Sisters of the Resistance

by Jina Bacarr

Paris, 1942: Two sisters in Paris had their lives torn apart. Now they must choose – save themselves, or fight the Nazis to the very end…

I’d given up everything to fight for the Resistance. But nothing prepared me for discovering my sister was a traitor. Kept by a Nazi SS officer, outwardly she barely resembles my beloved Justine anymore.

But I guessed her secret. About her beautiful, fragile little child. The baby she’ll do anything to protect. And I believe that deep down she still knows what is right.

As the Nazis threaten everything we ever held dear, I know I have one chance. I must convince her to betray the evil she seems to have chosen. I need her to find her true self once more.

Because I need her to join the fight…

Could you choose your country – and what is right – over the person you once loved more than anyone in the world?Unmissable, heartbreaking, gripping WW2 fiction, perfect for fans of Soraya M. Lane, Ellie Midwood and Jean Grainger.

Readers love Jina “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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

“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 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Genres: Historical Fiction, Historical

386 pages, Kindle Edition

Published September 29, 2024

About the author

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

Reviews

[Karren Sandercock · Rating 4 out of 5]

Paris, 1942: It’s been two years since Major Saxe-Mullenheim arrived at Maison Blue and changed the lives of the Daisy Sisters Justine and Ève Beaufort and attacked Justine and kidnapped her.

Justine is now his unwilling mistress and doing her best to protect her baby daughter and working as a double agent. Ève is fighting with the French resistance, blowing up trains and printing and distributing flyers. Unfortunately French women are still being threatened and their families by the Germans, abused, sexually assaulted and murdered.

An unlikely truce has been formed between the sisters, and they're both waiting for the right time to take back control, get revenge on the Germans and justice for Justine.

To do this Justine has to stop hating herself, thinking that what happened to her was somehow her fault and change her mind set and it’s not easy to do. Justine worries about her daughter being taken to Germany and given to another family to raise and Ève moves around a lot, trying to stay one step ahead of informants and the Gestapo.

I received a copy of Sisters of the Resistance from NetGalley and Boldwood Books in exchange for an unbiased review. The narrative continues on from the first book Sister at War, Jina Bacarr doesn't stop stressing in the plot how women who have been assaulted and violated need to overcome shame and fear and it’s hard to do and with the culprits still prowling the streets of France and they worry about it happening again, how strong and brave they are and eventually they fought and won the battle.

I felt the second book by Ms. Bacarr really explained what life was like in Paris during the Second World War, shortages of food and basic necessities, the tension and uncertainty, fear and suffering, and women were forced to do things to survive, face being either being tortured by the Gestapo or sent to a camp and it makes you think what you would do if you found yourself in the same situation?

I highly recommend both books in The Wartime Paris Sisters Series however you must be prepared to read about sexual assault during war and unfortunately it’s still happening, and the Sisters of the Resistance is due to be released on the 29th of September 2024 and four stars from me.

[Chloe · Rating 4 out of 5]

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

Sisters of the Resistance is the latest novel from historical fiction author Jina Bacarr and the gripping finale to her Wartime Paris Sisters series. This is an incredibly powerful and hard-hitting story about sexual violence during the Second World War, set in Nazi-occupied Paris.

Although this is the second book in a duology, you don’t need to have read Sisters At War to be able to follow the story. Jina Bacarr has done a wonderful job of starting this book in a way which reintroduces the story to previous readers and brings new readers up to speed on the heartbreaking experiences of the Beaufort sisters. I’ve never before seen a sequel open in a way which recaps the earlier events in such a thorough yet captivating way, starting exactly where the previous story finished; it was a brilliant start to the book. Whilst this book can be read as a standalone, I would still highly highly recommend reading Sisters At War too to experience this heartbreaking story in it’s entirety.

Sisters of the Resistance is told through a dual POV narrative, sharing the perspectives of both Justine and Eve. The plot was perfectly paced and gripping from the very beginning. Jina Bacarr writes tension beautifully and takes the reader on an emotional journey through so many twists and turns. I read the majority of the book in a single sitting as I just couldn’t put it down.

