Until We Meet Again

Mimi's Journey #2

by Roberta Kagan

“Mimi, it's me. Nick,” he whispered, his Nazi uniform a mockery of the boy who once promised to protect her. She stared through her tears at eyes she'd never forgotten—now belonging to the enemy.

When the Nazis invade Paris, the peaceful world Mimi shares with her beloved grandmother Chloe—is shattered forever. In a single, brutal day, police tear through their neighborhood, ripping Jewish families from their homes and destroying lives built over generations.

As grandmother and granddaughter face the unthinkable horrors of Nazi-occupied France, an unexpected figure from Mimi's past emerges—someone who could be salvation or destruction. Nick, the childhood friend who once held her heart, now bears the swastika armband.

But beneath the Reich insignia lies a man haunted by his choices, desperate to find redemption in the darkness. From a converted department store turned prison where Mimi is forced to sort stolen treasures to the camps where innocents face unspeakable evil, love becomes the most dangerous—and powerful—force of all.

Based on true events during the Nazi occupation of Paris, this is a devastating story of impossible choices, unexpected courage, and bonds that transcend even war itself from USA Today bestselling author Roberta Kagan.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Womens Fiction

264 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 14, 2026

About the author

I’m an American writer of Jewish and Romany decent. I write Historical Fiction and Historical Romance, most of which is set during the holocaust. Although I never discount the horrors of the time period, the main focus of my work is on ordinary people who prove to be strong heroic characters in unfathomable circumstances.

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Reviews

[Stephanie Fitzgerald · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful sequel to the first book in the series.
Little Mimi from the the preceding novel has grown up with her loving grandmother Chloe. They have always kept a place in their hearts for Nick, but he has become involved with the Nationalist Social Party and Hitler’s plans for Aryan domination.
As Hitler and his Nazi minions conquer country after country, including France, every Jew lives in terror of being deported. When Nick joins the German army, in hopes of impressing his stepfather, he has no idea of the horrible actions he will be called upon to do…

I was impressed with the fact that the author included scenes about the Vel d’Hiv Roundup in Paris. Very few historical fiction books mention this horrific occurrence. ( Even French history textbooks are said to leave it out; I learned this sad fact when I visited Paris recently).
The entire novel is a must -read for history buffs, but a box of Kleenex should be kept handy.

* I received a digital copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are strictly my own.*

[Alyson Lucille · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars - I didn’t realize this was a duology going into this book…I thought it would be 3 or 4 books. So I wasn’t prepared to say goodbye to these characters so soon! But it was a great story and ending…it had me tearing up! Thanks to the author and NetGalley for this early read. I love Roberta’s stories…. They’re so immersive and I enjoy getting to know her characters.

[Hijabi_booklover · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mrs Roberta Kagan is on of my favorite WW1/2 authors to read. This is my 7th book by this author.

**★★★★☆ Review: *Until We Meet Again* by Roberta Kagan**

*Until We Meet Again* is an emotionally driven historical novel that highlights Roberta Kagan’s strength in portraying love, resilience, and the lasting scars of World War II. The story is deeply rooted in the Jewish experience during and after the Holocaust, and Kagan handles the subject matter with clear compassion and sincerity.

I truly fell in love with Mrs. Roberta’s ability to write about hardship with such finesse and elegance. Even when depicting immense suffering, her prose remains graceful and deeply respectful, allowing the emotional weight of the story to resonate without ever feeling overwhelming or gratuitous.

The characters are easy to connect with, particularly in the way their relationships are tested by loss, separation, and survival. Kagan excels at conveying emotional intensity, and many moments are genuinely moving. The themes of enduring love and hope in the face of unimaginable hardship are especially powerful.

At times, the pacing can feel uneven, and some plot developments are predictable for readers familiar with the genre. A few secondary characters could have benefited from deeper development. Still, these issues don’t significantly detract from the overall impact of the novel.

Overall, *Until We Meet Again* is a heartfelt and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction who appreciate romance intertwined with real historical trauma. It’s a touching story of love that persists even when history tries to tear everything apart.

