I love books featuring strong women. I love books that feature women who advocate for and support one another. This book had that in spades. Even the nuns who sheltered the women were strong willed.

I found the book to be well researched and I thought the characters were well rounded. Their individual stories weren't without trial and tribulation, but each was able to find a life for herself and each was able to overcome individual struggles.

YA isn't my usual genre, but occasionally I find YA books that capture my attention. Unlocked didn't just capture my attention, it demanded it. This was one book that I couldn't put down. The suspense, the wonderment at what was happening to Hannah and why, the friendship conflicts, everything just captivated me.