"For Such a Time" book review

Hold onto your horses gals; it's romance novel review time! I was given a copy of "For Such a Time" by Kate Breslin for free in exchange for an honest review so here it is.

Nice cover isn't it. :) I really like it.


Ms. Breslin is a talented writer! This historical fiction is roughly based on the Biblical account of Esther except that it's set during the Holocaust. Character development and plot exposition are artistically woven into a great piece of storytelling. I had no problem seeing what the author wanted me to see and feeling what she wanted me to feel(especially during the kissy parts).

My only pause and why I would only give it one and a half thumbs up instead of two is this: To write a love story between a Jewess and a Nazi Commandant, the Commandant of Theresienstadt no less, borders on hurtful. In the true story of Esther, there isn't one verse in the Bible that would lead us to think Esther was head over heels in love with Xerxes, nor that Mordecai fully accepted him with welcome arms as his in-law. They accepted what they had to and overcame tremendous obstacles by making the most of a horrid situation. In "For Such a Time", regardless of how heartless the main man in the story acts, a passionate kiss reminds her of how she can't live without him. Right.

Then again, this is a romance novel. They aren't read to learn life lessons. They are read for entertainment. On that level this novel definitely delivers. I happily spent many hours all in a row to finish this one. Happy reading.