I would like to thank St Martin’s Press for sending me a copy of The Sunflower House in exchange for my honest review.
This book is absolutely incredible. There are so many horror stories we have heard about World War II but one of the ones I didn’t have a lot of information about was how Himmler’s eugenics program really worked and what that meant for the women and children of Germany.
Allina has been raised by her Aunt and Uncle and does not find out about her true identity until things get very scary for the Jewish people of Germany. She is spared and finds herself at the Hochland House where she is able to work as staff caring for the babies that are being born as a contribution to the German race.
This book is incredibly well researched and although a work of fiction is based on so many facts. The author has included details of their research and other publications that can bring more education on these stories.
I cried at the end of the book even knowing where the tale would eventually end as the heartbreaking story of Allina comes to an end as she finally explains to her daughter Katrine why she has always kept secrets.
This book is incredible and if you enjoy historical fiction you will enjoy it. Please take care of yourself as there are quite triggering details and not everyone may be in the space to read about them.
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