Thank you for allowing me to read this book as an ARC.
Just as expected, Pam Jenoff did not disappoint. With this one, she again did an amazing job writing a story based on true events that makes you feel like you are there and a part of it, you are living the story. I have never read a Pam Jenoff book that didn't make me feel like that and this one is no exception. The characters are well-built out and relatable.
While this is a topic ai can only read so often (WW2), I prefer to read this author's books because they are so beautifully written and described. You can also tell that the author has spent a lot of time on research to "get the story right."
Great job again and thank you!

The "Sapphire line " is a secret network that assisted soldiers to reach safety. Two young women become involved in this underground resistance program. It is based on real events. An excellent read.

This is an incredible story based on true events that happened during World War II.Another masterpiece written by Pam Jenoff.

It’s 1942 Hannah Martel had narrowly escaped Occupied Nazi Germany, after her beloved fiancé is killed in a pogrom. When Hannah realizes she has nowhere to go, but her cousin Lily who lives with her family in Brussels contacts her cousin Lily. Hannah who desperately needs to leave occupied Europe .But with no safe way to leave she must return to the dangerous underground work she thought she left behind.. Seeking help Hannah joins “The Sapphire Line”. a secret underground residence network led by a mysterious woman named Micheline and her brother Mateo.
When a grave mistake is made causes Lily’s family to be arrested, and slatted to be deported to Auschwitz’. Hannah is found torn between loyalties. It’s a heartbreaking story of love, sacrifice, bravery strong family bonds and resilient women. There were many twists and turns secrets revealed throughout the story that held my interest up until the very end.. I recommend you give this Historical Fiction a Read

I would like to firstly thank the publisher , HarlequinTrade Publishing, Park Row and NetGalley . for the ARC in exchange for my honest opinion

World War II is consuming Europe. Two cousins, Hannah and Lilly, have felt the effects of the war in their lives. Lilly, a wife, and mother, helps her husband in his medical practice. Hannah, an artist, sends war-related messages secretly through her paintings. As the war rages on, Hannah works as part of the resistance with the Sapphire line. An organization that fights the battle by rescuing people sending and delivering messages and supplies., Michelin is in charge of the Sapphire line. The tensions increase as Lilly and her family are a prisoner at a camp. When Hannah discovers Lilly and her family are scheduled to be transported. At Auschwitz, she knows she must do something. A plan is developed to rescue Lilly and her family. The Sapphire line prepares to help Lilly and her family the danger ratchets up. This is a well researched historical novel about the horrors and bravery during WWII. Told from alternating points of view, the story moves quickly with many twists and turns. Historical fiction fans will find this story will keep them on the edge of their seats as the tension increases.

Pam Jenoff never disappoints me. I love her stories and the history behind them. This was a great story.

Very thought provoking story set in Berlin and Bussels, two cousins who had not seen each other in yrs are thrown together. One family gets deported to the concentration the other worked with the resistance. Can she save her cousin and family. Well written. Thank you Net Galley,Publishers and Author,Pam Jenoff for this ARC in exchange for my honest opinion.

I am such a big fan of WW2 novels, and this one hit me right in the feels. I continue to be amazed at the stories left to tell from this turbulent time in our world's history. This one was no different. I can tell that Pam Jenoff is an amazing storyteller and I look forward to reading more of her backlist.

A compelling story that centers around three young women who risk their lives to save others.
Underground resistance helping British airman to freedom.
A story of bravery and sacrifices.
This era of history is heartbreaking to read about. The horrors and decisions that had to be made were horrific. But, it is a part of our history that needs to be shared and known about.
Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read this book for my honest review. All opinions expressed are my own.

Code Name Sapphire is a heartbreaking novel set during WWII in Brussels, Belgium. This is the first novel I’ve read that took place during the German occupation in Belgium so I was looking forward to learning more about this part of the war.

Hannah, a Jew, fleed Germany after losing her fiancé and child from the hands of the Germans. She finds herself on a ship headed for America but the ship is turned back and is sent to Belgium. There Hannah reconnects with her cousin, Lily. Soon Hannah is working for the resistance on the Sapphire Line in exchange for finding a way out of the country. The Sapphire Line worked to rescue downed airmen and get them out of the country into safety.

Hannah’s work soon puts Lily and her family in danger. Lily along with her husband and young son soon find themselves scheduled for deportation to Auschwitz’s. Hannah and some resistance fighters hatch a plan to rescue them.

This novel shows the bravery and the resiliency of the Jews and the resistance fighters, and the dangers they faced. Despite the dangers and heart break it is also a story of hope.

There were a few things that seemed to fit too neatly into the story line but I thought the plot was very well executed. It is a story that will stay with me for a long time.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Harlequin Trade Publishing Park Row Books for gifting me a digital copy of the latest historical fiction offering by Pam Jenoff - 4 stars!

In 1942, Hannah flees Nazi Germany after her fiancé is killed. With nowhere to go, she travels to Brussels to stay with her cousin, Lily, and her family. Desperate for an escape out of Europe, she joins the Sapphire Line, headed by Micheline and her brother, Mateo. But Hannah's mistake puts Lily's family in mortal danger and she must do what she can to save her cousin's family before they are deported to Auschwitz.

