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Stephanie M. (Canal Fulton, OH)
Awesome Book!
I love dual timeline stories along with mysteries, and this book does NOT disappoint. The characters are still living in my mind and heart and most likely won't go away for a very long time. I hope the author does a sequel to this book so that we know what happens to the main characters of both timelines within the book.
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Kathy D. (Spotsylvania, VA)
Now I want to go to Greece!
Buying one of six houses abandoned since the war, for reasons unknown, gave Skye the second chance she needed to rebuild her future. Told in a dual timeline 80 years apart, Katerina's and Skye's stories were seamlessly connected. Secrets were revealed through letters and artifacts discovered in and around the home. Through these hidden letters we, along with Skye, get to know Katerina's story. I loved these characters. I felt like I knew them, wanted to be friends with them, and cared what happened to them. (I want a sequel!) Greece is now on my bucket list! I loved this book, though I think a small Greek dictionary would have been helpful to refer to for pronunciations and quick definitions of phrases and words.
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Kathleen G. (Red Lion, PA)
The House of Hidden Letters by Izzy Broom
I really enjoyed reading The House of Hidden Letters by Izzy Broom. What first felt like a quiet, slow-moving story quickly became a book I could not put down the further I got into it. The writing drew me in gradually, and I found myself more invested with each chapter.
Rather than focusing on dramatic plot twists, the story emphasizes self-reflection and emotional growth. The protagonist's journey felt realistic and relatable, especially in how she takes time to process her thoughts instead of having everything make sense immediately.
One of the most interesting aspects of the book for me was the historical context. I learned about Greece during World War II and how the war affected everyday people, not just soldiers. History was woven naturally into the story and never felt overwhelming. It added depth and helped explain why secrecy and silence were sometimes necessary.
Overall, The House of Hidden Letters is an engaging and thoughtful novel that combines personal reflection with historical events. I really enjoyed this book, and it left me thinking not only about the characters, but also about how history can shape lives in quiet, lasting ways. I would recommend this book to readers who enjoy emotional, character-driven stories and novels that blend history with mystery. It stayed with me long after I finished reading.
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Melinda J. (East Hampton, CT)
A Beach Read, Delightful
I just loved The House of Hidden Letters by Izzy Broom. It was a delight to read during a snowy and cold winter and to be whisked away to a warm and beautiful Greece. I really felt like I was in the lottery house that Sky won for one euro. She needs an escape from London, and this seems like the perfect solution. We gradually learn her story and why she suddenly leaves her husband, mother, and life behind. Her crumbling house is being restored by handsome Andreas and there is hope of a romance, but like a Hallmark movie it disappears.
The other lottery winners arrive and have interesting stories, too, and could be another book. Old bones and letters are discovered from WWII days and a woman name Katerina. There's mystery both historical and with Skye and her husband. The way her husband gets his comeuppance is a real highlight for me. Loved this book, it will take you away from your troubles and you'll feel like you are really in Greece. It was 5 stars for me and thanks to BookBrowse and Net Galley for the opportunity to have an ARC copy.
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Ann H. (Boulder, CO)
The House of Missing Letters
What a great read? The author drew me in by having Skye find a letter carved in the woodwork. This led to multiple discoveries both inside and outside. This reader was left guessing what else would turn up and the historical significance of each new find. Mysteries had to be solved among historical facts. One was left with an overwhelming urge to cheer the book's characters on too finding success and happiness. This book is one to remember for a variety of reasons.
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Laurie M.
The House of Hidden Letters
The House of Hidden Letters was truly a pleasure read for me. The well-developed characters and a mystery threading through dual time-lines had me invested in the story. The author, Izzie Broom, swept me away to the small Greek island of Folegandros with her beautiful writing style. The pacing was perfect, I had no choice but to keep turning the pages. A beautifully written tale! Highly recommend to those who enjoy historical fiction, women's fiction, and for book clubs.
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Debra F. (Cudjoe Key, FL)
I won the lottery
The House of Hidden Letters (January 17, 2026)
by Izzy Broom
I received a free copy of, The House of Hidden Letters, by Izzy Broom, from the publisher and Netgalley
Enter a lottery for a Greek house...sure why not? Not sure what she expected but this place needs work so let the renovations begin...
While renovating Skye finds a bunch of letters with a story of their own.
Finding a community to share some of the burden, reading of war & love in long lost letters, trying, & sometimes failing, to deal with her own life, the story unfolds, a bit slowly in the beginning but it picks up in the 2nd half and soars.
I really enjoy dual timelines, I liked all the characters and even fantasized about winning my own Greek cottage.
I recommend this book highly.
