What the Night Sings

After surviving the horrors of Bergen-Belsen, sixteen-year-old Gerta emerges into a world forever changed, grieving the loss of her family, her music, and her sense of self. A fragile friendship with fellow survivor Lev and the aid of a clandestine helper named Michah give her a chance to begin rebuilding a life, but the trauma of the past and the complexities of new relationships complicate her path. The novel blends historical realism with a deeply personal exploration of identity, hope, and survival, and it contains mature themes including sexual situations and violence.