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The Bluebird Girls #4
Victory for the Bluebird Girls
The heartwarming final chapter in the Bluebird Girls series. As war finally draws to a close and the lights come back on across Europe, what will victory and peacetime bring for the south coast's favourite singing trio?
In their rise to fame over the course of the war, Bea Herron , Ivy Sparrow and Rainey Bird have faced down bombs and looked tragedy in the eye. They have also found love, created their own families and had careers that they never thought possible.
With peace finally on the horizon, what will the new world hold for them?
In their rise to fame over the course of the war, Bea Herron , Ivy Sparrow and Rainey Bird have faced down bombs and looked tragedy in the eye. They have also found love, created their own families and had careers that they never thought possible.
With peace finally on the horizon, what will the new world hold for them?
232 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 23, 2020
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November 3, 2020
Rainey Bird was finally coming out of the grief and depression that the past months had held with the help of her dear friends and fellow Bluebirds, Bea Herron and Ivy Sparrow. The three friends, whose singing careers had taken off since their days in the school choir, were most happy whilst singing to the troops. Bea had met someone special; Ivy was happy with Eddie and little Gracie while Rainey was thinking of her future.
As the war wound down, and peacetime loomed, most people were cautious, not sure if it would really happen after the years of tragedy, grief, hunger and deprivation. But there were further horrors to come before peace was declared. Would the three Bluebird girls finally fulfil their dreams?
Victory for the Bluebird Girls is the 4th and final installment in the Bluebird Girls series by Rosie Archer, and I thought it was a well written and heartwarming conclusion. Filled with hope, love, heartache, dreams and at times, joy, the lives of Bea, Rainey and Ivy are now able to continue behind the scenes. Highly recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
As the war wound down, and peacetime loomed, most people were cautious, not sure if it would really happen after the years of tragedy, grief, hunger and deprivation. But there were further horrors to come before peace was declared. Would the three Bluebird girls finally fulfil their dreams?
Victory for the Bluebird Girls is the 4th and final installment in the Bluebird Girls series by Rosie Archer, and I thought it was a well written and heartwarming conclusion. Filled with hope, love, heartache, dreams and at times, joy, the lives of Bea, Rainey and Ivy are now able to continue behind the scenes. Highly recommended.
With thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.
September 24, 2020
The Bluebird's are together once again at Dartmouth Town Hall Devon.
It's 1944 and this dam war is still ongoing and they were performing for the United States Army Corps before they crossed the english channel.
Ivy Sparrow, Bea Herron, and Rainey Bird the men all loved them, and this was The Bluebird's last performance in Devon before they head back to Gosforth.
Rainey was recovering from her double loss with the help of her friends and her mother Jo who is now married to Blackie their manager, Ivy and Eddie are still a loved up couple looking after Eddie's daughter Gracie, and Bea and Bing the american are taking their romance seriously but never get enough time alone and leaving him in Devon is going to be hard.
I am so looking forward to see what happens next for the girls, would the happiness last?
An inspirational book once again from this author, I loved the story of these talented girls, war is over but the Bluebird's will sing on.
Fabulous
It's 1944 and this dam war is still ongoing and they were performing for the United States Army Corps before they crossed the english channel.
Ivy Sparrow, Bea Herron, and Rainey Bird the men all loved them, and this was The Bluebird's last performance in Devon before they head back to Gosforth.
Rainey was recovering from her double loss with the help of her friends and her mother Jo who is now married to Blackie their manager, Ivy and Eddie are still a loved up couple looking after Eddie's daughter Gracie, and Bea and Bing the american are taking their romance seriously but never get enough time alone and leaving him in Devon is going to be hard.
I am so looking forward to see what happens next for the girls, would the happiness last?
An inspirational book once again from this author, I loved the story of these talented girls, war is over but the Bluebird's will sing on.
Fabulous
November 2, 2020
I am so proud of myself. Firstly, my blog ” The Book Chic Blog” is among the Top 300 Book Review Blogs on the web by Feedspot.
I am so excited. Please check it out.
Secondly, this particular post makes it the 101 post I have made since becoming a blogger. The previous book review post I made is my “100th” post on WordPress.
Aren’t my reasons worth celebrating?
Now back to the book, Victory for the Bluebirds Girls by Rosie Archer.
What a book! War is really dreadful but victory will definitely triumph.
I was lost in the beginning of the book. I wasn’t aware that this book was part of a series hence the flashbacks at some parts of the plot.
I found it difficult to enjoy the book because I didn’t follow the series properly.
