by Sarah Sundin
Publisher: Revell
ISBN: 978-0800741877
If you've followed my blog for any time now, you know I'm an avid reader of Sarah Sundin. If she writes it, I will read it. Very thankful to Revell and the author for my review copy of the book!
Summary:
Behind enemy lines, adversary and ally become impossible to distinguish.
The German invasion of the British Channel Islands shatters Dr. Ivy Picot's peaceful world, forcing her to shoulder the weight of her father's medical practice and hold together a family unraveling under the strain of war. As conditions worsen in Jersey with the arrival of thousands of forced laborers, Ivy's quiet allegiance to the Allies compels her to risk everything by providing medical aid to escaped workers--even as danger closes in.
Dutch engineer and resistance member Gerrit van der Zee volunteers to build fortifications for the Germans so he can secretly send maps and diagrams to the Allies. On his arrival in the Channel Islands, he crosses paths with Ivy, who shows him contempt for the uniform he wears. As tensions mount and their missions grow increasingly dangerous, Ivy and Gerrit must confront the cost of courage, the meaning of sacrifice, and whether love can survive in the shadow of war. Will their covert efforts turn the tide--or will they pay the ultimate price for defiance?
Renowned WWII fiction author Sarah Sundin crafts a compelling historical romance featuring enemies-to-lovers, wartime resistance, and medical intrigue--a tale of loyalty, resilience, and courage when love and duty collide.
The German invasion of the British Channel Islands shatters Dr. Ivy Picot's peaceful world, forcing her to shoulder the weight of her father's medical practice and hold together a family unraveling under the strain of war. As conditions worsen in Jersey with the arrival of thousands of forced laborers, Ivy's quiet allegiance to the Allies compels her to risk everything by providing medical aid to escaped workers--even as danger closes in.
Dutch engineer and resistance member Gerrit van der Zee volunteers to build fortifications for the Germans so he can secretly send maps and diagrams to the Allies. On his arrival in the Channel Islands, he crosses paths with Ivy, who shows him contempt for the uniform he wears. As tensions mount and their missions grow increasingly dangerous, Ivy and Gerrit must confront the cost of courage, the meaning of sacrifice, and whether love can survive in the shadow of war. Will their covert efforts turn the tide--or will they pay the ultimate price for defiance?
Renowned WWII fiction author Sarah Sundin crafts a compelling historical romance featuring enemies-to-lovers, wartime resistance, and medical intrigue--a tale of loyalty, resilience, and courage when love and duty collide.
My Review:
I just finished Mists over the Channel Islands by Sarah Sundin and it was excellent, which is no surprise to me! Her books are usually 4 or 5 star reads and as soon as I finished the story, my immediate thought was, "This is definitely a 5-star read!"
If you enjoy stories that make you emotionally connected to the characters, having the POV of a character that another character doesn't, and conflicted with how you feel because of what you know as a reader, this story will be right up your alley!
Dr. Ivy Picot stays on Jersey during the German invasion to take care of the medical needs of the residents. She lives with her little brother Charlie (I adored his character) and older sister, Fern. Fern... I have a LOT of words for her, but you read the story and you'll understand the whole, "If you can't say anything nice..."
Gerrit van der Zee poses as a volunteer for the Germans in order to pass maps back to the resistance, but only his best friend who joins him, knows the truth!
The entire story will have you gripping your book because it's a tense ride until the very end! I couldn't imagine being in Ivy's shoes. Trying to take care of her father's clinic, watching over her siblings, helping her community even as they slowly pull away from her through no fault of her own is exhausting and she is kind and gracious each step of the way.
Let me tell you, I had NUMEROUS moments where I wanted to yell at a particular character! Ha ha ha My boys was boiling! Thank goodness for Charlie whose tenacity, wits, and youth make him one of the heroes of the story!
Go grab this new release and you'll thank me later!
If you enjoy stories that make you emotionally connected to the characters, having the POV of a character that another character doesn't, and conflicted with how you feel because of what you know as a reader, this story will be right up your alley!
Dr. Ivy Picot stays on Jersey during the German invasion to take care of the medical needs of the residents. She lives with her little brother Charlie (I adored his character) and older sister, Fern. Fern... I have a LOT of words for her, but you read the story and you'll understand the whole, "If you can't say anything nice..."
Gerrit van der Zee poses as a volunteer for the Germans in order to pass maps back to the resistance, but only his best friend who joins him, knows the truth!
The entire story will have you gripping your book because it's a tense ride until the very end! I couldn't imagine being in Ivy's shoes. Trying to take care of her father's clinic, watching over her siblings, helping her community even as they slowly pull away from her through no fault of her own is exhausting and she is kind and gracious each step of the way.
Let me tell you, I had NUMEROUS moments where I wanted to yell at a particular character! Ha ha ha My boys was boiling! Thank goodness for Charlie whose tenacity, wits, and youth make him one of the heroes of the story!
Go grab this new release and you'll thank me later!
About the Author:
Sarah Sundin is the bestselling author of Mists over the Channel Islands, Midnight on the Scottish Shore, Embers in the London Sky, The Sound of Light, and Until Leaves Fall in Paris, as well as the popular World War II series Sunrise at Normandy, among others. She is a Christy Award winner and a Carol Award winner, and her novels have received starred reviews from Booklist, Library Journal, and Publishers Weekly. Sarah lives in Southern California. Visit SarahSundin.com for more information.
