“I want you to make a promise to me and to each other that you will always take care of your sisters. That you will always be there for one another, no matter what. That you will not allow anything to take you away from each other.”

THREE SISTERS is the incredible story of Cibi, Magda, and Livi—Slovakian sisters who promise their father they will take care of each other no matter what, but who could never imagine the atrocities they will experience as young Jewish girls sent to death camps in Nazi Germany. It’s a story of devotion and courage in the face of evil, and it’s based on a true story. I especially enjoyed the last 25% of the book that explores some of the guilt the survivors feel, both In surviving the Holocaust but also in comparing their suffering to others. I haven’t read that in much WWII fiction and appreciated a look at that! I enjoy reading historical fiction but appreciate it all the more when it’s more than just inspired by true events. The notes at the end of this book are not to be missed! 4/5⭐️—I liked it!

I am not sure there are any words to describe this wonderful book. Only the knowledge that this story is true and that three sisters could live to tell their story through the chaos, fear, devastation and heartbreak of not only themselves but so many, many others, is a testament to their resilience and love for each other. A promise is a promise and I am glad that Cibi, Magda and Livia lived to keep their promise. I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley, St.Martins Press and the author, Helen Morris. The above comments and review are my own opinion.

Three Sisters is a wonderfully powerful book. It focuses on three sisters who made a promise to their father to watch out for each other always.

There are many books about the concentration camps in WWII but this is the first book I’ve read that told the story after WWII. As I read books set in this time period I always look for hints from other books and I find many. It is because many books are based on actual events, events we should never forget. I loved reading every word of this book because of the sisters strength during and after the war.

The Three Sisters is more than historical fiction at its best: it is based on a true story of the three sisters Cibi, Livia and Magda.

The three girls promised their dad that would they always be there and look after each other.

They did more than that.

Heather Morris did a phenomenal job of writing their story.

It is a story of determination, courage, strength and the will to live.

I cried for them, I cheered for them and I even laughed at their sisterly antics.

The Three Sisters is a story that will resonate with me for a very long time.

The notes at the end of the book are not to be missed as they tie this entire phenomenal story together.

Heather Morris you out did yourself not only in the series but in the book The Three Sisters which is my favourite of the trilogy.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for an awe inspiring read.

This story follows three Slovakian sisters, Livia, Magda, and Cibi. In 1929, when the girls were very young, their father made them promise to stay together, no matter what happened. In 1942, fifteen year old Livia and nineteen year old Cibi are rounded up and taken to Auschwitz while their seventeen year old sister, Magda, escapes the roundup because she is in the nearby hospital. Eventually Magda joins them during their last year at the camp, once she, their mother, and their grandfather are also rounded up.

There aren't many Auschwitz/Birkenau survivors left but Heather Morris was able to talk with Livia, Magda, and their families, in 2019/2020, about their experiences before, during and after their lives in the concentration camps. The story is made up of real events from their lives and then afterwards, when they are still reviled by many in their home country. Later all three sisters make their way to their new homeland of Israel. The stories of millions ended during the war and the concentration camps and it is inspiring to read that there are some survivors who were able to go on and have families and fulfilling lives after their near death experiences. The story makes clear the feelings of guilt all the survivors felt, in some way or another, for living through what so many did not. The story is told simply, from the point of view of the girls, while they try to hold true to their promises to their father, throughout their lives.

Thank you to St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for this ARC.

In this immersive, emotional story, we learn of three sisters, Cibi, Magda, and Livi, and their experience enduring Auschwitz-Berkenau during World War II.

It’s a story of unimaginable pain, suffering, and loss. Yet, it also highlights the unbreakable bond between sisters that not only enables them to survive, but to do so with hope, and strength.

This novel will make you rage, make you cry, and leave you tender hearted over the resiliency of the human spirit and the ability to find love after immense despair.

Sisterly bonds and the will to survive are the two strongest themes of this book. As a fan of historical fiction, I am always interested in a unique perspective on WWII. The horror and sadness of concentration camps can only be experienced so many times through books. Although Three Sisters spends much time on the terror of the Third Reich, it also takes us on a journey of the sisters bonds both before and after the war, in that way highlighting the hope and the love that their family shared.

The fact that these women are real and did survive, in and of itself is uplifting. I appreciate that the author, Heather Morris, met a couple of the sisters and family members so that though fictionalized, much is based on facts.

We rarely see what happened to survivors of the Holocaust, this book showed us not only how hard it was to assimilate back home after the war but the chance these women took in starting life over in the new country of Israel.

