Until We Meet Again

Mimi's Journey #2

by Roberta Kagan

“Mimi, it's me. Nick,” he whispered, his Nazi uniform a mockery of the boy who once promised to protect her. She stared through her tears at eyes she'd never forgotten—now belonging to the enemy.

When the Nazis invade Paris, the peaceful world Mimi shares with her beloved grandmother Chloe—is shattered forever. In a single, brutal day, police tear through their neighborhood, ripping Jewish families from their homes and destroying lives built over generations.

As grandmother and granddaughter face the unthinkable horrors of Nazi-occupied France, an unexpected figure from Mimi's past emerges—someone who could be salvation or destruction. Nick, the childhood friend who once held her heart, now bears the swastika armband.

But beneath the Reich insignia lies a man haunted by his choices, desperate to find redemption in the darkness. From a converted department store turned prison where Mimi is forced to sort stolen treasures to the camps where innocents face unspeakable evil, love becomes the most dangerous—and powerful—force of all.

Based on true events during the Nazi occupation of Paris, this is a devastating story of impossible choices, unexpected courage, and bonds that transcend even war itself from USA Today bestselling author Roberta Kagan.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Holocaust, Womens Fiction

264 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 14, 2026

About the author

I’m an American writer of Jewish and Romany decent. I write Historical Fiction and Historical Romance, most of which is set during the holocaust. Although I never discount the horrors of the time period, the main focus of my work is on ordinary people who prove to be strong heroic characters in unfathomable circumstances.

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Reviews

[Grandma Susan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Roberta Kagan is one of my all time favorite historical fiction authors. She researches her books thoroughly. I’m always engrossed from the first page to the last. The main characters of Mimi and Nick are quite memorable. Several, sad an intense moments with many joyful, triumphant moments. I did listen to the audio and the narration was outstanding. Highly recommend.

I was blessed with n ARC. Thank you Roberta Kagan, Storm Publishing and NetGalley. The opinions expressed are my own and unbiased.

[Stephanie Fitzgerald · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful sequel to the first book in the series.
Little Mimi from the the preceding novel has grown up with her loving grandmother Chloe. They have always kept a place in their hearts for Nick, but he has become involved with the Nationalist Social Party and Hitler’s plans for Aryan domination.
As Hitler and his Nazi minions conquer country after country, including France, every Jew lives in terror of being deported. When Nick joins the German army, in hopes of impressing his stepfather, he has no idea of the horrible actions he will be called upon to do…

I was impressed with the fact that the author included scenes about the Vel d’Hiv Roundup in Paris. Very few historical fiction books mention this horrific occurrence. ( Even French history textbooks are said to leave it out; I learned this sad fact when I visited Paris recently).
The entire novel is a must -read for history buffs, but a box of Kleenex should be kept handy.

* I received a digital copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are strictly my own.*

[Loraine · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have read Roberta Kagan previously, but this book was a disappointment. If I just had to review the main theme, I would have given it a 4 or 5. But, unfortunately, the sub theme ruined the read for me. Set during the begining and middle of Word War II set in Germany and France. The theme on the war against the Jews was well written and very heart wrenching. The main characters were brought to life, and I absolutely loved Chloe, Lily, Gloria, Nick, and Mimi. The storyline follows them from Book 1 to Book 2.
If I could have just followed their lives through their early beginning in the United States and then Germany and France, the story would have been a 5 star plus read. Unfortunately, This book was filled with explicit sex. The 3 above is for the storyline, but the sentences I had to skip didn't even deserve a 0. I definitely do not recommend this or the second book in the series.

[Alyson Lucille · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 stars - I didn’t realize this was a duology going into this book…I thought it would be 3 or 4 books. So I wasn’t prepared to say goodbye to these characters so soon! But it was a great story and ending…it had me tearing up! Thanks to the author and NetGalley for this early read. I love Roberta’s stories…. They’re so immersive and I enjoy getting to know her characters.

[Kathleen Riggs · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love Story I’ll Never Forget

I absolutely love Roberta Kogan, and Until We Meet Again is another reason why. This book is a very emotional, and heartfelt story, that is filled with a love story that truly stays with you long after you finish this book. The characters feel real, the romance is powerful, and the writing is beautiful as always. A moving, unforgettable read which I highly recommend to anyone who loves emotional historical romance. Thanks to NetGalley and to the publishers of this book for giving me a free advance copy of the book to preview and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[C.R. Comacchio · Rating 3 out of 5]

Many thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for an ARC of this novel.

