Sisters at War

by Jina Bacarr

Paris, 1940: Two sisters separated by the Nazis… After a devastating attack, Justine and Ève Beaufort find themselves on opposite sides of the war, both in their beloved Paris. But can they ever find their way back to each other? It was the day that changed everything. When the Nazis broke into our home, destroying everything, taking our home and our security. I thought it couldn’t get worse. But then they also took my sister.

After that day nothing was the same. I thought I’d never see her again. I thought she was lost to me forever. I joined the Resistance, vowing to fight against the evil German army with every last spark of fire in my body. Nothing and nobody can stop me.

Until I catch a glimpse of a woman who looks just like my sister. Alive. But this is not the sweet darling girl I once knew. This is a platinum blonde happily conversing with a terrifying Gestapo officer. No longer my sister. But a traitor.

And I know what I must now do…

Could you choose your country – and what is right – over the person you once loved more than anyone in the world?

Readers are loving Sisters At “My heart was torn to shreds… This is one powerful, gut-wrenching, soul-shattering novel that would make any woman cry… My own heart felt pierced to the core… Like nothing else I have read… Magnificent.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Hard-hitting and heart-breaking, this is truly an excellent novel.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow what a book! From the very first page I was totally hooked… A rollercoaster of a ride of heartbreak and bravery… An absolutely gripping, powerful story that I won’t forget anytime soon.” NetGalley reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Praise for Jina “Wow! I was blown away by the magnitude of this novel. It is exceptional on so many levels. It is hard to know where to begin in singing its praises… A gripping, heart wrenching story of chaos, sacrifice and courage… A must-read for historical fiction lovers” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“This powerful heartbreaking story is one that will stay with me for a long time… Amazingly vivid…I was taken on a rollercoaster of emotions from heartbreak to joy and anger to excitement and a whole lot more. I hate what people had to face but I love their determination, bravery and courage… There aren’t enough stars in the world to rate this book.” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“Wow, what an emotional read… Beautifully told, with an ending as perfect as one can be given the atrocities experienced, it brought a tear to my eye. Highly recommended!” Goodreads reviewer ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“A song of bravery, sacrifice, and freedom that sings out loud and strong.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Fiction, Historical, War, World War II

354 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 25, 2023

About the author

Jina loves dark chocolate truffles and rainy days in museums...

Reviews

[Karren Sandercock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paris, 1940: Sisters Justine and Ève Beaufort are close, Justine dreams of being a fashion designer and Ève is waiting to be accepted to study science at Sorbonne University.

Like all Parisians they were devastated when the Germans invaded France, their mother is busy knitting socks for the young men who fought for France and are now prisoners of war. One day Ève is in the garden when she hears a car door slam, she thinks nothing of it until a German officer arrives and his name is Major Saxe-Mullenheim, he’s seizing art and valuables and young women for himself.

Ève and Justine have no idea that on this day both of their lives will change, after a devastating attack, Justine and Ève find themselves separated from each other and on opposite sides of the war.

While one sister fights to survive, the other joins the resistance, and the story is about the price women pay during a war, not only do they lose their country, freedom and used as pawns, many French women became unwilling mistresses of German officers and were constantly threatened and abused.

Sister at War by Jina Bacarr focuses on two young French women, it highlights the power invaders have over them, thousands of women were sexually assaulted, and the French police didn't do anything.

French citizens considered these women to be traitors, which was really unfair, and as if they had a choice. It's not an easy topic to read about, very confronting and upsetting, Ms. Bacarr gives a voice to the countless women who are abused during a war, and I'm keen to read the next book in the series, Sisters of The Resistance and I hope the two sisters are reunited, understand what each has endured and get revenge.

Four stars from me and a really difficult novel to read and it looks the how women are targeted during war, how helpless and ashamed they feel and it's not their fault.

[theliterateleprechaun · Rating 4 out of 5]

What would you do if the unthinkable happened to YOUR sister?

The day the Nazis broke into the Beaufort girls’ home was the first of many days that would change everything. Soon, they were no strangers to violence and uncertainty and the seeds were planted for revenge. Somewhere along the line, seeds of misconception and misunderstanding were sown and the sisters’ didn’t know who to trust…they became strangers to each other.

