My thoughts:Sweet is the only word I could find to describe this book as I searched my mind for an accurate description after I had finished it. Actually, I think I may have been more like Ohmygosh, it's just so sweet! Anyway, I loved this book.This was my first ever book by Ms. Luesse, and I do believe I will be reading more of her writing. I wasn't completely sure how I would like it to be honest. It seemed a slightly cliche story line set during the time of WWII, and yet Ms. Luesse made the reading journey so unforgettable and sweet. As soon as I began reading, I was drawn into the characters, which is no big surprise. If you've read any of my previous reviews, you'll know that characters are a HUGE thing to me. I go into the story looking to see how unique and realistic they are, and Luesse's were definitely that.While this was not a story so full of suspense and thrill that I did not want to put it down, it had a unique unputdownable quality of its own. As I read, I became unaware of the time and often read quite late into the night, which can actually be quite dangerous for a bookworm with little self-control.So, overall, this book was quite magnificent and sweet. I loved seeing how the characters learned from their experiences and how everyone grew stronger together, and it was an amazing story of friendship that I will not soon forget.
**I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions and thoughts in this review are my own.**