I am continuously impressed by Kristin Hannah's writing. I have adored everything I've ever read by her and this may be my favorite yet. If you have read and enjoyed The Alice Network then this will be a FANTASTIC read for you.

Hannah's prose is beautiful and incredibly atmospheric. I always feel totally immersed in her stories. This feels like WWII France in every little detail and it's just amazing. There are several different lifestyles and experiences that are explored and it a complete rollercoaster of emotions.

Be prepared. This book pulls NO punches. It is a terribly emotional read and not a pretty story. It faces the worst of war head on and completely gut punched me more than once.

This was amazing, engrossing, and full of historical references in the best of atmospheric ways. I will need to read this again in the future. It's a read that will stick hard in my mind.