De Rijdende Boekenwurm
Thank you to Novel Tours for the ARC. This is my honest, voluntary review.
Whispers Between Truth and Survival
'Fables & Lies' unfolds through the eyes of Freyja Bremer, a woman navigating the suffocating tension of wartime Berlin, where every glance carries suspicion and every decision could mean survival or ruin. From the very first pages, the atmosphere presses in like a tightening grip, heavy with uncertainty and the constant threat of discovery.
Freyja’s perspective feels deeply personal and intimate, allowing the reader to experience the war not from the battlefield, but from within the fragile walls of daily life. The emotional weight of her choices lingers throughout the story, especially as truth and deception begin to blur into something far more dangerous. Trust becomes a fragile currency, and every interaction feels loaded with consequences.
What stands out most is the careful pacing of tension. The story builds layer by layer, weaving secrecy, fear, and resilience into a narrative that feels both historically grounded and emotionally compelling. Berlin itself becomes more than just a setting. It feels alive with danger, shadows, and whispered fears that echo through every chapter.
The structure allows Freyja’s inner world to shine, revealing the quiet strength needed to endure circumstances that constantly threaten to break her. Moments of vulnerability are balanced with determination, making her journey feel authentic and deeply human.
This story lingers in the mind long after the final page, not because of loud moments, but because of the quiet ones where survival depends on courage no one else can see.
Historical Fiction | Wartime Setting | Female POV | Berlin Setting | Secrets and Lies | Survival Under Pressure | Emotional Tension | Character Driven Story
Thank you to Novel Tours for the ARC. This is my honest, voluntary review.
Whispers Between Truth and Survival
'Fables & Lies' unfolds through the eyes of Freyja Bremer, a woman navigating the suffocating tension of wartime Berlin, where every glance carries suspicion and every decision could mean survival or ruin. From the very first pages, the atmosphere presses in like a tightening grip, heavy with uncertainty and the constant threat of discovery.
Freyja’s perspective feels deeply personal and intimate, allowing the reader to experience the war not from the battlefield, but from within the fragile walls of daily life. The emotional weight of her choices lingers throughout the story, especially as truth and deception begin to blur into something far more dangerous. Trust becomes a fragile currency, and every interaction feels loaded with consequences.
What stands out most is the careful pacing of tension. The story builds layer by layer, weaving secrecy, fear, and resilience into a narrative that feels both historically grounded and emotionally compelling. Berlin itself becomes more than just a setting. It feels alive with danger, shadows, and whispered fears that echo through every chapter.
The structure allows Freyja’s inner world to shine, revealing the quiet strength needed to endure circumstances that constantly threaten to break her. Moments of vulnerability are balanced with determination, making her journey feel authentic and deeply human.
This story lingers in the mind long after the final page, not because of loud moments, but because of the quiet ones where survival depends on courage no one else can see.
Historical Fiction | Wartime Setting | Female POV | Berlin Setting | Secrets and Lies | Survival Under Pressure | Emotional Tension | Character Driven Story