Kristin Hannah – I’m a new fan!

I've recently read 3 Kristin Hannah's books and loved them all! There is some controversy aobut her writing and therefore, I avoided her books, fearing that they would be similar to a historical fiction version of a Colleen Hoover or Freida McFadden quality of writing.

However, once I read the synopsis of The Great Alone, I knew I had to give her a try. Within the first quarter of the book, I already knew it would be a 5 star read for me. Since then I have read two more of her books and loved them both. She's a talented author and I look forward to reading The Women, which I just recently bought. I will say, her books are a bit sad, so you may want to sandwhich lighter books in between if that's your thing.

The Great Alone – 5/5. This book, set in the 1970's is set primarly in Alaska. A vietnam soldier is wrestling with PTSD and other psychological scars as he attempts to move his family to falsely precieved safety. Two women are left fighting for life and love in brutal conditions. Strong character development, beautiful writing; I highly recommend.

The Nightingale – 5/5. Set in Germany in the 1940s, two sisters navigate life through the German occupation. One rebellous and the other cautious, the sisters navigate fear, love, and resistance. The writing was captivating and I felt like I was standing in the room with the characters. Excellent read.

The Four Winds – 4.5/5 – I loved this book. It was a little slow in the beginning, but overall, an amazing read. This book got me in my motherhood feels. If you currently do, or have ever felt the pain of raising a teenager, then you would understand. This book follows a family through the 1930's Dust Bowl era as they try their luck and head from Texas to California. This book had my favorite characters in all three of Hannah's book that I've read. A beautiful and educational story about a unique time in our history. Also, highly recommend.