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3.89 AVERAGE
3.89 AVERAGE
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Caroline Payne thinks it’s just another workday until she receives a call from Mat Hammond, an old college friend and historian. Mat has uncovered a family secret buried for decades: In World War II, Caroline’s British great-aunt betrayed her family and country to marry her German lover. Determined to find answers, Caroline flys to London and discovers letters between her grandmother and great-aunt that only lead to more questions. Was Caroline’s great-aunt actually a traitor, or is the truth somehow buried in the past?
I haven’t read historical fiction in SO long and this was book was a breath of fresh air! And it got me out of my reading slump ☺️ I was engrossed in this book from start to finish! The letters between Caroline’s aunt and grandmother made the story feel so realistic and gave me all the feels! WWII is my favorite era to read about and Katherine Reay did such a wonderful job with her research. Thank you Book Sparks, Harper Muse Books + Katherine Reay for my gifted copy!
I haven’t read historical fiction in SO long and this was book was a breath of fresh air! And it got me out of my reading slump ☺️ I was engrossed in this book from start to finish! The letters between Caroline’s aunt and grandmother made the story feel so realistic and gave me all the feels! WWII is my favorite era to read about and Katherine Reay did such a wonderful job with her research. Thank you Book Sparks, Harper Muse Books + Katherine Reay for my gifted copy!
As a teenager I loved historical fiction, but have not read much of it as an adult. I was thrilled to dive into the world of Caroline and the "Waite sisters" as a my 2022 debut back into the genre.
Few things I enjoyed...
You can tell by the amount of details and descriptions, author Katherine Reay did her research to give us a true picture of what was happening during World War II.
This book is filled with adventure and mystery as Caroline uncovers some of her family's deepest secrets. There are so many themes running through this book; uncovering the truth, learning how to accept the past in order to move forward with life, and realizing your parents are still just humans.
This was a clean romance with little to none language.
Few things I didn't love...
The WWII timeline was presented to us in the form of letters between Caroline's grandmother and great aunt (the "Waite sisters"). I kind of wished it was a true dual timeline and not letters. Listening on audio made the book drag a little longer because of all of the lettering details.
This book was written in the way of Caroline conducting research so the grandmother/great aunt story is not told in chronological order which kind of made it confusing to follow on audio.
Lastly, I honestly didn't think the family secrets were THAT deep in the end.
Few things I enjoyed...
You can tell by the amount of details and descriptions, author Katherine Reay did her research to give us a true picture of what was happening during World War II.
This book is filled with adventure and mystery as Caroline uncovers some of her family's deepest secrets. There are so many themes running through this book; uncovering the truth, learning how to accept the past in order to move forward with life, and realizing your parents are still just humans.
This was a clean romance with little to none language.
Few things I didn't love...
The WWII timeline was presented to us in the form of letters between Caroline's grandmother and great aunt (the "Waite sisters"). I kind of wished it was a true dual timeline and not letters. Listening on audio made the book drag a little longer because of all of the lettering details.
This book was written in the way of Caroline conducting research so the grandmother/great aunt story is not told in chronological order which kind of made it confusing to follow on audio.
Lastly, I honestly didn't think the family secrets were THAT deep in the end.
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
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:
No
I enjoyed this historical fiction/modern novel. You see a family who is torn apart by decisions, secrets, and potential espionage in WWll. Those same decisions haunt their family members in 2021. The main character Caroline works to uncover the truth of her families history. While doing so she helps heal her family. It’s a good book that combines WWll along with modern day settings.
This was a fun first read of the year! I always enjoy WWII historical fiction and I liked the research and letters aspect. I felt like the end of the books was rushed and a little too tidy for my liking. But overall an enjoyable read!
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
emotional
mysterious
slow-paced
reflective
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
Solid historical fiction but with a interesting angle. I enjoyed this one though I felt that the author was forcing the emotion at times rather than letting the story carry itself when it was more than capable.