Thank you to St Martin's Press and Net Galley for the eARC of Three Sisters by Heather Morris. This is the third installment in a trilogy but can be read as a stand alone. From the author of Cilka's Journey and The Tattooist of Auschwitz comes Three Sisters.

Three Sisters by Heather Morris is meticulously researched and beautifully written. I especially enjoyed and appreciated the Author's Note and the Afterword which contained four summaries from relatives of whom this book was written.

Three Sisters is the story of a family from Slovakia; specifically three sisters: Cibi, Magda, and Livi. They make a promise to their father that no matter what they will always take care of one another and stay together as their father knows what lurks in the future during the holocaust. Soon, Cibi and Livi end up in a camp at Auschwitz and are separated from Magda. As Cibi and Livi try to survive in Auschwitz their memories of home and their mother and sister fuel the fire to do what it takes to stay alive. Soon, Magda arrives at Auschwitz and the sisters vow to honor the promise they made to their father. Determined to survive, this story takes the reader on the journey of these Three Sisters. Will they survive the holocaust? Will they be able to keep their promise to their father? Just what will become of them?

If you are a fan of historical fiction, then I highly recommend this book. It's a story of hope, determination, and love during one of the ugliest times in history. If you are a fan of Heather Morris and her previous books, you will not be disappointed by this one!

Three Sisters releases on October 5, 2021

Three Sisters, fictionalizes the events of the true tale of three Holocaust survivors – sisters who, as young children, promised their father to always be there for each other. Combining narrative, description, and different points of view, their struggle as woman to survive is well-told, including the psychological toll each experiences. My criticism of the book would be point of view shifts, minimal physical descriptions, and some repetitiveness when a point has been made, but in its totality, the book works because it isn’t a matter of the description of the bed slats or barbed wire, but of the three sisters. In conveying their story and its importance, Morris has more than achieved her goal. Readers will remember the Three Sisters even after the book is closed.

Excellent historical fiction based on a true story. Wonderful notes at the end from the real people portrayed in the book. While reading about the atrocities of the Holocaust can be very rough, this book does so in a thoughtful and careful way. It does not sugar coat but it also does not shelter from the realities of this event. It was very interesting to read about the folks who emigrated to Israel to begin a new nation. I would recommend this book to grades 9 and up.

The novel begins in Slovakia in 1942 at the home of three sisters, Cibi, Magda, and Livi where they live with their mother and grandfather. The story centers around a promise they made to their dying father to always take care of each other and stick together no matter what. This promise is tested when Livi, the youngest, is required to report to German authorities while Magda has been hidden away in a hospital. Cibi makes the decision to voluntarily go with Livi and both are transported to Auschwitz. In the end, all three sisters have to endure the horrors of Auschwitz and it is their unending devotion to each other that allows them to survive. Despite the setting and the difficult nature of the plot, this is a heartwarming novel that demonstrates the enduring bonds of familial love.

Similar to the book’s predecessors The Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey, this book is well written and extensively researched. I didn’t realize until the author’s note that this novel is based on a true story, making the book even more compelling. Heartbreaking yet uplifting, it is a story of courage, survival, and love. I highly recommend it! Thank you, NetGalley for the advanced copy of this book which will be published on October 5, 2021.

The Three sisters book is primarily about a promise made by the three sisters the day before their dad died while in surgery. They promise to always be together and care for each other.
Fast forward to 1942. WWII is on, Slovakia is under Herman occupation and the Jews start to be rounded up to be sent to Auschwitz. Livi and Cibi are sent first to the camp and experience torture, beatings, starvation and constant horrors. Magda, the middle sister joins them 2 years later. They will need enormous courage and support from each other to survive this hellish place. Somehow they do and the author then expands on their life after their escape from Birkenau.
It always amazes me what strength these people had to survive such a hellish place. One just wonders how they did it in the face of such adversity, disregard for life and hatred.
While I enjoyed the story and am glad that I learnt about the three sisters I found that the writing style was not my cup of tea. The dialogues between the sisters felt juvenile and even the story in the camp too positive. I also found that their story once they reached Israel didn’t grab me as much.
However I think this is an important story to read as it is a time in history we mustn’t forget.

