A review by twistinthetale
The Beast's Garden by Kate Forsyth

4.0

Inspired by the Grimm brothers' tale 'Singing, springing lark', this novel joins Ava, a young girl whose best friends and influences have predominantly been Jewish, with Leo, a Nazi officer and spy. The beauty and the beast type relationship proved very engaging and was developed in such a way as to feel entirely probable. The well researched novel is gripping and portrays the changing alliances well in an environment where tensions ebb and wane, following the rise and fall of the Nazi party. Loved all the major and minor characters and enjoyed watching the drama unfold amongst the landmarks around Berlin. Very satisfying read.