The characters are interesting especially the Bluebird Girls as they can be seen on the book cover. I really admired their strengths, friendship and courage.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Quercus Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are mine
I am so excited. Please check it out.
Secondly, this particular post makes it the 101 post I have made since becoming a blogger. The previous book review post I made is my “100th” post on WordPress.
Aren’t my reasons worth celebrating?
Now back to the book, Victory for the Bluebirds Girls by Rosie Archer.
What a book! War is really dreadful but victory will definitely triumph.
I was lost in the beginning of the book. I wasn’t aware that this book was part of a series hence the flashbacks at some parts of the plot.
I found it difficult to enjoy the book because I didn’t follow the series properly.
The characters are interesting especially the Bluebird Girls as they can be seen on the book cover. I really admired their strengths, friendship and courage.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Quercus Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are mine
August 4, 2020
All good things must come to an end and Rosie has clearly tied up all the loose ends perfectly. An excellent finale. As always, I will not spoil this for you but all three ladies surge forward with their singing careers both as their group, and, individual projects. Although this could be read as a stand alone as many previous incidents are briefly explained, I do recommend you read the previous books in the series. I do hope that Rosie is preparing a new adventure for we readers.
October 21, 2020
Yes, I judge books by its cover. Like, a lot. All my teachers told me not to judge a book by its cover growing up and I believed it! Now I believe covers influence my desire to read a book or not. The cover for Victory for the Bluebird Girls looks fun with the three young and happy girls. The plane in the background adds to the knowledge that this book takes place during WWII in England.
Victory for the Bluebird Girls by Rosie Archer. Published by Quercus Books. Release date in UK: 10/29/2020. ISBN: 9781529405330
When I first got this Advanced Reader Copy I was not aware it’s book 4 of a series. Now that I’ve read it, I’d like to go back and read the previous three books! The girls and their experience of getting back together as a trio performing their musical acts for the citizens and soldiers of England during WWII.
Each gal has her own dream and in this book they develop their dreams. They love, they’ve lost. They are admired by many as well. The transitions they each go through in this beautifully written book are as realistic as it can be.
My favorite characters are Bea and Eddie. Bea is so full of longing and desire. She dreams and shows restraint. Bea reacts like anyone would under the circumstances she’s thrown into. And Eddie, well, I love his humility and integrity. He does well taking care of his little girl, his new gal, his mother, and his business. I admire his work ethic in the middle of war!
While it seems it would be easy to live through such tumultuous times, I cannot fathom what life must have been like. The uncertainty is unnerving! Yet the. Lie rids hold their composure and excel in their craft. And to come out in the end successful and overcoming odds.
Books that pull me into the story and make me feel like I’m living alongside the characters are my favorite! The descriptions are detailed enough to allow me to picture what the author is trying to portray.
A digital copy of Victory for the Bluebird Girls by Rosie Archer was provided by Quercus Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Like I mentioned previously, this story pulled me in, like I was right next to these characters, watching their every move and every tear. With that said, I give this book five out of five tiaras.
Victory for the Bluebird Girls by Rosie Archer. Published by Quercus Books. Release date in UK: 10/29/2020. ISBN: 9781529405330
When I first got this Advanced Reader Copy I was not aware it’s book 4 of a series. Now that I’ve read it, I’d like to go back and read the previous three books! The girls and their experience of getting back together as a trio performing their musical acts for the citizens and soldiers of England during WWII.
Each gal has her own dream and in this book they develop their dreams. They love, they’ve lost. They are admired by many as well. The transitions they each go through in this beautifully written book are as realistic as it can be.
My favorite characters are Bea and Eddie. Bea is so full of longing and desire. She dreams and shows restraint. Bea reacts like anyone would under the circumstances she’s thrown into. And Eddie, well, I love his humility and integrity. He does well taking care of his little girl, his new gal, his mother, and his business. I admire his work ethic in the middle of war!
While it seems it would be easy to live through such tumultuous times, I cannot fathom what life must have been like. The uncertainty is unnerving! Yet the. Lie rids hold their composure and excel in their craft. And to come out in the end successful and overcoming odds.
Books that pull me into the story and make me feel like I’m living alongside the characters are my favorite! The descriptions are detailed enough to allow me to picture what the author is trying to portray.
A digital copy of Victory for the Bluebird Girls by Rosie Archer was provided by Quercus Books via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Like I mentioned previously, this story pulled me in, like I was right next to these characters, watching their every move and every tear. With that said, I give this book five out of five tiaras.
