Ruta SepetysHistorical Fiction · Young Adult·b. 1967
Between Shades of Gray
Synopsis
In 1941, fifteen-year-old Lina's ordinary life in Lithuania shatters when Soviet officers deport her family to a Siberian work camp. Separated from her father, Lina clings to her art, secretly documenting their harrowing journey and brutal conditions, hoping her drawings will reach him. This powerful story follows Lina's fight for survival, fueled by love, hope, and incredible strength across thousands of miles and years.
How it reads
Prose complexity 4/10
Content warnings (4)
WarViolenceDeath Of A ParentGrief