Brenda Aviña

My first thriller/mystery book I’ve read as an adult. I usually don’t gravitate towards that genre, but let me tell you… this novel had me ON EDGE. It gently caresses your interest in the beginning, then jolts you through levels and layers of intense mental chaos. You live every moment, every detailed thought of the main character personally in this truly perfectly pieced thriller.

An incredible story from both a Jewish survivor & an SS major. The perspectives align perfectly together with the timeline, but the details of their life, their story was drastically different. With a heartbreaking ending, you see the hopeful future begin for main character Rudi. What a storm of emotions, and strike to the heart for every defeat and triumph he faces. A depth into the mind of a Nazi solider brings a personal outrage in myself. A classic I’ll hold dearly & highly recommend.

One of the most memorable books I’ve ever read. Immediate reread. Such a heartbreaking, tear jerking REAL story of an amazing man simply wanting to survive one of the worlds most horrible event, in doing so, he finds more than he expected WITH someone unexpected. Triumphs of faith, humanity, & love. Forever a favorite.

Started off a bit slow, but definitely an interesting book. A present day story with a similar tragedy of Romeo & Juliet, but with so much more as well. Very interested in the rest of the trilogy.

I related personally to this story, specifically when Lily goes is in her teenage POV, regarding the abuse going on at home. This book emphasizes on ending generational curses which is something I myself went through as well. Deep book and the ending made me bawl my eyes out. Beautiful and relatable.