Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray
Queen of the genre blend Libba Bray is back this fall with a brand new book, and it sounds like a must-read historical mystery.
Set over three different time periods, the story centers the Bridegroom’s Oak, which legend has said if you write to, it will send you a letter back from the love of your life. In 1940s Germany, Sophie is excited to find that she has a message in the Oak from a mysterious suitor. At the same time, her best friend Hanna is finding that the Bridegroom’s Oak plays a crucial role in resisting Nazis.
Fast forward to 1980s West Germany, where American teen Jenny finds herself feeling cut off and suffocated in her new home. Then she meets Lena and not only is Jenny falling for her hard, but she’s learning about how to engage her punk rock spirit and desire to help tear down the Berlin wall.
Then we get to 2020 and COVID hits New York. Miles and Chloe are dealing with virtual school when a mysterious package arrives from Chloe’s grandmother. That package leads them to the legend of Bridegroom’s Oak and the disappearance of two teenagers 80 years earlier.
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