This book examines what happens when we are put in a situation where ‘choice’ has been taken from us. It also follows the growing resentment that happens when we vow revenge. The author brings us full circle and, for those who have been in this situation, she encourages speaking up and bolstering the courage to tell the story.

Set in Paris 1940, Bacarr examines what it was like to be a woman at war and the lengths we’ll go to ensure family safety.

A terrifying personal experience (or three) inspired the author to write on a little talked about topic in historical fiction and share how it affects everyday life … for years afterward. If reading about unwanted sexual advances from men in power is triggering for you, this might be a read you’ll want to reconsider. I loved the cover and the title - sisters at war - with the Nazis and with each other.

I was gifted this copy by Boldwood Books and NetGalley and was under no obligation to provide a review.

[Conn ⚔️🥀 · Rating 1 out of 5]

After reading the synopsis I was so excited to read this that I put my TBR list on hold for it..

I hate to give low ratings but I was so utterly disappointed in this book. It started off so promising but it just fell flat and dragged on too much for me, so much so that I felt I had to force myself to finish it.

**Trigger Warnings**

Sisters of War heavily covers sexual abuse and although I agree with the message Bacarr tries to convey; with the stigma of the shame that SA victims feel, how difficult it is for women to come forward/talk about it and even blaming themselves afterwards.. I agree with the main characters thoughts and feelings regarding the matter throughout the book (being a victim myself it was very relatable to what you go through) and I do believe that SA during the occupation isn’t commonly known of/very rarely written or spoken about.
For me personally, it just felt that this was the ONLY theme throughout the book. It felt a little disjointed, I couldn’t connect with the characters as there wasn’t a lot of character development, no real storyline, didn’t really have much to do with the war other than the main character being an SS officers victim.. it just wasn’t as gripping as I had anticipated it would be.

Interesting idea but I felt the writer could have done so much more with it, didn’t feel like there was much of a story here and found myself getting so frustrated at the naïveté of both main characters just plodding along and not fighting back, I was waiting too many times for them to get angry, to fight for their families harder and become survivors rather than victims.. I dunno, it’s a no from me sadly.

[Cindy Spear · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sisters at War is without doubt the hardest WWII book I have ever read, just as it was the hardest book for the author to write (as noted in her acknowledgements). My heart was torn to shreds as I followed the characters, especially Justine, through her painful experiences. My throat was constantly tight with anxiety as I read of the initial and continued violations this poor girl experienced at the hands of the Nazis.

Jina Bacarr paints a very clear and troubling picture of what it was like for many women who were taken over by the enemy. The rape of innocent girls, of the land, of the culture and a race. All that the Nazis pillaged and controlled through their arrogance bred great fear in the victims under their reign. It gave many free rein to release their most base and vile natures. Hot tears repeatedly flowed from my eyes as my soul ached for the victims. These people lost their freedom, the privilege of making choices and they had to learn to tolerate the awfulness of it all. This caused changes in many hearts. First anger, then fear and then came vengeance. How to retaliate. Hence the resistance was born. Fighting back, sometimes in acts of violence. Bombings were quite common. Peace was always the longing and aim but how to get it back was not easy or without scars.

This is a story about the atrocities of war but also violence towards women from men in power. It is obvious from Sisters At War that women lost all that was precious and sacred to them. Bringing this to the forefront as Jina does, through her characters, we enter their world and witness repeated violations. It is a hard pill to swallow for when we put ourselves in their shoes and feel the horrible acts, it makes us aware of the severe suffering they faced. Jina has a special gift of bringing it home so succinctly and powerfully. Maybe it’s because she has had her own horrible encounters (which she shares in the Acknowledgement notes). So, the emotions exhibited in her characters are real and straight from her heart. This kind of raw writing born of experience makes us feel, grieve and gasp. She knows what she’s talking about.

Due to constant stressful events, there is so much tension in this novel that it’s like a tightly wound bow string ready to snap. And it does. There are little breaks here and there that make us grasp at filaments of hope between ledges of despair. We wish for something good to happen on the horizon. But it is a tumultuous ride from start to finish with hurdle after hurdle.