Justine and Eve were fantastic strong female protagonists with so much depth to them. They both really mature over the course of the two books, but particularly within this one. It’s heartbreaking that they, like millions of other young adults impacted by the Second World War, were forced to grow up far too quickly due to their horrific wartime experiences. The sisters are both so courageous and I really enjoyed the historical romance plots they each hand.

As the focus of Sisters of the Resistance (and the earlier book Sisters At War) is the horrific experiences of sexual violence and rape that was the reality for so many women in Nazi-occupied countries, it is an incredibly hard-hitting story. It’s very clear throughout (and explored in the author’s afterword) that Jina Bacarr has drawn on her own traumatic experiences in writing Justine’s story and this has created a very raw and powerful narrative which brought tears to my eyes on several occasions. In Sisters of the Resistance we see Justine beginning to overcome the shame and fear she had experienced since she was first raped and this was particularly powerful, especially towards the end of the book when she begins to use her experiences to support other women.

Overall, Sisters of the Resistance is yet another really powerful story from Jina Bacarr and a brilliant ending to the gut-wrenching series. This is a truly must-read novel for Second World War historical fiction readers.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

I have posted my 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 no way influenced by the gifting opportunity. Thank you to Jina Bacarr, Boldwood Books, Rachel’s Random Resources and NetGalley.

[Cindy Spear · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sisters of the Resistance is an incredible finale to a deeply moving, sensitive and powerful two book story of the Daisy Sisters who were torn apart when an arrogant SS Nazis officer came in and stole their art and took the older sister Justine as his prize. For years these two women lived very different lives. One in the thick of the Nazis world as a double agent and the other fighting in the Resistance—their activities unbeknown to each other. This is a story about getting justice, even though it is a fair while coming. But it does come and not without sacrifice and heartache.

The Sisters of Resistance is the best WW2 sequel I have ever read for many reasons. It picks up quickly where the previous novel leaves off as if we were just on intermission. The story flows along with the same brilliance as the first. It is well written with lots of action and on the edge of your seat moments. My heart was gripped so many times and my eyes often filled with tears. I was pulled into the scenes by vivid details. Jina captures the horror of what many suffered—particularly focusing on the women who were violated, abused and brutally discarded at times. The emotions are real and it was easy to feel the characters’ frustrations and fears during the battles but also their hopes and dreams when things start looking up. Sisters Justine and Eve both show great courage and determination in dealing with the enemy. Certain facts are withheld from each other for their protection: and this is especially challenging for Justine who has to remain under cover for as long as possible. She is an incredible actress, though, and plays her part well as the mistress of the SS Officer. It would be difficult to appear as a supporter of Hitler’s new order. And even harder to ‘lie’ to her sister and mother. Mind you, their mother never once believed Justine had changed or gone over to the enemy’s side. And, of course, she did not. Justine’s reason to ‘play along’ is to stay alive and keep her family safe— including her daughter.

Eve, too, is an amazing woman. She exhibits great courage in the face of danger and uses her science skills to launch attacks on the enemy. She certainly grows up quickly and her determination is fuelled by her desire to protect her country and family. Growth is evident in her when she takes on the role as a freedom fighter, unafraid to take risks. She also is awakened to the depth of emotions and experiences of love—both romantically and for her family. When her little niece’s health is in danger, Eve rejoins her sister to save her.

There are some wicked Nazis characters that darken the plot as you would expect. But there is one exception: a German leader who truly cares for Justine and has ethics. I really came to like this gentle man, who actually was not happy about what the Nazis were doing to the Jews and as a result he plays a very dangerous game in his position.