[Kathleen Riggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Story I’ll Never Forget

I absolutely love Roberta Kogan, and Until We Meet Again is another reason why. This book is a very emotional, and heartfelt story, that is filled with a love story that truly stays with you long after you finish this book. The characters feel real, the romance is powerful, and the writing is beautiful as always. A moving, unforgettable read which I highly recommend to anyone who loves emotional historical romance. Thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers of this book for giving me a free advance copy of the book to preview and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[C.R. Comacchio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an ARC of this novel.

Roberta Kagan has a long list of historical novels to her name, many to do with the plight of European Jews under the Nazis. Her personal history along with her careful historical research, inform her fact-based fiction with a particular emotional sensibility. This novel, the second book in her ‘Mimi’s Journey’ duology, is not an easy one to read, as no book about the Final Solution can be. It’s hard to conceive of how the subject might be approached without the wrenching emotion that it evokes, especially when the main characters are so good and so guileless and face extraordinary suffering just for their religion and ethnicity.

The setting is 1930s France, and Chloe, once a legendary ballerina, is now an impoverished seamstress, living a sad and lonely life. She was widowed young and saw her beloved daughter depart for the United States, with her husband and baby girl, Mimi. A few more sentences of backstory would have been helpful for those who started with the second book, seeing as they seem to have left before Hitler’s true threat became apparent. In any event, as the book begins, her luck begins to turn. A chance encounter leads her back into the ballet world as a renowned teacher. And, unannounced and out of the blue, her daughter’s friend German friend Gloria arrives at her door with Mimi and her own son, to whom the little girl is very attached.

The story then picks up considerable speed, to the point where events both personally and historically momentous seem to flash by. Mimi’s mother dies and her father sends her back to her French grandmother; Gloria marries a Nazi and moves to Germany to live a wealthy but unhappy life; young Nick is forbidden to see Mimi by his loving but antisemitic stepfather. Despite the lack of contact their bond holds firm. Just as quickly as Chloes’ fortunes had improved, she and Mimi, now a teenaged bride, are catapulted into hell as the world gets ever darker after Kristallnacht and the Nazis occupy Paris.

Much of the story follows predictable lines, but the author’s choice to look more closely at Nick’s story adds a rarely seen perspective. He is indoctrinated in Nazi ideology when little more than a child. We see how he parrots the notion of the superior race while inwardly questioning antisemitism. He can’t reconcile love of the fatherland with pointless killing of innocents. What happens to him as he is forced to witness, and to participate, in the Babi Yar massacre, is one of the few times in the book when I felt really drawn in.

Historically precise as it is, and despite the appealing figures of Chloe and Mimi, and to some extent the embittered Gloria, I was disappointed. The horror, the tragedy, the desperate fate, just did not come off the page. I felt emotionally distant even while recognizing that I should be feeling so much more. The rapid telling is part of the problem, and so are the frankly unconvincing ‘twists of fate’ that pop up all through the story, and especially at the end.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although this is the second book in the series, I had not read the first book, and it stood up very well without having read it (although I would like to go back and read it now). Like all of Roberta Kagan’s historical fiction books this book gives you a really good feel for the times they were set in, the historical events that were happening and how these events impact on the lives of the characters within the book. As always the characters are very well drawn, you end up caring for them deeply and you find yourself on an emotional roller coaster of a journey that can leave you feeling as if you have been through a wringer by the end! Her books have definitely given me a really good feel for life in Europe, and especially Germany during the 1930s and the war years, in all its horror especially for those that were Jewish or homosexual.

Following on from the first book Chloe is living in Paris in 1925, following her daughter moving to the US with her granddaughter, Mimi. One day Mimi ends up on Chloe’s doorstep following Chloe’s daughter’s death, brought to her by Nick (who is three years older) and his mother. The book goes on to tell of both Nick and Mimi’s lives in the years leading up to the war and during the war years. Two lives that are intertwined but appear to be going in different directions.

As mentioned already you find yourself totally drawn into the characters’ lives, and you feel as you are living their lives with them. With what is known about the period you can just feel disaster coming, and keep shouting at them to leave Europe but unfortunately they aren’t listening and make different decisions. The Nazi invasion of France is a prelude to this impending disaster and the book gives a good feel for the horrific way the Jews were treated in Paris, including by the French! This element of the war is often overlooked with the focus on Germany, Poland, Ukraine etc.