These two sisters are kept apart from the moment the Nazi walks into their home, takes the paintings and begins to violate the younger sister Eve. Big sister Justine, the designer, steps in and offers herself in Eve’s place. She is trying to protect her little sister, the scientist. Justine’s blondness and beauty are often noticed and this time she uses her attractiveness to lure the enemy away from her sister and mother. But the treatment she receives is far worse than she can imagine. It is in those initial moments she must learn to hold her tongue and bear the nasty treatment she receives to survive. And to keep her family safe. Although she must appear strong and accepting, she often speaks fiery words that could cause her great harm. Living with such bottled up emotions, though, means she must let off just enough steam to keep from cracking under the pressure but not enough to give away her most sacred thoughts. Justine is a prisoner but able to move about outside her four walls as long as she does what is asked of her. To onlookers she may appear to be aligned with the enemy. But she is always watched and under the Nazis tight control. Despite this, her spirit remains brave, selfless and resourceful.

Not to ignore Eve in this analysis but she is at the mercy of her anger at what the Nazis have taken from her. She fears Justine is dead when she does not hear from here. This fuels her desire for vengeance. And reason for joining the resistance. She uses her scientist abilities to help with the bombs and makes headway. But she is in danger, more than she knows and what she later learns puts her in a bad position with her sister. But is everything as it appears? For in the end, she will face an even greater task than she could ever have imagined.

Sisters at War is such an apt title for so many reasons I cannot say (or risk giving too much away). There are other wonderful key figures (males) that help the girls from their difficult positions plus a few women who sympathise and help, too. This is one powerful, gut-wrenching, soul shattering novel that would make any woman (including those who are mothers) cry and cringe. My own heart felt pierced to the core as it made me think long and hard about the horrors many women faced under the Nazis. (And even with women abused today.) The strong descriptions of emotional pain are intense in this novel for good reason. It is a novel to shake everyone from complacency and lead us to appreciate any freedom we have today.

I don’t quite know how to end my review as this novel is like nothing else I have read in its unfettered cry against human cruelty. Sisters of War is a testament to courage of the highest order. Jina has resounded loud and clear with her message to speak out. Well done for her own bravery in writing this difficult novel and in allowing her personal experiences to help others. A must read for anyone. 5 Stars seems a pale rating for such a magnificent delivery of justice. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for my review copy.

[Annette · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is about two sisters each trying to survive during the war. This book was hard to read and parts of it really made me mad. I have no doubt that all this actually happened during the war.
Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the early copy

[Grace J Reviewerlady]

This is the first novel I've read by Jina Bacarr.

When Paris is invaded by the Nazis, the Beaufort sisters just keep on as normal until, that is, the day the SS came into their home, looting. Surely things couldn't get any worse? But when they take one sister with them, two hearts are broken and Justine and Eve find themselves on opposite side of the war.

When I read at the very beginning of this one that characters from previous books would appear, I wondered if I had happened upon a series. It's a good story, heartbreaking in parts and touching on the nitty-gritty of life during wartime in Paris. Much as I enjoyed the read, I was disappointed by the ending and, again, wondered if this is part of a series as there was so much left hanging. For me, four stars.

[Nicola “Shortbookthyme” · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow! What a heartbreaking story.
A story of two sisters, Eve and Justine. What they both had to go through is appalling to read about.
What courage they had to have.
A difficult story to read in many ways. But, a story we need to read and think about.
Thank you NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

[Christine Sherwood · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like this author, read a few books. But this one frustrated me at times. Written from each of the sisters story, flitting between the two. I was annoyed that any expectant mother would not escape to save her unborn child given the chance, and Justine was in a position to get away with the help of Arsene who miraculously appeared out of the blue whenever she was in danger or need, and could have got her away quite easily being that he was a top agent ……not much written about the resistance affairs, bit shady Aboyne Justine being shit and taken away at the end by the Gestapo….. what no Arsene? And after two years, both sisters in Paris still, no contact between them, a lot of uncertainty now Eve wants to search for Justine’s child? Felt story was a bit shady, repetitive especially the French phrase n,est ce pas? List count how many time that kept popping up. Sorry but this book didn’t do anyth8ng for me, even the un reached romances didn’t take hold, there as nothing in this story, apart from how we already know what animals the German officers and Gestapo were and how many Jews disappeared overnight. Perhaps the next book will fulfil this story, I bought it as I thought I’d no doubt want to read the conclusion, but until I start it I’m not so sure if it continues like the first story.
Just felt like there was no middle or end to this book, started off ok, then kind of just fizzled out, without purpose. Never mind , can’t always be enthralled by a book even if we do like most of the authors other books.

