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There are currently 31 member reviews
for The House of Hidden Letters
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Liz B. (Dallas, TX)
Heartwarming Story
I enjoyed this historical fiction from two vantage points. I actually preferred the modern day tale to the historical one. While the plot was strong and characters fairly well developed, I still found myself wanting more from the storylines. Overall, a good read but a predictable ending.
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Kathleen K. (Johnson City, TN)
The House of Hidden Letters
"The House of Hidden Letters" by Izzy Broom is a story of hope and resilience, loss and found family. The characters our main character Skye meets on the island of Folegandros are delightful and warm. The atmosphere of the Greek island is so rich you can almost feel the breeze. The dual timelines centering on the same house created extra depth that the current-day narrative needed, as well as fleshing out how Folegandros became an island of people who are deeply invested in taking care of one another. While terribly sad at times, the book ends on an incredibly hopeful note with just the right amount of romance and closure.
The overwhelming feeling of this book is community and belonging. This would be an excellent book club pick. It would also appeal to those who enjoy Kristen Hannah's books that center ordinary people during World War II.
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Mari A. (Grand Junction, CO)
Lovely Little Mystery
This book transported me to a sleepy little Island in Greece! I loved the past and present storylines and the manner in which they were woven together. Great characters and the plot twists and turns that bring them together was very heartfelt and believable!
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Tracey S.
Fun Read
This was a fun read with a great mix of historical fiction, romance, and mystery. I felt like I was on vacation as I was beautifully transported to the Greek island of Folegandros. Unraveling the mysteries of the past as well as finding out what the main character, Skye, was running from kept me turning pages quickly.
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Catherine S. (Marietta, GA)
Lovely Read
The House of Hidden Letters is a very enjoyable book. The story is set in a small village in Greece and goes back and forth between the present and WWII. The main characters, Skye in the present and Katerina in the past, are well drawn and relatable. The supporting characters provide a bit of romance, mystery and humor. The story was at times a bit predictable but the author also explored some new territory involving memory, connection and loss. The book lingered in my thoughts even after I finished it.
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Lyris
Beautifully Done
This is a heartwarming story of a woman who wins a lottery offering a home in Greece at just the moment when she has lost her job and needs to get away from troubled relationships in England. She finds community with the other lottery winners as well as with the locals. She also finds letters hidden in the house from a woman who lived through the occupation in WWII.
As the result of her relationships with her new neighbors and with the inspiration from the letters, she finds the strength to stand up to her past and find healing in her new life. The descriptions of the Greek island and her new home are beautifully done and make me want to travel there.
Enjoyed the book and definitely recommend.
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Robin S. (Tall Timbers, MD)
The House of Hidden Letters by Izzy Broom
The House of Hidden Letters is about a woman who wins a housing lottery, allowing her to purchase an old house in need of renovation on a remote island in Greece. The storyline develops with the addition of some history, culture, & other characters who are entertaining. The author uses a dual timeline, the main character's timeline being current & another character's timeline being the early 1940s.
I enjoyed this book, as it was a very easy read and had enough suspense to keep me engaged.
