So emotional
Loved this so much, but once again I'm amazed at the strength of women caught in the war.
The story line and the great characters made this story very emotional, Will be looking out for more books by Jina Bacarr
Loved it

In this fascinating and tragic World War II historical fiction novel, readers join French sisters Eve and Justine in 1942 Paris, shortly into the German occupation of the country, on different sides of the war. After being sexually assaulted by a SS officer, Justine becomes the French mistress of a high-ranking Nazi official while Eve joins the resistance against the German occupiers. Sexual assault (both of the characters and of the larger context of the German occupation of France) plays a massive role in this novel, so readers should be advised to read with caution. Alternating between their perspectives, each chapter brings Eve and Justine and their respective struggles against the occupation to life and suggests that perhaps not everything is as it seems. With complex characters, some truly despicable antagonists, and high stakes for everyone involved, Bacarr delves into the range of resistance activities undertaken by all sorts of women across France and the dangers of collaboration, particularly for French women. The characters are the star of the novel, and Eve and Justine’s dynamic and changing relationship is the emotional touchstone of the novel. A fantastic, tragic, and complex historical fiction novel, Bacarr humanizes women’s struggles and fight against the German occupation in this incredible book.

A truly heartbreaking story of two sisters who are torn apart during the Nazi invasion and German control of Paris in WWII. It is a sequel to the author’s book ‘Sisters at War’ but it can be read as a stand alone title, although, I highly recommend you reading the first book.
The ‘Daisy sisters’ Justine and Eve Beaufort are now living different lives. Justine as the mistress of the Nazi SS officer who raped and kidnapped her from her home. Eve as a resistance member striving to do what she can to fight the German invasion while hoping her sister is alive, as it is years since anyone has seen her. The girls grew up with their mother and Madam de Giocomte the owner of Maison des Ombres Bleues and this home plays a large part in the girls story.
The book does not shy away from the atrocities that the Germans undertook during the war especially the sexual abuse and torture endured by women. The story however does provide hope and a sense of justice for those women war victims.
I could not put the book down as we live through the sister’s courage and strength in fighting the Germans.

I’m a huge fan of historical fiction set during World War II. The stories of double agents and trying to survive are always so harrowing and captivating. So, when I saw this book and read the description, I was immediately intrigued and knew I had to read it.

This is the second book of a duology, but it works well as a standalone.

While I did find myself gravitating to this book to finish the story, I also found it hard to keep reading at some points. And it’s not because it was full of mentions to sexual violence, it’s because it was too much in an annoying sense. It’s mentioned that Justine’s life was forever changed by such an act in the description. And every chapter after. It loses its impact on the reader when you hit the epilogue and she mentions for the hundredth time about what happened to her.

I also had a hard time believing Justine as a double agent. Her Nazi loyalty, even though it wasn’t real, was hardly ever consistent. She was always resisting which felt unrealistic for someone who is trying to pose as a collaborator so she can help the Allies. It bothered me.

The pacing was also off to me. The first handful of chapters felt like they covered the same 10 minutes from a hundred different angles and it was rough. Then, after we spend forever in the summer of 1943, we suddenly jump around so much that I have a hard time feeling the same things as the characters. It moved along too quick and we couldn’t sit in the anxiety of being in the war. It happened for a second and then passed. Kind of disappointing.


Rating: 2/5

Recommend? Not really

Thank you to net galley for giving me this opportunity to read the book 'Sisters of the Resistance'.
The story takes place in France during WWII.
Two sisters life with their mother in a fancy house which belongs to a prominent couple.
One day as the sisters were alone at the house a man from the SS happens by.
Eve the younger sister is attacked,
Eve's sister Justine comes to her aide.
Justine is then attacked and abducted by the SS to be used as his mistress.
The sisters have a chance meeting at a hotel where Eve is planning to steal a picture called 'The Daisy Sisters", which is a picture of Eve and Justine.
Justine becomes pregnant due to her sexual assault by the SS man.
Eve is with the resistance.
Unbeknownist to Eve, Justine is also working as a double agent.
The basis of the story is the sexual assault of females during the war.
There is a disclaimer at the beginning that the story deals with sexual assault on females.

