This book is filled with beautiful Parisian images and a fun insider’s glimpse of the French fashion industry. Glamour and Cold War espionage form the basis of the story. My problem with the book is that the flow and story probability did not flow soundly. First it was hard to relate to a heroine that was so naive and thinking, yet the author tried to portray her as clever and smart. She isn’t supposed to trust anyone yet on a “feeling” she follows along with plans created by people she has no background knowledge or experience with to establish trust. The entire story including the ending had disconnects for me. I do want to thank Net Galley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read and give a candid review of the book.

She can’t be this naive? Can she? My thoughts as Mia flies off to Paris.
From a New York City bakeshop to a Paris Atelier, Kennedy Girl was a fascinating read, that hooked me till the very end! Filled with beautiful Parisian imagery, 1950s glam, and Cold War espionage, I couldn’t put it down. Very much recommended if you like your cloak and dagger dressed in diamonds.
Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC.

I enjoyed this book so much! As a lover of historical fiction, I’m always so intrigued with different storylines and perspectives of wartime in particular. I found the characters well developed and the story flowed nicely! Great read!

Do you love historical fiction? Do you love fashion and glamour? Yes, then The Kennedy Girl is the book for you.

I really enjoyed Thomas' last book -- unfortunately this book is so full of fashion and long descriptions of the way things look (Paris, the atelier, specific dresses) and I just don't enjoy that at all. Just not a domain I want to spend any time in. Gave up after 15%

Julian Bryan Thomas doesn’t lack attention to detail in this book. Her words put me right into paris during the cold war. I can feel the pressure building in the FMC and at times it feels like she’s going to break.I couldn’t finish this book fast enough.

Honestly I found this a bit boring and hard to get into but the book has no specific faults so I think it was just me. If you're interested in the Cold War, fashion and you like intrigue and spying then definitely check this out

Fashion, Paris, Cold War spying, and a young orphaned woman caught in the middle. This intriguing tale set in the City of Light grabbed me from the start and wouldn't let me go! Recommended.