Sepetys is a master at relaying history while wrapping the reader in story. Her characters are complex, rebellious, and shrouded in secrets. Their inabilities to conform and adhere to a risk-averse narrative builds suspense right from the opening paragraphs. "The Fountains of Silence," is certain to be another of Sepetys' atypical YA reads; one that will compel those of all ages to flip the pages late into the night.