I finished this book in a day! It was incredible! Two women are connected across time by the city of Paris, a mysterious stack of love letters, and shocking secrets sweeping from World War II to the present—for readers of Sarah’s Key and The Nightingale. The book is hauntingly beautiful and moving. It wove together with an ending that will break your heart and bring peace at the same time. This is a 5 Star book!
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All the Flowers in Paris is a poignant and enthralling read. Two stories collide and the author does an excellent job of knitting the pierces together. Caroline has lost her memory and struggles to discover who she really is. She finds WWII letters in her Paris apartment that reveal the story of a French woman's plight. As the story deepens readers are drawn more into the women's lives. The ending is great and very satisfying. I read this in one afternoon. The cover art is befitting of the story.

What I love about Sarah Jio Books -

They combine two of my favorite things, historical fiction and romance.

The dual perspectives. Her novels contain two points of view and two timelines and they are always beautifully woven together.
( Is that a spoiler? I hope not.)

Her characters are superb and have distinct personalities and are very likeable. I was invested in both Celine and Caroline. Sometimes I find myself more invested in one storyline over the other but not this time. It was a joy to follow and get to know them equally.

The flow. Sarah Jio has written a story that would have taken another author 500 pages and has done it in 300. With just the right amount of detail. I don’t feel as though the story was lacking or felt rushed. I was engaged the entire time.

This has been one of my favorites from Sarah Jio.Not a complete five star. Five stars is perfection.
There were some twists that I did not see coming but one that I did. I’m not mad about it at all. It was an awesome story and I look forward to picking up whatever Sarah puts out next.

Two women connect over many years to bring to life a story of the present time and life in paris during World War II. A story that will remain in your heart. Once you start this book you will find it hard to put down. I really loved this book!!

All The Flowers in Paris by Sarah Jio. All the Flowers in Paris is a beautifully sad story. The events were hard to believe that they could happen. So much sadness in the war during World War II Between the Germans and the Jewish community. I do not think I will ever understand how it came about.

This story was great, it had me hooked from the beginning, it is beautifully written with a fascinating plot and characters.
It is set in Paris during present time and during WWII, with the character connecting between times.
Celine, her father and daughter Cosi live in a Paris occupied by the Germans during world war II, and Caroline, a North American lives in the same apartment where Celine lived now in present day.
Caroline finds some letters in one of the bedrooms, written by Celine, that starts Caroline on a path to discovering what happened to that family. Meanwhile Caroline who has had an accident and lost her memory, has a journey of her own to rediscover who she is.
I connected to all of the characters, as the author really drew me in to each time period.
A wonderful WWII story which concentrates on relationships and not the fighting.
I would like to thank NetGalley and Random House Publishing group- Ballentine.

I loved the time-slip aspect of this book, switching back and forth between WWII and present-day Paris. Great story!

Many thanks to NetGalley, the publisher, and the author for my ARC. All opinions are my own.

This was an excellent story of love, loss and redemption set in WW2 and present day Paris. . The stories of the history of this era are always harsh and not easy to swallow, this book holds true to that, and you must accept all the pieces of the story that are attributed to simple fate (this is often hard for me to do - suspend my disbelief.) once you sink yourself into the story you will be carried along for better or worse. This is a great read, even though parts are emotionally tough.

This was a good historical fiction novel. I liked the story and characters. It was easy to follow and kept me interested. I highly recommend!

Thank you Netgalley for the advanced copy. Sarah Jio has created a vivid story that fluidly switches between present day and war torn Paris in the 1940’s. This story is heartbreaking and yet beautiful. The mysteries that surround Caroline and Celine will keep you turning each page. What a wonderful story and a great author

Thanks to NetGalley for the ecopy for my Kindle.
I have read and purchased several of the author's books. This one was one of my favorites.
Dual time lines about WWII and the present involving a little romance and historical fiction made this book a good one and a quick one to read for me.
Two women living in Paris- one, whose paternal grandmother was Jewish, lives in Nazi-occupied Paris and the other a young woman in the current time period who had a bicycle accident resulting in the loss of her memory. The women's stories come together when letters written by the first woman are found by the woman in the current time period.
Of all, a quick read and a great one!

