Review: High as the Heavens by Kate Breslin

Genre: Historical Fiction 
Publisher: Bethany House
Released: June 1, 2017
395 pages

About the Book:

In 1917, Evelyn Marche is just one of many women who has been widowed by the war. A British nurse trapped in German-occupied Brussels, she spends her days working at a hospital and her nights as a waitress in her aunt and uncle's café. Eve also has a carefully guarded secret keeping her in constant danger: She's a spy working for a Belgian resistance group in league with the British Secret Service.

When a British plane crashes in Brussels Park, Eve is the first to reach the downed plane and is shocked to discover she recognizes the badly injured pilot. British RFC Captain Simon Forrester is now a prisoner of war, and Eve knows he could be shot as a spy at any time. She risks her own life to hide him from the Germans, but as the danger mounts and the secrets between them grow, their chance of survival looks grim. And even if they do make it out alive, the truth of what lies between them may be more than any love can overcome.

My Rating & Thoughts:    ⭐⭐⭐⭐

I liked that this featured a married couple, and I really enjoyed the flashback scenes. There were some difficult topics addressed in this book due to it being set during war times and some of the scenes that were heartbreaking to read. I did struggle at times keeping some of the characters straight and understanding everything that was going on. However, I liked the strength and determination of the two main characters, and I was rooting for them. By the last 20%, I was so invested in the story that I couldn't put it down. The ending felt realistic. This was my first book by Kate Breslin and I plan to read more from her in the future.

Favourite Quote: 

“Guilt can become a stumbling block to keep us from God's mercy . . . Our Lord is always ready to forgive, eager to take us back into the fold of His love. BUt sometimes we humans deny ourselves that grace, especially when our transgressions seem insurmountable.”

(I purchased my copy of this book; opinions expressed 

in this review are my honest opinion and completely my own.)