5 Stars Dear T G Trouper, Reading Astrid Book I: War Changes People was like stepping into a world where courage and sacrifice were tested on every page. Astrid wasn’t just a soldier or a fighter to me, she was a woman with dreams and a past, someone who gave up the life she once imagined for a cause that demanded everything. The way she carried both her pain and her determination made her feel so real, like someone I could almost meet in the street if history had shifted differently. I loved how her acting skills weren’t forgotten, but instead became part of her strength. It reminded me that no matter how far life takes us from our original dreams, the pieces of who we once were always stay with us, waiting to be used in ways we could never predict. Astrid’s story showed me how war doesn’t just change people on the outside, but reshapes their very core, forcing them to find new ways of surviving and even thriving. The pacing, the tension, the looming threat of that enemy general all kept me turning the pages and holding my breath. You captured the fear, the grit, and the quiet resilience of someone fighting not just for survival, but for meaning in the chaos. I’ll be honest with you, I’m not a critic, not a professional reviewer, not a marketing expert. I’m just Alexis, a lover of books who sometimes gets lost in stories so deeply they feel like memories. And this book gave me that feeling. It reminded me of the cost of war, but also of the strength of the human spirit. Thank you for giving us Astrid. She is fierce, flawed, and unforgettable, the kind of character that lingers long after the last page is closed.

....War Changes People is a thought-provoking and character-driven wartime story that will appeal to readers who enjoy morally complex heroes, espionage-style tension, and explorations of how survival can come at a personal cost. A strong opening to the Astrid series that leaves you eager to see what the war will demand of her next.

5 Stars Loved it from page 1 to the end!