Amor y Odio: en la Alemania Nazi

by Ryan Armstrong, Mariela Pez Miana (Translator)

My name is Hans Beck.

I hate Nazis.

I am a Nazi.

I hate myself.

This book is about the Holocaust. It's violent and graphic. To talk about what happened differently would not be fair to Lilo.

World War II: A young Nazi guard stationed in a ghetto in Regensburg, Germany finds himself in a time and place that he hates. He has never directly participated in the bloodletting but has done nothing to stop it. He wonders if his soul can be saved. He saves a Jewish girl's life when ordered to murder her. He refuses despite the consequences. Perhaps the girl he saved can save him? Maybe she can be the key to his redemption and a light for his soul, to guide the way home.

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

198 pages, Paperback

First published May 3, 2018

About the author

Ryan Armstrong is a USA Today Bestselling author of science fiction and historical fiction. He is the author of three currently published novels and a novella.

His most recent novel is science fiction, "Oleander: Memories Are Deleted in Space."

Ryan holds a B.A. in history and English from the University of Oklahoma. He lives in the Fort Worth, Texas area with his wife and two boys.

Publisher: www.lmvintagepublishers.com

Reviews

[Fel · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have been given a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Love and Hate, by Ryan Armstrong is a read that you won't soon forget. The book starts off in a manner that grabs your attention immediately and draws you in. Surprisingly, it gives perspective into an aspect of World War II that has not been given a lot of attention.

I won't give away any spoilers, but I will say that Ryan Armstrong is a gifted writer. He is descriptive and insightful, while staying on topic and keeping the story profound and unsettling, all at the same time. I felt several different emotions throughout the book and was a bit surprised at the ending.

If you enjoy reading books about World War II, and the various events that happened within that time, Love and Hate will not disappoint. Be prepared to shed a tear and perhaps feel a warm shudder from time to time. Most importantly, be prepared to reflect about this book even after you finish it. I look forward to reading more from this author in the future.

[A.G. Mogan · Rating 5 out of 5]

I must say this book surprised me quite a bit. The writing is original, different from what I have been reading so far, multi-layered and very engaging. An author who can take me away from mundane life and submerge me in his/her book so fully is a darn good author. I devour historical fiction books and one that contains scenes so well described that you actually believe they were real at some point in history, is definitely a favorite. Very enjoyable read. Lots of twist and turns that kept me engaged till the last page was turned. Very talented writer, very accurate with his facts and smart with his characters description; at times even brilliant. Highly recommended!

[Crystal · Rating 3 out of 5]

Reading this was well out of my comfort zone. This book for me was hard to rate at least for me. I went between 3 1/2 and 4 1/2 stars. Mostly 4 stars.
I found this book intriguing, interesting and etc... I feel you should read it if you haven't. I don't want to say a lot due to spoilers. Would I recommend this book? Yes. Would I read it again? Maybe.
I was reading other reviews and their right, Ryan Armstrong is a gifted writer.

[Ellie Midwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

“Love and Hate” is a touching, riveting story of two people who were never meant to be together yet who will go to great lengths to prove to the world that love is indeed stronger than hate. He’s an SS guard in a ghetto; she’s a Jewish girl who had just lost her father to the brutality of the SS. They fall in love against all odds and soon will be hunted for that, and only time will show if their loyalty to each other will be enough to overcome all obstacles that fate puts in their way.
I really enjoyed not only the fast-moving plot but the wide range of characters - villains and heroes - who accurately represent the mood of Nazi Germany: suspicion, blind obedience, xenophobia and hatred on one side and selflessness, sacrifice, humanity and acceptance on the other. I also particularly enjoyed the first person narration, which helped me better connect with both characters and better understand their most guarded thoughts and emotions. Wonderfully written and narrated, “Love and Hate” will make a perfect read for all fans of the historical fiction genre. Highly recommended!

