A review by diversifyyourreading
The Room on Rue Amelie by Kristin Harmel

4.0

I think I love WWII historical fiction a bit too much - I've read so many novels recently that they're all starting to sound the same.

And that's really my only criticism for The Room on Rue Amelie. It reminded me a lot of other historical fiction novels I've recently read, with certain parts feeling too familiar to The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (maybe it's a Kristin thing!?). However, Kristin Harmel did a wonderful job weaving together storylines in this book, and the relationships gave me all the feels. There are so many beautiful relationship dynamics, and I felt like I could perfectly imagine all of the characters and their interactions with each other.

The Room on Rue Amelie is set in Paris during WWII and follows Ruby, an American who finds herself in Paris after marrying a Frenchman; her young and curious Jewish neighbor, Charlotte; and Thomas, a British RAF pilot who is shot down in France. Be prepared to stay up late in order to see how the story plays out - you'll become invested in the characters in no time, and won't be able to sleep without finishing!