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The Fountains of Silence is a young adult, historical fiction that tells the stories of life in Madrid, Spain in 1957 after the Spanish Civil War. This book is bursting with emotions, secrets, and stories that demand to be heard. The Fountains of Silence is guaranteed to leave a lasting mark on everyone who reads it.

Everything about this book was magical. Ruta Sepetys has created a masterpiece that is sure to go down in history. Each page kept me wanting more, anticipating more. I was never disappointed while reading this book. Each character became my friend. I grew to know their worst struggles and most heavily-guarded secret. It has been a long time since I was this moved in reading a book.

I enjoyed the relationship between Ana and Daniel. It was secretive and sweet, and not at all forced. It was a casual friendship that blossomed into something more. It all felt very real, which is probably why it left such an impact on me.

The Fountains of Silence brought attention to a period of time in history that I was unaware of. After reading this book, I feel encouraged to learn more about what happened after the Spanish Civil War. This book was a reminder that there is always more to learn— in history and in life. There will always be secrets.