“A heartbreaking and bittersweet novel about the need for queer joy even in the midst of the horrors of war. The ending had me in tears.”—Malinda Lo, New York Times bestselling and National Book Award–winning author of Last Night at the Telegraph Club For fans of Ruta Sepetys and Malinda Lo, a heart-wrenching queer historical YA romance set in the Swing Youth movement of World War II Berlin Charlotte Kraus would follow Angelika Haas anywhere. Which is how she finds herself in an underground club one Friday night the summer before World War II, dancing to contraband American jazz and swing music, suddenly feeling that anything might be possible. Unable to resist the allure of sharing this secret with Geli, Charlie returns to the club again and again, despite the dangers of breaking the Nazi Party’s rules. Soon, terrified by the tightening vise of Hitler’s power, Charlie and the other Swingjugend are drawn to larger and larger acts of rebellion. But the war will test how much they are willing to risk—and to lose. From the critically acclaimed author of Who I Was with Her, this beautifully told story of hope, love, and resistance will captivate readers of Girl in the Blue Coat and Last Night at the Telegraph Club. Forbidden Love: In the shadow of the Nazi regime, Charlie and Geli’s deepening bond is both their greatest joy and their most dangerous secret. - The Swing Youth of Berlin: Discover the vibrant, dangerous world of the Swingjugend, German teens who defied Hitler with contraband American jazz, secret dance clubs, and small acts of rebellion. - Coming of Age in Wartime: For Charlie, every dance with Geli is a step toward discovering who she is, what she believes in, and how much she’s willing to risk for love and freedom. - Heart-Wrenching Historical Fiction: Perfect for fans of Ruta Sepetys and Last Night at the Telegraph Club, this novel is a beautifully told, bittersweet story of hope against impossible odds. Gr 9 Up—For Charlotte "Charlie" Kraus, the threat of getting caught going with her friends to underground clubs and listening to forbidden jazz was supposed to be the worst thing she faced. That and dealing with the zing she feels whenever her best friend Angelika Haas grabs her hand. Little does she know the worst is yet to come, as Hitler soon invades Poland. Living under the Nazi regime in Germany makes going to the club even riskier, but how can you stop going to a place where you find acceptance and freedom and are surrounded by those who also resist? Tyndall presents a captivating story about coming of age during World War II. Starting before the war begins and ending after it does, the book is broken into sections after different lengths of time. Charlie faces not just the struggles of the war and of being against the Nazi regime but also complications in her family, friendships, and romantic relationships, particularly because she's attracted to girls. Those looking for an action-packed WWII novel will be disappointed, as the time period is the setting more than the war itself. German words and phrases are translated and explained throughout the book, while others, such as BDM standing for Band of German Maidens, are left to the reader to discover outside the text. All characters are cued as white. VERDICT A worthwhile addition to collections where historical fiction is popular, particularly for those longing for ones with LGBTQIA+ characters.—Amanda Borgia Praise for Who I Was With Her: "A beautiful, poised, and thought-provoking debut about love, loss, coming out, and discovering living life on your own terms."   - New York Times bestselling author Kathleen Glasgow "Rival cross-country high school athletes Corinne and Maggie are lovers but have kept their relationship a secret; when Maggie dies, Corinne is left to grieve alone. The story is told in alternating before/after timelines, so readers experience Corinne’s romance with Maggie as well as the aftermath of her death. Suspense is ramped up well as the plot develops to reveal who else knew about but kept their relationship a secret, why, and at what cost. The focus on bisexuality is welcome." - Kirkus Reviews "A powerful story of complicity and resistance in WW2 Germany, and a reminder that we all have a choice to make in the face of oppression. Its jaw-dropping ending will live in your heart long after you finish this book." - Jordyn Taylor, author of The Paper Girl of Paris “A heartbreaking and bittersweet novel about the need for queer joy even in the midst of the horrors of war. The ending had me in tears.”  - Malinda Lo, New York Times bestselling and National Book Award–winning author of Last Night at the Telegraph Club “Nothing Sung and Nothing Spoken  captured my heart from the very first lines and held me breathless to the end. The feelings between these girls—in friendship and in love—are as intense as the situation in Berlin as World War II rages on around them. Perfect for  Code Name Verity  fans looking