I loved this book. It had so much action happening and entwined with the two sisters and their family as well as lovers. It allowed your imagination to view what happened in WW11 and how the resist was so brave. Little tiny negative, maybe the Novak a bit too long, but a very small negative.

A fantastic read. As we follow on from the past first book about two sisters who are struggling in the first world war they embark on there journeys trying to help the resistance in their different ways and it shows the bravery the struggles and losses they face while trying to keep themselves and their loved one safe. It's a heartbreaking story but it also shows that love and healing can survive even in dreadful circumstances.

A riveting war time read about estranged sisters, Both are doing what they can to survive but Eva beloved the worst of Justine, who is invoked in a very dangerous ploy of subterfuge.
Bacarr deals with an overlooked subject of WWII, the atrocities committed against the women, particularly French women.
Many were persecuted as horizontal collaborators after WWII but the question every person needs to ask themselves is what would you have done???
It’s a good historical fiction read about sisterhood and survival.

This book continues what happens to the two sisters Justine and Eve, how differently they dealt with the War in Paris against the Germans. The book certainly was interesting and how the Germans were with the woman of Paris how they treated them. It was certainly heartbreaking.

Justine is still under the Major living in a nice place where do her loyalties lie. Eve is still fighting against the Germans and helps the resistance. Will their paths cross and can Eve persuade Justine to help fight the Germans. We see what happens with the sisters throughout the book.

The book was so heartbreaking there was romance as well which was good. How the woman of France suffered at the German hands and also how the Germans treated the Jews.

Would recommend this book.

This is the 2nd book in the Wartime Paris sisters series. It can be read as a standalone since the author catches you up on the happenings of the 1st book in the series. The story begins when Eve and Justine meet after a Nazi SS officer kidnaps Justine. Eve suspects her of being a Nazi collaborator since she’s dressed to the nines and acting the part. She eventually learns there’s more to the story.


This was an intriguing story. It was told from the two sisters' perspectives. Eve is working for the resistance, while her sister is still with the SS officer who kidnapped her. I enjoyed the stories and how Justine tried to stay one step ahead of the Nazis she was surrounded with. I haven’t read the first book but I hope to read it soon, as well as others by this author.
Trigger warning-it deals with sexual assault by the Nazi officers.


Thanks to @boldwoodbooks, @netgalley, @rachelsrandomresources and the author for this ARC

This review is being posted as part of the Sisters Of The Resistance blog tour hosted by Rachel’s Random Resources.

Sisters of the Resistance is the latest novel from historical fiction author Jina Bacarr and the gripping finale to her Wartime Paris Sisters series. This is an incredibly powerful and hard-hitting story about sexual violence during the Second World War, set in Nazi-occupied Paris.

Although this is the second book in a duology, you don’t need to have read Sisters At War to be able to follow the story. Jina Bacarr has done a wonderful job of starting this book in a way which reintroduces the story to previous readers and brings new readers up to speed on the heartbreaking experiences of the Beaufort sisters. I’ve never before seen a sequel open in a way which recaps the earlier events in such a thorough yet captivating way, starting exactly where the previous story finished; it was a brilliant start to the book. Whilst this book can be read as a standalone, I would still highly highly recommend reading Sisters At War too to experience this heartbreaking story in it’s entirety.

Sisters of the Resistance is told through a dual POV narrative, sharing the perspectives of both Justine and Eve. The plot was perfectly paced and gripping from the very beginning. Jina Bacarr writes tension beautifully and takes the reader on an emotional journey through so many twists and turns. I read the majority of the book in a single sitting as I just couldn’t put it down.

Justine and Eve were fantastic strong female protagonists with so much depth to them. They both really mature over the course of the two books, but particularly within this one. It’s heartbreaking that they, like millions of other young adults impacted by the Second World War, were forced to grow up far too quickly due to their horrific wartime experiences. The sisters are both so courageous and I really enjoyed the historical romance plots they each hand.