November 27, 2020
The heartwarming final chapter in the Bluebird Girls series. As war finally draws to a close and the lights come back on across Europe, what will victory and peacetime bring for the south coast's favourite singing trio?In their rise to fame over the course of the war, Bea Herron, Ivy Sparrow and Rainey Bird have faced down bombs and looked tragedy in the eye. They have also found love, created their own families and had careers that they never thought possible.With peace finally on the horizon, what will the new world hold for them?During the Second World War, American servicemen and women were posted to Britain to support Allied operations in North West Europe, and between January 1942 and December 1945, about 1.5 million of them visited British shores. Their arrival was heralded as a ‘friendly invasion’, but it highlighted many differences between the two nations, including the institutionally-mandated racism that gave some American citizens fewer rights than others: segregation.The British government was apprehensive about how British society might react to a segregated foreign force arriving on their shores. While ministers rejected the idea of leading ‘our own people to adopt as their own the American social attitude to the American negro,’ the greatest preoccupation was ensuring that good relations could be maintained with a crucial ally.Black troops were, though, often warmly received by British people. ‘The people here have a racial tolerance which gives them a social lever'.They are inclined to accept a man for his personal worth. Thus the Negro has social equality here in more ways than theory. To put it in the language of the Negro soldier, “I’m treated so a man don’t know he’s colored until he looks in the mirror.”The fact that British women socialised with and dated black Americans was often raised as a concern by some white servicemen. Composers responded to the blasted post-war world with music that transformed politics, relationships and social interactions.
October 15, 2020
Book four in this series featuring the Bluebird Girls, their families and friends. It's 1944 and still the war is raging and Gosport is still suffering from the bombing. Rainey is suffering in another way though, she is missing terribly her fiance Charlie recently killed in a bomb blast and now she has suffered again in losing her baby minutes after it was born. She blames the one person who cares about her deeply, her mother Jo, who was away on her honeymoon when it happened. Soon she recovers and gets back into singing with the Bluebird Girls and things begin to return to normal. Except nearby in the pow camp a german prisoner has been captured and returned to the camp, but is he going to stir up trouble with one of the girls? Or maybe its Eddie?
Very soon things start to pick up for the girls with talks about forthcoming promotions, will this turn out ok? Bea is very taken with her American GI and now realises what true love is, Ivy is still longing for a baby of her own and Rainey is still desperately missing her fiance and baby and will almost stop at nothing to have a baby to cuddle.
Set in the months leading up to D Day, with all the many servicemen from England and America congregating on the south coast, very soon the people of Gosport have not only to deal with nightly bombing raids but also the doodlebug, causing devastation in its wake. This book is full of the excitement, family ties and camaraderie that you love when reading a book by Rosie Archer, pulling you in from the very first few pages and keeping you there till the end. I really enjoyed this book as I have loved the others in this series and feel sad that this is the last book in this series, as all the characters become as friends and neighbours to you too. A 5☆ read from me.
Very soon things start to pick up for the girls with talks about forthcoming promotions, will this turn out ok? Bea is very taken with her American GI and now realises what true love is, Ivy is still longing for a baby of her own and Rainey is still desperately missing her fiance and baby and will almost stop at nothing to have a baby to cuddle.
Set in the months leading up to D Day, with all the many servicemen from England and America congregating on the south coast, very soon the people of Gosport have not only to deal with nightly bombing raids but also the doodlebug, causing devastation in its wake. This book is full of the excitement, family ties and camaraderie that you love when reading a book by Rosie Archer, pulling you in from the very first few pages and keeping you there till the end. I really enjoyed this book as I have loved the others in this series and feel sad that this is the last book in this series, as all the characters become as friends and neighbours to you too. A 5☆ read from me.
October 2, 2020
Wartime ladies singing group that have bonded like family! These ladies , Bea, Ivy, and Rainy are more than friends they are true sisters! They have been there for each other in every aspect of their life. They have been able to tell each other everything down to the brutal attack that Bea suffered that she always found herself shying away from male contact until she met someone recently! How was this going to affect her wanting to be a star in Hollywood maybe? What about Rainy getting over the loss of her baby and death of Charlie. Then there is Lila who loves Beas brother Eddie, but just can’t seem to make that final commitment of marriage. However, they have been desperately trying to have a child? No luck? Is she destined to raise Sunny’s and Eddies daughter Grace?
This book the author has weaved a journey of life choices and intrigue and twists! There is sadness and love as well! The characters have great depth and if you have never read the previous books it’s okay because this can still be read as a stand-alone it’s written that good!
