I was really excited to read hits book. I find the use of pigeons in the war effort fascinating and have never read anything with a similar idea. I loved the character of Olive who was funny, smart, determined, and caring. There were some other great supporting cast members like Jonathan, Poppins (the pigeon), and Jamie. This story had so much potential but unfortunately for me it fell flat. I think the fact that this book was a historical fiction about a fascinating new angle and a mystery prevented either the historical story or the mystery to develop to the level I was hoping for. The story wasn’t bad but it didn’t reach the depth of the story’s potential. The writing was well done and it had the feeling that this was only a first volume in what will be a series. I imagine the love story that began in this story will continue and I liked that potential so I hope it will add to the story and hopefully bring some more depth.