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#APromise by @ameliamartinauthor 📚My first NetGalley book! And my goodness what a book to start with 😍📚 BLURBThree friends, three different paths…one Promise.In a world collapsing under the weight of fascism and war, A Promise forged in childhood, is a lighthouse for three friends entering adulthood in Nazi Germany.A strong willed Jewish woman, Hannah is a target for the Nazi regime's systematic persecution and Hitler’s "Final Solution". Her primary challenge is survival. Adam, a kind, intelligent and deeply loyal friend also faces persecution. He struggles to support his family amidst intensifying anti-Jewish laws. Elisabeth, who embodies strength with gentleness, quietly endures life with her Nazi family as she struggles to protect her younger brother. Set in one of the darkest times in human history, A Promise is a powerful, emotional story about friendship, hope, and the resilience of the human spirit. Amelia Martin offers a vivid depiction of German life from different characters' point of view enduring the effects of fascism. 📚 REVIEW - 5🌟I don't typically read historical fiction but this was FANTASTIC! I would have listened to it in one sitting if I didn't have the human weakness of 'needing sleep'.The characters were written so well. Our three main characters have very different storylines but Martin perfectly showcases their different lived experiences. The timeline starts when they are children and describes the events leading up to and after WWII. When the dates are dropped and you as a reader can see the time creeping ever closer to 1939, it made me feel so nervous for our characters. No spoilers but there were a couple of name drops that made me gasp out loud. The story of their lives and how they diverge, while still keeping 'A Promise' was beautiful. I will be recommending this to everyone and anyone. #historicalfiction #audiobook #reading #books@netgalley