Told in the voices of these three, this book highlights the strength and resilience of women to fight for their families and what they believe is right. Every time I read a book about the atrocities of this time, I learn something new which is historical fiction at its best. Inspired by real events.

Another work of historical fiction written by one of my favorite authors, and it kept me on the edge of my seat. Hannah has lost her fiancée and unborn child when the Nazis found the printing press they were using. Able to escape to her cousin in Belgium, where the Nazis had not yet started to deport Jews, Hannah reunites with Lily. Lily, the wife of a doctor, does not realize the immediacy of the threat of the Nazis until it’s too late. Hannah joins the Resistance, a group led by brother and sister, Matteo and Micheline. The bravery and sacrifice of the characters in the book are hard to imagine in the midst of such terrible events. I also appreciate the author outlining where her story departs from the actual historical events and places. Highly recommend. Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I've been a long time fan of Pam Jenoff, but this is by far her best to date. I loved the tensions stirring within the love triangle. This book read quickly which I always appreciate. I enjoyed learned about the war from the Belgium POV. It was my first ww2 book set there.
The most important aspect of this book was the question: what one would do to save their family. That thread was knitted through the book.

Formal review and link to come.

World War II fiction can often be hit or miss for me because there are so many stories from this particular time period. When a story offers a piece of history that I'm not very familiar with and it is well-researched, then I know it's a story that I will like. Pam Jenoff writes a wonderful tale of three very different but very brave women in Nazi-occupied Belgium.

What I liked about this book:
I love stories that feature stories of heroic women and this really delivers. All three women, though very different, show bravery in so many ways and I enjoyed each of their perspectives and stories. This book features a piece of World War II history that I was unfamiliar with involving the transportation of Jewish families via train to Auschwitz and once I read that particular scene, I had to know more. I always appreciate when books send me on my own research journey to learn more about a topic. Finally, the last 30-40% of this book was so gripping and it was impossible to put down. There was just enough mystery to keep the reader completely immersed.

What I didn't like about this book:
The first half of the book moved slowly for me and there were a few elements that I felt unnecessary to the story. I also would have liked more of Micheline's storyline though I understand why her character needed to be more mysterious.

Overall, I thought the author told a wonderful story and I would certainly read more of her books. Thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for the free advanced digital copy of this book.

In 1942, Hannah Martel, a political cartoon artist, has narrowly escaped Nazi Germany after her fiancé was killed in a pogrom. When her ship bound for America is turned away at port, she has nowhere to go but to her cousin Lily, who lives with her family in Brussels. Fearful for her life, Hannah is desperate to get out of occupied Europe. But with no safe way to leave, she must return to the dangerous underground work she thought she had left behind. Seeking help, Hannah joins the Sapphire Line, a secret resistance network led by a mysterious woman named Micheline and her brother Matteo. But when a grave mistake causes Lily’s family to be arrested and slated for deportation to Auschwitz, Hannah finds herself torn between her loyalties.

I am a big fan of Pam Jenoff and her writing. This is my third book by her that I have read and have loved them all. She writes about love, family, and strong women, especially during WWII. Her characters are based on real life women and their impact in history. Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read the newest book by this author.

This is my first book by Pam Jenoff. It is the story of Jewish cousins during WWII. Hannah leaves Germany after her fiancé was murdered, when it was discovered they worked with the resistance. She finds temporary shelter with her cousin Lily in Brussels, while she tries to connect with the resistance there and find a way out of the country. She connects with the “Sapphire Line” - similar to the Comet Line - which worked to get Allied Airmen out of Europe.

I loved Hannah’s character (until the end), and her artistic background and determination. It’s always interesting to think about how these “lines” worked and see some of the ways women (and men) worked to save lives. I’m sure no one was perfect in their choices during the war, but it is difficult to read about selfish decisions amidst all the other difficulty.

I enjoyed this, as much as one can enjoy a novel of horrific events in history. It felt well researched and mixed history and fiction into a heartbreaking read.

Thank you to the publisher for an advance copy. Thoughts are my own.

Thank you to net galley for an advanced copy in exchange for a review.

I am a fan of Pam jenoffs work and historical fiction, so when I found out that Jenoff had another book coming out I was excited to get my hands on a copy.

This story intertwines the lives of 3 women in Brussels during WWII. The story focuses on the challenges faced by these women in an occupied city, where two women are Jewish, two are part of the resistance movement, and all three fight to protect themselves and their family at all costs.

It was a nice change to have a story of this time period set in Brussels, as I don’t believe that I’ve read another WWII novel set in Belgium. The story is broken up into the view point of the three women. It was easy to follow along with and gain the understanding behind the actions of each of the women. I do wish there was more of the story told from Micheline’s point of view and more of her resistance work explored. After the opening of the story I was excited to read her perspective, but I didn’t get as much of it as I was hoping for.

Overall, another great story by Jenoff that explores the challenges faces by the Jewish population living under Nazi controlled Europe.

Another fascinating book about the men and women who helped many airmen escape from the Nazi soldiers through Belgium Holland and France!
Several stories told through the eyes of three women who worked Code Name Sapphire . This story will keep you turning pages guickly !

Such a good book set in WW2. The main characters are working for the resistance; who can you trust? Prison time, love, loss, and a not so happy ending.

I always look forward to Pam Jenoff's books. The start was a little slow for me but it did eventually pick up. That ending though!! WOW!! Great job!