The Road We Took

I am not sure if the author meant for this to be read as a YA. The Road We Took definitely has that feel to me, which isn't a bad thing at all. I think this would be a good read for both teens and adults.

I would say this would be appropriate for teens from 14 and up. However, that being said, there are vague references to child sexual abuse so I would definitely keep that in mind and read this before providing copies to any young minds.

This is a fairly quick read, and flows very well. The characters are loveable and despicable, as intended, and this story will have your heart brimming and breaking.

With books like these I can't help the revulsion I feel towards the Nazis and their treatment of ones they deemed inferior. I also can't help the tears that fall while reading experiences that people suffered at their hands. I will never understand that sort of thinking.

The Author's Note at the beginning of the book should be read, as this is based on a true account of her father's journey in Germany at the start of Hitler's rise.

I sincerely appreciate the publisher and Books Forward for providing me with a review copy. All opinions expressed herein are mine and mine alone.