The Piano Teacher of Montparnasse completely pulled me in from the first few chapters! Heather Morris has a way of writing historical fiction that feels deep and emotional, and I got so attached to these characters so quickly. The relationship between Andrée and Josephine was definitely the heart of the story for me, and I loved knowing it was inspired by real people. The writing style is really easy to get into, and even though the subject matter is heartbreaking at times, the pacing kept me flying through it. I also loved the way the author described the atmosphere of occupied Paris and how immersive the setting felt. There were so many moments that felt tense, emotional, and hopeful all at once. This was such a moving and memorable read, especially if you enjoy historical fiction that focuses on courage, resilience, and human connection!

Special thanks to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy of this book. Heather Morris, author of 'The Tattooist of Auschwitz' has done it again! She is a 'drop everything you are doing and read now' author for me and boy am I glad I did just that with this one. I was hooked from start to finish and didn't want the story to end except for the hope for a happy ending for all. However with story being set during the times of WWII and the Holocaust there were too many endings that were tragic including portions of this book. Despite the hardships and tragedies, Morris was still able to show what the power of love can do.