Thanks to NetGalley for the advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Morris does an excellent job of taking an absolutely heartbreaking story in a devastating time in history and filling it with hope. The Meller girls made a promise to their father in 1929, a promise to always take care of each other, a promise they plan to keep. In 1942 that promise is threatened when Cibi and Livi are picked up in Slovakia and sent to “work for the Germans”. When they end up in Auschwitz, they are determined to live, to take care of one another and to one day be reunited with their family. Their sister, Magda, is left in their home village with her mother and Grandfather, dodging the Nazis at every turn, yet longing to go out and find her sisters. Feeling helpless, she feels like she has broken the promise. As one year becomes two, Cibi and Livi meet many obstacles, but never lose their sense of hope, finding help in unusual places, moving to the new camp, Birkenau, when it is finished they continue to push forward, but will they make it out alive and will they ever be reunited with their family? Set in Slovakia, Poland and Israel, this is their story. Morris writes a meticulously researched book, a book filled with both heartache and hope, a book about the Meller girls.

I was incredibly lucky to be able to read an advanced reader copy of Three Sisters and I am delighted to tell everyone how much I love this book! You absolutely NEED to read this book, I encourage you to pre-order it now so that you can have it in your hands on pub date, October 5. It truly is that good.

I have read several books about the holocaust and Auschwitz, but Heather Morris writes about it in such an absolutely beautiful and powerful way. Her talent is evident within the first few words and it is so easy to become engrossed in the story and not be able to put it down, or even want to put it down. Though incredibly heartbreaking and emotional, reading this book, inspired by a true story about the lives and experiences of three sisters was so gripping, so compelling.

I have to also talk about the Afterwords and Acknowledgments at the end of the book. I was in tears when reading those, and I reread them each multiple times. Knowing such an emotional book like this was inspired by a true story is one thing, but to read the words written by the people the book was inspired by truly gripped me and left me sobbing. I admire this author so very much and after reading these, I can honestly say that I am an even bigger fan than I ever was of her. Heather Morris is absolutely amazing and I thank her for sharing her talent with us readers.

This Heather Morris novel tells the story of three sisters from Slovakia, born in the 1920s. Most of their story centers around how they survived auschwitz and berkenau concentration camps during WW2. The descriptions are so vivid and palpable, the author really makes you feel what they felt during this horrific time in our history. Yes, Lale, the tattooist of auschwitz and Cilka have brief mentions but this story of survival is about the Miller sisters who, as children, promise their father they will always stay together and be there for one another. This promise and their hope helped them on their journey. I think of the three books I've read by this author, I liked this one the most. #netgalley

Have you read books by Heather Morris? They are fantastic, but you might cry if you are a sensitive soul like myself.

Her newest novel, Three Sisters, is an incredible story, much like her previous books.

"Against all odds, three Slovakian sisters have survived years of imprisonment in the most notorious death camp in Nazi Germany: Auschwitz. Livia, Magda, and Cibi have clung together, nearly died from starvation and overwork, and the brutal whims of the guards in this place of horror. But now, the allies are closing in and the sisters have one last hurdle to face: the death march from Auschwitz, as the Nazis try to erase any evidence of the prisoners held there. Due to a last minute stroke of luck, the three of them are able to escape formation and hide in the woods for days before being rescued.

And this is where the story begins. From there, the three sisters travel to Israel, to their new home, but the battle for freedom takes on new forms. Livia, Magda, and Cibi must face the ghosts of their past--and some secrets that they have kept from each other--to find true peace and happiness."

This one is out on October 5, which I cannot believe is already next week!

Have you read any of Heather's books?

I tried this book and, unfortunately, it was not for me. It read like a YA novel but was supposed to be for adults. Also, there was little to no back story before the sisters ended up at the concentration camp. I made it to 20%, but had to set it aside.

After finishing this book last night, I haven't stopped thinking about it. I don't know if I'll exactly have the right words to do it full justice.

This third book from Heather Morris is absolutely beautiful. It's also devastating, haunting and heartbreaking but, as the sisters mention many times, this is a powerful story of hope and strength.

This book is advertised as "inspired by a true story" but to me, this read like a memoir and a testament to three formidable examples of living against the odds. The authors note and contributions from family members at the end gave me goosebumps. Morris' writing is fluid and emotive which takes the reader on an extraordinary journey.

If you haven't read the other two books in this series, I highly recommend them as well. I'm exceptionally grateful to the author and publisher for the opportunity to read an advanced copy!

Heather Morris brought us The Tattooist of Auschwitz, Cilka’s Journey and Stories of Hope and she now brings us Three Sisters.

Ms. Morris has a talent and heart for bringing us special stories of World War II Jewish prisoners of war rounded up by the Nazis. The Nazis killed 6,000,000 Jews and children numbering 1,500,000. This book is a tribute to Three Sisters who made a promise to their father to always stay together and take care of one another. A promise that made them survivors.