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love and Hate: In Nazi Germany is a novel by Ryan Armstrong. It is well-written and deals with a time and incidents that could have happened. There are so many stories from the Holocaust that we don’t know and will possibly never know so it is possible that a story like this could have occurred. The fictional characters in this novel are quite realistic.
Hans Fischer had a tragic childhood. His Father was a drunkard and beat his wife. She tried to keep the beatings to a minimum and protected her son as best she could. One evening, he threw a pot of boiling potatoes over her. Hans, at nine, went to his parents’ room and got his Father’s pistol and shot his Father. Then, at the behest of his Mother who was severally burned, he shot her too. Hans was placed in an orphanage where he was eventually adopted by friends of Sister Claire. He became the second son of Ilse and Carl Beck. Their son Erich accepted Hans as his brother. Erich was disturbed. He liked to hurt animals and had no remorse. He took to everything the Nazis espoused when they came to power. He even turned his Father into the Nazis for talking against them. Erich was perfect to become a high ranking official in the Nazi Party. Hans, on the other hand, was more compassionate and caring and he had a moral conscious.
During the war, both Erich and Hans were stationed at a ghetto. Hans was with Gerhard Schmidt at the Third Ward guarding it when Gerhard killed a Jew and told Hans to kill the man’s daughter. Instead, Hans killed Gerhard. Knowing the other guards would be coming, Lilo, the girl, took Hans into the ghetto to hide him. However, the next day, men came to arrest him. He insisted on going to see his brother Erich and taking the girl with him. Erich knew he had to discipline his brother and he despised him for not killing the Jew. He beat him then arranged for Hans and Lilo to escape. They had 24 hours before he would come after them.
With Hans wanted by the Nazis and hated for being a Nazi by the Jews, they were in a bad position. Could they get away? How? The adventures they have are dangerous and fascinating. It keeps you reading the book. It is very different from other novels of this time period.

[Irma Perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend the book to read. It is really interesting and different to what you would actually think. Its violent with a little of romance, a fun combination. I read the first chapters and I'm hooked. I can't wait for the book to come out.

[Mae · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read an advance review copy and thought that it was fantastic. It is unique and gripping and it has the heart that "The Nightingale" had.

[Cathy Kildall · Rating 3 out of 5]

I Don’t Know What To Say

This is definitely fiction, I would not categorize it as historical. A love story placed among atrocities of WW II, not believable at all. But if you are reading for fun & like love stories, you may like this, but it is not a story based on factual information related to WW II. With that said, the love you will read about, the sorrow... these things were very well written & that is what kept me reading. I almost gave up & hit delete but glad I kept at it.

[Susan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Starting off with a 9 year old Hans Beck, the story is dark and gritty. Hans’s father is a ruthless, horrible man and Hans is forced into doing something he regrets the rest of his life. Afterwards, there’s the orphanage with Sister Claire and eventually a family (the Becks) with a young son (Erich) who adopt him. However, it’s not all roses and sunshine going forward. Hans is a good lad who throws his loyalty behind his adoptive brother, a choice he regrets often thereafter.

All of that part of the book was really well done. I connected with Hans and wanted the best for him. His story really sucked me in and I wanted to know how things would turn out for him. The tale springs forward several years and now Hans is in his mid-20s, having served in the infantry and now in the SS along with his sadistic adoptive brother. Even this part is riveting! There’s all sorts of bad things going on and Hans’s good-hearted reactions really pulled on my feelings. He’s a good guy trapped in one bad situation after another as WWII rages on.

Then a vicious thing happens to Lilo, a teen-age girl on the cusp of womanhood and Hans has to choose between helping her or turning a blind eye. It’s not an easy choice as it would involve taking on a fellow Nazi to save a Jewish girl. Of course, things all go sideways real quick and Erich finds out. He forces Hans into yet another bitter choice. At this point, I’m still really into the story. I want Hans to wind his way through all this and come out with most of his morals intact. I’m even starting to care about Lilo, though she’s mostly just a place holder for all Jewish people the Nazis ever messed up.

Then the insta-luv happens and that really took the wind out the sails for me. Yep. The drama mostly shifts to this empty love scenario and that just didn’t sit well with me. Lilo has been sexually assaulted, threatened repeatedly with torture and death, and one of the first things she says to Hans is, ‘Do you think I’m pretty?’. Sigh…. Lilo just didn’t hold up well as a character because she’s built on these cliches.