[Janilyn Kocher · Rating 4 out of 5]

Two sisters torn apart by a tragic assault. Set in Paris during WWII, Sisters at War showcases Eva and Justine. One is assaulted and gets sucked into the underbelly of Nazi life while the other fights the very scum who has stolen her sister.
The scumbag Nazis in the book made me sick to my stomach. Both Justine and Eva had to make difficult decisions no matter what they thought of each other.
Arsene is my favorite character. He melts in and out as a shadow who Lurks in the dark but is always around when needed.
I hope there is a follow up book because I was left hanging at the end.
Thanks to Boldwood Books NetGalley and Rachel’s Random Resources for the early read.

[Snoops · Rating 4 out of 5]

I found the writing choppy, something about the flow didn’t sit right. But the book is good. I almost died when it ended and have already preordered the second one for July!

[Karen Hudson · Rating 1 out of 5]

disappointed by end

Disappointed by end well there was not one just highlight to next book. I thought the book was a bit weak but this was a nosedive

[Deb · Rating 2 out of 5]

It sounded so intriguing! I really do not understand how this got good reviews. I kept waiting for something to happen but I felt like it was just getting started when the book ended. The stories were super slow and I barely cared about these people. I felt like the author just threw in name of places and events to make it seem better. I have read so many books much better than this one. I also feel this was more about the rape and it’s aftermath with a bit of war thrown in.

[Nathalie · Rating 2 out of 5]

I’m at a loss as to how people rated this book so highly. While the context was gripping, and this facet of the war absolutely atrocious, the author’s writing style was very juvenile in nature. The plot was disjointed and proceeded awkwardly. I usually fly through books, but because of this writer’s style, I just wasn’t very interested. In fact, I set it aside to read a much better book, only to return to this one in dread.

I won’t be reading any more books in this series.

Next please.

[Kerry Beavers · Rating 1 out of 5]

I was very disappointed with the character development of the sister. While I felt deeply for Justine, I didn't care at all for Eve. I also didn't care about the minor characters either. The mother was very weak character altogether. The male love interest for Justine, Arsene, at least has promise. Michal has none. In fact, he's not even very likable. I suggest you skip this series.

[Terry Meiszberg · Rating 2 out of 5]

Part of a series-does not stand on its own

This book had some good elements, and some decent character development. However, it fell short of being an interesting story on its own. There are many incomplete story lines that leave the reader wondering what happened. Some conclusions would be helpful, along the way to the rest of the story.

[Patricia Ann · Rating 3 out of 5]

Up in.the air ending

Found this book quite readable if somewhat repetetive. The end however came so.unexpectedly and left.the story unresolved. If there might be a sequel this should have been explained at the outset. Very disappointing.

[Kathryn Szott · Rating 2 out of 5]

way too long

Nothing happened throughout the book. The author repeated herself in the thoughts of the two main characters again and again. The book just ended with no resolution. Very disappointing. I would not recommend this read.

[Margaret Muroni · Rating 2 out of 5]

not my favorite

There is a plot but I feel it could have been written in a much shorter book. Too much repetitiveness. The ending was a cop out to make you read the next book.

[Carol Kopar · Rating 2 out of 5]

Knew it was about a ra** but the ENTIRE book remained on this subject. Had hoped it would be more. Will not move on to the follow-up book.

[Rosalie Hancy]

Don’t know what went wrong but got to page 340 and that was it- 96% and 24 minutes left - will never know the end- most disappointing !!!

[Marlene R · Rating 3 out of 5]

The ending was too abrupt.

[Marylee Ashby · Rating 1 out of 5]

⭐️
Pedestrian writing, stereotypical characters, cheesy dialog, predictable plot. And then, at the peak of the action, it just ends.

[Chloe · Rating 5 out of 5]

This review is being posted as part of the Sisters At War blog tour hosted by Rachel’s Random Resources.