I read these books while my heart broke and my eyes cried. They are both heart-wrenching and heartwarming. I love that these sisters honored their promise and had a love that enabled them to have a close relationship. The days spent in the prison camp were hard to read about. Although they were hard, it is something we need to know and remember. We need to be vigilant that something like this never happens again.

Ms. Morris puts a lot of research into her books. She has met the people she writes about giving us honest and raw stories. I have learned so much reading her books. I have great admiration for the survivors and great sorrow for those that were killed because of age, illness or disability.

I’m honored to have read these books. They are well worth the time. They are worth the thoughts, tears and heartbreak I experienced.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from #StMartinsPress and #Netgalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Heather Morris does it again with an heartfelt story of three sisters and their experience during WWII. Morris has a gift to find real life stories and turn them into a masterpiece that will keep your attention all of the way through. This story is tragic like a lot of stories from this genre but it also has hope and so much love you it will take hold of you. Every time I read a WWII novel I hope to learn something new about that time period and this book did not disappoint. You will learn what happened after the war and the new life that was created by survivors in Israel. It is called #3 in the Tattooist of Auschwitz series but the story can stand by itself. Make sure to read the Author's Notes about how Morris became aware of the sister's story and also the letters that were written to the readers from the families of the sisters. Thank you NetGalley for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Heather Morris has hit it out of the ballpark again with her storytelling related to the tragedy of Auschwitz. Three Sisters follows three real-life sister survivors of the Auschwitz-Birkenau camps. It is a stunning, heartbreaking and brutally honest portrait of survival and resilience and will long remain in my thoughts. An extraordinary five-star read by the author of Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka’s Journey, books also well-deserving of 5-stars.

Three Sisters by Heather Morris ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

A big thanks to @netgalley and @stmartinspress for the ARC! This one comes out October 5!

As a fan of Morris’s other works, I was thrilled to read this one. (If you haven’t read The Tattooist or Cilka’s Journey, I highly recommend picking them up.) Just like the others, this one has been meticulously researched and infused with emotion.

I liked many things about this book, but first dislikes. I felt like the dialogue between the characters felt juvenile given the heavy subject matter. At times, conversations felt clunky and fluffy. Next, the “promise” between the sisters seemed to be harped on. I understand that it was a very important part to their lives, but I felt like it didn’t have to be explicitly mentioned as many times as it was.

Other than those two things, this is another story of courage and moving on. The focus on the period after they survived the camps was fascinating. So often, WWII historical fiction stops at liberation with maybe an epilogue with a glimpse of the future. Part III focused solely on the aftermath, which made this read unique. Many many times I found myself tearing up and moved by the resiliency.

Morris took it upon herself to tell the sisters’ story and pay tribute to the life they lived and the family that continues to live. Check this one out!

I have enjoyed this series of books that are based on true stories. This author has really done her homework and has a writing style that keeps me interested in the story. This story of three sisters suffering in the holocaust will teach you things you might not have known. Because of this series, I find myself doing more research on the actual events of WWII in Europe and other countries.

Three Sisters by Heather Morris is based on the true story of Cibi, Magda and Livia, sisters who made a promise as young girls to always stay together and protect each other. Though it is a fictionalized account, be sure to read all the stuff at the end! I thought it was fascinating to hear from the family members of these three sisters.

Books set in WWII are some of my favorite historical fiction books. Though I hadn't read The Tattooist of Auschwitz, I did read Cilka's Journey and loved it. It's not necessary to read the two prior books since they're only loosely connected. Rather than focusing on a lot of history, the story focuses on the sisters. I have two sisters, and I cannot fathom the strength it took for these young sisters to make it through Auschwitz. Not only did it take physical strength, it took emotional and psychological strength. As with the sisters, the only way I could have possibly made it through would have been for my sisters.

Reading this story, I was sadly reminded of how easily neighbors and friends were persuaded to turn on each other. We see it happening now and need to wake up! Love your neighbors and listen to each other. Don't blindly follow the mob. I wonder if those who turned on the Jews had any idea what they were sending them to. Would they have done everything they could have to keep their neighbors safe, or would they have been so brainwashed that it wouldn't matter? It's something I think about a lot when I read this type of book.

I definitely think historical fiction readers will enjoy Three Sisters. It shows that we've got more strength than we know, especially when we're protecting family.

Once again, Heather Morris does a superb job of bringing a story of the Holocaust to light. Following the experiences and lives of Cibi, Magda, and Livi is heart wrenching but their dedication to each other and survival is inspiring to behold. So few of us can imagine or even begin to understand what they went through at the hands of evil people. These stories are some of the most important in history and I hope everyone reads them.

I highly recommend "Three Sisters" and all of Morris's books.