I would like to add that there are quite a few spelling mistakes, repeat of words or sentences making no sense in this edition. A thorough spelling/grammatical review is required.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I have read both the Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka’s Journey, so when I found out Heather Morris was coming out with a new book I just has to read it. Just like her previous books this one centered around the life story of survivors of the Holocaust, specifically three sister’s who endured, suffered and persevered. It is important to note how crucial books like these are so that we may never forget the horrors and lives lost.

I knew the theme of the book would be surrounding the Holocaust so I was unsure how the author would write another book without sounding repetitive. I liked that the theme was surrounding three siblings. The relationship between the sisters is beautiful and selfless, although at times may be seen as sappy. I enjoyed that the narration was done to reflect the story of all of them in third person and not told from the point of view of only one of the character. That each sibling was able to have their story told. You can see each siblings personality, and the character depth that each one had.

This book provided the closure that I feel many books (based on real like characters) do not provide. Unlike other books I have read I felt like I was able to see a glimpse into their future lives and what had happened to them after the ordeal. I feel like it provided a different narrative, that they are more than just the “Holocaust” and their stories did not end once they walked out of the gates of Hell.

In the epilogue of the book I liked that it provided a brief summary of what happened to the other characters that were included in the book (including the Wikipedia links to a couple of them) which I truly enjoyed. The book overall was incredible and I am so glad I was able to read it. I would definitely recommend this book!

After reading and enjoying Tattooist of Auschwitz, I had to read Heather Morris' newest book, Three Sisters. Yes, another WWII book, a theme that has been written about a zillion times for both nonfiction and fiction, but I felt like these sisters stories were necessary to hear and learn from. Well written, emotion as hell and held my attention from start to finish.

Highly recommended for anyone who loved her first book. I cannot wait for her next book!

Thanks to Netgalley, Heather Morris and St Martin's Press for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Available: 10/5/21

Many thanks to Heather Morris, St. Martin’s Press, and Net Galley for allowing me to read an ARC of “Three Sisters”. It is such an incredibly powerful testament to the strength and resilience of women. I found it especially interesting to not only understand more about the day-to-day horrors that these sisters endured in the concentration camps, but also to learn of their trials and tribulations after WWII ended and the early settlement of Israel.

I have read “The Tattooist of Auschwitz” as well as “Cilka’s Journey” (both written by Heather Morris) and cannot recommend strongly enough that anyone interested in reading historical fiction set in Europe during WWII; read this author’s work…she is an amazing author. Thank you Heather Morris for bringing Cibi, Magda, and Livi’s story to print for us all to read and learn from. “Three Sisters” should be on everyone’s TBR list!

Three Sisters by Heather Morris is a vivid account of three young Slovakian sisters who promise their dying father always to stay together. Cibi, the oldest at age nineteen, follows her youngest sister Livia, age fourteen when she reports for work by the Germans. Meanwhile, the middle sister Madga is in the hospital fighting off a fever and then returns home to care for her mother and grandfather until the German's rounded up all the Jews regardless of age and sent them all off to Auschwitz.

After my own father's death, I needed to know more information about my Austrian-Hungarian heritage. I could only trace my father's mother's side of the family back to my great grandparents. On my father's father's side, only my grandfather's mother. My father told us stories about his mom were hiding and feeding the Jewish neighbors. I started reading about what the Germans did not only to the Jewish people but also to the Roma's, which broke my heart. I thought that reading a book about sisters would be interesting. Little did I know that this was an actual account of their lives at Auschwitz and beyond. The horrors that the sisters endured during this time are unspeakable. I found myself crying. Their strength in living life afterward is uplifting that they could adjust and find themselves in loving relationships; having a family of their own is unfathomable yet hopeful. I loved seeing the actual photographs of the three remarkable sisters and their families. Thank you for telling their story, and let's pray that this atrocity will never happen again in our lifetime.