The book certainly leaves me wanting to read more about the treatment of Jews in France during the war, as all good historical fiction should. By the end of the book it feels as if your heart has been ripped out of your body, stamped upon before being put back. It is certainly a very emotionally charged book and as you would expect doesn’t leave the central characters unaffected in serious ways by the events. As the saying goes things will never be the same again.

I do strongly recommend this book, even if you haven’t read the first one, and I look forward to reading more books by Roberta Kagan.

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kagan has a way of writing historical fiction that feels both intimate and devastating, and this book delivered exactly that. Until We Meet Again tells the heartbreaking story of Mimi, a young Jewish woman in Paris whose life is destroyed the moment the Nazis invade. She and her beloved grandmother, Chloé, are torn from their home and forced to survive the brutal reality of occupation. When Mimi unexpectedly crosses paths with Nick—her childhood friend now wearing a Nazi armband—she’s left questioning whether he’s a danger or the only person who might still protect her.

One thing I really appreciated was how beautifully this was written—Kagan brings such warmth and empathy to even the darkest moments, and it makes everything hit a little harder. The historical detail is so vivid that you genuinely feel the terror and uncertainty of Nazi-occupied Paris. I also loved the character work here; Mimi’s resilience and Nick’s messy, complicated search for redemption gave the story so much depth. And knowing it was based on true events from the Nazi occupation of Paris made it all the more powerful.

I did feel like the pacing dragged in a few spots—some of the day-to-day survival scenes linger a bit longer than they need to, especially compared to the more intense moments. Nick’s redemption arc is interesting, but at times it feels a little rushed, and I found myself wanting a bit more nuance in how his shift was handled. And while the story is powerful, there are a few moments that unfold in ways you can see coming. That said, despite these few critiques, I still enjoyed Kagan’s storytelling and loved meeting back up with Mimi and Chloé.

All in all, this book pulled me in, broke my heart, and reminded me why I love Kagan’s storytelling so much.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the advance copy and the chance to read this in exchange for my honest review.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Until We Meet Again picks up where the first book, The Last Lullaby, ended. If you loved the character Chloe, Lily's mother, as I did, you're in for a treat because this book focuses on her life in Paris. The story begins in 1925, with Chloe's unexpected, bitter-sweet reunion with her granddaughter. The genius of Roberta Kagan's writing is that the first half of this story allows the reader to watch Mimi grow up, with all the angst and joys that all girls experience. Chloe is a doting grandmother, helping her granddaughter through each new stage. It is all so normal, even mundane. You are lulled by the normalcy of it all because it's no different than our own lives. (I'm a grandmother who adores her only granddaughter, too. I loved what Chloe always said to Mimi whenever she left to go to school, "Be careful. You're very valuable to me.")

But when the Nazis occupied Paris, their lives unraveled so quickly that it was a shock. And when I thought it couldn't get any worse, it did. Until We Meet Again includes historical events in the Nazi's persecution of Jews, mostly through the character of Nick, who was a little boy in the first book. Through Nick, now a Wermacht soldier, we witness Kristallnacht, Babi Yar, and Auschwitz. There are few happy endings, but you'll never forget Chloe. Her bravery, fortitude, and determination to save children she didn't even know, no matter the personal cost. I don't doubt that there were brave grandmothers just like her. Until We Meet Again was worth the wait, and I highly recommend it, but be sure to have a big box of tissues. You'll need them.

My thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read the ARC. This review and all opinions are entirely my own.

