, and the new recruits must rise above their differences and work side by side despite the resistance and heartache they meet along the way. 
With America’s future on the line, Daisy is determined to prove herself worthy. And with the man she’s falling for out on the front lines, she cannot fail.

From radar towers on remote mountaintops to flooded bomb shelters, she’ll need her new team when the stakes are highest. Because the most important battles are fought—and won—together.

This inspiring and uplifting tale of pioneering, unsung heroines vividly transports the reader to wartime Hawaii, where one woman’s call to duty leads her to find courage, strength and sisterhood. 

“A wow of a book…[that is] a captivating story of friendship, heartbreak and true love. Highly recommend!” —Karen Robards, New York Times bestselling author of The Black Swan of Paris

• Language: English
• Publisher: Harlequin Audio
• Release date: Jul 27, 2021
• ISBN: 9781488211669

Sara Ackerman

Sara Ackerman is the Hawai'iborn bestselling author of historical novels set in the islands. Her bookshave been labeled “unforgettable” by Apple Books, “empowering & deliciouslyvisceral” by Book Riot, and New York Times bestselling authors Kate Quinn andMadeline Martin have praised Sara’s novels as “fresh and delightful” and“brilliantly written.” Amazon chose Radar Girls as a best bookof the month, and ALA Booklist gave The Codebreaker’s Secret astarred review.

Reviews for Radar Girls

[Lauren Dessoye · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Loved learning about a part of WWII that I wasn’t familiar with! I love that the amazing courageous women of that era are finally getting the recognition that they deserve. The book was well written about a beautiful story. The author was so descriptive that I thought I was in Hawaii myself. Great summer read!

[Andrea Author · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

After the trauma of the Pearl Harbor attack, Daisy joins the Women’s Air Raid Defense. Accustomed to spending her time training horses or free diving for her family's dinner, she finds the rigid structure of army life to be an adjustment. But with the safety of the sailors depending on her skills, she has to put her personal grievances aside. And when the man she's slowly falling in love with gets into trouble, Daisy may be the only one who can save him.

Daisy is a fascinating character, and this book is interesting from a historical perspective. The setting is immersive, and the emotion understated. There's no compelling main plot pulling the reader from start to finish, but rather a series of interconnected minor plots. It's an enjoyable book that will be appreciated by historical fiction fans.

Thanks, NetGalley, for the ARC I received. This is my honest and voluntary review.

[jeanette murray · Rating: 3 out of 5 stars]

The book was interesting but I didn’t like the narrator. She sounded like a child and a robot when trying to use the different voices which didn’t help with the telling of the story

[Marc Schrock · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Love this author! So much detailed history of that time period.