Thus author is becoming one of my all time favorite historical fiction authors, the way she tales a story is amazing because from the very the start she has pulled into it, where you can feel and see everything from the places, to the people themselves coming to life.
Side note I actually got this book twice from the publisher so I also want to give thanks to them .

Such a fan of this author and her work. I look forward to reading whatever she happens to be working on.
In this story, Alix is such a well defined character and of course, spy. This is her story and as the title states, her three lives. Each is as interesting as the life before.
The writing is amazing as I expected. If you haven’t read this author yet, well you should.

I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by NetGalley.

The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre is an amazing and addictive historical read that you will not be able to put down.

This book hooked me in from the first chapter and held my attention until the last page. It took me on an emotional roller coaster ride and made me feel so many glorious big feelings. The characters felt real and had a tremendous amount of depth, and I just wanted to spend more time with them. Natasha's writing is smart and concise, and the pacing was perfect. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who is a historical fiction or historical romance bookworm.

This was a great book with an inspiring strong female lead character. The only thing that didn't work for me was the jumping timelines. Each time it shifted I had trouble getting back into the story. In the end the timelines all made sense but it was tough for me to follow in the beginning.

Short synopsis: Told over multiple timelines, the story of an orphan who becomes a WWII spy, turned right hand woman to the famous Christian Dior.

My thoughts: After reading and loving The Riviera House I couldn’t want to get stared on Natasha Lester’s next book.

It took me a little bit of time to be Invested in the story and the characters, but once it happened I couldn’t wait to find out what happened next. The end of each section had me dying to see what would happen next.

Lester created such lifelike and real feeling characters. I loved Alix with her strong will and desire for women to have the same rights and opportunities that men are given. She was a force for change and I loved that! And Anthony was so sweet and tender, I really adored him.

This book had a little bit of everything. Women’s rights, romance, historical elements, fashion, and mystery.

Read if you love:
- WWII settings
- Life after war
- Romance subplots
- Atmospheric settings
- Strong willed women

Thank you so much to Forever for a copy of this book! Available now!

Another favorite of Natasha Lesters! Enjoy reading about the fashion and historical fiction. Didn't want to put down the book, just when it was getting good a new chapter would start leaving me with suspense. The fashion descriptions is always a plus, and enjoy reading about France in a different time period. Well done!

I'm normally not a historical fiction fan, but I do find myself intrigued by WWII stories and this book just hit the spot! I loved the timelines, the writing, and the introduction to fashion. The characters were great too. Overall, really enjoyable read.

A New York Times bestselling author delivers a lavish, unforgettable story of an orphan turned WWII spy turned fashion icon in Paris.
Alix St. Pierre. An unforgettable name for an unforgettable woman. She grew up surrounded by Hollywood glamor, but, as an orphan, never truly felt part of that world. In 1943, with WWII raging and men headed overseas to fight, she lands a publicity job to recruit women into the workforce. Her skills—persuasion, daring, quick-witted under pressure—catch the attention of the U.S. government and she finds herself with an even bigger assignment: sent to Switzerland as a spy. Soon Alix is on the precipice of something big, very big. But how far can she trust her German informant…?
After an Allied victory that didn’t come nearly soon enough, Alix moves to Paris, ready to immerse herself in a new position as director of publicity for the yet-to-be-launched House of Dior. In the glamorous halls of the French fashion house, she can nearly forget everything she lost and the dangerous secret she carries. But when a figure from the war reappears and threatens to destroy her future, Alix realizes that only she can right the wrongs of the past …and finally find justice.

Overall stars - 5
Writing Quality - 9/10
Image / Illustration Quality - 9/10
Character Development - 9/10
"Couldn't Put It Down"-ness - 9/10
Intellectual Depth - 9/10
Originality - 10/10

Absolutely loved!

I really enjoyed the design element more than I anticipated. Lester draws you in to a world of fashion and I was nervous how this would transition to war but it was so well done. I found myself wishing Alix St Pierre existed, it was a powerful story of redemption and loss and love. It was heartbreaking yet hopeful at the same time. Lester created a vivid world and I could picture Dior as he designed his dresses. Absolutely recommend.

Beautiful cover, great premise, decent writing, but we already have so much WWII fiction already floating around our libraries. This one doesn't stand out enough. I am sure, even though we aren't going to actively purchase copies for passing out, that they will still turn up in our libraries! :)

Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the ARC.

