The Prisoner's Wife

“Inspired by the true story of a daring deception that plunges a courageous young woman deep into the horrors of a Nazi POW camp to be with the man she loves.”

When I started reading this book, I thought to myself, “no way did this really happen, right? This can't be a true story.”
The horrors that the prisoners endured, the inhumane treatment and the hateful crimes seeped through the pages spectacularly. Izzy had to disguise herself as a man while being held prisoner and her fears were written beautifully by Brookes.
It felt drawn out at first, but I was captivated by the resilience and bravery of Izzy, the men that became her friends, and the prisoners that survived such cruelty.
I wanted to know what happens next. Do they survive? Do they find out about Izzy? The build-up was intense and long, but necessary. I definitely enjoyed this read.

3.5/5

I received an ARC through Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.