A review by charlottelynn
Three Words for Goodbye by Heather Webb, Hazel Gaynor

4.0

Three Words for Goodbye is a story set in Europe pre–World War 2. The look at the world as it seems unaware of the war that is heading for them was interesting but also scary. While there was talk of Hitler and his army, it was mostly about two estranged sisters who vow to carry out their dying aunts last wishes. In doing so they get the extraordinary opportunity to visit three historic cities and learn about the aunt’s life before she was their aunt.

The relationship between Clara and Madeleine was tough. They did not see eye to eye on anything except that they had to follow Violet’s plan and fulfill her wishes. In their traveling they meet interesting people, see amazing places but most of all they learn to rely on each other. They see things that they will never forget while making memories to last a lifetime.

This is a historical fiction story, but it had many twists. There were unexpected discoveries, secrets revealed, pasts forgiven but not forgotten, and families reacquainted. I loved every word in this book. The descriptions of the people, locations, and surroundings brought the story to life while the emotions and reactions of the characters made them real. I was unable to put the book down and recommend picking up your own copy and losing yourself in the travels of two sisters, following their aunts last wishes.