This book was so beautifully written!

Yona was snatched in the night from her German parent by a women in her 80’s that lives in the woods. Yona is raised by this women until she passes about 20 years later. Alone, with only the woods as company Yona comes across a young Jewish family in need of help escaping the German Nazis who have invaded the country. Yona is unable to help this family but vows to protect anyone else she crosses paths with. Shortly after, she comes across a group of approximately 15 Jewish people also looking to escape. Yona takes them under her wing and helps them survive in the woods. Yona experiences love, and heartbreak for the first time and how to be part of a group. More people are added to the group and Yona continues to help any way she can to ensure survival. Ultimately Yo a is faced with her past and arrives at a cross road of her life. Yona wonders if she can love the family she lost, but also help those she has come to call family.

The ending of this book was amazing, but I honestly loved the entire book. I loved how Yona’s character grew and developed the more experiences she encountered. I strongly recommend this book to all WWII history lovers, this one will make you cry and yearn to learn more. Strong 4.5 from me.