Hans’s character suffers too as he now puts all his being into this new found love. There’s so much drama over it too. I felt there was already plenty going on (like fleeing from certain death by Nazis) that the plot would have held up fine without this.

In the end, not everyone makes it out alive. Hans has many more dramatic moments and he doesn’t always make the right decisions. I think the author showed his great potential in the first half of the book and I hope we see more of that in the future. 3.5/5 stars.

The Narration: Christopher Sherwood did a pretty good job with this performance. I really loved that he used a light German accent throughout the story. It really made it possible to believe the setting of Nazi Germany. His characters voices weren’t always distinct and his female and little kid voices could use a bit of work. His pacing is perfect and he did an awesome job with the myriad of emotions in this tale. 4/5 stars.

[Elena Alvarez Dosil · Rating 4 out of 5]

Hans Beck was born in the wrong place at the wrong time. His brother is a powerful man in Nazi Germany, but Hans can't bring himself to believe that Jews are what the society says they are. But Hans has to keep appearances and follow orders... until he's not able to do that anymore.

This was an intense story of love and hate, of a man choosing his destiny, when it seems the choice has already been made for him. I found the story gripping, but the writing style was at times a bit confusing. The first POV change caught me completely off guard and I spend some minutes trying to know what was going on, especially since the second main character was barely introduced at that point. The events happening to these two characters are heartbreaking, but I have to say that after a while they became a bit repetitive and there was too much Deus ex Machina for my liking. I think the idea and the premises were very good, I just found the execution a bit disjointed.

The characters were not very likable, and some of their actions didn't make a lot of sense. In a way, I think this was intended to make them more realistic, but somehow that didn't work very well with me. It was nevertheless a great story.

Christoper Sherwood delivered a very heartfelt narration, bringing the characters to life and giving me goosebumps at times throughout the story. There were some setbacks though, that I would like to mention. First, the audio quality was not great, which forced me to pay special attention, especially at the beginning. His accent was quite good, but he used the same voice for almost all characters. There were some exceptions, but that was for some secondary characters, which didn't make a big difference. My main issue is that Hans and Lilo sounded exactly the same, making the POV changes even more confusing than how they really were. One last aspect I would like to comment on is the effort put in character interpretations. Sherwood did a masterful job here, but I think we should establish limits between an audiobook and a play. I think his interpretation of Hans would have worked really well on theater, but for an audiobook, I found it kind of... uncomfortable. The sniffing noises and crying were just too much for me. I understand that may work for some listeners, but I find it distracting and out of place.

I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Ryan Armstrong. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.

[Grady · Rating 5 out of 5]

"The role of a writer is not to say what we all can say, but what we are unable to say." - Anais Nin

Texas author Ryan Armstrong is a young writer with three books to his credit – BACK TO THE START, TRUE WORLD TEEN, and now LOVE AND HATE. He writes in the evenings and focuses on historical fiction and romance: his major in college was History and the romance comes from his wife and small children. He lives in Fort Worth.

Ryan’s approach to this sensitive and unique novel is refreshing and endearing. The horrors of WW II remain a dark cloud over humanity’s history but Ryan has been able to enter that space and create characters about whom we care, following one of the more sensitive love stories whose nidus is that period in Nazi Germany.

We meet SS member Hans Beck as he struggles with the anathema of his assignment in a ghetto in Regensburg, Germany. ‘I had blood on my hands, And underneath my fingernails. I had it in my sol. I was bleeding there, and it wouldn’t stop. When you watch someone kill a man, it changes you. When you’ve killed a man, you lose a little of yourself….Animals kill to eat, humans kill for sport.’ We soon realize that Hans does not hate Jews as he is commanded to react and he refuses to kill Jews in the ghetto. But his position in Hitler’s regime does not allow him to make this fact known. Killing in the random battlefield is his duty but when he is ordered to kill a Jew despite his Jewish daughter shielding him his heart is stunned and broken. Oddly enough it is his act of saving the Jewish girl Lilo’s life that is the turning point of his conflict and the beginning of a love story that faces insurmountable odds.

This is a powerful story, well written and from the heart and signals the arrival of a young author whose writing is developing into the realm of significance in today’s literature. He is most assuredly a writer to watch. The story seems destined for adaptation into a film.