[Stavroula Kalantzis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finished reading Roberta Kagan’s latest novel titled, “Until We Meet Again” a historical fiction set in Paris and Berlin before and during the 2nd World War. Though it was not an easy reading experience given the horrific atrocities committed during that time, I was completely engaged with the main characters (Chloe, Mimi, Gloria, Nick) and their heartfelt storylines involving love, sacrifice, friendship, courage, compassion, kindness, heroism, spirituality, and determination. I was truly moved reading about the relationship between Chloe and Mimi and how they confronted their personal situations (Chloe learning to adjust to her widowhood and to parenting a young granddaughter and Mimi learning to trust her grandmother and adjusting to her new environment) in the midst of a war torn country with each woman relying on a strength of spirit signifying a remarkable heroism. The love between Nick and Mimi was absolutely compelling in its descriptive narrative with the reader immersed (as was I) in the author’s portrayal of the couple’s childhood innocence and their promise of devotion toward one another over the intervening years. What was remarkable was that the reader yielded eventually to a certain innate knowledge that all was not lost for these two characters even with the ravages of time. They fought for their lives and found their way back to each other. Their tenacity in the face of extreme adversity was an inspiration of momentous determinism and fortune and one cannot help but feel awed at the notion of the human spirit.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t read the first book in this series, but this still stood strong completely on its own.

From the first chapter I felt the weight of the time period and the quiet heartbreak sitting underneath every scene.

Roberta Kagan has a way of writing that makes the history feel personal it’s like you’re walking beside these characters rather than observing them.

Mimi and Chloes relationship is the heart of this book. It’s gentle, complicated, and so protective. Watching their world unravel as Paris falls under Nazi occupation was devastating, but the story never loses sight of the small, intimate moments that show why their survival matters.

Mimi’s chapters in particular hit harder than the rest as the fear, confusion, slow loss of childhood is so heartbreaking. It never feels dramatised for effect.

Nicks reappearance adds a painful angle to the story. His internal conflict is written with restraint and that makes it even more powerful. The book doesn’t try to excuse him it just lets you sit with the complexity of a person who has made choices he can’t undo and who is desperate to find something worth holding on to.

What surprised me most was how immersive this was without needing the context of book one. The emotional clarity, the pacing, the focus on personal bravery in the middle of historical horror it all worked. By the end, it felt like I had lived with these characters and not just read about them.

A heavy, beautifully written book about survival, love and impossible choices. I’m glad I read it, and I’m definitely going back for the first book.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Until We Meet Again by Roberta Kagan is a Holocaust story. People are funny and changeable. So we see in this story where childhood friends are separated by geography and prejudice and when they meet again, nothing is the same, at least for Nick, who had been raised by a Nazi stepfather and had come to believe many of the principles they espoused. Until he saw being people being killed; not soldiers, but women and children. His father was embarrassed but loved him and so found him a non-violent role. Mimi was the little girl from his childhood, Jewish, of course. When her grandmother was sent to Auschwitz and her husband gunned down in the street, her perfect life ended. Thanks to her looks she ended up working in a Nazi “department store,” which in reality was a store reselling items taken from Jewish prisoners. It was there, after years and much trauma, that Nick found her and they escaped together.

This two book story that is heartbreaking, but not as bad as some. Both good characters, they carried what they had learned as small children into their adult lives. Of course, we all know the setting, in this case, mostly Paris, but we can never hear too much. The goal is to never forget. Kagan keeps that instruction alive with every word she writes. In this case it had a a relatively happy ending. Good book.

I was invited to read Until We Meet Again by Storm Publishing. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #StormPublishing #RobertaKagan #UntilWeMeetAgain

[Janaya Buck · Rating 5 out of 5]

After young Mimi’s parents are killed in an accident, her family friend’s personally take her to live with her grandmother in Paris, who’s still reeling from the passing of her husband.

This is the story of a grandmother’s love for her granddaughter, both Jewish, at the beginning and duration of WWII. When Mimi and her family get separated during a roundup, Mimi is left with fear in her heart, unanswered questions about where her family has gone and the fear of survival.

It isn’t until an old friend pops up that Mimi has a chance to escape the fate so many others suffered.

I hadn’t known, or read, the first book in this duology. That being said, I felt this book was a great standalone piece as well

The pacing of this book made me want to keep reading. I personally loved the dual POV and that we got multiple perspectives within the same story. This allows the reader to form quick and strong bonds with the characters introduced.

The rawness of some of the most dramatic scenes in this novel are gut wrenching, but beautifully articulated. I truly felt devastated, hopeful and by the end, was rooting for the FMC to finally get some kind of “happily ever after.”

