Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys

I have been a fan of Ruta Septys for a while. I was eager to read this book. I found myself trudging along the story waiting for something to happen. Overall, I enjoyed the book, but I found it slow and less engaging than her other books.

Amazon Summary
World War II is drawing to a close in East Prussia and thousands of refugees are on a desperate trek toward freedom, many with something to hide. Among them are Joana, Emilia, and Florian, whose paths converge en route to the ship that promises salvation, the Wilhelm Gustloff. Forced by circumstance to unite, the three find their strength, courage, and trust in each other tested with each step closer to safety.

Just when it seems freedom is within their grasp, tragedy strikes. Not country, nor culture, nor status matter as all ten thousand people—adults and children alike—aboard must fight for the same thing: survival.