I really don’t want to give away the plot so it is hard for me to discuss various aspects of the story except to tell everyone please read it. It is obvious to me that Jina, the author, has poured her heart and soul into this novel. She draws from her own traumatic personal experience in many ways, so there is a lot of fire in this very special delivery. I admire her courage and how she has championed and encouraged other women to speak up who have been violated. This novel’s ending has a very victorious scene when Justine is allowed to face her abuser. I think this is a key underlining moment in the plot that sends out a message to women that they can overcome the suffering and pain caused by men who have made them a victim. There was a lot of rape happening during WW2 through these Nazis officers and so many women became victims. The potential psychological damage as a result is addressed through various characters.

Please read book one first of the series and then Sisters of the Resistance. It is about pain, suffering, loss, domination and violation yes, but it is also about healing, regaining of confidence, overcoming the enemy and achieving real justice. I give this more than 5 Stars as it flies the flag of hope in taking back the power, defeating control and providing not only the promise of new beginnings but seeing freedom come to fruition. Big cheers to Jina Bacarr on a daring, riveting story with a life-changing ending. Restoration is the word for the Daisy Sisters and their surviving families and friends. Love truly can conquer hate. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️+

Thanks to Boldwood Books and Netgalley for a review copy.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sisters Of The Resistance by Jina Bacarr is a powerful and heartbreaking historical novel. It is the sequel to Sisters At War which I recommend reading first for maximum enjoyment.
The novel opens in 1942. The action is mainly set in Paris with alternating chapters between the two sisters, Eve and Justine. They both ‘fought’ very different wars. “Not everyone fights the Boches with guns and ammo.” Both were in opposition to the Nazis – one in the resistance, the other from within the Nazis as a spy but posing as a mistress, after events took a dreadful turn in the opening of book one. For safety’s sake, secrets and silences were kept, even when it meant others thought badly of them.
The battle for France was played out not just on the battlefields but in homes and streets, the people fought back however they could, holding on to the hope that one day France would be free again.
Family is important. Family ties and their safety saw one sister denying herself in order to preserve her family. “Winning the war is what counts, not me.”
There were some truly awful atrocities committed by the Nazis against women. Jina Bacar has realistically and sensitively portrayed some very hard to read scenes of the violence and attacks against the women of Paris.
Round-ups and the treatment of the Jewish people was horrific. A sister declared “I need to know. Then someday I can tell the world what I saw.” Survival was essential to tell the world what really happened.
We see that “war unites women … we’re in this fight together to save our men, our families …save France.” As the lights went out in Paris, the battle for France began.
The resistance saw many give their lives. It took skills and bravery to survive and to attack.
Hope kept people going, a hope that there would be a brighter tomorrow and that loved ones would return from the camps and prisons.
Morality altered during war, behaviour was forced to adapt and change. People did what they did in order to survive, to fight and to save others. We must never judge them. “I don’t have the right to ask God for forgiveness until this war is over.” One day forgiveness would be asked for and would be granted.
All the characters were well drawn and believable. The two sisters are to be applauded for their bravery. We see that not all Germans are Nazis. And not all Nazis supported Hitler and the party, as the war continued. Some worked to sabotage from within.
Jina Bacar has written a powerful tale that is horrific and shocking but also inspiring. The story of the French women is appalling but it needs to be told.
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.
A word of warning: there are situations and themes which some readers may find upsetting. If you are affected, please talk to someone and seek help.

