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Feb 06, 2024HPL_Teen_Volunteer1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
In the enchanting narrative of "Lovely War," Julie Berry transports readers on a mesmerizing odyssey through love, heartbreak, and the indomitable spirit of humanity. Picture yourself immersed in the tumultuous landscapes of World Wars I…
Jan 17, 2024HPL_Teen_Volunteer3 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
From the goddess of beauty and love comes a tale spun with hope, passion, heartbreak, and prejudice. As we dive deep into the time of World Wars I and II, we meet Hazel, a classical pianist from London, Colete, a Belgian singer with a…
Jan 12, 2024catherine08_0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was so good. Soul-crushingly heartbreakingly absolutely achingly good. The romance is so well done and the character growth is breathtaking and you can't help but root for the characters every step of the way. There's just something…
Oct 02, 2023
This YA historical novel lingered with me long after the end. The mythological aspect makes for a haunting love affair with characters that find a way against the seemingly impossible. It’s compelling, sad, and hopeful.
Jan 30, 2023susan_findlay rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Lovely book. I enjoyed the stories of James and Hazel and Colette and Aubrey, and I very much appreciated the exploration of the experiences of black soldiers in World War I. As much as I hated many of the things that happened to Aubrey…
Jan 25, 2023
Historical fiction meets mythological fiction in this story about war, music, gods, and love. Julie Berry's prose moves smoothly as she fleshes out each storyline and character -- which she does with emotion and intention.
Jan 19, 2023icorriz rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Really enjoyed this book! It contains so much love and is written well with each narrator.
Jan 03, 2023SurreyLibraries_Teens rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Julie Berry wrote a book called Lovely War, which is essentially a love story that follows a couple during World War One. James is a character in this book getting ready to leave for war when he meets his love interest Hazel at a dinner…
Dec 21, 2022SurreyLibraries_Teens2 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book will invoke such a sense of love and tragedy, that will most likely make you cry! Lovely War is a teen romance novel that will leave you with your heart lying on the floor. It follows two couples during periods of war that meet…
Oct 13, 2022jranderson01 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
I really enjoyed this book, but especially as an audio book. Various performers, added music—it’s a favorite!
Sep 27, 2022Hkelsey rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this historical fiction book. I enjoyed the love story too.
Sep 21, 2022missywarner rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
World War 1 in the perspective of the Greek Gods. One of my favorite YA romances. So great!
Jul 19, 2022lobodsouza rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Lovely War explores romance, mythology, music, grieving, racism, and even war, engagingly and brilliantly. With the inclusion of Greek Gods, this book is perfect for teenagers and historical romance lovers alike. In this story, the goddess…
Jul 14, 2022Silver_Moon_7 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I would rate this book 4/5 stars. Set in the midst of World War I, Lovely War tells the story of four individuals whose stories are woven together. Hazel, a pianist from London, James, a British soldier, Aubrey, a musician from Harlem in…
Jun 29, 2022pacl_teens rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
"Lovely War by Julie Berry follows the stories of four young adults during the times of WW1. British Hazel Winnicott, a pianist, and James Alderidge, a would-be architect shipped off to war, Colette Fournier, a Belgian singer who lost her…
May 15, 2022mebacher rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Although classified as YA, this makes a good adult book club selection. Generally liked by all at my club.
Nov 24, 2021laura_61869 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Lovely War is a story of love and friendship amidst WWI told from the perspective of Greek Gods. There's divine intervention, penpal friendships, and a quirky ensemble cast. This surprisingly lighthearted and whimsical novel is a fantastic…
May 24, 2021Delta_07 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Lovely War tells the stories of Hazel, James, Aubrey, and Colette: a quiet pianist, an architect turned soldier, a ragtime genius, and a Belgian orphan. We follow these four as they navigate love, death, and the treacherous time of World…
May 17, 2021
Music, hope, determination, love, and friendship are all featured in this book about fate, romance in a war, prejudice in the army, and discrimination. The four main characters are endearing and wonderful, as I was moved by the humanity…
Apr 16, 2021Casiepaws rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What an outstandingly beautiful novel full to bursting with feverish emotion.
Apr 07, 2021ReadingAdviser_Jessica rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Lovely War is a sweeping tale of romance, true love, fate, war, death, and humanity, told from the perspective of the gods. I was so invested by page 10 that I struggled to put it down, and by the end I had stifled sobs in public twice and…
Mar 14, 2021
DNF. Hard to believe in the Olympian gods and their magical powers.
Jan 06, 2021makenziep1 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I was in a reading slump and this book was so so good and really managed to get me back into reading again, I loved it and will definitely keep coming back to read it in the future.
Dec 09, 2020Simba30 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Lovely War is a stunning story of 4 lovers, one pair set during World War 1 and the other during World War 2. Shockingly, the story is a mashup of Greek mythology, historical fiction, and romance. The story begins with Hephaestus, husband…
Nov 12, 2020maroon_lion_200 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Loved this book, but I could have done without the romance between Colette and Aubrey. It was well-written, but I was much more invested in James and Hazel. If the second story-line with Colette and Aubry hadn't been added I would…