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The War Between Us

12/9/2018

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THE WAR BETWEEN US 
BY SARAH CREVISTON LEEPublication Date: December 14, 2015
Paperback & eBook; 330 Pages
Genre: Historical Fiction

Editor’s Choice Award from the Historical Novel Society.
Alex Moon is not the enemy.
Six months after Pearl Harbor’s tragedy, Korean American Alex Moon is sent away from his home in California for refusing his father’s request to join the fight against the Japanese. On his journey, Alex is attacked and stranded in the small town of River Bluff, Indiana just for looking like America’s most hated enemy.
Unexpectedly, Alex is befriended by a local girl, Lonnie Hamilton, who comes to his defense, saving him from doubt and despair while placing herself in the cross hairs of prejudice. Alex falls in love with his ally—a love that is clearly forbidden. Torn between his dual identities, Korean and American, and grappling with how everyone sees him, Alex must wage the war within himself—of defending who he is, resolving his tortured feelings about the war, and fighting for the woman he loves.



AMAZON | BARNES AND NOBLE | INDIEBOUNDPraise for The War Between Us“Sarah Creviston Lee crafts a smart, fast-paced, uncensored, and quite moving story of embattled love and obstacles overcome. Even her unsavory characters are warmly, believably drawn, and the character of Lonnie Hamilton herself is wonderfully authentic. I read hungrily as the story picked up pace. Highly recommended.” -Laura Fahey, The Historical Novel Society
“Lonnie and Alex are perfect renderings of their time, cultures, and upbringings. Anyone familiar with multicultural literature will find a new author to love, and readers new to a beautifully developed look at a culture unlike ours will find a new genre to love. Lonnie isn’t immune to her town’s prejudice against Alex, but she is able to think things through before reacting. Alex is a moving and heartbreaking picture of a young man caught between two cultures and hated for events not of his making. Together, they are remarkable.” -Julie York, InD’Tale Magazine
“Debuting author Sarah Creviston Lee bursts into the historical fiction market with The War Between Us, a distinctive glimpse at post-Pearl Harbor America and the Asian American citizens caught in the resulting backlash of heightened nationalism and fear. Her honest and empathetic handling of the issues, as well as her complex characters, make this a read that remains with you after the cover is closed.” -Laurie L. C. Lewis, award-winning author of the Free Men and Dreamers series

Review:
​Six months ago the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor and life changed for many people.  Alex Moon, a California native with Korean Ancestry is encouraged by his father to join up immediately to fight the Japanese. But Alex has seen what the American people have done to the Japanese-American citizens and refuses his father's request.  Because of this, Alex's father sends him on a train to his uncle in Washington, DC.  Alex gets off on a train stop in the small town of River Bluff, Indiana only to be accosted and beaten up by locals who see the enemy in Alex's skin color.  After being shipped to the police station, Reverend Hicks and his niece, Lonnie Hamilton come to check on Alex and offer him some kindness.  Alex finds himself stuck in River Bluff and seeks out a friendship Lonnie.  However, the rest of the town is determined to see Alex as one of the men that is fighting their sons overseas.  Tensions mount in the small town as Alex and Lonnie's friendship grows into something more.  Alex must face his identity as a Korean and American as well as his family's wishes for him.  

The War Between Us is a wartime romance that will sweep you off your feet.  This is a sweet and clean romance that develops into something much more as the prejudices of an entire town are brought to light.  Alex and Lonnie's characters are what brought me into the story and kept me interested.  On the surface, this is a simple love story.  However, both Lonnie and Alex are complex characters with intriguing stories.  From Alex I learned about the feelings and prejudices that Korean and Chinese Americans went through after the Pearl Harbor as well as the complexity of emotions he faced when dealing with people who despised him for what they believed him to be.  I did enjoy learning about some Korean customs and food as Alex introduced his culture to Lonnie.  Lonnie was also an amazing character who faced a different adversity of not living up to what others had planned for her.  Lonnie's grows a lot during the story as her mind shifts and realizes that you can not choose who you love.  

This book was received for free in return for an honest review. 

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About the Author

Sarah Creviston Lee was born and raised as a proud Hoosier. She can usually be found tinkering in the kitchen with WWII ration recipes, haunting local antique shops, homeschooling her kids, clacking away on her laptop writing one story or another, or watching old school movies with her family.
She currently lives in Maryland with her husband, three children, and flock of feisty chickens.

In 2016, her book, The War Between Us, received the Editor’s Choice Award from the Historical Novel Society.
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Davida Chazan link
12/10/2018 10:08:18 am

I'm joining this blog tour with a feature on Saturday. It does sound good, doesn't it!

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Amy Bruno link
12/10/2018 04:49:56 pm

Great review, Stephanie! I adored this one too! Thank you for being part of the tour :)

Amy
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