[Shelagh · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rape and sexual assault are strong themes in Sisters Of The Resistance, so if these subjects trigger you then this is probably a book best avoided. Having said that, it is a story that needed to be told and I thought author Jina Bacarr did an excellent job of it. Set in Paris during the second world war, this is the story of sisters Ève and Justine Beaufort, who were separated after Justine was brutally raped and kidnapped by SS Major Saxe-Mullenheim, a cruel and sadistic Nazi officer, who keeps her as his mistress. With Ève working for the Resistance and Justine apparently working for the Nazis, it seems that the close relationship between these two is lost forever. Both are wonderfully crafted characters, Ève a scientific whizz kid who excels at blowing things up, passionately loathes the Nazis and is appalled when she meets her sister looking every inch the Nazi whore. Justine, however, is not what she seems. She has a baby daughter to protect from the monster who raped her and whom she loathes despite him being the father of her child. She is also working as a double agent, gathering information for the British in the milliner’s shop where she works as a designer. With both girls treading a fine line to keep those they love safe while hampering the Nazis as much as they can, there is plenty going on to keep you turning the pages. The romance between Justine and her English handler Arsène and Ève’s simmering love for her Resistance pertner Michal are secondary threads through this story and help to lighten what would otherwise be pretty horrific reading. I also loved many of the secondary characters especially the girls’ mother, Madame de Giacomte, for whom their mother works, and whom they manage to protect from being sent to a concentration camp as a Jew. While there is plenty of unpleasantness in this story, all of it coming from the Nazi contingent, there is also plenty of hope, a strong sense of family and moments of great kindness. This is a book that showcases an often overlooked side of war and the things that people will do to protect those they love. I found it fascinating, horrifying at times and yet also uplifting. It was a compelling story from start to finish and one I clouldn’t stop reading.

[Carla Bazet · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sisters of the Resistance by Jina Bacarr
3.8/5

“And if there’s one thing I learned during those war years, it’s that the power of sisterhood endures through the toughest times.”

Thanks to NetGalley and Bolwood Books for giving me an ARC of this book.

Trigger warnings of the book and this review: Mention of se*ual abuse, kidnapping and m*rder.

This story follows the lives of Ève and Justine during the Nazi occupation of Paris in World War II. Just after the Nazis had arrived in Paris, an SS officer assaulted and kidnapped Justine right in front of Ève’s eyes. A year has passed, and Ève thought her sister was dead, until one day, she sees her and realizes she is working for the Nazis. Ève herself is part of the Resistance, fighting the enemy, and trying to free France from Nazi power.
Both of these women have to fight the only way they can to survive, help their family and friends survive and get France to liberty.
What I liked about this book is how strong women are portrayed even with the adversities they endure. I liked how the book kept me on my toes most of the time with all the mystery and espionage. The slight romance that the author gives us is a small reward after the suspense of the rest of the plot.
What I didn’t like as much was the way the book describes what’s happening. I felt that sometimes, the book was telling me more than showing me with dialogue. I also found certain scenes quite repetitive, like when Justine or Ève described when Justine was kidnapped. Also, Ève’s inner thoughts were sometimes contradictory and changed very quickly in a couple of sentences.
Overall, I would say, it is a very interesting book, it talks about really important topics, like sexual assault and war, in a responsable and caring way. I think it is always important, especially nowadays, to never forget the atrocities that a group of extremist people can do. With the genocide happening in Gaza, the conflict in Sudan, this book is relevant today more than ever. It is our responsibility to stay informed and not forget history. This book teaches us that everyone has the power to speak up and fight in small ways against abuse and injustice.

[Tony Riches · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jina Bacarr's Sisters of the Resistance explores the lives of two sisters, Eve and Justine Beaufort, as they navigate the tumultuous landscape of occupied Paris during World War II. This second book in The Wartime Paris Sisters series continues to build upon the strong foundation established in the first.

This is a story of courage, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of the human heart. The sisters' involvement in the French Resistance is both thrilling and heart-wrenching, as they risk their lives to aid the Allied cause. The author's vivid descriptions of the city, its people, and the dangers they faced transport readers to a time of great turmoil and uncertainty.

One of the novel's strengths lies in its portrayal of the complexities of human nature. The characters are well-developed and relatable, with authentic motivations and fears. The bond between the sisters is particularly complex, as they support and protect each other in the face of adversity.

Jina Bacarr takes the time to delve into the emotional toll of war on the characters. The novel doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of the time, including the often harrowing brutality of the Nazi occupation and the devastating consequences of resistance.

In her author's note Jina Bacarr adds that her personal journey and experience of violence against women helped her to wrote about this difficult subject, and how if can affect the victims.

I recommend Sisters of the Resistance as an authentic historical fiction novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people who made extraordinary sacrifices.

