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illstoptheworldandreadwithyou's review against another edition
5.0
I love how Natasha Lester writes strong women. As with The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard, once I started this one, I devoured it. I did not want to put it down.
The story mainly focuses on Alix St. Pierre’s life during the Second World War, when she served as an American spy stationed in Switzerland, and after the war, when she worked as the head of publicity for House of Dior.
The 1943 and 1946 storylines are interwoven, with bits and pieces of the past coming to light and illuminating the why behind Alix’s actions and reactions during her time at Dior.
Honestly, I adore watching Natasha Lester’s characters take on the patriarchy. I loved the support system that Alix cultivates, the heightened sense of danger, the touch of mystery, and the love story that unfolds.
I can’t believe I sat on this one for so long. I’m eager to read my way through Lester’s backlist.
I received an advance copy of the ebook from Forever and NetGalley. All review opinions are my own.
If you are a fan of audiobooks, I highly recommend picking up this one. Barrie Kreinik’s narration is *chef’s kiss*.
The story mainly focuses on Alix St. Pierre’s life during the Second World War, when she served as an American spy stationed in Switzerland, and after the war, when she worked as the head of publicity for House of Dior.
The 1943 and 1946 storylines are interwoven, with bits and pieces of the past coming to light and illuminating the why behind Alix’s actions and reactions during her time at Dior.
Honestly, I adore watching Natasha Lester’s characters take on the patriarchy. I loved the support system that Alix cultivates, the heightened sense of danger, the touch of mystery, and the love story that unfolds.
I can’t believe I sat on this one for so long. I’m eager to read my way through Lester’s backlist.
I received an advance copy of the ebook from Forever and NetGalley. All review opinions are my own.
If you are a fan of audiobooks, I highly recommend picking up this one. Barrie Kreinik’s narration is *chef’s kiss*.
emilyklima's review
challenging
dark
emotional
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
mariafhager's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
medium-paced
4.5
readwithsuzie's review against another edition
3.5
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 (3.5)
Steam Level: 🔥🔥 (fade to black scenes)
Trigger Warning: brief mention of suicide
Alix St. Pierre has just landed a job as publicist for the up and coming House of Dior. Just as she begins to help launch Dior's career, she receives a threat that brings back memories of the OSS mission she set in motion that killed nine men in 1945. Now, Alix must work Anthony March to find and uncover the identity of La Voce- the man who provided the intel for that fateful mission. Can Alix finally find out the truth about what went wrong and see justice served for the man who ruined the lives of those she loved?
After enjoying The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard, I was eager to read this book about Alix St. Pierre. There were many things I enjoyed about this book, so take my complaints with a grain of salt. My absolute favorite parts were the moments between Alix and Anthony. He started out as a player, but slowly revealed himself to be a caring and supportive leading man. Alix never stood a chance against this charmer! I also enjoyed the bits about Dior and how Alix helped in the maison, even though that was not how it went down in real life. The friendships were also exceptional, and there were so many great side characters that contributed to the plot. The main things that kept this from being a full 4 stars for me were the pacing and war flashbacks. I am not a history buff, so reading about the war was a little hard for me to follow at times. I just couldn't keep up with all the names of places and missions. This ended up making the middle of the book drag quite a bit for me. Honestly, though, this was a great book, and I think most readers of historical fiction will love it. I'd definitely still try another book by Natasha Lester!
Steam Level: 🔥🔥 (fade to black scenes)
Trigger Warning: brief mention of suicide
Alix St. Pierre has just landed a job as publicist for the up and coming House of Dior. Just as she begins to help launch Dior's career, she receives a threat that brings back memories of the OSS mission she set in motion that killed nine men in 1945. Now, Alix must work Anthony March to find and uncover the identity of La Voce- the man who provided the intel for that fateful mission. Can Alix finally find out the truth about what went wrong and see justice served for the man who ruined the lives of those she loved?
After enjoying The Disappearance of Astrid Bricard, I was eager to read this book about Alix St. Pierre. There were many things I enjoyed about this book, so take my complaints with a grain of salt. My absolute favorite parts were the moments between Alix and Anthony. He started out as a player, but slowly revealed himself to be a caring and supportive leading man. Alix never stood a chance against this charmer! I also enjoyed the bits about Dior and how Alix helped in the maison, even though that was not how it went down in real life. The friendships were also exceptional, and there were so many great side characters that contributed to the plot. The main things that kept this from being a full 4 stars for me were the pacing and war flashbacks. I am not a history buff, so reading about the war was a little hard for me to follow at times. I just couldn't keep up with all the names of places and missions. This ended up making the middle of the book drag quite a bit for me. Honestly, though, this was a great book, and I think most readers of historical fiction will love it. I'd definitely still try another book by Natasha Lester!
bargainsleuth's review
5.0
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My bosses gifted me with a bookstore gift card in January and I chose three books. One of them was The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre because the original cover caught my attention, and then the synopsis on back hooked me. While I am getting a little tired of World War II historical fiction because there’s so much of it, I thought this was a different take on the subject.
I was swept away by the writing. This is my first Natasha Lester book, but it probably won’t be the last. She has a way of bringing characters and settings to life. Of course, there’s an emphasis on fashion, which I don’t mind; I often imagine I was born in the wrong time because I much prefer the clothing of the past.
There are three timelines, which are all handled well. The structure of the story was balanced, and I really felt I got to know the main characters as fully fleshed out human beings. While I couldn’t figure out how and why the timelines would converge, when they did about 3/4 of the way through the book, it all made sense.
The combination of historical fiction, mystery and romance was also handled well. I sometimes find that one part of a genre dominates, but that isn’t the case with this book. I’d highly recommend this book for anyone interested in fashion or World War II history.
My bosses gifted me with a bookstore gift card in January and I chose three books. One of them was The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre because the original cover caught my attention, and then the synopsis on back hooked me. While I am getting a little tired of World War II historical fiction because there’s so much of it, I thought this was a different take on the subject.
I was swept away by the writing. This is my first Natasha Lester book, but it probably won’t be the last. She has a way of bringing characters and settings to life. Of course, there’s an emphasis on fashion, which I don’t mind; I often imagine I was born in the wrong time because I much prefer the clothing of the past.
There are three timelines, which are all handled well. The structure of the story was balanced, and I really felt I got to know the main characters as fully fleshed out human beings. While I couldn’t figure out how and why the timelines would converge, when they did about 3/4 of the way through the book, it all made sense.
The combination of historical fiction, mystery and romance was also handled well. I sometimes find that one part of a genre dominates, but that isn’t the case with this book. I’d highly recommend this book for anyone interested in fashion or World War II history.
burghblakebooks's review
inspiring
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
raemow's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
reflective
fast-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? Yes
4.25