Today I’m super excited to bring you a review of The Wartime Sisters by Lynda Cohen Loigman now available from St. Martin’s Press! Loigman’s first book, The Two-Family House, is one I’ve recommended many times over, and it’s always well-loved. I have been on the edge of my seat waiting for her newest effort, and it’s here! Thank you to GetRed PR for the invitation to review this special book.
My Thoughts:
Two sisters, both raised in Brooklyn, are feeling the distance from one another. They each have burdens to carry when they meet up at the Springfield Armory just as World War II has begun.
One sister is an officer’s wife and lives a relative easy-appearing life there on the Armory campus, while the other is a widow of the war and has to work on the production line in the Armory factories.
As one can imagine, that rivalry between sisters causes feelings to be hurt as their divide deepens, and also, as someone from their past comes back into both of their lives.
The heart of this story is the dynamic between these two sisters. It’s Millie and Ruth’s story above all else. The jealousy and swirl of other emotions is palpable, and anyone with a sibling can surely relate to some of those feelings we don’t want to admit to. The historical backdrop with the Armory setting solidifies the plot.
Overall, The Wartime Sisters is a dynamic and intriguing story of sisters, second chances, and hopes for mending relationships. Once again, Lynda Cohen Loigman nails the nuances in these sibling relationships and delivers another engaging and emotional novel.
I received a complimentary copy. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis:
Two estranged sisters, raised in Brooklyn and each burdened with her own shocking secret, are reunited at the Springfield Armory in the early days of WWII. While one sister lives in relative ease on the bucolic Armory campus as an officer’s wife, the other arrives as a war widow and takes a position in the Armory factories as a “soldier of production.” Resentment festers between the two, and secrets are shattered when a mysterious figure from the past reemerges in their lives.
Have you read The Wartime Sisters, or is it on your TBR? Have you read The Two-Family House? Happy Reading! ~ Jennifer THR
Fab review! Having 3 sisters I love books like this! 😀
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Thanks, Nicki! I can definitely see why- three sisters is so special! ♥️ Looks like I’m back in Twitter jail. 😞 Thanks for your shares today!
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Oh no hope you get out very soon!
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Wonderful review and gorgeous picture, Jennifer! I loved The Two-Family House and cannot wait to read this one. Happy 😊 Reading!
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Thanks, Virginia! You are in for a huge treat with this one! You will absolutely love it! ♥️
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I have this! Wonderful review, Jennifer. The sibling angle against an historical backdrop was what got my attention and I’m happy to learn it delivers that payoff.
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Yay! Thanks, Jonetta! I think you are going to love this author, and I can’t wait to read what you think! ♥️
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I did read this one and thought it was truly about sibling rivalry that seemed to destroy any kind of relationship. I am happy you liked this story, Jennifer.
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Thanks, Marialyce. I think the author does a great job with those sibling relationships.
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I think I have this one too! Happy Wednesday Jen! Great review my friend!!😊💙
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Thanks, Sus! I predict you will LOVE this one! Enjoy every bit! ♥️
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I’ve read so many great reviews of this book, it sounds like a really good historical, with the added benefit of a family story😁
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Thanks, Tammy! It was more a family story with the historical backdrop, and I absolutely loved that about it!
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Lovely review! I have this one coming up on audio excited
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Thank you, Berit! I hope you love it! ♥️
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This sounds like an excellent read! Enjoy. 🙂
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Thanks so much, Chrissi! ♥️
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Great review and I think that sister’s bond is so powerful!
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Thank you, Elena! That’s absolutely true! ♥️
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Great review once again my friend! Glad you enjoyed this! The sibling rivalry sounds like an interesting angle!
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Thanks so much, Jee! The sibling angle was done sooooo well! Thanks for the twitter share, too. I’m in Twitter jail and I don’t think it shows you that I thanked you. ♥️
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Oh no problem at all, Jennifer! How have you been?
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I’ve been well, Jee! It’s been busy, but gosh, time is flying. How are you and your sweet family? ♥️
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We’ve been really busy too and yes time flies! I feel like my babies are growing too fast!!! 😭😭
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The histfic aspect provides the setting for an engaging sibling rivalry story that was so well done!
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Absolutely, Carol! I completely agree! I’m happy you enjoyed it too! Have you read The Two-Family House? ♥️
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No I haven’t! I think I have it on the TBR 👍
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Oh yes, I have a sister and I know that dynamic well! Wonderful review, Jennifer 💕
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Thanks, Mack! I bet you do! ♥️
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I thought the author did such a wonderful job portraying the sibling dynamic in this book. I’m really glad to see you enjoyed the read too.
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Thanks, Suzanne! She really did do a wonderful job with that. She seems to understanding sibling relationships well!
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Great review! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. I really did too. I loved the depth the author put into the sisters’ characters, backgrounds, and relationship.
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Thanks, Lisa! Yes! She nails those relationship dynamics- so impressive!
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An emotional and tumultuous relationship between sisters and a WWII backdrop… I’m liking it.
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It’s such a good story, Nina. This author has a way with relationship dynamics.
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I really enjoyed this one too and am glad you did as well! It was so well-written and emotional. I loved the women in the story, not just the sisters–they were all so well-developed and fabulous! Wonderful review, Jennifer! ♥
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Thanks, Steph! That’s true- so many characters to relate to and love here. I adore this author! Happy you enjoyed this one, too! ♥️
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You’re welcome! They definitely are. I haven’t read her other book but maybe I should buy that one next! ♥
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YES! It’s such a good book! Everyone I’ve recommend it to loves it!
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I love hearing that! You need to send me a book recommendation list, so I can shop, lol.
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We could just send recs to each other! ♥️
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Most definitely! ❤
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What a fabulous review Jennifer! I’ll have to see what I can find from the author!
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Thank you, Mackey! I hope you get a chance to read this one or her first one!
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So many good books are coming out now and it’s hard for me to keep up. I’d love maybe a top 5 so far? 🙈
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Shell, you want me to give you a top five so far? I can try to get one together! That’ll be fun! (But a challenge!) ♥️
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I’d love to see what books and why 🙂
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I loved “The Two-Family House” and that is the reason why “The Wartime Sisters” is on my TBR. Your great review has made me even more anxious to read it. ♥
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Yay, Lynne! I’m so happy to hear that! I can’t wait for your thoughts on The Wartime Sisters! I’ll be watching!
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I like how the core of this story is about the sisters, since family dynamics (especially sister dynamics) can be so complicated.
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Me, too. This author excels at portraying those complex dynamics. It makes it so much more than just any other story.
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