I enjoy reading historical fiction books and especially when they are set during WWII. I feel like this genre is inundated with books, so it is difficult for me to find one with an aspect from that time period for which I am not familiar. This particular book was a good read, but it covered the same story I have read multiple times. This is less a “horrors of WWII” book but introduces you to two young women who are affected by the war. This is a emotional read that demonstrat

I typically enjoy reading historical fiction books that are set during WWII. And I have enjoyed other books by the author, Shari J. Ryan. I think I am overloaded with books in the WWII historical fiction genre and they have lost the power to impress me or enlighten me about a new aspect of that time period. This book felt disjointed and the storyline did not flow smoothly. It was an effort for me to continue reading and I found myself putting it down to read something differe

I love reading historical fiction books ... especially when they take place during WWII. I was not familiar with the Nazi occupation of the Channel Islands. So I enjoyed learning about a new aspect of the war. However, other than that, this was just an okay read for me. The Christian theme was a plus for me and I enjoyed learning about the divided loyalties and how people had to compromise in order to survive. The romance was too predictable and became a “Hallmark” version ..

What a tribute to the many Tuskegee airmen who served our nation in war. As was typical of this time period, they were judged as an inferior race. These amazing and dedicated African American men took to the skies in faulty aircraft and when they literally gave their lives for our freedom, they often did not receive the respect, medals, or the effort made to recover their bodies or planes in the event of a crash. The stories of these men, their families, and the many who serv

This book was completely different than what I expected. It was interesting to learn about the Yizkor books and gain a great voyage into the Jewish faith. However, I anticipated reading more about the Jewish town in Poland, Lubomi, and the destruction during WWII. This exploration into Jewish culture and traditions was educational. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For more reviews, please visit my

It has been a while since I had read the first book in The Forgotten Bookshop in Paris series. Luckily the author provides enough detail at the beginning of this book that it refreshed my memory. I enjoy reading historical fiction books, and especially when they take place during WWII. This one took place in a different area of France and you are able to enjoy a present day experience with Juliette and her efforts to discover information about her grandmother WWII. There are

Having just finished reading The Lavender Keeper, the first book in the Luc and Lisette series, I was looking forward to spending more time with them. This book, however, did not appeal to me. Too many descriptive words kept me from being totally immersed in the story. Enjoy the part of the book that took place in Australia, so a little different setting than I typically read about. This book runs the gambit of emotion … from happy to sad. Basically, one I did not enjoy as mu

I enjoy reading historical fiction books, especially when they take place during WWII. The characters are well developed, and the author does a good job of pulling you into the lives of Luc and Lisette. I enjoyed the aspect of spending time in France and the espionage and work of the resistance. An interesting love story but the end kind of fizzled out for me. Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin for my advanced review copy. All opinions and thoughts are my own. For more review

I enjoy reading historical fiction books, and especially when they take place during WWII. That also makes it difficult to read one that introduces me to a new aspect of that time period. While Before the Mountain Falls exposed me to a taste of the Welch language and cultural, I felt like I was reading a book I have already read before. There were many positive points to the story. But for me, I felt like I was left wanting more. The author did a great job of tying up the end

I love reading historical fiction books and especially when they are set during WWII. I am familiar with the part the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) played during the war. But I was not aware of the Morale Operational Branch and the League of Lonely War Women. This was psychological warfare at its finest. The characters are well developed and my heart broke when the relationship between friends Vivian Allan and Junie Knight was damaged. I enjoyed how the story carried for

The story of Pippa Latour, covert spy for the Special Operations Executive (SOE) was eye opening. The fact that she kept all of this a secret ... from even her family ... her entire life is amazing. At 102 years of age, she finally shares her story ... the danger, the adventure, her bravery, and endurance. An interesting read that will have you awed at how an unassuming woman was actually a hero. Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for my advanced review copy. All o

I love reading historical fiction books that take place during WWII. This was a different focus for me in that it is set in the Ukraine. I liked the dual timeline aspect ... part during the invasion of the Ukraine by Russia and then Germany and part in 2022 during the Russian invasion. To witness how the same evils exist today and history repeating itself is heart wrenching. The dedication of so many people who would use quiet and unobtrusive means to be a part of the resista

I love reading WWII historical fiction books. And just when I think I have read about every aspect of that time period, I discover something new. Experiencing the Nuremberg Trials was eye opening for me. To read how those on trial did not accept any blame or claimed that things were exaggerated. Their nonchalance at the atrocities they inflicted on millions of people just left me aghast. The two primary characters, Anna and Margarete come alive on the pages. Anna was a brave

This was a very emotional read. I have read a lot of historical fiction books that take place during WWII. I continue to be in awe of what so many individuals experienced during Hitler’s reign of terror. And while a portion of this book rehashes Hitler’s rise to power and how so many people were hypnotized into believing his depraved ideology, the time spent with the members of Company D and two young men, Eddie (the author’s father) and his best friend, Mike, is heart wrench

I enjoy reading historical fiction books and especially those that take place during WWII. As I have said recently, I have read so many books set during that time period that it is hard to find one that presents a unique approach to the war. Imogen Matthews has definitely done that with this book. I have read about tattooists, musicians, and seamstresses who worked in the concentration camps. But the focus on a photographer who was tasked with photographing the inmates as the

I enjoy reading historical fiction books and especially if they are set during WWII. I have read so many in recent years that it is difficult to find a book that covers a different aspect of that time period. This book managed to do that and pulled me into the story and had me invested in the life of Halina. The characters of Gavriel, a fellow prisoner, and Flora, the baby in the Nazi officer’s home, added an extra layer of emotion. What a heart wrenching story of hope, deter

Based on a true story of the Heppenheimer family and their lives during the Nazi occupation during WWII. I continue to be amazed at the atrocities of Hitler’s regime and what the Jewish people endured. You are treated to the background of the four cousins who were separated during the war. The story was slow and I had difficulty staying invested. I wanted to be emotionally invested in the characters’ lives. There are plenty of very positive reviews so I would encourage you to

I love reading historical fiction books and especially those that take place during WWII. I am not sure what I expected when I first opened the book and began to get lost in the pages. But it is about so much more than “the soldier’s daughter.” You will journey from Scotland to Australia to England to France and discover a story of love, courage, devotion, and determination. The characters are brought to life and you will be invested in their lives and the people who help the

I love reading historical fiction books and especially if they are set during the WWII timeframe. My heart breaks when I read about the children who were sent to live in the country and other locations to be safe from the bombings in London during WWII. I have not, however, read about being sent to Wales, so this was a new aspect for me. This particular book focuses more on the five children who end up being housed with sisters Charlotte and Dodie. Getting to know the childre

This book has a lot of very positive reviews. So let me preface mine by suggesting you read it to see if it appeals to you. This was just a horrible read for me. It was a lot of smut and explicit sexual encounters that I was not expecting. I could care less about the characters and that kept me from being invested in the story. I have enjoyed previous books by the author, so I will definitely consider reading future books. Unfortunately, this one was not the one for me. Thank