[Esther Haddie's Haven · Rating 5 out of 5]

I received this audiobook as part of my participation in a blog tour with Audiobookworm Promotions. The tour is being sponsored by Ryan Armstrong. The gifting of this audiobook did not affect my opinion of it.

First of all, wow. Love And Hate is the kind of read that implants itself into your mind. The subject of Nazis is already something the mind cannot push away and forget. The era we are living in is a result of that time and all that pain that took place.

Love and Hate follows Hans Fischer. The memories he has of his childhood nearly shattered me. Its the kind of tragic memories you would never wish upon anyone. The kind of thoughts that keep you up at night. I definitely was rethinking my choice to listen to some chapters at night. I'm not saying I regret listening to the book, I just feel all of Hans' memories haunting me a little bit. That's just how the book hit me.

I am very impressed by the author's writing. I cannot imagine what Ryan went through to get this story out. His style is unlike any I have read before. Christopher Sherwood's narration was phenomenal. He brought out the proper emotion, to a degree that I felt it myself. And unforgettable story with an unforgettable voice.

[Jessica · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hans lost both his mother and father at a young age in a tragic violent episode. It is his deepest secret just how he fits into their deaths. The hate he carries around with himself as he grows up and finds a place in Hitlers’ Germany is now aimed at himself and his fellow Nazis. Despising what he is forced to do to the Jews, Hans makes one fateful decision that seals his destiny. In that moment he meets Liselotte, or Lilo to her friends and family and this young Jewish girl becomes very important to him in his quest for redemption.
This was a very humane story, meaning that there was drama, horror and disgust, cowardice but also bravery and courage. The writing style was very good, it helped immerse myself within the story, and I was concerned for the characters as they went through the storyline. The pace was very even, although there were some fast spots that propelled the story along, and the beginning helped bring you into the story quickly with an explosion from a gun.

[Renee Spicuzza · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ryan Armstrong’s, “Love and Hate: In Nazi Germany,” is honestly a great adaptation of many modern day individuals’ and their questions about Nazism within the 30s and 40s with lower level and citizens within Germany. I always remember being in class learning about the ghettos and extermination camps and wondered how individuals who were not high ranking within Hitler’s ideologies could allow themselves to be caught up in such a heinous perspective and be a part of such atrocities. Armstrong develops a great character who has the conflicting feelings of whether or not his actions are moral in nature. He finds his answer when he saves a Jewish girl’s life when ordered to do the opposite. This is the turning point for his confusion and seeing the thought process and following actions is something that really provides fantastic insight into something that I feel many individuals struggle to understand with being disconnected by so many decades.

[Shanell Meek · Rating 4 out of 5]

An intense story full of history

Love and Hate: In Nazi Germany by Ryan Armstrong is a short Sunday afternoon read. It follows Hans who is a young German soldier and Lilo who is a young Jewish woman. Hans rescues Lilo from an abusive soldier who killed her father and is turned over to his cruel adoptive brother Erich. Hans and Lilo fall in love and he continues to try to save her. Erich labels him as a Jew and casts him and Lilo out of the ghetto. They plan a dangerous escape to Switzerland but Lilo must go by herself and Hans must stay behind to save himself and help those who helped him and Lilo, he’s left hoping he can reunite with his love someday. Armstrong did an amazing job creating his characters in a way that makes the readers feel for them and care that they survive and get to be together. He includes facts and solid history that pertains to WWII and and nazi Germany, which adds extra interest. It is really well written and intense.

[Rachel Kester · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author Ryan Armstrong tells the story of a youthful Nazi guard serving during World War II, and who finds himself in a battle against good and evil. He has no choice but to serve in this horrific place, but even though he disagrees with it, he finds he has done nothing to help stop it. He has one chance though to make a difference which he does when he saves a Jewish girl from being murdered. Eventually, they both become better acquainted, however, this action has major consequences. He must decide between doing what’s right or conforming to evil deeds.

Armstrong’s incredible story will leave you quickly flipping through the pages to find out what happens next. It features a well-developed plot, great characters, and a beautiful writing style. At 217 pages, it might take some time to read, but it’s a touching story that’s perfect for those who are interested in historical fiction and romance to try.