After reading All the Flowers in Paris, I have discovered a new favorite author. Read the book to find out the link between the World War II characters of Celine and Cosi and the modern day character, Caroline. Since it is mostly unpredictable, it became a "couldn't put it down" book.. The author cleverly leaves you hanging as she alternates between one storyline to the other without the confusion that often happens with two storylines. The messages of thankfulness, forgiveness and love will remain with me for a long time. I thank NetGalley for an advanced reader's copy in exchange for an honest review.

All the Flowers in Paris by Sarah Jio was a terrific novel with characters fleshed out and realistic.  The French people suffered greatly during WWII and this novel tells of one familys ordeal.  I enjoyed the mystery and how it was solved as well as the then and now aspect.  Sarah Jio has another fine novel that will not disappoint. Thanks to Net Galley for the opportunity to read in advance.

In All the Flowers in Paris, Caroline and Celine, though decades apart, are actually connected by the city of Paris, a discovery of lost letters, and hidden secrets;these are arranged in an enchanting bouquet of a novel told in the form of a dual narrative. For readers who just can't get enough of stories of courage that come out of Nazi-occupied Paris and the lengths women went to protect their loved ones-here's the novel for you! It's filled with lessons of love, gratitude and forgiveness. You'll treasure your families and the freedoms you have as this novel unfolds and blooms in your heart and mind.

All the Flowers in Paris is a beautiful dual timeline novel set in Paris. The story grabbed me from the beginning and I read half the book in one night. It reminded me of Sarah’s Key, a book I thoroughly enjoyed.

The story lines switch between WWII and the present. Caroline in the present and Celine during the war when Nazis occupied Paris. Caroline has lost her memory in an accident and she finds letters that slowly reveal the history of her apartment and about Celine’s life. Caroline is also slowly discovering facts about her own life as her memory slowly comes back. The dual timelines weave together to complete a fascinating story.

This is my first time reading something by Sarah Jio and I will most definitely be looking for more books by this author.

I recommend this book to historical fiction fans and for those that enjoy stories about family, love, and loss. 4/5

Thank you to Netgalley, Ballantine Books, Random House, and the author for the opportunity to read an advanced copy of All the Flowers in Paris. Release date: August 13, 2019

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I’ve been finished with #AllTheFlowersInParis for a couple of days now and I’m still reeling from this amazing novel. The story takes place in Paris, alternating between present day with Caroline, and during the German occupation during WWII with Celine, centered on rue Cleur. Well, stories is more accurate as Caroline and Celine are linked together by more than just their shared address over time. I loved this book and even gave it 5⭐️ before I was finished. It hooked me from the start and I literally couldn’t stop turning pages as I read. The tension during Celine’s chapters was palpable. The ending was neatly wrapped up, which in the case of an emotional read such as this, I didn’t mind. Books like these shed light on the smaller more personal horrors of eras like WWII (vs the overall military battles of all sides) and make a profound impact on a reader like myself. This may be my favorite by Sarah to date. (full synopsis will appear in comments below)

All The Flowers In Paris releases this August. Is it on your #TBRlist yet?

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What a captivating story of two women from two different time periods. They are connected through a history of love and war in Paris.

This is my first time reading anything written by Sarah Jio and now I might just check out her other works when I have time. I would definitely recommend this book for anyone who loves historical fiction.

Rating: 4.0/5.0

"I think that the most important things in life are thankfulness, forgiveness, and love."

Two different stories of grief and hardship of two women. Both take place in Paris. One is set in 1943 and the other one in 2009. Both the stories intersect later. Caroline loses her memory because of an accident but she regains it gradually and finds out her true self. Celine, on the other hand, is a widow with a daughter (Cosi) and works with her father in a flower shop during the German occupation of Paris.

Pros:
- Great description of Paris & the whole environment. As a reader, I felt as if I lived there in both periods. A good author can make this possible with beautiful and descriptive writing of the setting.
- Well developed characters. The book has two stories and both stories had characters that one can relate to or at least sympathize with. Definitely one of the good perks of this book.
- I enjoyed the writing style of Sarah Jio. This is my first time reading a book for her. She knows when to elaborate more, when to stop and when to end a chapter.
- Let us not forget to appreciate that gorgeous cover!

