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Review of The Austrian: A War Criminal’s Story (Book 1) by Ellie Midwood
The title of this book alone is a hook, at least for me. World War II is, after all, one of the most important events in recent history, filled with some of the greatest atrocities ever committed against our fellow humans. It’s easy to root for those who were persecuted and the Allies who ended…
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Review of Emilia: The Darkest Days in History of Nazi Germany Through a Woman’s Eyes by Ellie Midwood
Warning: contains spoilers. Every so often, a novel feels so real that the characters seem to be breathing right off the page. Emilia is one of those stories. The title clearly states what this book is about, but it doesn’t give away the horrors that the protagonist, Emilia Brettenheimer, endures during World War II. Emilia…
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Review of Hope Dies Last: An Alaskan Adventure by Megan Webb
When I started reading Megan Webb’s book, I wasn’t sure what to expect. The main character, Mekana, works in a pet store in New Mexico and lives in an apartment with her sister, Bird. The sisters are obviously close and love quoting movies, being goofy, and having fun. While Bird is outgoing and easily has…