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The Nurse Behind the Gates (by Shari J. Ryan)
Historical fiction books are one of my favorite genres to read. And when they are set during WWII, I am always a huge fan. And I typically enjoy books from various time periods. However, the way this book covered the different times did not flow as smoothly and coherently as it could have. I did enjoy getting to know the characters ... Emilie, Danner, Otto, Felix, and Gertie. This is an emotional read and experiencing Emilie’s ability to deal with the difficult situations in

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Apr 141 min read
The Codebreaker Girl (by Gosia Nealon)
I love reading books from the historical fiction genre ... and especially when they are set during the WWII time period. The synopsis of this book intrigued me and I anticipated learning more about the enigma machines and codebreaking. While you will be exposed to a lot of information about the codebreaking efforts throughout WWII and how the Polish teams led the way in that accomplishment, the book just seemed to drag on. The romance between Beata and Harry took up too much

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Mar 91 min read
The Seamstress of Auschwitz (by C. K. McAdam)
I love reading historical fiction books and especially those that take place during WWII. While I have read many books that are set in Auschwitz, I have not read many that cover the women’s camp at Ravensbrück. But what I have read describes the horrible experiences of the women who suffered in that concentration camp. I have also not had the opportunity to read about seamstresses and their responsibilities at both locations. This is an emotional story of loss, family, friend

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Dec 29, 20251 min read
The Stars Are Our Witness (by Siobhan Curham)
I love reading historical fiction books and especially if they take place during WWII. And because I have read so many over the years, I find that it is harder to find one that covers a new aspect of the horrors of that time period or touches me deeply. So the fact that Siobhan Curham’s latest gift of words earned 5 stars says a lot. Told through the lives of three individuals ... Adela and Azriel and Izabel. Their efforts with the Resistance is courageous. You will experienc

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Dec 29, 20251 min read
Perilous Journey to Freedom (by Marion Kummerow)
I love reading historical fiction books and particularly if they are set during WWII. The characters are well developed and the story will grab your attention from the beginning and keep your interest. I continue to be amazed at the many people who risked their lives in order to help save the lives of people who were trying to avoid capture, imprisonment in concentration camps, or death by the hands of the Nazis. It was heartwarming to see how there were Germans who were will

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Nov 9, 20251 min read
The Sunflower House (by Adriana Allegri)
I love reading historical fiction books, and especially if they are set during WWII. This book was a different twist on books from that genre and time period. The focus is on the Lebensborn Program which encouraged women to breed and produce pure-blood Aryan children. The brutality that the main character, Allina, endured had me cringing. The fact children were sacrificed because of imperfections was horrendous. While I am not a fan of romance novels, that aspect of this book

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Oct 19, 20251 min read
The Lies They Told (by Ellen Marie Wiseman)
What an emotional read. The author does a wonderful job of pulling you into the story and keeping you invested in the lives of the...

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Aug 31, 20251 min read
The Book of Lost Children (by Jenny O'Brien)
I enjoy reading historical fiction books and especially those that take place during WWII. The fact this was a dual timeline book made it...

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Jul 28, 20251 min read
The Last Day in Paris ~ The Paris Sisters #1 (by Suzanne Kelman)
What an emotional read. I absolutely love historical fiction books and especially those that are set during the WWII time period. This...

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Jul 20, 20251 min read
The Child Who Lived (by Ellie Midwood)
I am a huge fan of historical fiction and especially those that take place during WWII. The dual timeline aspect is also a plus for me. I...

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Jun 16, 20251 min read
The Glovemaker's Daughter (by Shari J. Ryan)
I really enjoy reading historical fiction books that take place during WWII. This one was an emotional read. And I typically enjoy books...

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Jun 11, 20251 min read
The Boy with the Star Tattoo (by Talia Carner)
I enjoy reading historical fiction books and especially enjoy when they occur during the WWII time period. And if it is a dual timeline...

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Dec 28, 20241 min read
The Enemy Beside Me (by Naomi Ragen)
I enjoy reading historical fiction books, especially those set during WWII. I have to say, that this one was an emotionally challenging...

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Dec 15, 20241 min read
The Curious Kidnapping of Nora W (by Cat Green)
This was an interesting read as you get caught up in Nora W.’s life and how her idea of turning 122 years old is not what her family has...

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Dec 15, 20241 min read
The Paris Notebook (by Tessa Harris)
I love reading historical fiction books … especially those written during WWII. What a wonderful example of the strength and...

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Dec 7, 20241 min read
A Place to Hide (by Ronald H. Balson)
I have enjoyed so many of the books by Ronald Balson. My first read, Once We Were Brothers , sucked me in and I have since read every...

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Dec 7, 20241 min read
They Bled Orange ~ Orphans of War #2 (by Michael Reit)
I did not read the first book in the Orphans of War series. But I don’t think it would have helped my opinion after reading They Bled...

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Sep 25, 20241 min read
The Forgotten Names (by Mario Escobar)
As a huge fan of WWII historical fiction books, I have struggled to find books that are written with a new focus on the atrocities that...

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Jul 3, 20242 min read
Within These Walls of Sorrow (by Amanda Barratt)
This was a very emotional read and flooded my heart with sorrow. I am a huge fan of historical fiction books that occur during WWII. As...

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Jul 2, 20241 min read
The Girl Who Survived Auschwitz (by Sara Leibovits and Eti Elboim)
I enjoy reading historical fiction books, especially those that take place during WWII. This was a little different, though, in that it...

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May 21, 20241 min read
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