Can not say enough about this book!
It is an excellent read.
I have recently been getting into this genre and this book caught my interest immediately.
I am so very, very happy I was able to request a copy of this one to review.
I was seriously captivating.
I highly recommend!

This book is uplifting and, at times, heartbreaking. Based on actual events, this is the story of three sisters - Cibi, Magda, and Livi, who promised their father that they will always protect one another. Although no one could have realized how important this promise would be, it turns out to be life-altering because the girls end up at Auschwitz where their vow will be repeatedly tested. The descriptions of the cruelty the sisters had to endure made this a difficult read at times. However, the pacing of the book makes it hard to put down.

Be warned that the ending, epilogue, and author's note are very emotional. I have much respect for the author for handling this topic with dignity and grace. These stories must be told, and Ms. Morris does a wonderful job in telling them.

I read and enjoyed both "The Tattooist of Auschwitz," and "Cilka's Journey," but neither are light, easy reads. That said, both will stay with you long after you close the book.

I would like to thank NetGalley for allowing me to preview a copy of this book.

Three sister are a testament to how its possible to endure even the most horrendous circumstances that human beings can survive. The holocaust was the most inhumane period of time that Jews were murdered, tortured,, starved to death and beaten regularly. They were living in horrific conditions with disease and became near death many times. The family bond and strength they had got each other through this. They not only survived but in time thrived. They married, had children and grandchildren. It was a very touching story of three sisters who loved and took care of each other through the worst period in history.

What a beautiful, heartbreaking story. With so many amazing stories written about the war, to actually hear what happens after was a wonderful addition. I especially loved the letters from family members at the end. A blessing

This is a heart-wrenching story based on actual events. Three very young Jewish sisters made a life-time promise to their father that they would always be there for each other no matter what. This promise followed them through an excruciating journey of beatings, starvation and abusive acts from the Nazis during WWII. Yet, the sisters had the endurance to support each other with great determination.

Just like the other two previous books in the series -- Tattooist of Auschwitz and Cilka's Journey -- this is another incredibly emotional WWII story with the characters holding on tight to love, hope and strength. While all of these books are excellent in a series, each one can be read independently.

This story is about three sisters. Civi and Livi were teenagers when they were taken from their mother and grandfather's home in Slovakia to be transported to Auschwitz otherwise known as the "Gates of Hell" in Poland. They quickly learned how to survive in the bitter cold with little or no food or clothes and lots of fleas in their beds. Everyone in the camp knew of the unthinkable - that thousands of Jews each day were brought there to be gassed and murdered.

When they first arrived, they weren't sure what happened to their middle sister, Magda. They were hoping she was still safe at home with their mother. But they were desperate to find out her status knowing that they would be stronger together if she was taken to one of the prison camps. They were prohibited from receiving any messages or hearing the news from the outside areas.

The girls were careful with their words and actions knowing that, "everything was designed to keep the prisoners in a perpetual state of fear." With their numbers tattooed to their arms, they understood their jobs and did the best they could to keep their heads up high with these unbearable conditions. Yet, there were times when they felt like they were not sure if they would wake up to another day.

The book was very well written as it shows the true strength of family and survival with clear images of the sisters and surroundings. Some will want to read it at a slow pace as there is a a great deal to devour. The story leaves the reader with a powerful message that this can never happen again. Yet, with all the evil, cruelty, brutal killings and crimes, there were tiny pieces of kind acts during the war. At the end, the author gives the reader the birth and death dates of the sisters and their family members along with some special notes.

My thanks to Heather Morris, St. Martin's Press and NetGalley for allowing me to read this advanced copy with an expected release date of October 5, 2021.

