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So far all of her HF novels have multiple POVs from our main characters. Each sharing their story. I personally find Multi POV's are one of the best-loved features in any type of novel.

There is not one character in this novel that you find yourself relating to. The bonds and friendships the women find while trying to survive the war, makes me envious.

You will come across a pair of funny characters that will bring a smile to your face.

In a prim and proper way this book was clean in choice of language. No profanity. No sexual content.

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redskates's review against another edition

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inspiring medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? It's complicated
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.0

ashleynoelle's review against another edition

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4.0

*Thank you to NetGalley and Random House for providing me with an E-ARC in exchange for an honest review. All opinions remain my own.*

"It was terrifying, monstrous, these people thinking they could obliterate history and culture and reinvent it the way it suited them. My father wanted us to see it so that we could understand what was coming.”

Juliet has started her new job as Deputy Librarian at the Bethel Green Library during World War 2. She's determined to breathe some life into it regardless of the challenges she comes across. Katie is one of the library volunteers who Juliet has taken under her wing and embraced as part of her world, when Katie's boyfriend dies while fighting at the front Katie realizes she's not only grieving but has a secret she is hiding as well. Sophie is a refugee that sees the library as a haven. When the library is bombed, Juliet moves it all to the underground and keeps it running and keep the spirits of their community alive!

This was a great book. I've read a ton of WWII historical fiction novels and this one felt like I was in it with them. This one didn't yank on my heartstrings quite as much as some others, but there were definite moments of loss, love and friendship that were all very well done. I wish I could have jumped into the book and screamed at Juliet about Victor because she really did have her head in the clouds on that one, but overall, this book is really well done, and I enjoyed myself while reading it.

hasanah's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful informative inspiring sad fast-paced

Plot- or character-driven? Character
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? No
Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.5

thislifebetweenpages's review against another edition

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emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad medium-paced

4.5

erin887's review against another edition

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emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

A great read! I truly enjoyed it! It’s a world war 2 historical fiction that tells a story that takes place mostly in England. The 3 protagonists are all amazing women! I found myself reading it like a movie and really feeling anxiety about the characters situations. It really sucked me in. Thank you to net galley and the publisher for letting me read this wonderful story as an ARC!!

msarendt's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful medium-paced

Plot- or character-driven? A mix
Strong character development? Yes
Loveable characters? Yes
Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

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