[Jenna Gilmore · Rating 2 out of 5]

** I received a free copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review **

I’m a huge fan of historical fiction set during World War II. The stories of double agents and trying to survive are always so harrowing and captivating. So, when I saw this book and read the description, I was immediately intrigued and knew I had to read it.

This is the second book of a duology, but it works well as a standalone.

While I did find myself gravitating to this book to finish the story, I also found it hard to keep reading at some points. And it’s not because it was full of mentions to sexual violence, it’s because it was too much in an annoying sense. It’s mentioned that Justine’s life was forever changed by such an act in the description. And every chapter after. It loses its impact on the reader when you hit the epilogue and she mentions for the hundredth time about what happened to her.

I also had a hard time believing Justine as a double agent. Her Nazi loyalty, even though it wasn’t real, was hardly ever consistent. She was always resisting which felt unrealistic for someone who is trying to pose as a collaborator so she can help the Allies. It bothered me.

The pacing was also off to me. The first handful of chapters felt like they covered the same 10 minutes from a hundred different angles and it was rough. Then, after we spend forever in the summer of 1943, we suddenly jump around so much that I have a hard time feeling the same things as the characters. It moved along too quick and we couldn’t sit in the anxiety of being in the war. It happened for a second and then passed. Kind of disappointing.


Rating: 2/5

Recommend? Not really

[Daphne Sharpe · Rating 2 out of 5]

Sisters of the Resistance is the sequel book to Sisters at War, but it can be read as a standalone novel.
The Beaufort sisters, Eve and Justine have taken very different paths during the war. Eve works with the resistance, mostly performing acts of sabotage against the Nazi invaders in Paris.
Justine is apparently a collaborator, having been forcibly abducted by a Nazi SS officer in the first book, but Eve is convinced that her sister would not betray her country, there must be some hidden reason that is yet to be revealed.
I just couldn’t get into this book at all. These atrocities upon women and children are to be found in every theatre of war, and newsreels confirm this. This book almost seemed to be skimming the surface, almost sanitising the suffering and horrors of those deported to concentration camps and those who had to survive such unwanted attentions in their daily lives.
The characters felt wooden, the challenges of resistance work, the derring do was missing and the love scenes weren’t very passionate, considering you didn’t know if each day on earth was the last one, there didn’t seem to be any frisson between the romantic leads of Eve and Michal.
It all seems a little bit too safe, too clean and not convincing for my taste.
My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers Boldwood Books for my advanced copy, freely given in exchange for my honest review. I will leave reviews to Goodreads and Amazon UK upon publication. I have only given two star rating.

[Lily · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this fascinating and tragic World War II historical fiction novel, readers join French sisters Eve and Justine in 1942 Paris, shortly into the German occupation of the country, on different sides of the war. After being sexually assaulted by a SS officer, Justine becomes the French mistress of a high-ranking Nazi official while Eve joins the resistance against the German occupiers. Sexual assault (both of the characters and of the larger context of the German occupation of France) plays a massive role in this novel, so readers should be advised to read with caution. Alternating between their perspectives, each chapter brings Eve and Justine and their respective struggles against the occupation to life and suggests that perhaps not everything is as it seems. With complex characters, some truly despicable antagonists, and high stakes for everyone involved, Bacarr delves into the range of resistance activities undertaken by all sorts of women across France and the dangers of collaboration, particularly for French women. The characters are the star of the novel, and Eve and Justine’s dynamic and changing relationship is the emotional touchstone of the novel. A fantastic, tragic, and complex historical fiction novel, Bacarr humanizes women’s struggles and fight against the German occupation in this incredible book.

Thanks to NetGalley and Boldwood Books for the advance copy.