I would definitely recommend this book.
I received an advanced copy from NetGalley and these are my willingly given thoughts and opinions.
This book the author has weaved a journey of life choices and intrigue and twists! There is sadness and love as well! The characters have great depth and if you have never read the previous books it’s okay because this can still be read as a stand-alone it’s written that good!
I would definitely recommend this book.
I received an advanced copy from NetGalley and these are my willingly given thoughts and opinions.
November 22, 2020
Thank you to Net Galley and the publishers for the chance to read this book in return for a review which is my own opinion.
I had not realised that this book was part of a series - I really should look before I request a title. However, though it was obvious that there was a back story and previous incidents, this didn't detract from being able to follow the story.
I found the book slow to get going - and as I find in this type of title, the end was rushed. It is the tale of 3 friends who are singers and entertainers during WW2 living in Hampshire.
It tells of their lives, loves and losses and most of the characters are likeable with, for me, a notable exception though in the end it seems that even he might have seen the error of his ways - though his actions previously had consequences.
I understand that this is the 4th and final book in the series - and though it would be possible to continue the lives of Bea, Rainey and Ivy, this book did tie up the ends and produce a conclusion.
In the end I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to those that like this genre.
Again thank you for the opportunity to read this title
I had not realised that this book was part of a series - I really should look before I request a title. However, though it was obvious that there was a back story and previous incidents, this didn't detract from being able to follow the story.
I found the book slow to get going - and as I find in this type of title, the end was rushed. It is the tale of 3 friends who are singers and entertainers during WW2 living in Hampshire.
It tells of their lives, loves and losses and most of the characters are likeable with, for me, a notable exception though in the end it seems that even he might have seen the error of his ways - though his actions previously had consequences.
I understand that this is the 4th and final book in the series - and though it would be possible to continue the lives of Bea, Rainey and Ivy, this book did tie up the ends and produce a conclusion.
In the end I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to those that like this genre.
Again thank you for the opportunity to read this title
November 2, 2020
I am so proud of myself. Firstly, my blog ” The Book Chic Blog” is among the Top 300 Book Review Blogs on the web by Feedspot.
I am so excited. Please check it out.
Secondly, this particular post makes it the 101 post I have made since becoming a blogger. The previous book review post I made is my “100th” post on WordPress.
Aren’t my reasons worth celebrating?
Now back to the book, Victory for the Bluebirds Girls by Rosie Archer.
What a book! War is really dreadful but victory will definitely triumph.
I was lost in the beginning of the book. I wasn’t aware that this book was part of a series hence the flashbacks at some parts of the plot.
I found it difficult to enjoy the book because I didn’t follow the series properly.
The characters are interesting especially the Bluebird Girls as they can be seen on the book cover. I really admired their strengths, friendship and courage.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Quercus Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are mine
I am so excited. Please check it out.
Secondly, this particular post makes it the 101 post I have made since becoming a blogger. The previous book review post I made is my “100th” post on WordPress.
Aren’t my reasons worth celebrating?
Now back to the book, Victory for the Bluebirds Girls by Rosie Archer.
What a book! War is really dreadful but victory will definitely triumph.
I was lost in the beginning of the book. I wasn’t aware that this book was part of a series hence the flashbacks at some parts of the plot.
I found it difficult to enjoy the book because I didn’t follow the series properly.
The characters are interesting especially the Bluebird Girls as they can be seen on the book cover. I really admired their strengths, friendship and courage.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Quercus Books through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are mine
October 20, 2020
Is this the end for the Bluebird Girls? Bea, Ivy, and Rainey have been through a lot together- survived assault, the death of a baby, the death of a fiancé, and much more- but they've always stuck together. Now, though, Rainy's mom Jo, who was their chaperone as they sang through the war, is married to Blackie, their manager, and so much is different. But not really. No matter the externals, and there are a lot of them, they always have each other, whether they are singing or not. I've only read the second in this series but Archer does such a nice job of catching up the reader with each of them and the story that it didn't matter- this would also be fine as a standalone. I know this is meant to be the final book in the series but these women have more stories to tell. Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC. A good read.
October 16, 2020
I have absolutely loved reading the Bluebirds series. This book finishes off their journey beautifully. If World War 2 sagas are your genre, then I can highly recommend this series. You won’t be disappointed. I loved reading them and in a way I’m sorry to say goodbye to Bea, Ivy and Rainey. The girls definitely went through a lot of different situations together since they started singing in the choir as school girls. They had happy times, and unfortunately heartbreaking times too, but through it all their friendship stayed strong. I give this book a well deserved 5 stars.
