Isabelle and Vianne are sisters from France who must decide who they are and what they are willing to do when the Nazis occupy France. Vianne’s husband is called up to fight for their country so Vianne is left to raise their daughter alone. Isabelle does not have her own family but instead decided she will find her own way to fight, and will not lay down quietly. Both women are remarkable in their own right but together they are a force to be reckoned with. They learn that things are not always what they seem, and parents do not always have the answers for their children. We’re all still students of the world, no matter our age.

This book was an emotional tale of two sisters fighting their own battles during the war. I highly recommend this book, it will stay with you for a long time to come.