[Karyn · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sisters of the resistance
A truly heartbreaking story of two sisters who are torn apart during the Nazi invasion and German control of Paris in WWII. It is a sequel to the author’s book ‘Sisters at War’ but it can be read as a stand alone title, although, I highly recommend you reading the first book.
The ‘Daisy sisters’ Justine and Eve Beaufort are now living different lives. Justine as the mistress of the Nazi SS officer who raped and kidnapped her from her home. Eve as a resistance member striving to do what she can to fight the German invasion while hoping her sister is alive, as it is years since anyone has seen her. The girls grew up with their mother and Madam de Giocomte the owner of Maison des Ombres Bleues and this home plays a large part in the girls story.
The book does not shy away from the atrocities that the Germans undertook during the war especially the sexual abuse and torture endured by women. The story however does provide hope and a sense of justice for those women war victims.
I could not put the book down as we live through the sister’s courage and strength in fighting the Germans.

[Kelly · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm reviewing this via NetGalley, as part of a tour with Rachel's Random Resources.

This powerful WWII novel follows Éve and Justine, two sisters from Paris who are torn apart by the war when one of them is kidnapped.

The book contains some dark themes that may be upsetting for some readers, including references to sexual assault. Although I found this quite harrowing, I still felt the book was engaging and beautifully written.

I connected with Éve and Justine, and cared about both of them. I felt sorrow for them both, and at the same time, I admired their strength, resilience and determination that they would not be broken by what they experienced.

Sisters of the Resistance is actually a sequel to a previous book, and I think I would have liked to read that one too. This was a heartfelt story that I connected with emotionally, and I enjoyed it.

Thank you to NetGalley, Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books, and to the author, for the opportunity to read and review this.

[Emma Watson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book continues what happens to the two sisters Justine and Eve, how differently they dealt with the War in Paris against the Germans. The book certainly was interesting and how the Germans were with the woman of Paris how they treated them. It was certainly heartbreaking.

Justine is still under the Major living in a nice place where do her loyalties lie. Eve is still fighting against the Germans and helps the resistance. Will their paths cross and can Eve persuade Justine to help fight the Germans. We see what happens with the sisters throughout the book.

The book was so heartbreaking there was romance as well which was good. How the woman of France suffered at the German hands and also how the Germans treated the Jews.

Would recommend this book.

[Storied Conversation · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this powerful second installment of the Daisy Sisters series, we follow Ève and Justine as they endure the brutality of World War II, each leading vastly different yet equally dangerous lives—one as a double agent and the other in the Resistance. Full of heart-wrenching emotion and gripping action, this well-written war story showcases the incredible resilience of the human spirit, leaving readers shattered yet uplifted by the sisters' unwavering determination to survive.


Thank you to the publisher, Rachel's Random Resources, NetGalley, and the author for providing me with an ARC of this book. All opinions expressed are my own.

[Linda Foster · Rating 5 out of 5]

A well written account of the atrocities of war and what it was like for women in Paris during the Occupation. It’s raw and vividly detailed. The author captures the horror of the Nazis and how badly they treated the women. The sisters each have their own path to tread and must do all they can, fighting to survive, and trying to keep their loved ones safe. They are amazingly strong women, full of courage and determination. There’s sadness, betrayal, trepidation, lies and intrigue. Ultimately we know who won the war, so triumph too.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy from NetGalley & Boldwood. I am writing a voluntary, honest review.

[Donna Satterlee · Rating 4 out of 5]

Second book (conclusion) to Sisters at War. It continues the story while spending a lot of time recapping the first book to let the reader get to know the characters. Because of the way it is written it could be a standalone book. Justine and her sister, Eve, now deep in the occupation of France by the Nazi. it is told through a dual POV narrative, sharing the perspectives of both Justine and Eve. it is very raw in places, with heavy concentration on rape, sexual assault and general curelty of the Nazis. I did feel like it was slow in some parts, going over and over some of the same things. Enjoyed the conclusion and if I read correctly, was based on actual events that occurred.