[Victoria Haugen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Can love lighten one of the darkest times in our world's history? A young man stationed as a guard for the Nazi's hates what his world has become, and has haunting and horrific tragedies of his own. This is a very powerful story, and one that I will remember. To find love among all the death and hate is something. And it's all the more powerful when so hard to come by.

Hans meets and falls in love with a Jewish girl who's father was killed by the SS. But such love is obviously hideously forbidden, and they will have to overcome some great obstacles to come out together in the end.

Great historical fiction, very well-written and the narration was awesome. Very riveting story, one you probably won't soon forget. Would definitely listen to more from both author and narrator.
I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.

[Valery · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love and Hate: In Nazi Germany by Ryan Armstrong is a tale of both love and war, following the life of Hans. Hans Beck is an SS member and goes through a radical exploration of change in this enlightening book. The first few pages are riveting and horrific as Hans must kill someone, with a shot to the head, and from there the story begins. He and Lilo must escape, must hide, and a true love story develops. The author does a substantive job of providing a solid backstory about Hans, his growing up years, and his time in the Bucher Boys' home. This is a touching story that not only describes the vagaries of war, but the redemptive power of love. A captivating story, this tale is highly recommended to anyone looking for something a little different to read, while learning a bit about history, and enjoying a memorable love story. Not to be missed.

[Julius Blitzy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sometimes, our compassion can be our own doom, if you save someone that caring action can stab you in the back or something similar, what I’m trying to say is that no matter what, being a good person or doing good actions doesn’t mean things are always going to be good for you, life doesn`t work that way, but this book show me other plausible answer.
World War II will never be considered a stale topic for anyone, it happens a long time ago but it could have a million stories to tell, and yet this writer manages to impress us with his compelling story, not only from a point of view of the ‘evil side’ but also blends with the ‘victim side’ as well, there is so much tell but it would be inappropriate to share those details here, buy this book and you will understand how love and hate can be as parallels and close to pretty much everything as you think.

[Chelseyam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I’ve never had the pleasure of reading a book that approaches the topic of WWII and the travesties that happened during this war with such sensitivity and beauty. The author has a brilliant way with words that makes it simple to follow the plot he has cleverly written. The story is a bit of a tear-jerker but will help you to feel what it must have been like to live in such a horrible state of existence during this time period. I quickly became attached to the characters as if I knew them myself. Overall, this book was very entertaining and also enlightening. The author’s approach to the human condition is tender and very observant. I am impressed by his work and hope to read more from him soon. If you love historical pieces and learning more about WWII then this book is definitely going to be up your alley.

[David Styles · Rating 4 out of 5]

The premise here is nothing groundbreaking—the title/subtitle pretty much spells it out—but the writing, and especially the attention to detail, sets it apart from much of the genre.

The blurb (as it currently stands) certainly doesn’t do the book justice, but I daresay the sea of four and five star reviews will negate that.

I always enjoy when an author has done their research, and that was definitely something that stood out here as a strength.

Plotwise, there are a few twists and turns that seemed a little too convenient, but nothing crazily jarring, and of course, life is like that sometimes.

In terms of characters, we had a stack of very human characters and that carries a book a long way, something it certainly did here.

All in all, this was a very engaging book, and I’m not hesitate to recommend it to fans of the genre.

[Mila Mikhail · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a unique book featuring a love story between a disillusioned SS officer and a Jewish woman he meets in the ghetto. I’m not going to give away any spoilers because this book is worth the effort to read it from cover to cover. It’s very well written and quite unexpected at times!

The story starts off pretty intense, but looses momentum just a little more than halfway through. There are some slow and repetitive parts in the second half, but it’s absolutely worth pushing through because the last few chapters are completely unexpected and will make your heart flood with intense emotions.

The story wasn’t perfect (and not overly realistic but do we really care when it comes to love stories?) but nonetheless incredibly well written and definitely hard hitting. I would recommend it to fans of historical fiction and romance novels in general.