Another stellar book from the brilliant Natasha Lester!
"Fierce and Wild and Perfect" words used by Anthony to describe Alix, also describe this book! I couldn't think of a better description myself.

Alix - wow, her journey is simply incredible! Reading books like this, makes me hope that if I was put int the same circumstances, that I could be as strong and resilient as her. I love how she used her skills to further the advancement of others, and how much she sacrificed for those she loved.

Anthony - I adored him from his first moment on the page. He was smart and brilliant and so genuine in his affection for Alix.

Nastasha Lester writes these sweeping novels that are beautiful and romance, whilst not shying away from the hard aspect and trials that the people who lived in these post war years went through. She's always going to be an instant buy author for me.

"Maybe sometimes in a life there’s a moment when you get just what you thought you wanted—and it turns out to be everything you wished for.” - this book is everything that you could wish for in a historical fiction.

I adore WW2 historical fiction and this book was beautiful! From the cover to the writing style, it was just wonderful. It captures the reader and holds them tight. I loved Alix. What a freaking ROLE MODEL! She was brave and cunning and I admire her character so much.

The author did a great job making the story flow and capturing the readers attention and holding it throughout this story.

A MUST READ for anyone who loves spy stories and WW2 HF!

WWII is not always a part of history that I read when I pick up a historical fiction book, but something about this book called me and I was not disappointed. Following Alix during this time period gave me a new outlook on a time that I have always avoided in fiction. It is a must read and have already recommended it to more then a few friends!

This historical fiction novel is told in three timelines. There is romance, espionage, and fashion. This novel is well researched.

I enjoyed the book but was not drawn in. I did not feel like I was in the midst of the historical time period.

This is another great historical fiction book that focuses on strong women in history. I love discovering books like this where I learn while I read! with 3 timelines, before, during and after WW2, Natash Lester weaves an enthralling story about the main character Alix. The portions of Alix life after the war when she is working with Christian Dior is fascinating and that is one of my favorite parts of the book! The book is well researched and includes wonderful author notes. I highly recommend this book for historical fiction readers!

'The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre' by Natasha Lester is the kind of historical fiction you want to read when you are tired of reading WW2 historical fiction. Alix is fun and over the top and dresses well! But, the story is riveting and well written.

This book follows Alix St. Pierre who was a spy during WW2. Alix was an intriguing character with much courage. This story is full of, mystery, romance, redemption, suspense, espionage, heartbreak, and belief in oneself, with a little fashion. Such a great cast of characters. I enjoyed learning about Christian Dior and how pivotal he was in women's fashion.

Thank you to Forever (Grand Central Publishing) and NetGalley for the advanced read of The Three Lives of Alix St. Pierre.

Alix St. Pierre grew up in Hollywood, surrounded by glamour. She then moves into the PR world, quickly opening a door into working for the US government as a spy during WWII. After the war, she moves to Paris and begins the new position as director of publicity for the yet-to-be-launched House of Dior.

I wanted to love this book! Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres and the synopsis sounded right up my ally. And I did truly enjoy many parts of it. However, for me, certain parts seemed to drag on and I found I lost interest. Because you are moving between different timelines, it also felt a bit jumpy.

I loved the parts about the French fashion house. The glamour and behind-the-scenes moments were so fun to read about! And the storyline about the spy elements also kept my attention. I just wish the book as a whole felt more consistently engrossing.

I wouldn't dissuade anyone who loves historical fiction from reading this book! But for me, it wasn't my favorite read.

This was a new author for me & I’m so happy I was able to read this book! The writing was absolutely wonderful! The story was intriguing, fun, a little angst, and kept my attention the whole way through! I look forward to reading other books from Natasha. This one was about a woman named Alix who was a spy in 1945, during WW II. She was determined to oust the Nazis. She helped get supplies to Italy needed. Then 3 years later, she moved to Paris getting a job to work with Dior for his grand opening of the new Dior range. Alix does come up with an idea to dress a famous film star for Dior. He wants his designs to highlight and follow the nature contours if a women’s body. Alix’s life had so much going on through her life. She was still haunted by the failed mission toward the end of the war. This book was so interesting. I loved the diversity of time line! Just wonderful!

it might have been my mood, it might have been the day. I grabbed this book because the hype was really good, but I just had a hard time getting into it. I am going to chalk it up to me and not you. But I am so glad i got to try it!