After the death of her father, twenty-year-old Mia is approached by a stranger with an offer to go to Paris and be a model. Mia seizes on the chance to start her life over. Little does she know that behind the Parisian glamour a menace lurks.

What worked: Beautiful details of the 1961 Paris fashion world where evil hides. Mia is still hurting from the death of her only remaining family member so when a chance to go to Paris presents itself, she takes it. Mia at first comes across as too naive and impressionable but as a reader I bought it. Who wouldn't be swept away with being a model in Paris? Add the intrigue and espionage to the story during the height of the Cold War. I was hooked.

Philip's story is woven into this novel. I had a hard time engaging with him and thought he left Mia in a dangerous situation. There is a spark between them. Luca also seems a possible love interest, but the more readers find out about his part in the puzzle, the more mysterious he becomes.


Quick engaging historical thriller set in 1961 Paris.

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.