- Published: 2 July 2021
- ISBN: 9781524737924
- Imprint: Penguin Books US
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 336
- RRP: $22.99
The Blossom and the Firefly
- Published: 2 July 2021
- ISBN: 9781524737924
- Imprint: Penguin Books US
- Format: Paperback
- Pages: 336
- RRP: $22.99
A Chicago Public Library Best Book of the Year
"Delicate and incandescent by turns, this jewel of a tale of war and love is breathtakingly courageous." --Elizabeth Wein, bestselling author of Code Name Verity
"Exquisite . . . Shines with compassion and empathy." --Laura Ruby, Printz Award winner and National Book Award finalist for Bone Gap
"Beautiful, poignant, and heartrending . . . A gentle love story and a horrific warning for the ages." --Matt Killeen, author of Orphan Monster Spy
"A sensitive and lyrical tale, full of redemption, sacrifice, and hope . . . A stirring, sparkling gem of a novel." --Stacey Lee, award-winning author of Outrun the Moon
"Absolutely stunning. Many a tear will be shed over these pages." --Kip Wilson, author of White Rose
* "Impeccably researched . . . fast-paced and compelling." --School Library Journal, starred review
* "Through meticulous research, Smith immerses her readers in a war narrative not often told to American readers, as well as a conflict-filled love story." --The Horn Book, starred review
"The kind of high-stakes love story that will leave readers stressed and sighing in equal measure." --Booklist