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Dec 14, 2023JCLKristenR21 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Your heart goes out to seventeen-year-old Josie as she plans to get out of New Orleans and go to college. Before she can make her escape, she's wrapped up in a murder investigation. This book has everything; captivating characters, a…
Jun 28, 2023HPL_Teen_Volunteer3 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Once again, Ruta Septeys has written a book that has completely enamored me. Her novel, “Out of the Easy,” is an extremely insightful and unique approach on a setting and topic that I haven’t had the chance to read about before. The novel…
Mar 29, 2023burgundy_eagle_82 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
60% of the Ruta Sepetys books I've read I haven't liked. Salt to the Sea was decent, and I LOVED The Fountains of Silence, which is weird because I can't get into her other books. And I don't know why. My best guess is that I can't get…
Jun 09, 2022Kimberleygray rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Josie lives in New Orleans and works in a bookstore and cleaning a brothel. Her mother is terrible and she doesn't know her dad. In general the novel is her attempt to get out of New Orleans by going away to Smith College. She has no…
May 22, 2022Bookworm1136 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
5 stars. Every book I've read by Sepetys has been a 5 star read for me and this book was no exception. From the very first page, I was intrigued and immersed in the life of Jo, a young girl living in New Orleans, the daughter of a…
Jul 24, 2021rileyr2404 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Growing up in the gritty side of 1950s New Orleans, Josie is used to having to fend for herself and keeping her realities in check. She wants more than her life in the Big Easy, but with a mysterious death and a hurricane of changes, Josie…
Aug 01, 2020Maria_Wa rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A thoroughly enjoyable book. Although it's historical fiction, the author masterfully weaves together a timeless coming-of-age story with the added twists and turns that come with 1950s New Orleans.
Mar 16, 2019
What was Patrick's secret? Can't figure that one out! Kelley
Feb 13, 2019kmobuckeye rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
The pages seemed to turn themselves. There were no loose ends at the end of the book and the unexpected happens which is a huge plus for me.
Sep 09, 2017PinesandPrejudice rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Ruta Sepetys is a miracle worker. I will read anything she writes. What a fun story -- it didn't hit me as hard as Between Shades of Grey or Salt to the Sea but once again, I fell in love with a group of characters and an untold story of…
Jun 26, 2017
"There is no excellent beauty that hath not some strangeness in the proportion." -- Sir Francis Bacon This book begins with the sentence, "My mother's a prostitute." Set in the Big Easy, this book shows that growing up there as the…
Apr 04, 2017annphi rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
A wonderful read ! The characters are vivid and the French Quarter backdrop provides the perfect setting for the novel. This is a departure for Ruda Sepetys (Salt to the Sea and Between Shades of Grey,). A novel well worth its praise...it…
Mar 31, 2017alineguillot rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book rings so true to the culture of New Orleans. Some years ago I remember seeing mob boss Carlos Marcello sitting at the head of a long dining table in Commander's Palace, with his "family" members seated down both sides of the…
Jan 07, 2017jggauthier rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I am a grown adult and I thoroughly enjoyed this YA fiction. What a great depiction of the ups and downs of living in the Big Easy could be.
Aug 16, 2016CrochetCat374 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I read this in one long sitting. I loved the story and the setting. Josie is a strong and smart heroine, and I enjoyed rooting for her. The secondary characters are developed and memorable. The author also evokes the time period and…
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Aug 14, 2016kirstd31 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Ruta Sepetys is one of my favorite new authors. Her books are amazing. Her stories make historical fiction come to life.
Aug 09, 2016
This book shows that being a prostitute's daughter comes with SO many secrets. The grim reality that a actual gangster from the state's most feared mob could kill you if you say something wrong. And that he's dating you're mom. But even in…
Jun 23, 2016adavis0123 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Engaging story with wonderful writing. I wasn't sure if it would be appropriate for a YA audience, given the setting and profession of the characters, but after finishing the book, I think older teens could read it. Nothing was explicit…
Dec 26, 2014OliviaF2020 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This book was SO good. Ruta Sepetys is my favorite author, and this book reminds me why. A historical fiction book could be hard to write, seeing as much research you need to do as well as not making it 'boring' or too factual to appeal to…
Dec 10, 2014gusmcrae rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I imagine that many readers might be wary about recommending a YA novel that is set in the seedier side of 1950s New Orleans--namely in and around a brothel. I definitely had moments while reading it that I found myself wondering if I…
Nov 14, 2014
The book was amazing! Though I was leaning towards the blooming love of patrick and Jo, I still enjoyed. Though I had wished for it to come about it differently. Who knew right? I mean.... in the book he sounds so attractive so does james…
Oct 29, 2014artemishi rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I have to thank Miss Angie for gifting me Out of The Easy. I sped through this compelling read, loving every minute. It's historical fiction, set in New Orleans in 1950- a city I've never visited, and an era I don't know much about.…
Jul 01, 2014
I am not one for historical fiction usually, but this book really opened my eyes to what YA fiction can offer outside of the more common science fiction fare as of late. I read this for a book club and people of all ages and…
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May 25, 2014green_panda_402 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Really good book! I enjoyed this book a lot!
Jan 22, 2014
I haven't read this book yet, but Ruta Sepetys is the most wonderful author I've ever seen. Her first book, Between Shades of Gray, is so good. YOU HAVE TO READ IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!