While I was browsing Blogging for Books for my next book to review, The Book of Esther immediately caught my eye. I mean, just look at that cover. Gorgeous right? Once I read the synopsis and found out it was an alternate WWII fiction with fantasy and sci-fi (steampunk) elements, I was sold. Plus, it seemed as if it was going to include lots of Jewish culture and customs, which peaked my interest as I like to learn about cultures and religions that differ from my own.
Unfortunately, it didn’t exactly pan out that way…
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