I will absolutely recommend this book and author to anyone who enjoys WWII era historical fiction novels.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

[Ashli Rich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Until We Meet Again is an unforgettable, heart-wrenching story of love, loyalty, and impossible choices in Nazi-occupied France. Roberta Kagan brings the darkest moments of history vividly to life, following Mimi and her grandmother as their peaceful world is shattered and survival becomes an act of courage.

The emotional depth of this story is extraordinary. Mimi’s journey—from the terror of Paris under Nazi rule to the haunting work she’s forced into, sorting the stolen belongings of vanished families—feels achingly real. And the reappearance of Nick, the childhood friend she once loved, adds a powerful and devastating layer. His struggle between duty, guilt, and the desperate hope to protect Mimi creates some of the most gripping, poignant moments of the novel.

Kagan skillfully balances heartbreak with hope, showing how love, memory, and human connection endure even in the darkest circumstances. This is a beautifully written, deeply affecting novel that lingers long after the final page. A must-read for fans of emotional WWII historical fiction.

[Erin Willis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Until We Meet Again- Roberta Kagan
4*.

This is the sequel to The Last Lullaby. I was so excited to continue on with these characters, especially Chloe and Mimi. And all I can say is wow. This novel really had me feeling all of the emotions.

This novel follows Mimi and Nick after where the last novel ends- with Mimi adjusting to life in Paris with Chloe, and Nick adjusting to life in Germany with Gloria. It follows Mimi's experience as a Jew in Paris during WWII, and Nicks as a Hitler Youth and then Nazi soldier in Germany.

You can see the research and preparation done by the author to write this. I was educated on events that I didnt realise had occurred and I can recognise the accuracy of the events I was already aware of. The horror of WWII was apparent throughout, the author was not afraid to take us through really difficult to read experiences of events which actually occurred.

I will be thinking about this novel for a while.
Thank you Netgalley and Storm Publishing for allowing me to read this ARC.

[Su Thor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another brilliant story. Yes there are sad bits but also well constructed and the sad, horrid bits are dealt with respectfully and with compassion. This is the second book in a series of two and it compliments the first book, although it could be read on its own. Essentially this is a coming of age drama set against the backdrop of a changing Europe of the 1930s and 1940s. Mimi the young girl is being raised by her Grandmother.
It was brave to have Nick sent to Ukraine to be Babi Yar, a massacre on the outskirts of Kiev and to have him refuse to carryout the shootings that he was commanded to fulfil, For this reason, it might not be suitable for young teenagers. On the other hand, the chosen route taken for Mimi and Nick to meet again was genius.
The story is well constructed and although it has its sadness embedded in the ending, there is also a lot of happiness. I applaud Roberta for constructing another beautiful story.
Thank you for the advance copy from Netgalley and Storm Publishing. This is my honest and freely given opinions.

[Trudy Dowling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grab your tissues. The horrors of World War Two come to life in Until We Meet Again. Mimi was taken from the safety of America to live with her Bubbie. Life in Paris should have been a beautiful experience. Then Hitler came to power.

The reader is taken on a journey to experience Mimi's early years with Chloe, her grandmother. Being Jewish didn't matter when she was little. Dancing in a studio owned by a Homosexual Jew didn't matter when she was little. Being surrounded by non-Jews in school and on the playyard didn't matter when she was little. And then the night of broken glass happened and being Jewish is all that mattered.

Nothing was beautiful in Paris after that night. The lives of Mimi and Chloe will never be they same and they just keeping getting worse. Experience the challenges. Experience the horrible treatment. Experience the roundup and the torture. The tears flowed. My heart broke reading this dramatic, descriptive story. I knew the war would end, but not knowing what would happen page after page was intense.

[Kara Mossberger · Rating 5 out of 5]

A powerful and emotionally gripping story.
Until We Meet Again by Roberta Kagan is a beautifully written blend of love, loss, and resilience set during one of history’s darkest times. Kagan’s characters feel incredibly real, and I found myself fully invested in their struggles and hopes. The story moves at a steady pace, balancing the harsh realities of WWII with moments of tenderness and unwavering human spirit. It’s heartbreaking at times, but also deeply hopeful. And yes—have tissues nearby, because this one hits hard. A memorable and impactful read that will stay with me, and one I highly recommend to fans of emotional historical fiction.