Sisters At War is the latest gripping historical fiction novel from author Jina Bacarr. It is an incredibly powerful story which focuses on sexual violence during the Second World War. The severity of the subject matter has meant that the story is incredibly hard-hitting and emotional but, as stated in the author introduction to the book, wartime sexual violence is a topic which has largely been ignored by history and rarely covered within historical fiction so books such as Sisters At War are of such importance. This portrayal of the horrific experiences of women in Nazi-occupied countries was raw and powerful and at times it actually brought tears to my eyes.
I do want to preface this review by signposting you to the trigger warning list at the top of this review on www.yourschloe.co.uk. If sexual violence as a subject matter is potentially triggering for you as a reader, I would recommend consulting this list prior to reading to ensure that you can make an informed decision about if this book is appropriate reading for you. But, if you are able to access this story, I would highly recommend it so more people are educated on this incredibly dark time in European history.
The story is told through a dual POV narrative, alternating between Justine and Eve’s perspectives and sharing their separate wartime experiences. Throughout the story the sisters, whilst physically separated, were united by their hatred for the Nazis and their love for each other, their family and their country. The plot was perfectly paced and gripping from the very beginning. The history was clearly meticulously researched and the setting of war-torn Paris just came alive on the page.
Sisters At War is the latest instalment of the ‘Paris Resistance’ collection. Each of the books from the series can be read as a standalone story but Sisters At War does contain either appearances from or references to some of the characters from the other books in the series.
Both Justine and Eve were fantastically written protagonists which such depth to their characters. Justine’s strength and courage was incredible and I particularly really enjoyed the character development we saw in Eve as she matures from a naïve and stubborn teenager into a courageous resistance fighter who is more sure of herself. We did see aspects of her naivety remaining through her very black and white thinking regarding whether or not her sister was a traitor but this did help her voice to feel authentic to her age and if we’re fortunate enough to get a sequel I’m excited to see further character development for Eve. Arsene was my favourite character and I really hope we get to come back to him in some way in a future novel as his mysterious character and the work he was doing was truly fascinating. Jina Bacarr also writes her antagonists exceptionally well and both the characters of Major Saxe-Müllenheim and Herr Avicus Geller made my skin crawl.
Whilst being mindful of avoiding ending spoilers, I can’t put into words how desperate I am for a sequel so I really do hope one is on the cards so we can return to Justine and Eve’s stories.
Overall, Sisters At War is a really powerful and gut-wrenching piece of historical fiction which tells a story I will truly never forget.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

I have posted an extended review on my blog www.yourschloe.co.uk


*I received a copy of this book in eBook format via NetGalley in return for this review. All reviews published are completely honest and my own, and are in now way influenced by the gifting opportunity

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sisters At War by Jina Bacarr is a powerful historical novel that totally consumed me.
The action is set during the early years of World War II in Nazi-occupied Paris. It is a city that is ever diminishing as the Nazis take over. They loot priceless art, take over dwellings and bodies of the French people. “The Nazis can take our bodies but not our souls.” The people of France fight bravely on as bit by bit the lights of Paris are dimmed.
The Nazis take what they want including the bodies of young girls as they force them to work in brothels or take them as personal trophies. We witness the sacrificial love of a sister who does what she must in order to protect those she loves.
As the years go on, we follow two sisters at war. Their individual wars look different but both are motivated by a love for family, a hatred of the Nazis and a love for France.
We see the emotional blackmail used by the Nazis to make people toe the line.
The beauty of Paris is overshadowed by the ugliness of Nazi occupation.
The story is written from two alternating points of view as we witness the different wars that were waged.
All the characters are well drawn, realistic and likable. Jina Bacarr has painted a very vivid and powerful of Parisians at war. It was a very difficult read at times but a very necessary one as we need to know what happened to the ordinary citizens of Paris. It was a period of the war, the actions of which I knew nothing. I was both educated and horrified.
I received a free copy via Rachel’s Random Resources for a blog tour. A favourable review was not required. All opinions are my own.

[Donna Satterlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Received this as a free read, but learned at the end that there was a second book in this series. Of course I had to purchase it, but was a little frustrated by the unexpected conclusion to book 1.

This is the story of two sisters, Justine and Eve, during the early days of World War II in France. They are the daughters of the seamstress of a wealthy Jewish family and live as member of the family until one day a Nazi officer enter the home to steal some of the family's artwork. The younger daughter, eve, threatens the and he ends up almost raping her until her older sister, Justine, enters and offers herself to go with the Nazi in exchange for leaving her family alone.

