I was a bit nervous to read this one because I've heard amazing things, but I was a bit skeptical. But, it definitely lived up to the hype. 100000%.

This book is kind of like a ~grown-up~ version of The Book Thief. I realize I JUST read The Book Thief earlier this year, so changing my favorite books in the span of months might sound crazy, but here it goes: The Nightingale is my favorite book I've ever read. Hand's down.

It's definitely a thick book and took a few days to read, but every page is amazing and there's not one part of the story that I wish had been different. Although it made me cry *several* times, it was such an extraordinary story.

I loved EVERY SINGLE character (except for the Nazis, of course). All of the characters had such great character development, even the ones who didn't get a happy ending to their story.

Isabelle, Vianne, and their papa, Julien, are easily my favorite fictional family. Even though their individual stories AND their family stories are absolutely tragic, there's still something about them that makes me happy in a bitter-sweet way.

I will recommend this book until the day I die. Read it NOW.