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[Heidireadsitall · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 3.5 Stars
I really loved the storyline in this book. The writing felt beautifully done and Mimi’s relationship with her bubbie was one of the strongest parts of the entire story. I enjoyed following her life and seeing the moments of sweetness mixed with heartbreaking loss. There were parts that made me laugh and parts that absolutely crushed me. I did not love Nick for most of the story, but I think the author intended that, and the ending brought everything together in a powerful way as he stepped into a heroic role.

What kept this from being a higher rating for me was the attention given to sexual topics. There were no spicy scenes, but there was a lot of focus on the adult side of relationships that felt unnecessary to me. Some readers may not mind that, but it took away from my overall experience.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the e ARC of this book. All thoughts are my own.

[Harpreet Nagra · Rating 1 out of 5]

Rubbish writing!!!

Writing is so simple that it feels like written by a fifth grader. There are no emotions, just bunch of simple statement. Some of the content is incorrect such as people are allowed to take showers or baths once a week in Auschwitz! I have read many non fiction books and no one mentions weekly shower. Also, why would Germans transport stolen stuff from Poland to France by driving through entirety of Germany? timeline does not add up either! If Nick was in Ukraine summer of 1943, then he was driving the truck from Auschwitz to Paris and Switzerland for 2 years when he meets Mimi in Paris in summer 1944? What?!?! Means he must have met Mmi in winter 1945 assuming he didn’t get that job right away (as per mentioned in the book). Whole book is stupid waste of time! Do not recommend this book!!! As a matter of fact I don’t recommend reading Roberta Kagen at all!

[Lyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very moving story. It follows on from the Last Lullaby, however, it does work as a standalone book. Mimi and Chloe are Jews living in Paris in the 1930’s. Nick and his mother Gloria are now living Germany, where Nick is being brought up to be loyal to Hitler. The realities of war hit both pairs, with Nick being forced to do unspeakable things. Chloe and Mimi suffer under the oppression of the Nazis. It is however a story about love and courage, escape and respect. To me the ending seemed a little rushed, and many years were covered quickly, although this only a slight quibble. It is based on true events, and I would like authors notes as to what the true events were. Certainly the details ring true as to the terrible times that this was set in. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing this book for me to enjoy and freely review.

[Victoria · Rating 4 out of 5]

Title: Until We Meet Again
Author: Roberta Kagan
Rating: ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Publication Date: January 14, 2026

Roberta Kagan has done it again! I've loved every book of hers that I've read. She does a wonderful job conveying the historical events that occurred during WWII without boring the reader.

There was just so much heartache and devastation during that time period. Knowing that some people survived and eventually found happiness is a small sliver of light during a very dark time period.

I was sad for this story to come to an end, but I'm ready to dive into my next series!

Thank you to NetGalley for the opportunity to read this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion/review.

#untilwemeetagain

[Janine · Rating 5 out of 5]

As another reviewer noted, I didn’t know this was the second book in the Mimi’s Journey series until I was finished with the book. This fact in no way detracted from the story, though knowing there was a first book now, it might have helped clear up a few things I struggled with at the beginning. Nonetheless, it was a great read.

The novel is based on true events. Covering 1925 through after the end of WWII, it examines the life of Mimi, who is returned from America to her grandmother. Chloe, living in Paris, after her mother dies. She’s accompanied by her mother’s friend, Gloria, Gloria’s son, Nick, and Friedrich Wagner, Gloria!s fiancé, who are returning to Germany and Friedrich’s ancestral home. It is now the 1930a and Nazism is on the rise. What unfolds is then a story of Mimi and Nick growing up in two different worlds: the plight of the Jews in Paris and the demands of the cruel fascist dictatorship of Nazi Germany. What is clear is that both Mimi and Nick are good people and possibly star-crossed lovers. The book’s climax is pure suspense and total joy.

The story is very poignant. The writing is clean and concise. The themes of perseverance and honor are compelling.

I would like to thank NetGalley and Storm Publishing for allowing me to read this ARC.

[Melissa Woods · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story is about Chloe, her life and her dedication to raising her granddaughter.