This book covers the story of Justine, a mistress of a Nazi major she hates but must stay with under threat of death to her family and then she discovers she is pregnant and she must protest her child. Eve meanwhile, assuming her sister is dead, joins the Resistance. Several years pass with both sister doing what they must to survive. It the end the sisters are reunited but Eve, still a foolish child, misunderstands what is really happening. What happens to the sisters will be told in the second book.
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[Deanna Bookstagrammer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sisters At War is set during the early years of World War II in Nazi-occupied Paris. From the very first page I was totally immersed in the story. It takes you on an absolute rollercoaster of a ride full of heartbreak and bravery.

The story follows the two sisters as they battle to survive. Their individual wars look very different, but both of them are motivated by a love for family, a hatred of the Nazis and a love for France. The story is written from two alternating points of view as we witness the different wars that were waged. The author has painted a very vivid and powerful story of Parisians at war. It is really well written, and all the characters are very realistic and likeable. It was a very difficult read at times because of the subject matter but a very necessary one as we all need to know what happened to the ordinary citizens of Paris.

Sisters At War covers what it was like to have your freedom taken away, as well as to go against the regime and do everything in your power to stop them. It is an absolutely gripping and powerful story, and I am so pleased that I was able to read it. Highly recommended!

[Karyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

What an emotional read!
Two sisters Justine and Eve and their maman live in the grand house ‘Maison Bleue’ owned by Monsieur and Madame de Giocomte, descendants of a wealthy Jewish banking family. Maman works as a seamstress for the Madame but they are like family to the de Giocomte’s.
It is WWII and the Nazis have invaded Paris and are taking anything of worth from the houses of Jewish families. They not only take art and collectables but also take young Justine, who is raped by a Nazi Major while he was raiding the ‘Maison Bleue’ of their artworks. He takes Justine and forces her to live with him under threat that her family will die if she makes contact with them. Eve believes Justine is dead and Justine cannot make contact for fear that the Nazi Major will kill her family and the de Giocomte’s.
Two sisters at war with their thoughts, dreams and their love for France.
A heartbreaking confronting read about how sisters deal with their loss and their survival in Nazi occupied France.

[Connie Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sisters at War is book one in the Wartime Paris Sisters series that is written by Jina Bacarr. This was a captivating World War II story that drew my attention in as soon as I started reading. This is the story of two sisters, Justine and Eve. They have been pulled apart like so many other families due to the war and are forced to keep secrets from each other.


This book is set in 1940 in Paris. We see the Nazi's moving in and starting to destroy the lives that Justine and Eve have known. The author did a great job in showing what families, sisters, and friends would have gone through. The Nazi's break into the sisters home and are pulled apart. One sister decides to fight back and joins the Resistance, while the other works with the Gestapos.

The story pulls you in immediately. The book is well written and the story line is engaging. Thank you to the author, publisher and Netgalley for allowing me to read a copy of this book - all thoughts are my own.

[Jane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Julie Bacarr's Sisters at War is unlike any other WWII historical fiction book that I have read. At the core of this story are Eve and Justine, two French sisters who are determinedly loyal to their country but find themselves on opposite sides of the fighting. Bacarr also bridges the topics of rape and the Nazi plan for raising children. One phrase that was overused was how characters felt like they could vomit. Once and maybe twice would have been enough. I truly lost track of counting. I really didn't like the book's ending because it's pretty obvious that the author is planning this book to be part of a series which, in my opinion, does not tweak my interest enough to watch for a sequel to be published. However, I will say that the ending reminded me of Scarlett in Gone with the Wind when she declares she'll never be hungry again.

[Sharon Valler: Live Love Read Review · Rating 5 out of 5]

Such a fantastic read and so beautifully written.

Parisian sisters Justine and Eve are ripped apart by Nazis and Justine is kept by a Nazi officer as his girl. To try and stay alive and hopefully, facilitate her escape, Justine believes she has no choice but to work as a double agent, however when her sister spots her from afar and believes her to be a nazi supporter, she is devastated.

Having read several books set in WWII, it is sad to say that this story is devastatingly relatable. My heart broke for the two girls and the way they were treated reminded me again of just how horrific this war was and how important it is that we never forget what happened and prevent it ever happening again.

5 ⭐️ Thanks to Netgalley, Jina Bacarr and Boldwood for an ARC in return for an honest review.