When Twilight Breaks

When Twilight Breaks By Sarah Sundin Evelyn Brand is determined to get THE story, the story that will show she is just as good as her male colleagues. There is just one thing standing in her way, well two, her boss and one of her colleagues. She knows that if she is allowed to write her words will wake up America to the threat that is Nazi Germany. But the world is tired of war and America is still caught in the clutches of the Great Depression. To get the story that will speak to the world is not easy as Germany only wants their truth going out into the world, and German truth is not what she has been witnessing. When she is given an assignment that introduces her to Peter Lang, an American who has fallen under Germany's spell of prosperity and order, she is less than thrilled with his German enchantment. But Peter's past has him looking at what he wants rather than what is - until reality comes crashing in around him. Evelyn and Peter couldn't seem more opposite if they had tried, yet they were drawn to one another. As German propaganda draws its ever-tightening noose around them, they must work together if they have any hopes of leaving the country behind and getting home alive. I have to say, I was drawn into this book from the opening scene. The characters are so real that one can't help but be pulled toward them. I like that this book is a standalone title, no waiting for the next book. Though I wouldn't mind more with Peter and Evelyn if truth be told. This would make an excellent book club selection if you are looking for a historical fiction title. In my opinion, this is the best work of Sarah Sundin that I have read. I have no qualms recommending When Twilight Breaks to any and all readers 12or 13 years and up. I was provided a complimentary copy of this book with no expectations but that I provide my honest opinion. All thoughts expressed are my own.

The author informs us readers at the end that the character Lisa is named after a Sunday school student who categorized her books are “war-romances.” What an accurate description and kudos to that young lady for being able to come up with that word! This is the story of when Hitler was first taking over Germany and all of the changes in the society, including the beginnings of the purges of Jews from businesses and from German society in general. Evelyn is a newspaper reporter who is like a dog with a bone; she just won’t let go of the story until she finds the truth. Her friend Peter is pursuing his Ph.D. In German while he teaches at a local university in Munich. The meeting of these two main characters was magical and so well-written. The entire story was like a film running in my mind, with such excellent descriptions of scenes and background. I felt as though I could feel the evil of the Gestapo and the traitors against Evelyn and Peter. My heart was in my throat during the most emotional moment that they shared together. This is one of the absolutely best historical fiction books that I have read about the pre-WWII era! I cannot recommend it highly enough. Even if you don’t like historical fiction, try this one. I’m not usually a fan of this genre, but I love Sundin’s books and have devoured all of them since I first discovered her. The research is impeccable, the writing is magnetic and the characterization is dramatic. Loved this book! Disclaimer Disclosure of Material Connection: I received a complimentary copy of this book from the Revell Reads Blogger Program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255, “Guides Concerning the Use of Testimonials and Endorsements in Advertising.”

WHEN TWILIGHT BREAKS...Sarah Sundin Evelyn wrote the article when the tanks rolled in and people cries to Hitler, the little girl with flowers to hand, while the anti nazi signs was being scrubbed by elderly Jews. Before printing to.remember they were guests correspondence in Germany. In another words no freedom of speech. An uphill battle for this spunky woman at a time and in a job where men ruled. A time of WW II, she did a good job of weaving a story , the history and the setting of Germany at that time. The use of profanity and sexual innuendo was not necessary so less rating. Given ARC by Net Galley and Revell for my voluntary review and my honest opinion