*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.*

A solid 5 star read!! You can’t help but be drawn into this WWII story about a young Jewish couple and their journey through the horrors that Hitler unleashed in Europe. Faith in God and a promise between four friends gives Rachel Blau the strength to persevere through hope to hopelessness, over and over again. You will find yourself wiping away tears as you are unable to put this one down! This was my first book by Kate Hewitt, and truly one of the best that I’ve read recently!

There is so much emotion in the words of this story it's utterly unbelievable! Through all the terror and hate of the war the four girls friendship and love has stayed true and strong. This book follows the story of Rachel as her and Franz face unimaginable times of hunger, disease, fear and so much more. Through it all Rachel is determined to stay strong and protect her unborn baby as best she can. I was entranced by Rachel and her courage and despite everything Rachel always seemed to be positive and look at the bright side of things. It's a true testament to a character who has the ability to do so. I cried and felt so angry at how human beings could treat another human beings with such disgust and disregard. I love the characters who were willing to risk their own lives to assist others! The story while I found it hard to read because of the nastiness, it also was highly entertaining and I could feel the love shining through the hate!

This is a great WWII read.
Rachel, a German Jew and her husband, end up in Holland after being returned from Havana on an ill fated trip across the ocean.
Eventually falling into the hands of the Gestapo, Rachel ends up in a concentration camp, pregnant and holding on to a fourth of an emerald that four girlfriends aboard ship divided amongst themselves with the promise to reunite in Paris after the war.
There is a lot about the TenBoom family in this storyline. One correction. Peter was a nephew, not a foster child. You can read the story in “The Hiding Place”.
The hard knocks of life have taught Rachel many painful lessons.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. My opinions are my own.

This was a strong fourth book in the Emerald Sisters series, it had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed from the previous three books. The characters had that element that I was looking for and enjoyed the overall feel of the time-period. It had that World War element that I was looking for. Kate Hewitt has a strong writing style and was glad I got to read this.

What a great conclusion of this series. We’ve followed four young women who got on a ship to flee Germany in 1939. They promised to meet again after the war. Each of the four women has a story to tell and this was the last one Rachel. Her story is heartbreaking but we know she survived but what has she to endure and will she meet her friends again?
What a series, it brings questions about what would I do in that situation.

Thanks to the publisher, author and NetGalley for the chance to read and review.

Omg the author has done again, book 4 in the series, and it still made me cry, cry out because of all the gruesome thing happening, it made me think , and it made me scared , because I am afraid the history Will repeat it selv.
I highly recommend this book.
Thank you to netgalley for letting me read this e arc in exchange for an honest opinion

Wonderful well written plot and story line that had me engaged from the start.
Love the well fleshed out characters and found them believable.
Can't wait to read what the author brings out next.
Recommend reading.

WOW! This series was amazing. I was looking forward to the fourth and final book in the set and it did not disappoint at all. Rachel and Franz face the challenges of being left in Netherlands when their boat is turned away from Cuba. While this book is fiction, the pain and torment of what they experienced seemed very real.
The series is a wonderfully written Historical Fiction of the horrors of WWII. The characters are very real, and their emotions come clear through in the writing. My favorite series in this genre in a long time. A must read!
I received an advance copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

THE GIRL WHO NEVER GAVE UP is rhe fourth novel in the Emerald Sisters series by KATE HEWITT and finishes it off very well. As with each of the books this one can be read as a stand alone because of the way the author gives us background in the first few chapters.
This book is Rachel’s story, and as with the other three, we see what horrific extremes Hitler and his followers will go to in otder to rid the world of Jews. We see tremendous courage shown not only by Rachel as she deals with a husband who has been broken by his time in Dachau and her hard work to feed them against all odds, and her will to live and find her baby, but also by Sophie and Jakob, to name a few. I like to see how Rachel tries to hold onto her faith in the God of Abraham, Isaac and Jacob. Things change for the better for her and Franz’s marriage and their faith when they meet the ten Boom family and come across their unconditional love for God’s chosen people. Franz’s faith grows when he reads the Bible from cover to cover …….
Will the four friends all make it in June to their rendez-vous at Henri’s with the four pieces of emerald?………
The faith aspect in this book and how it generates hope make this my favourite in the series.
I was given a free copy of the book by NetGalley from Bookouture. The opinions in this review are completely my own.

Amongst all the hate they found friendship and love and during the darkest time they still had hope, courage, determination and strength. The Girl Who Never Gave Up is the final instalment of the Emerald Sisters series. Rachel never gave up, no matter what hardship was laid in front of her. The first couple of chapters, as we revisited the St Louise were a litter slow but it picked up as we followed Rachels experience through the war. Kate Hewitt did an amazing job with the series as we followed these four strong, relentless, fearless women on their path to survive. A story of self-discovery, family, loss, unconditional love and courage. I loved the ending. A beautifully well written novel and series. 4 1/2 stars. Recommended to those that love WW2 historical fiction
I would like to thank the author, Bookouture and NetGalley for my free copy of this novel, in exchange for my honest review.
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This story is set in WWII and follows a Jewish woman and her horrendous experiences under the Nazis. Keep the tissues handy. Thank you to net galley for an advanced readers copy.

I was left speechless after reading The Girl Who Never Gave Up. Hannah's story gutted me. There is so much in this story. There is so much to learn from this story. Putting a face on those that went through the struggles of WW2 brings it to life. A life I would never wish on anyone.

Hannah is one of four women that came together on the MS St. Louis, but were soon separated when Cuba failed them. Each of the women were sent to a different country. Hannah and her husband, Franz, were dropped in the Netherlands with nothing, not knowing what would happen in the future.

The Girl Who Never Gave Up is Hannah's story of survival. The story is filled with drama; as they try to survive. No matter the horrors, Hannah's strength was an inspiration. Open the book and travel along with Hannah. Experience the challenges. Feel the fear. The determination to survive had me in awe. I can't imagine what it took to not give up, to just give in. Thanks to stories like this I can atleast get a glimpse of the past so we don't repeat in the future.

Just wow! This book was so good I literally couldn’t put it down. It was incredibly tragic, sad and desperate but with hope and happiness. The Emerald Sisters is a really great series. Kate writes these stories beautifully, they feel so real and you really get caught up in the emotions. Loved it, highly recommend.

An amazing conclusion to the Emerald Sisters Quartet! I’m glad all the ‘sisters’ survived the Nazis and found peace. I have to question whether Rachel, being in her mid-twenties at the start of the book was really a girl though, and did she have to go to Auschwitz? There were other concentration camps!

Rachel Blau has longed for husband Frank to be returned from the camp, when Frank returns he is a different person. For safety they leave their home behind to escape the German soldiers hunting down the Jews. Their journey has them living in their own flat to hiding in secret rooms. The kindness of strangers is unbelievable, especially when they have so precious little themselves. Worse still, the danger you’re running away from just seems to follow you. When the inevitable happens and they are marched onto the train to take them off to camp Rachel has a sudden realisation which gives her the strength to survive at all costs. The saddest part for me was when Frank and Rachel marched up to the camp together, then had to go their separate ways.

I found the start of the story a bit slow, worth staying with as it got going. The Ten Blooms amazing, while Jan I just found annoying. Rachel was so patient.
Disappointed that nearly a quarter of the book was taken up by promoting other books.