When Mimi is brought to France to go live with her Grandmother, both Mimi and Chloe need to learn to move forward from their grief. But life for them have not been easy. Mimi with her emotions for Nick at a tender age and being let down and Chloe for losing her dearest Lily.

However when the Germans arrive and Chloe, Mimi and her husband Michael are seperated, they learn how a new survival plan is necessary.

The torture, the deaths, the heartbreak that is apart of the storyline, tears shivers and emotions throughout the reader.

I was given this book for an honest review.
Come back to your Review on the pub date

[Maureen Timerman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a read that grabs you, so emotional, even when we know history, and the evil that is coming.
The author gives us people we soon care about, a grandmother, a granddaughter, and friends that turn up on the other side.
Whom will survive the atrocities that through the eyes of the author we are shown. This is also a love story, especially that of Chloe and Mimi, and then Mimi and Nick.
This is a WWII story that will linger for a long time. I loved how the author brought this read to a conclusion, with surprises, yes!
I received this book through Net Galley and Storm Publishing, and was not required to give a positive review.

[lara · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thank you for allowing me to review this book. I had read The Last Lullaby, the first books in this series and was keen to read more about Mimi, as she began a new life in Paris with her grandmother Chloe. This book is emotionally chargad it is set before and during the Second World War. The terrible times when the Germans invaded France, the influence Hitler's propaganda had on those .living in Germany, and just some of the atrocities inflicted upon Jews are covered in this book. Be prepared that it is not always easy to read, but it is a beautifully written book that should be read. It maybe fiction, but it is based on facts!
Roberta Kagan writes these stories well.

[Jasmine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spoiler: This review mentions the word BOOK too many times.


I am a little upset with myself for not realizing this was the second part of the book. However, I was able to get by after reading the synopsis of the first book and didn’t feel lost while reading the second.

This book should have been two books. I wanted more detail about Chloe’s time at Auschwitz, Mimmi’s time at the store, and especially the journey to Switzerland.

With that said, the book was well done and well researched, and I loved the characters. It was interesting to read a book that explored a different side of the Holocaust.

#UntilWeMeetAgain #NetGalley #ARC

[Ruth Matheson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Book 2 in the series and for me personally, I enjoyed it more than the first especially from the historical details about WW2 and the treatment of the Jews throughout Europe. The incident at Babi Yar in Ukraine was new to me and I feel there is still so much more to learn about the events back then. When Mimi is finally captured in Paris and has no knowledge as to what has happened to the rest of her family, it takes years for her to find out and in a way, she was one of the lucky ones who did get closure - so many still haven't. I definitely shed a few tears at the end as it was so poignant.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC to review.

[Sue Garland · Rating 4 out of 5]

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN by ROBERTA KAGAN is an emotional and heart wrenching World War 11 story in which the horrors of the Holacaust are addressed, as we follow the lives of Mimi and her grandmother Chloe who are living in Paris during the war, and the disillusionment of Mimi’s young friend Nick, who starts out in Hitler’s army…….
The story is good and reminds us of the wickedness of anti-semitism, and for that reason I recommend the novel, but I found everything a bit rushed.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Storm Publishing. The opinions in this review are completely my own

[Lisa Dyck · Rating 2 out of 5]

The plot of this book was intriguing and had the potential to be a favourite. However, the story galloped along at such a fast pace, it left my mind reeling. There was no room for any real character development. The whole book just felt very unrealistic. So much was happening in such a short span of time that I felt I was left wanting more details. The concepts were great, I just wish they could have been fleshed out more.

Sexual content- mentions of sexual intimacy, rape, homosexuality, infidelity, exposed breasts.

[Lynn Grimes · Rating 5 out of 5]

Until we meet again

Oh my goodness. Every time I read one of Roberta's books, I always think it's the best she's ever written, but this truly is THE VERY BEST! In the last two days, I have tumbled from one emotion to another. I feel utterly wrung out. If I could have given this book and this series 100 stars, it still wouldn't be enough. You have to read both the books in this series, but beware, you will need a strong heart and a ton of hankies. I can't recommend this book enough. Thank you, Roberta Kagan, for your best ever book (yet)