The Paper Girl of Paris by Jordyn Taylor is set in Paris during World War II and follows both a member of a resistance group and a girl in the present day who discovers her diary. The historical elements of the book are very well done, and I learned a lot about women in the resistance. However, I didn’t think that the modern storyline was as necessary, and I found the main character’s drama takes away from the emotions of the narration in the past. Continue reading
Welcome to my stop on the virtual blog tour for The Paris Hours by Alex George! This is one book to add to your spring TBR if you enjoy a suspenseful historical. Keep reading to learn more about the book and read an exclusive excerpt from Flatiron Books. Continue reading
The Imperfects by Amy Meyerson is a contemporary novel with an interesting historical element. The mysterious Florentine Diamond and how it came into the family’s possession makes the book intriguing to read. However, the intrigue becomes lost due to the large number of characters and slow moving plot. Continue reading
The Silence of Bones by June Hur is a murder mystery set in the Joseon dynasty of Korea. I have never read anything with this setting, and it was exciting to see this fresh take on a thriller and learn some history at the same time. Seol is a clever character, and the book’s setting is well described. Although I didn’t love certain aspects like the pacing, this one is still a pretty strong work. Continue reading
Big Lies in a Small Town by Diane Chamberlain is an historical fiction with a mysterious twist. The book is told from the perspectives of two interesting characters set in the same small town, but in different timelines. It is an engaging story that explores many themes and will surprise the reader at the end. Continue reading