As the focus of Sisters of the Resistance (and the earlier book Sisters At War) is the horrific experiences of sexual violence and rape that was the reality for so many women in Nazi-occupied countries, it is an incredibly hard-hitting story. It’s very clear throughout (and explored in the author’s afterword) that Jina Bacarr has drawn on her own traumatic experiences in writing Justine’s story and this has created a very raw and powerful narrative which brought tears to my eyes on several occasions. In Sisters of the Resistance we see Justine beginning to overcome the shame and fear she had experienced since she was first raped and this was particularly powerful, especially towards the end of the book when she begins to use her experiences to support other women.

Overall, Sisters of the Resistance is yet another really powerful story from Jina Bacarr and a brilliant ending to the gut-wrenching series. This is a truly must-read novel for Second World War historical fiction readers.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️/5

I have posted my review on my blog www.yourschloe.co.uk

*I received a copy of this book in eBook format via NetGalley in return for this review. All reviews published are completely honest and my own, and are in no way influenced by the gifting opportunity. Thank you to Jina Bacarr, Boldwood Books, Rachel’s Random Resources and NetGalley.

I'm reviewing this via NetGalley, as part of a tour with Rachel's Random Resources.

This powerful WWII novel follows Éve and Justine, two sisters from Paris who are torn apart by the war when one of them is kidnapped.

The book contains some dark themes that may be upsetting for some readers, including references to sexual assault. Although I found this quite harrowing, I still felt the book was engaging and beautifully written.

I connected with Éve and Justine, and cared about both of them. I felt sorrow for them both, and at the same time, I admired their strength, resilience and determination that they would not be broken by what they experienced.

Sisters of the Resistance is actually a sequel to a previous book, and I think I would have liked to read that one too. This was a heartfelt story that I connected with emotionally, and I enjoyed it.

Thank you to NetGalley, Rachel's Random Resources, Boldwood Books, and to the author, for the opportunity to read and review this.

Jina Bacarr's Sisters of the Resistance explores the lives of two sisters, Eve and Justine Beaufort, as they navigate the tumultuous landscape of occupied Paris during World War II. This second book in The Wartime Paris Sisters series continues to build upon the strong foundation established in the first.

This is a story of courage, sacrifice, and the indomitable spirit of the human heart. The sisters' involvement in the French Resistance is both thrilling and heart-wrenching, as they risk their lives to aid the Allied cause. The author's vivid descriptions of the city, its people, and the dangers they faced transport readers to a time of great turmoil and uncertainty.

One of the novel's strengths lies in its portrayal of the complexities of human nature. The characters are well-developed and relatable, with authentic motivations and fears. The bond between the sisters is particularly complex, as they support and protect each other in the face of adversity.

Jina Bacarr takes the time to delve into the emotional toll of war on the characters. The novel doesn't shy away from the harsh realities of the time, including the often harrowing brutality of the Nazi occupation and the devastating consequences of resistance.

In her author's note Jina Bacarr adds that her personal journey and experience of violence against women helped her to wrote about this difficult subject, and how if can affect the victims.

I recommend Sisters of the Resistance as an authentic historical fiction novel that offers a glimpse into the lives of ordinary people who made extraordinary sacrifices.

A well written account of the atrocities of war and what it was like for women in Paris during the Occupation. It’s raw and vividly detailed. The author captures the horror of the Nazis and how badly they treated the women. The sisters each have their own path to tread and must do all they can, fighting to survive, and trying to keep their loved ones safe. They are amazingly strong women, full of courage and determination. There’s sadness, betrayal, trepidation, lies and intrigue. Ultimately we know who won the war, so triumph too.
I received an Advanced Reader Copy from NetGalley & Boldwood. I am writing a voluntary, honest review

A lovely story but, so very sad. These books make you realize how lucky we are that people like them put their lives on the line during the second world war. They make me feel so humble. My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for giving me the opportunity to read this book in return for an honest review.

