A review by jsant
The Forest of Vanishing Stars: A Novel by Kristin Harmel

adventurous challenging emotional sad tense fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? No

5.0

Historical fiction of a young woman who helps Polish and Belarusian Jews survive in the forest after escaping the ghetto. Gripping and action packed and emotional and tragic and hopeful.