Cons:
- In the first half before the two stories getting connected, it was distracting a bit jumping from a story to the other one. I was connecting one story and as soon I was ready to dive more the other story would start. That was only problematic in the beginning. All this made sense though from the second half as the connection between the two tales started to get clear.

Final Thought:
I have read many books in the past with a similar format, where there are two stories and then they interwind, but I have to say that All the Flowers in Paris ranks among the very good ones. Both the stories were interesting to read and very captivating. The book will be out on August 13th 2019. I give All the Flowers in Paris a strong 4 stars out of 5.

Many thanks to NetGalley & the publishers for providing me an ARC of this book in return of this honest and unbiased review.

I was so excited when I saw that Sarah Jio had a new book coming out and it did not disappoint! All the Flowers in Paris is part historical fiction and partly set in the present day. I always like a book about a character with amnesia and this one starts off with Caroline, getting hit by a truck and losing her memory. Why are people acting weird around her? What did she do that everyone is unfriendly towards her? Just who was she before her accident?

World War II and the Nazi’s have moved into Paris. Celine works at her father’s flower shop and cares for her young daughter. She is growing more nervous as the situation becomes worse and wants to leave Paris before anything bad happens. Of course, something bad happens! I swear, I read Celine’s chapters with my heart pounding! I was so scared for her and her daughter.

This is a must read, I stayed up very late to read the end and no doubt this will be another best seller for the author.

When Caroline wakes up in a Paris hospital with no memory of her past, she’s confused to learn that for years she’s lived a sad, reclusive life in a sprawling apartment on the rue Cler. Slowly regaining vague memories of a man and young child, she vows to piece her life back together—though she can’t help but feel she may be in danger. A budding friendship with the chef of a charming nearby restaurant takes her mind off her foggy past, as does a startling mystery from decades prior.

In Nazi-occupied Paris, a young widow named Céline is trying to build a new life for her daughter, working in her father’s flower shop, and hoping to find love again. Then a ruthless German officer discovers her Jewish ancestry, and Céline is forced to play a dangerous game to secure the safety of her loved ones. But when her worst fears come true, she must fight back in order to save the person she loves most: her daughter.

When Caroline discovers Céline’s letters tucked away in a closet, she realizes that her apartment harbors dark secrets—and that she may have more in common with Céline than she could have ever imagined.

Told from both women’s perspectives, All the Flowers in Paris is an emotionally captivating novel rooted in the resiliency and strength of the human spirit, the steadfastness of a mother’s love, and the many complex layers of the heart—especially its capacity to forgive.

Very good book!

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All the Flowers in Paris
Sarah Jio
August 13, 2019


Caroline hops onto her bike, pedaling away from the Cafe du Monde. as quickly as
she can after coming face to face with Victor. The handsome stranger who she suspects destroyed her amazing life in Paris. The sidewalks were crowded with visitors and tourists. A child and her mother were heading straight for her, in the opposite direction was a large truck, the driver not paying attention. She yelled for him to stop but the time came for her to hit the child or the truck. Caroline woke up days later in the hospital. She was recovering well, all except her memory.
Seventy-five years earlier, Celine works in her flower shop on the rue Cler with her Papa. They have had a beautiful summer with business picking up, yet her father is fully aware of the war that builds in France. German soldiers have arrived and he reminds Celine she should trust no one. He asks about about his granddaughter Cosi. He questions why she is allowed to play in the park with her friends. When Luc arrives for a visit with Celine, she asks him to pick up Cosi. Happy to do so, Luc delivers the grapefruit he brought her. When Cosi runs into the shop she shows her mother the watercolor she made at school of the beach in Normandy.
This terrific novel is a beautiful novel of the difficult account of Caroline’s journey as her memory returns, giving us a view of her life since her arrival in Paris. It also provides the historical journey for Celine, Cosi and her Papa in the treacherous days of occupied Paris.
Typical of Ms. Jio’s writing, she fills her pages with fascinating characters and narration bringing us into the streets of Paris as well as the historical tale of the dark days of the German invasion. I highly recommend this book. All the Flowers in Paris will be published August 13, 2019 by Ballantine Books. It was a privilege to read her work pre-publication via NetGalley. I have always enjoyed her books however this new release is a 5 star read. This August arrival is not one to miss.