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4.54 AVERAGE
4.54 AVERAGE
*I received a free copy of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*
RECIPIENT OF THE B.R.A.G. MEDALLION
Ensnare is the first in a series of Berlin Butterfly books and tells the story of Ella’s struggle to survive alone and on the ‘wrong’ side of the Berlin Wall.
I am quite familiar with the history of the World Wars – before and during – but my education is sadly lacking when it comes to the aftermath. My knowledge of the Wall prior to reading this book was limited to its existence, and the fact that people celebrated when it came down in my childhood.
Leah Moyes brings to life the heartbreak and devastation of these events, educating the reader on the reasons and causes as well as the effects of such a division, whilst never losing sight of the human aspect of her story. Ella is a strong and resilient main character. At times you wonder how she can survive the hardships she faces and yet the author clearly indicates that Ella is in fact one of the ‘lucky ones’ in her situation, and Ella herself often recognises this.
This is a war romance story, but more than that, it is a glimpse into part of history that seems almost incomprehensible to us now… even as the modern parallels are stacking up around us. Leah Moyes tells an entertaining story, with some important messages about division and hatred, inclusion and kindness, which will sadly resonate with many readers today.
I deliberately walked towards the Brandenburg Tor. It was not a common path, though one developed as of late. I watched angrily as soldiers worked diligently to reinforce the segregated cage that now cut Berlin in half. The barbed wire that had originally been rolled out the night the boys left proved to not be strong enough to keep people in. Efforts for a crueler bind were being developed, but nothing – not even concrete blocks or wire – could stop some people from trying… this the steady sound of gunshots from day one and nearly every day since.
– Leah Moyes, Berlin Butterfly: Ensnare
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpress.com/2019/01/29/berlin-butterfly-ensnare-leah-moyes/
RECIPIENT OF THE B.R.A.G. MEDALLION
Ensnare is the first in a series of Berlin Butterfly books and tells the story of Ella’s struggle to survive alone and on the ‘wrong’ side of the Berlin Wall.
I am quite familiar with the history of the World Wars – before and during – but my education is sadly lacking when it comes to the aftermath. My knowledge of the Wall prior to reading this book was limited to its existence, and the fact that people celebrated when it came down in my childhood.
Leah Moyes brings to life the heartbreak and devastation of these events, educating the reader on the reasons and causes as well as the effects of such a division, whilst never losing sight of the human aspect of her story. Ella is a strong and resilient main character. At times you wonder how she can survive the hardships she faces and yet the author clearly indicates that Ella is in fact one of the ‘lucky ones’ in her situation, and Ella herself often recognises this.
This is a war romance story, but more than that, it is a glimpse into part of history that seems almost incomprehensible to us now… even as the modern parallels are stacking up around us. Leah Moyes tells an entertaining story, with some important messages about division and hatred, inclusion and kindness, which will sadly resonate with many readers today.
I deliberately walked towards the Brandenburg Tor. It was not a common path, though one developed as of late. I watched angrily as soldiers worked diligently to reinforce the segregated cage that now cut Berlin in half. The barbed wire that had originally been rolled out the night the boys left proved to not be strong enough to keep people in. Efforts for a crueler bind were being developed, but nothing – not even concrete blocks or wire – could stop some people from trying… this the steady sound of gunshots from day one and nearly every day since.
– Leah Moyes, Berlin Butterfly: Ensnare
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpress.com/2019/01/29/berlin-butterfly-ensnare-leah-moyes/
I really loved this story! (I thought I read somewhere it's to be a trilogy and I hope so.... There has to be more)
Ella is living on the East side of Germany as the Berlin Wall goes up. Her adopted brother and best friend make it over the wall before it's completed but Ella stays behind to care for her dying, adoptive father. After his death, she goes to work for a rich man who has involvement with bad men. She eventually (although one time, he's quite rude to her in front of his friends) falls in love with the son, Stefan, even though they would never be allowed together. Not only because of their status, but because of their different skin color.... Stefan is white and Ella is black. A lot happens in their secret relationship until Stefan is forced to join the army for 10 years.
It's a beautiful love story in a very hard time in history!
Ella is living on the East side of Germany as the Berlin Wall goes up. Her adopted brother and best friend make it over the wall before it's completed but Ella stays behind to care for her dying, adoptive father. After his death, she goes to work for a rich man who has involvement with bad men. She eventually (although one time, he's quite rude to her in front of his friends) falls in love with the son, Stefan, even though they would never be allowed together. Not only because of their status, but because of their different skin color.... Stefan is white and Ella is black. A lot happens in their secret relationship until Stefan is forced to join the army for 10 years.
It's a beautiful love story in a very hard time in history!