The Warsaw Sisters by Amanda Barratt

 

This is a powerful story of WWII set in Warsaw that saw much devastation at the hands of Germany. It is from the view of two sisters, who each had a different experience, even in their shared experiences. 

This book was raw and insightful. It was emotional. There were moments of triumph and moments when my heart was crushed. There were moments of hope in the great darkness. Even having the perspective of knowing these things actually happened to people while not necessarily to these characters brought this story to life. It felt real. I felt all that these sisters were experiencing. 

This book needed to be written. This book needs to be read. We cannot forget the atrocities that happened to Poland and in Poland as well as other parts of Europe. There is a need to fight evil and sometimes we just need to remember. This book brings that remembrance. 

The book is well-written from the perspective of these twin sisters and the secrets they keep from each other in the name of protecting each other in a time when knowledge could be dangerous. 

I highly recommend this book and recommend a box of tissues be kept near. 

I received an early copy through the publisher and NetGalley and this is my honest review.