What is your opinion?
Niamh_h
"Amazing story, at first this reminded me of ‘Wave me goodbye’ by Jacqueline Wilson Amazing story and amazing play that is all I can say. it was like a real book. The only thing I. Can say is maybe use another autocorrect as there seem to be quite a few grammatical mistakes. It was a great read and I would love a sequel, if you are interested. "
Somewhere Safe
"An enjoyable story with likable characters. I liked that the perspective of the story was from the children rather than a soldier. The plot was great and I loved the details. A great story, I would definitely recommend to anyone else."
Hi
"Somewhere safe tells an interesting story about themes of war or the children of war, I had fun seeing Max and Sarah's relationship build up, The plot is intriguing since I've never had a thing for historic fiction but this was the few that I like, The pacing got a bit slow for me but that's a nitpick all the same I enjoy this book and plan on continuing my read on it"
Somewhere Safe
"Captivating story. I’m on chapter 7 and it’s been a good read thus far. Max and Sarah’s relationship is enjoyable to read and brings a smile to my face. I like that it’s supposed to be based in another time era, taking me someplace else. "
War through the eyes of a child
"I was pulled into this book since the first chapter. The hystorical approach from wartime through the eyes of children is incredibly original. Bravo. They are almost always forgotten and this is a refreshing point of view. Sarah and Max grow through their passion of reading books and their conversation is witty and entertaining. Well done! "
Somewhere Safe
"I just want to say... I hope your aunt rests in peace, I'm sure she was dearly loved. I absolutely love the cover! Beautiful and professional, it stands out by far. The plot was great and there were a few minor errors in grammar, but none serious. Well done for a great story, keep writing!"
Somewhere Safe.
"I read your dedication and I hope your aunt is resting in peace. It took me 2 days but I finished the book and I must say, I am glad I took the time to read this masterpiece. I love historical fiction and this just made me fall in love with it even more. The plot is unique and so perfectly executed. There is a consistent flow in chapters and descriptions are brilliant. I loved the characters' interactions and every chapter was an adventure, emotion evoking and a joy to read. I hope there will be a hard copy soon because I wouldn't mind reading this a couple more time. Amazing work."
First impressions
"So far I love the interaction between characters and it’s my first time reading a book during this time. The wars between Germany was always a spectacle so it’s really nice to get a story during one. I love the plot and the attention to detail with the train station and information tags on the children. "
A remarkable story
"This story is just too remarkable. The characters are well built and defined and the author clearly depicts the scenes through various expressions. This book has a great deal of potential and I getting a good publishing deal and awards, cause it's that good!! I like the fact that the story was thoughtful and dedicated to the author's aunt, may she rest in peace. ❤️ ❤️ ❤️"
A Safety Blanket for Weary Days
"A war-torn era disrupts the lives of two young people hailing from very opposite backgrounds - a British girl anxious of the circumstances of war and an Austrian boy mistaken for a German who loves books and anything weird. I loved the author's immersive storytelling - mind you, historical novels are usually intricately drawn and well-researched - and Somewhere Safe hit the marks for the aforementioned descriptions. Each character's personality has this distinctive quality to it, telling you which sets one from another. I enjoyed Max and Sarah's banters mostly and their nerdy conversations (they're bookworms too so they're definitely going to be my bffs in the real world). Those literary references are a delight - I always prefer those stories that have their own voices and Somewhere Safe changed me. It's a safety blanket that you could cozy up after a tiring day. I'll definitely recommend this to those who love historical drama/children's fiction. Excellent work Sofia and keep writing! :)"
Somewhere safe
"First thing my prayers are for your Aunt. Hope she rests in peace. I am in love with covers. The cover of the book attracts your readers. If it was in a book shop I would have surely picked this one. I really love your story setting and the plot. Keep writing!"
Good Start
"Hello, I would to say that I enjoyed the story after reading 4 chapters for so far. The grammar and the prose is good whereas the reader can follow along with the story. I have enjoyed the part where Max and Sarah experienced new things in a new environment, especially where the Doctor shows to be understanding and isn't quick to judge for being Jewish. There is more to read about the story, so I will continue to read it. It is a good story to read."
An interesting read!
"This was an interesting read! I liked that it was centred on the experience of two children rather than from a solider's perspective, which often is the case with many war stories. It gave a new perspective and allowed for more light-hearted moments to be had. Making Max Jewish and Austrian made it even more intriguing - despite being a child, he was still sometimes faced with prejudices from his peers, though I liked that he had a group of friends to support him. The corporal punishment scene - while sad to read - was true to its time and very well written. The scene where Max is telling her about the letter was also well done; you captured the emotions very well. The dialogue was good but felt a little too mature at times - I know this is set in the 1930s where the pattern of speech was different and more formal, but I sort of forget they were children sometimes. I did enjoy the addition of different languages - German, French - and felt it added an extra layer of realism to the piece since it was a 'WORLD' war, so the different cultures and languages were a great way of reminding us of that. The narrative was a little 'tell-y' rather than 'show-y' at times. Showing us the characters emotions - even with something as simple as "he frowned", "she clenched her first" etc - rather than being told "he was confused" or "she was angry" adds a lot to the story and allows the reader to become more engaged. This is something we all do though, especially in the first drafts; it's nothing a few edits won't fix :) All in all, really good job with this!"
Good story
"Your book is too good to read. I reallly like it though this is the second time I read this story. I like the way you describe every detail of the scenario and the development of the characters. Keep up the good work!"
Somewhere Safe
"Well written. Just so beautiful. The introduction, character development, plot, detailing is so good and feels like a pro to me. Fabulous description of the old time situation that people had to go through. So realistic that I could imagine every scene in my mind, like a movie. Splendid work, Sofia. "
A read worth your while
"Everything about this story is wonderful. I Love the relationship between Sarah and Max. Individually, I feel like they are very well-made characters as well. There are some grammar mistakes, but they're easy fixes and very minor. I look forward to the chapters to come."
Wonderful !!!
"The story is lovely even if it is based on warring times and struggle. I love the way it is presented through a child's view and, their unsoiled innocence. I like how some small details of life are made noticeable here. There are few punctuation and, spelling mistakes but, this is a wonderful story overall. ❤❤"
Somewhere Safe
"The story is a lovely but tragic historical fiction based on child evacuees in England during the Second World War. Seen through the eyes of children and the effects of being at war, while trying to live their lives normally is wonderfully described in this story. A few spelling and grammatical errors, but a gem of a tale nonetheless. Well done! I look forward to reading more!!! "
Amazing
"I love the theme of the entire novel. The settings, the characters, the plot, everything is spot on. I did find some errors though, like in the first chapter I am pretty sure you missed a comma in the first paragraph, I think. My tip is to use grammerly to avoid minor errors like this, I do too. :) Other than that the book is quite interesting and you are doing a great job at keeping everyone on there ties everytime. I enjoyed reading the book and I am excited to read more chapters from your novel too. :)"
Great Story!
"The story so far is great! The development of the characters, their stories, personalities, and relationships are at good pace. Both Max and Sarah are well rounded and feel real instead of just a flat character in a novel. The passion behind the story and everything in there is so obvious that it makes the story so much better! The connection and feeling of the author portrays so well through the characters that it is hard not to feel the same. The only thing that personally bothers me is how the dialog is done. Using apostrophes instead of quations marks isn't my favorite, but it doesn't take away from the story and is more of a preference than anything else. I cannot wait to read more and this is such a beautiful story! I am a nut when it comes to historic set stories and will always be a little biased. Great job! "
