If I Can Save One Child.

 

 

★★★★

Thank you to publisher, Bookoture for providing me with copy via Netgalley, in exchange for an honest review.

France, 1942: Robert curls sleepily into me, his tiny hand grasping mine like a lifeline. He’s been so brave, this little boy who has been through the unimaginable. As his eyes close, I wonder how much longer we can go on. But I promised to save him. And I can’t give up now… 

Young linguist Elisabeth has been working for the British secret service since the war began, rescuing downed pilots and Jewish refugees. Now the Gestapo are on her her next mission must be her last. Or she may never see the white cliffs of Dover again. 

But she can’t even think about abandoning her post when so many remain in danger. So when daredevil fellow agent Guy arrives with a frantic plea, there was never any doubt that Elisabeth would help. Somewhere in occupied France is a little boy, the last survivor of a Jewish orphanage, desperately trying to make his way to safety. They have to save him. 

Elisabeth knows the mission may be suicide. But she also knows she could never live with herself if she didn’t try to save this child. And so she and Guy set off on one last journey together, into the mountains. For freedom – for this child – they’ll risk it all…

 

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 Heart -wrenching. 

This novel will break your heart into a thousand pieces. The novel was tough to read at some parts, but you won't be able to put it down. Almost every page has something happening, which kept you flipping the pages because you wanted to know what would happen next. This book's emotions were so vivid that I felt like I was experiencing everything the characters did. I felt the horror that they were experiencing at that time. The book had some slow parts in the beginning, but after it picked up, I was so involved in the story that I didn't even know how much time had passed. I was eager but anxious about how it would end. 

Elisabeth was my favorite character in the story. She was full of courage. She went through so much, even putting herself in danger, to save the little boy. The title, If I Can Save One Child , perfectly sums up the story. Aside from the author, the title was what drew my attention. Elisabeth was the book's most developed character. I found myself rooting for her all the way to the end. I adored how she cared for all the children. 

I loved the connection that Elisabeth and Guy had. I hoped that the two of them would find a way to each other. It was apparent from the start that the two of them cared for one another. This was the second book I read by Amanda Lees , and my only regret is that I didn't discover her earlier. I'm excited to check out the other of her works. A beautifully written book about strength, loss, and love.