Incredible to look at how a city was split and their people trapped within literally overnight. 

I remember as a kid hearing over the radio of the Wall coming down, so it was even more interesting to me, being able to relate a little to some of the events then and shortly after - not just reading about a historical thing generation back. 

I loved the infusion of codebreaking, family secrets, and the history of East Berlin behind the Berlin Wall. I thought it was well done, intriguing, and was difficult to put down thru most of the book. The plot unfolded in a believable manner and the fear and paranoia of living in East Berlin was well portrayed. 

The concept of forgiveness and reconciliation were also fantastic and fused with emotion. I loved how each family member had to work thru their own issues, that it wasn’t simple, but that they ultimately chose love anyways. 

All in all really well done, believable and loved learning more of the history and what went on for those behind the Wall and for family members outside of it. And I really love anything codebreaking too, so all the wins on this one. 

Thanks to Netgalley for the advanced copy of this book. All opinions are mine.