The Women by Kristin Hannah

Wow, this could be one of my favorite Kristin Hannah Books yet.

Thank you to the publishers for the review copies! This one just released 2/6, so find it in stores now.

Kristin Hannah has always been one of my favorite authors. I don’t think I have read a book of hers that I have not enjoyed. I think her writing is absolutely brilliant.

This book is no exception - it is incredible. Not only was I sucked in from the first page, it was truly a ‘cannot put down’ type of book for me.

The story follows Frankie, a twenty year old nursing student from California. Frankie was raised by conservative parents and always prided herself on doing the right thing. As she sees her brother Finley off to serve in the Vietnam war, Frankie is inspired. She decided to join the Army Nurse Corps and follow in her brother’s path.

Frankie soon realizes it is much more than she expected. The chaos and destruction of war, and the long days of work take a toll on her. Though each day is a gamble of life and death, Frankie finds solace in those around her and even falls in love.

When Frankie returns home, she is greeted with cold and isolation from everyone around her. America has changed and the people are divided and angry.

This book had me feeling every emotion so deeply. The messages are powerful and so important. The book is divided into 2 parts, both equally fascinating and heartbreaking.

This one is heavy (see content warnings HERE) and full of learning about the war, but it also has some of KH’s classic romance. More importantly, it shows the importance of friendship and found family, and how love comes in many different forms. 🤍