Okay, first off, as in the title, anything Romanian is new for me! I have never read a book that takes place in Romania before, but I would for this book to be my first! I love young adult historical fictions that take place in the 1940s-1980s! Also, Ruta Sepetys's writing style is just like some of the writing styles in my favorite books. Lastly, the cover, like come on, it's fantastic! It just encapsulates the setting and meaning of the novel. I can just tell!