[Christine · Rating 2 out of 5]

Unfortunately, I could not get into this novel at all ! Not only did I find the writing style unpleasant, with comments/thoughts in italics when the text is in the first person; but also the characters felt unreal and I could not take them seriously: a professional spy breaking all rules for his "love", and taking reckless risks to be with her... Too much telling as opposed to showing overwhelmed the story with too many clichés.
I received a digital copy of this novel from NetGalley and I have voluntarily written an honest review.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Raw, heart wrenching, are two ways to describe this, the second book to detail the wartime lives of the Beaufort sisters. But also strength, vitality, morality and loyalty are just as accurate a description of a book that will stay will you long after you finish reading it.
To really comprehend the decisions the girls make for moral and survival reasons it is preferable you read ‘Sisters at War’ first. Both books are incredibly stories.
Trigger warning, the books delve into the sexual violence and rape that happens during war and occupation of countries.

[Janilyn Kocher · Rating 4 out of 5]

A riveting war time read about estranged sisters, Both are doing what they can to survive but Eva believes the worst of Justine, who is involved in a very dangerous ploy of subterfuge.
Bacarr deals with an overlooked subject of WWII, the atrocities committed against the women, particularly French women.
Many were persecuted as horizontal collaborators after WWII but the question every person needs to ask themselves is what would you have done???
It’s a good historical fiction read about sisterhood and survival.
Thanks to Boldwood Books and NetGalley for the advance copy.

[Leanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

The sisters have been torn apart but will there love for one another be strong enough to unite them in the fight? I went from anger to joy to sadness while trudging through this tragedy filled plot. I was devastated and furious about what these humans had to go through but I felt love and admiration for how courageous and brave they remain. A powerful story that is highly recommended and not a easy read to comprehend although it will definitely be staying in my mind for a long time.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Jina Bacarr did a wonderful job introducing the book to new reader and continuing the story from Sisters of War. I haven’t read the previously book. The novel follows two sisters as they navigate occupied Paris and experience violation, assault, and abuse of women during this time. It well written, although I found some parts repetitive. The author handled a difficult subject and balanced the nastiness with power of healing, overcoming, support, freedom, and hope. 3 ½ stars

[Sue Rouse · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant yet harrowing second story of Eve and Justine The Beaufort Sisters song with their family and co workers. It’s best to read book one first Sisters at War before delving into this one as it deals with sexual violence both for the characters and the author’s story. Thanks so much to Jina and Boldwood Books.

[Kathy · Rating 2 out of 5]

Mediocre at best

I predicted how your story would end by the conclusion of the first chapter. There were no surprises and the sisters were too one sided in their character and personality, in fact all of the characters were very one-sided. Why can't heroines be average in looks or at least one of them.

[Diane hollen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Women resistance fighters! !

This is
A story of love and resilience in times of need .It is a story of a family and two sisters, that refused to be a pawn in the Nazi takeover in Paris ,France .A story of Love,a story of adventure and more importantly a story of resilience ,the sisters never knew they had themselves.

[JUDITH Turner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Bittersweet

Because of stories like Sisters of the Resistance, the world knows of the unspeakable atrocities committed by the German occupiers of France and other European countries. The story also chronicles the courage and daring of the men and women of the resistance. Hopefully history will never repeat itself; we just need stories such as this to remind us.

[Yvette Salmon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Firstly thank you to @theboldbookclub for giving me the chance to read this book I loved it this book 2 about the daisy sisters torn apart from each other due to the events in the war. Great storyline and great characters I would recommend this book.

[Betty Burkman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its not fiction but History

I couldn't put the book down. Through the twist and turns of war in France through the eyes. fee!ings and words of women. Wonderfully written you 'll read as quickly as you can to find out what happens next

[Jayne Greig · Rating 5 out of 5]

loved this book. It had so much action happening and entwined with the two sisters and their family as well as lovers. It allowed your imagination to view what happened in WW11 and how the resist was so brave. Little tiny negative, maybe the Novak a bit too long, but a very small negative.

[danny mullins · Rating 4 out of 5]

The second book was better than the first book.

[Margaret Wray · Rating 5 out of 5]

Outstanding read. Emotional and touching story of two sisters during the occupation in France. The brutality of the Nazis towards women. The bond of the sisters really brings the story together.