Sisters of the Resistance is the sequel book to Sisters at War, but it can be read as a standalone novel.
The Beaufort sisters, Eve and Justine have taken very different paths during the war. Eve works with the resistance, mostly performing acts of sabotage against the Nazi invaders in Paris.
Justine is apparently a collaborator, having been forcibly abducted by a Nazi SS officer in the first book, but Eve is convinced that her sister would not betray her country, there must be some hidden reason that is yet to be revealed.
I just couldn’t get into this book at all. These atrocities upon women and children are to be found in every theatre of war, and newsreels confirm this. This book almost seemed to be skimming the surface, almost sanitising the suffering and horrors of those deported to concentration camps and those who had to survive such unwanted attentions in their daily lives.
The characters felt wooden, the challenges of resistance work, the derring do was missing and the love scenes weren’t very passionate, considering you didn’t know if each day on earth was the last one, there didn’t seem to be any frisson between the romantic leads of Eve and Michal.
It all seems a little bit too safe, too clean and not convincing for my taste.
My thanks to Netgalley and the publishers Boldwood Books for my advanced copy, freely given in exchange for my honest review. I will leave reviews to Goodreads and Amazon UK upon publication. I have only given two star rating.

Raw, heart wrenching, are two ways to describe this, the second book to detail the wartime lives of the Beaufort sisters. But also strength, vitality, morality and loyalty are just as accurate a description of a book that will stay will you long after you finish reading it.
To really comprehend the decisions the girls make for moral and survival reasons it is preferable you read ‘Sisters at War’ first. Both books are incredibly stories.
Trigger warning, the books delve into the sexual violence and rape that happens during war and occupation of countries.

This is book two of the story of the Daisy Sisters suffered greatly at the hands of a SS Nazi officer. These sisters spent two years living very different lives with one working as a double agent and the other with the Resistance. I could not imagine going through the things they each went through. People were simply built differently then. We are far too soft to not only survive the things done but to fight in whatever way they could.

This book is so well written and while there is plenty of action as it is a war story there is plenty of emotion in it. I found myself in tears and utterly heartbroken at times. Ève and Justine go through so much that honestly if even one of them had laid down and said they would done I would have hurt for them but understood.

I don’t want to give too much away but let me tell you if you read nothing else this year pick up not only this one but the first in the series as well. They will leave you both shattered and overjoyed at the things the human spirit and soul will do to survive and ensure those they love survive as well.

Rape and sexual assault are strong themes in Sisters Of The Resistance, so if these subjects trigger you then this is probably a book best avoided. Having said that, it is a story that needed to be told and I thought author Jina Bacarr did an excellent job of it. Set in Paris during the second world war, this is the story of sisters Ève and Justine Beaufort, who were separated after Justine was brutally raped and kidnapped by SS Major Saxe-Mullenheim, a cruel and sadistic Nazi officer, who keeps her as his mistress. With Ève working for the Resistance and Justine apparently working for the Nazis, it seems that the close relationship between these two is lost forever. Both are wonderfully crafted characters, Ève a scientific whizz kid who excels at blowing things up, passionately loathes the Nazis and is appalled when she meets her sister looking every inch the Nazi whore. Justine, however, is not what she seems. She has a baby daughter to protect from the monster who raped her and whom she loathes despite him being the father of her child. She is also working as a double agent, gathering information for the British in the milliner’s shop where she works as a designer. With both girls treading a fine line to keep those they love safe while hampering the Nazis as much as they can, there is plenty going on to keep you turning the pages. The romance between Justine and her English handler Arsène and Ève’s simmering love for her Resistance pertner Michal are secondary threads through this story and help to lighten what would otherwise be pretty horrific reading. I also loved many of the secondary characters especially the girls’ mother, Madame de Giacomte, for whom their mother works, and whom they manage to protect from being sent to a concentration camp as a Jew. While there is plenty of unpleasantness in this story, all of it coming from the Nazi contingent, there is also plenty of hope, a strong sense of family and moments of great kindness. This is a book that showcases an often overlooked side of war and the things that people will do to protect those they love. I found it fascinating, horrifying at times and yet also uplifting. It was a compelling story from start to finish and one I clouldn’t stop reading.

The sisters have been torn apart but will there love for one another be strong enough to unite them in the fight? I went from anger to joy to sadness while trudging through this tragedy filled plot. I was devastated and furious about what these humans had to go through but I felt love and admiration for how courageous and brave they remain. A powerful story that is highly recommended and not a easy read to comprehend although it will definitely be staying in my mind for a long time.