When I got an email asking me to read and review this book early I was beyond excited. I have loved the last 2 books by Heather Morris and was eager to read this one as well. The author did not disappoint. This is a story of 3 sisters and a promise they made to their father to stay together and always be there for each other and the lengths that they will go to to keep that promise. Detention camps, horrific treatment and conditions and unimaginable loss. The subject material is not an easy one but Heather Morris writes with such beauty and care it is not hard to read. Quite the opposite, it is hard to put down. Thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it.

After reading numerous books about the holocaust and its survivors, Three Sisters presented a view I had not seen. While the torture and gas chambers exist new and tragic jobs were thrust on camp occupants. As a surprise, human kindness was also shown to exist between occupants but also guards. To have seen what the sisters saw and be able to survive and find a life afterward is a testament to the human spirit. The last few chapters provided a view into the lives of the sisters after they escape the death mark and how they made a foreign country their home. I had not read any of this history before. It was a welcomed end to a family's struggle to remain together.

Thank you netgalley & publishers for allowing me to have a copy of this arc. 4.5*+..

"When they are girls, Cibi, Magda and Livia make a promise to their father - that they will stay together, no matter what."

This is a historical novel or biography of three sisters, Cibi, Magda and Livia, that helped each other survive Auschwitz. The story is about willing each other to live and not giving up because of each other. An account of hope through the eyes of 3 sisters.

I have read many WWII books and the events in this novel were nothing new, but their story as sisters was new. What makes this book special is because of how special the relationship can be with sisters and the bond of family. It is just as much a story of 3 sisters that love each other a it is a horrific recounting of their experience in Auschwitz and more, which I can not share without spoiling the story.

For lovers of historical fiction, historical non-fiction, and WWII novels, I recommend Three Sisters
(The Tattooist of Auschwitz #3) by Heather Morris. To Heather Morris, thank you for sharing the story of Cibi, Magda and Livia so it can live on. I will be checking out your other books as well.

The Three Sisters, the third book in the The Tattooist of Auschwitz trilogy did not disappoint! All of these books by Heather Morris are just amazing. A story of survival and courage, based on true stories relayed by the author. I feel like these books could all be stand alones, but would recommend reading them all anyway because they're well worth it.

Three sisters, Cibi, Magda and Liv, promise their father and grandfather that they will always stay together and take care of each other. And then the Nazis arrive. Magda is in the hospital when they come, but Cibi and Livi are taken to "work camps". Magda is able to hide for a while, but she too is found and then all three sisters are in Auschwitz. The girls are able to stay alive and finally break away to freedom during one of the deathwalks. It is a harrowing picture of life in a concentration camp. After the sisters are free they are repulsed by the anti-semitism they still face in their homeland, and migrate to Israel. This is an important story because it deals with survivor guilt in a way that we do not often see in stories like this. I read this from and ARC, and was in no way influenced. I will definitely purchase this for my high school library, but it will also resonate with adults.

Ramona Thompson

Having read Ms. Morris' previous books related to the horrors of Auschwitz, I was ready to read "Three Sisters". Cibi, Magda, and Livi are sisters in Poland when the Nazis are targeting Jews all over the continent. Having made a vow to their father, the sisters feel a strong family bond that sustains them through the unimaginable conditions of Auschwitz, Birkenau, and beyond. I am, as ever, in awe of the courage and fortitude of the men and women who survived Hitler's Final Solution. The sisters were able to settle in Israel, marry, and have children/grandchildren. More than in other WWII historical novels, the reader is able to experience the survivor's guilt felt by so many. The ones who had not been imprisoned and tattooed believed they had not suffered enough. The ones who did make it through the camps had a sense of "why did I make it and others didn't?". This novel allows to the reader a small glimpse into experiences that we cannot imagine in our worst nightmares. They truly were part of "The Greatest Generation".

I received an ARC of this books thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press. The opinions expressed are mine alone.