Ruta Sepetys

3 summariesHistorical Fiction, Young Adult, Romance

Ruta Sepetys is an author known for her historical fiction that often explores themes of identity and resilience. Her notable works include "Between Shades of Gray," which delves into the experiences of Lithuanian deportees during World War II, "Salt to the Sea," centered on the tragedy of the Wilhelm Gustloff sinking, and "The Fountains of Silence," which examines post-war Spain.

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Books by Ruta Sepetys

3 books available

Between Shades of Gray
Ruta Sepetys
4.4 (164k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
In 1941, a Lithuanian teenager's artistic spirit becomes her most dangerous weapon as she secretly documents the brutal realities of a Siberian work camp, desperately hoping her drawings will bridge the impossible distance to her imprisoned father.
Salt to the Sea
Ruta Sepetys
4.3 (123k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
In the brutal winter of WWII's Eastern Front, a Lithuanian nurse, a Prussian soldier with stolen art, and a pregnant Polish girl meet on the overcrowded Wilhelm Gustloff, a ship sailing into the icy Baltic. Their hope for freedom clashes with an unimaginable maritime tragedy.
The Fountains of Silence
Ruta Sepetys
4.3 (26k) average on GoodreadsHistorical Fiction
In 1957 Madrid, an American teenager's camera captures a forbidden romance and the secrets of a nation silenced by Franco's dictatorship, forcing him to choose between love and exposing the truth.