[Rachel Horon · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love and Hate takes place in Nazi Germany with the perspective of two young people who are brought together in tragedy. The pace is similar to Romeo and Juliet with an Aryan SS soldier and a Jewish young girl who has already seen so much pain in her world. The perspective is important because it reminds readers that not all Germans in this time fought with their whole heart and mind in Hitler's philosophy. Hans, the main male character, had to struggle with his own soul and faith in God. Lilo was able to show him forgiveness because she was able to see the good in him. It is a fast-paced, well-written story of love and faith and knowing when to speak truth or opinion. This author has skill in storytelling, even in the most ugly of settings in history.

[Pamela Rae Stewart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love and Hate: In Nazi Germany!! A fitting title.

Oh this is so true to its title!
So much hate in the form of evil and wickedness!!
So much love shown in goodness, kindness, sacrifice, unconditional love and forgiveness!!
This book was SAD!! Very sad!! Painful to read in parts. Some rough language yet used realistically. It was very well written. Capturing utterly, ugly evilness and showing the beauty of love, forgiveness and kindness. Showing us characters who sacrificed themselves for others.

As it says in the Bible, John 15:13 King James Version (KJV)
“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”

Many times I cried throughout this book but don’t be discouraged-it has a happy ending!!
I would recommend you read this.

[Jimmy Jefferson · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great story with a new look at war

Love and hate is a great story that looks at the Nazi regime and the actions of SS member Hans Beck the actions he takes in a jewish ghetto. Tasked with killing just another Jew and his daughter, Hans turns the attack to his commander and kills him. This starts a deadly game of hide and seek as he and Lilo strive to stay alive in the world of Nazi invaders. The description and detail makes you feel like you are right there with Hans and Lilo. Great characters and the journey is a fresh view of an epic run for life and love. A real page turner and good for all readers who love a great story.

[Kate Brackett · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wow. The plot is nothing knew in this story, but the writing was excellent. I forgot I was reading a book a few times because the writing pulls you in- you can imagine everything and feel like you are there. There is some graphic content so if you don't like that kind of thing, beware. Hans lost his parents as a young boy - and spends the rest of his life trying to redeem himself from their deaths (I wont spoil it here). He meets a Jewish woman called Lilo and decides that he (a Nazi) is going to save her. The story has fantastic characters, great depth and a roller-coaster of emotions. I highly recommend.

[Leta McCurry · Rating 4 out of 5]

Raw and gritty, dark and compelling. Hans, a young German soldier “went along” with the Nazi regime, but steadily became more and more disillusioned and sickened by the horrors of war, and the atrocities toward the Jewish population. Although he killed many in battle, the breaking point came when he was ordered to shoot Lilo, a young Jewish woman, in the head. He kills his superior who ordered the execution instead and thus begins Hans and Lilo’s cat-and-mouse efforts to survive in a minute-by minute violent and dangerous situation. I would have preferred a different ending but this one is probably more realistic and fits the story. An intense read

[Tandi Caldwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Must Read- Read It Straight Through!

I just finished reading "Love and Hate". This is my 203rd book of Holocaust genre or based in Nazi Germany/WWII. It is very well-written, and I agree it is hard to review without including any spoilers! I can tell you that Lilo and Hans will steal your heart and their story will stay with you. I read it straight through without a break. I was sad when it ended. Ryan Armstrong has joined my list of authors to watch. Thank you for a beautiful story that everyone can relate to.

[Kathleen · Rating 5 out of 5]

This story chronicles the unlikely love of Hans, a Nazi guard, and Lilo, a young Jewish woman living in the ghetto. As Hans' love for Lilo grows, he is willing to do anything to protect and cherish the woman he loves with his whole heart. This story takes place in the era of Nazi Germany and makes us think back to that terrible time It is full of adventure, love, and the final redemption of Hans. This is a great story if you like historical fiction, especially with a love story within it. I highly recommend this book.

[Amy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Love and Hate: In Nazi Germany is the first book I have read by Ryan Armstrong and it will not be the last. I liked this story. I found it was uniquely written. I love reading historical fiction, especially those set during the World War II. This one does not disappoint.

Love and Hate: In Nazi Germany will be getting four stars from me. I would be interested in reading more books by Ryan Armstrong in the future. I recommend it for readers who enjoy reading historical fiction.

I received Love and Hate: In Nazi Germany from the author, but was not required to write a review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.