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This story takes place in Italy during World War II and it is heart-wrenching and beautiful. It’s about two Jewish best friends, Lili and Esti, who are just trying to get through the war alive. Esti has a baby son named Theo and he is the one good thing during this terrible time they’re going through.
This was such an emotional read that was so heartbreaking. It made me feel thankful for the time I live in and for being Canadian. I am truly one of the lucky ones (that’s a nod to Hunter’s first book) What these innocents went through simply because they were Jewish was horrific, to say the least. Imagine your own countrymen being after you as if it wasn’t bad enough to be invaded by the Germans. Lili’s strength and love for Theo and his mother is what got them through this ordeal and helped her to carry on. I loved all the side characters they met along the way and Hunter’s descriptions of the roads that they travelled and the places they stopped were perfection, they really put me into the story and gave me chills.
The ending of this one wasn’t as satisfying as the rest of the book or as I would have liked it was a little too picture-perfect for me but I’m hoping that there’s another book in this series about these characters in the future, I would like to know what happens to them now that the war is over.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.
This story takes place in Italy during World War II and it is heart-wrenching and beautiful. It’s about two Jewish best friends, Lili and Esti, who are just trying to get through the war alive. Esti has a baby son named Theo and he is the one good thing during this terrible time they’re going through.
This was such an emotional read that was so heartbreaking. It made me feel thankful for the time I live in and for being Canadian. I am truly one of the lucky ones (that’s a nod to Hunter’s first book) What these innocents went through simply because they were Jewish was horrific, to say the least. Imagine your own countrymen being after you as if it wasn’t bad enough to be invaded by the Germans. Lili’s strength and love for Theo and his mother is what got them through this ordeal and helped her to carry on. I loved all the side characters they met along the way and Hunter’s descriptions of the roads that they travelled and the places they stopped were perfection, they really put me into the story and gave me chills.
The ending of this one wasn’t as satisfying as the rest of the book or as I would have liked it was a little too picture-perfect for me but I’m hoping that there’s another book in this series about these characters in the future, I would like to know what happens to them now that the war is over.
Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the Advance Readers Copy.
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manas wrote: "enjoy!!!"Thank you so much, Manas. I did enjoy it!🤗💕
➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas� wrote: "💋Happy Reading 💕 ツ�"Thanks very much, Paulette. I loved it. 🤗💕
Kathryn J. Poarch wrote: "Terrific review! :)"Thank you kindly, Kathryn. 🤗💕
Hay kimleng wrote: "enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"Thanks so much, Hay. 🤗💕
Great review Shelley. I love reading all the different perspectives and experiences of WW2.
Christy wrote: "Great review Shelley. I love reading all the different perspectives and experiences of WW2."Thank you very much, Christy. 🤗💕
Wonderful review, Shelley! ❤️ I totally get your point about the ending being too perfect in some books. Sometimes, a more realistic ending works better than a HEA one. But the rest of the story sounds really impactful.
Marvelous review, Shelley. Though I'm a HEA fan, I prefer some endings to align with the plotline rather than be too perfect.
Rosh wrote: "Wonderful review, Shelley! ❤️ I totally get your point about the ending being too perfect in some books. Sometimes, a more realistic ending works better than a HEA one. But the rest of the story so..."Thank you for your kind words, Rosh. 🤗💕
It does sound like an impactful one. Too bad about the ending not being as satisfying. Great review, Shelley!
TL wrote: "🫂 👏 👏"Thanks so much, TL. 🤗💕
What a powerful book! Fabulous review, Shelley.
Srivalli wrote: "Marvelous review, Shelley. Though I'm a HEA fan, I prefer some endings to align with the plotline rather than be too perfect."Thank you very much, Srivalli. 🤗💕
Wonderful review about a horrific time in modern history. Hope you get a sequel.
Canadian Jen wrote: "It does sound like an impactful one. Too bad about the ending not being as satisfying. Great review, Shelley!"Thanks kindly, Jen. 🤗💕
Jayne wrote: "What a powerful book! Fabulous review, Shelley."Thank you so much, Jayne. 🤗💕
Fantastic review Shelley! Happy you liked this one 💗💗
It sounds like a story that gives a name and a deep connection to those who were targeted during that ugly period in history. I hope the author decides to continue their story. Beautiful review, Shelley! 😊🩷
Teresa wrote: "Lovely review Shelley!"Thanks very much, Teresa. 🤗💕
I imagine it was quite moving! Excellent review Shelley 💫💝
A beautiful and evocative review as always Shelley! ❤️�
I know if I read this my heart will break all over again, just like it does whenever I read anything about Jewish persecution. Adding. Stunning review, Shelley! 💜
Izzie McFussy wrote: "Wonderful review about a horrific time in modern history. Hope you get a sequel."Thank you kindly, Izzie. 🤗💕
Super review Shell! I want to read this now.
Maeghan 🦋 HIATUS on & off wrote: "Fantastic review Shelley! Happy you liked this one 💗💗"Thanks so much, Maeghan. 🤗💕
Krystal wrote: "It sounds like a story that gives a name and a deep connection to those who were targeted during that ugly period in history. I hope the author decides to continue their story. Beautiful review, Sh..."Thank you very much, Krystal. 🤗💕
Tina wrote: "I imagine it was quite moving! Excellent review Shelley 💫💝"Thanks kindly, Tina. 🤗💕
Love your very moving review, Shelley!
Esta wrote: "A beautiful and evocative review as always Shelley! ❤️�"Thank you so much, Esta. 🤗💕
Angela wrote: "I know if I read this my heart will break all over again, just like it does whenever I read anything about Jewish persecution. Adding. Stunning review, Shelley! 💜"It was so sad, Angela. Thanks for your kind words. 🤗💕
Margarete wrote: "Super review Shell! I want to read this now."Thank you very much, Margarete. Enjoy. 🤗💕
Fabulous review, pretty lady�!!!!!!!! I'm so thrilled this was an enjoyable read for you😘😘!!!!!!!!!
Stellar review, Shelley!💜 I probably won’t see your reply since I stopped getting them but I wanted you to know I enjoyed reading your review. I was denied this book on Netgalley so I’ll have to wait until it is published to read it.
Gillian wrote: "Excellent review Shelley! 💕"Thank you kindly, Gillian. 🤗💕
The historical setting and the characters' struggles are truly heartbreaking. I'm curious to see how the author explores the complexities of human nature and the enduring power of hope. Superb review, Shelley.
Sounds like a heavy read glad you enjoyed Shelley! 💛🥰
Wow amazing review Shelley. This sounds super powerful.
Shelley's Book Nook wrote: "➦Paulette & Her Sexy Alphas� wrote: "💋Happy Reading 💕 ツ�"Thanks very much, Paulette. I loved it. 🤗💕"
Another wonderful review Shelley
Debbie wrote: "Love your very moving review, Shelley!"Thanks so much, Debbie. 🤗💕
Susan wrote: "Excellent review Shelley!"Thank you very much, Susan. 🤗💕
Cara wrote: "Fabulous review, pretty lady�!!!!!!!! I'm so thrilled this was an enjoyable read for you😘😘!!!!!!!!!"Thanks kindly, Lovely Cara. 🤗💕