September 17, 2020
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Cover Image: Victory for the Bluebird Girls
Victory for the Bluebird Girls
by Rosie Archer
Pub Date: 29 Oct 2020
Review by
jeanie m, Reviewer
Last updated on 17 Sep 2020
My Recommendation
With thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest review.
What a fantastic ending can highly recommend this amazing book for a fabulous read.
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Member Review
Cover Image: Victory for the Bluebird Girls
Victory for the Bluebird Girls
by Rosie Archer
Pub Date: 29 Oct 2020
Review by
jeanie m, Reviewer
Last updated on 17 Sep 2020
My Recommendation
With thanks to netgalley for an early copy in return for an honest review.
What a fantastic ending can highly recommend this amazing book for a fabulous read.
Don't forget! Come back to your Review on the pub date, 29 Oct 2020, to post to these retailers.
November 3, 2020
In Italian we say "tutti i salmi finisco in Gloria" (roughly translated with All's well that ends well) and this is the heartwarming and enjoyable end of a saga I loved.
We say goodbyes to the girls after having shared their heartache, sorrows and joys.
The characters are well thought and likable and usual, the plot tightly knitted and well thought.
A highly enjoyable and engrossing read, strongly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
We say goodbyes to the girls after having shared their heartache, sorrows and joys.
The characters are well thought and likable and usual, the plot tightly knitted and well thought.
A highly enjoyable and engrossing read, strongly recommended.
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC, all opinions are mine
October 21, 2020
Loved reading more of how Bea, Ivy and Rainey are getting on as 'The bluebird Girls' group. The characters are so likeable and you really want life to be good for the trio. Another great novel by Rosie Archer #VictoryfortheBluebirdGirls Thanks to #NetGalley for for the advance copy in return for an honest review
August 7, 2020
Brilliant
I must admit i am a fanatic of Rosies books, i have read all of them and cant wait for more from this brilliant auther. The bluebirds books were thrilling, i went on a journey with them and it was very exciting especially when Max turned up again hahaha
I must admit i am a fanatic of Rosies books, i have read all of them and cant wait for more from this brilliant auther. The bluebirds books were thrilling, i went on a journey with them and it was very exciting especially when Max turned up again hahaha
September 17, 2020
Another fabulous sequel of books
Really enjoyed the story of the bluebirds right from the first page of the first book. I had to make sure I had book 2 & 3 ready to continue when one book finished.
Really enjoyed the story of the bluebirds right from the first page of the first book. I had to make sure I had book 2 & 3 ready to continue when one book finished.
October 8, 2020
It's 1944 and The Bluebird Girls are at Dartmouth Town Hall For their final performance before heading home to Gosforth.I have loved reading this series as it gives the reader so much enjoyment while following the girls as they sing their way through the war.Excellent book 5*
October 15, 2020
Bluebirds
A 5 star rating for a fabulous book meeting up with the girls again seems as if this is goodbye to the bluebird girls.
I enjoyed all there stories and they all seemed to find what they were looking for . 5 stars
A 5 star rating for a fabulous book meeting up with the girls again seems as if this is goodbye to the bluebird girls.
I enjoyed all there stories and they all seemed to find what they were looking for . 5 stars
October 7, 2020
I have enjoyed the bluebird series very much and this was a perfect ending
It’s such a shame it had to end but I’m sure Rosie Archer will be back with another great series for us
It’s such a shame it had to end but I’m sure Rosie Archer will be back with another great series for us
November 4, 2020
I read this as slowly as possible as I didn't want this wonderful series to end. However, now its finished I'm happy with the ending and I really enjoyed the book.
July 1, 2021
this is the second book i’ve read in the bluebird series, i loved how the author put information into the book about ww2. it’s a brilliant book and it’s been a wonderful series to read so far.
July 25, 2021
A fine end to a brilliant series. Shame it does not carry on for the lives after the war. Another brilliant story from our Rosie Archer,
July 31, 2022
Was a great series I enjoyed all 4 books
October 5, 2022
I want to thank Netgalley and the author for gifting me the ebook. If you are into WWII type books then this is perfect for you. Really enjoyed.
September 3, 2024
I enjoyed reading the bluebirds girls and the stories to follow.
I was quite surprised how it turned out.
I will look forward to reading more Rosie Archer books.
I was quite surprised how it turned out.
I will look forward to reading more Rosie Archer books.
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