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karlyloar's review against another edition
4.0
BOOK REVIEW
Oh how I love historical fiction. And especially books based on WWII. And I’m also a sucker for the Scottish Highlands. So, this book definitely had a lot going for it from the start! I read The Dressmaker’s Gift by Fiona earlier this year, but I think I enjoyed this story more.
The Skylark’s Secret was a very heart warming story about love, hope, and family. Reading about how different countries were involved in WWII is absolutely fascinating and devastating to me. No matter how hard I try to wrap my mind around it, I still can’t fathom what it must have been like to live through those years. I loved the alternating storylines from the past in Flora, and in the present with Lexi. I loved the perspective. All of the characters were very likeable. Part of me didn’t want the story to end!
If you like historical fiction, you should definitely read this one! It publishes this Tuesday! Tomorrow! Go get it!!
Thank you so much to NetGalley, the publishers, and author for my advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review! ❤️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
Oh how I love historical fiction. And especially books based on WWII. And I’m also a sucker for the Scottish Highlands. So, this book definitely had a lot going for it from the start! I read The Dressmaker’s Gift by Fiona earlier this year, but I think I enjoyed this story more.
The Skylark’s Secret was a very heart warming story about love, hope, and family. Reading about how different countries were involved in WWII is absolutely fascinating and devastating to me. No matter how hard I try to wrap my mind around it, I still can’t fathom what it must have been like to live through those years. I loved the alternating storylines from the past in Flora, and in the present with Lexi. I loved the perspective. All of the characters were very likeable. Part of me didn’t want the story to end!
If you like historical fiction, you should definitely read this one! It publishes this Tuesday! Tomorrow! Go get it!!
Thank you so much to NetGalley, the publishers, and author for my advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review! ❤️ ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ / 5
fayes_library's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
inspiring
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
ash_hermatz's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
beabeareads's review against another edition
5.0
I loved this book and can’t wait to read more of Fiona Valpy. I devoured this book because I loved the characters and the setting, and just wanted to spend time inside of this world. It felt cozy and comfortable and I just wanted to be friends with the folks in this book. I would highly recommend The Skylarks Secret
robn_e's review against another edition
emotional
informative
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
alonahami's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
reflective
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
mickysbookworm's review against another edition
dark
emotional
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
5.0
megswhitaker's review against another edition
emotional
reflective
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
wenchpixie's review against another edition
4.0
If you have read any of Valpy's other novels, you know how she structures two narratives, from different historical periods running parrallel, and this is no different, but this is still a great read and really solidly grounded in the physical location as well, which was unexpectedly lovely.