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The Safekeep
by Yael van der Wouden
This started out so slow in the first third of the book, and none of the characters were likeable. I'm glad I stuck with it, but the first part should have been more engaging and fast paced because I almost DNF'd it. You do have to suspend your disbelief a bit as there are a couple of things that are a bit too convenient.
The sex scenes were suitably steamy and well executed. But I wish there had been more of a build up to it, Isa went from hating Eva to pure desire in a second?? That felt a bit unbelievable
I liked the reveal, but I wish the book was more historical. It would have been good to explore more how the country was grappling withit's treatment of the Jewish people during WWII.
The second two parts I read in 2 days, I was invested in how things were going to turn out. But the ending felt really rushed after such a slow burn. I would have loved to see howHendrik and Louis reacted to their relationship.
Overall enjoyed the book but you have to slog through the first third.
I liked the reveal, but I wish the book was more historical. It would have been good to explore more how the country was grappling with
The second two parts I read in 2 days, I was invested in how things were going to turn out. But the ending felt really rushed after such a slow burn. I would have loved to see how
Overall enjoyed the book but you have to slog through the first third.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Abandonment
Moderate: Antisemitism, Death of parent