Roberta Kagan has a long list of historical novels to her name, many to do with the plight of European Jews under the Nazis. Her personal history along with her careful historical research, inform her fact-based fiction with a particular emotional sensibility. This novel, the second book in her ‘Mimi’s Journey’ duology, is not an easy one to read, as no book about the Final Solution can be. It’s hard to conceive of how the subject might be approached without the wrenching emotion that it evokes, especially when the main characters are so good and so guileless and face extraordinary suffering just for their religion and ethnicity.

The setting is 1930s France, and Chloe, once a legendary ballerina, is now an impoverished seamstress, living a sad and lonely life. She was widowed young and saw her beloved daughter depart for the United States, with her husband and baby girl, Mimi. A few more sentences of backstory would have been helpful for those who started with the second book, seeing as they seem to have left before Hitler’s true threat became apparent. In any event, as the book begins, her luck begins to turn. A chance encounter leads her back into the ballet world as a renowned teacher. And, unannounced and out of the blue, her daughter’s friend German friend Gloria arrives at her door with Mimi and her own son, to whom the little girl is very attached.

The story then picks up considerable speed, to the point where events both personally and historically momentous seem to flash by. Mimi’s mother dies and her father sends her back to her French grandmother; Gloria marries a Nazi and moves to Germany to live a wealthy but unhappy life; young Nick is forbidden to see Mimi by his loving but antisemitic stepfather. Despite the lack of contact their bond holds firm. Just as quickly as Chloes’ fortunes had improved, she and Mimi, now a teenaged bride, are catapulted into hell as the world gets ever darker after Kristallnacht and the Nazis occupy Paris.

Much of the story follows predictable lines, but the author’s choice to look more closely at Nick’s story adds a rarely seen perspective. He is indoctrinated in Nazi ideology when little more than a child. We see how he parrots the notion of the superior race while inwardly questioning antisemitism. He can’t reconcile love of the fatherland with pointless killing of innocents. What happens to him as he is forced to witness, and to participate, in the Babi Yar massacre, is one of the few times in the book when I felt really drawn in.

Historically precise as it is, and despite the appealing figures of Chloe and Mimi, and to some extent the embittered Gloria, I was disappointed. The horror, the tragedy, the desperate fate, just did not come off the page. I felt emotionally distant even while recognizing that I should be feeling so much more. The rapid telling is part of the problem, and so are the frankly unconvincing ‘twists of fate’ that pop up all through the story, and especially at the end.

[janine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Some books seem to squeeze your heart more than others and this was one of them.

Based on true events of the Nazi occupation of Paris, it seemed to hit home even harder knowing that this book would have truly reflected peoples lives during such an unimaginable and horrendous time.

I didn't realise this was book #2 in Mimi's Journey but I personally don't think it affected the read at all.

WWII in Paris, Mimi is reunited with her distant Grandmother Chloe, after her mother dies in America. Mimi only has very small recollections of time spent with her Grandmother but Chloe gives everything she has, patience and love, to her beloved granddaughter.

Mimi is brought over to Paris by her mother's German friend Gloria and her son Nick. Getting her there was tricky, having to pretend she was Gloria's daughter, because Mimi is Jewish.

Chloe and Mimi build an unbreakable bond that serves them well. Chloe was once a talented ballet dancer and is now a dance teacher. Mimi loves her grandmother and the life they share but a small part of her always wonders what happened to the boy who stole her young heart, Nick.

Unbeknown to Mimi, Nick became part of the Nazi Youth. Encouraged by his step father, he fully immerses into the ways he is taught and goes on to become a Nazi soldier.

All is well until the invasion. Mimi and Chloe are in danger and fear for not only their lives but those around them. Nick is forced to not only witness but partake in unimaginable things, things he cannot unsee, things his heart does not believe in.

When Chloe and Mimi are captured, Chloe is whisked off to a camp, whilst thanks to her blond hair and pretty face, Mimi is taken to work in a store which sells the steals of the Jewish to the upperclass Germans. It's at this store Nick and Mimi cross paths, a path that leads to a crossroad that could change both of their lives, if they are willing to take it.

The characterisation in this tale was sublime. They not only felt raw and within touching distance, their emotions flooded across the pages in a way I haven't read in a long time. Chloe's love for her granddaughter was so evident and made me hold my breathe numerous times throughout.

I loved reading the perspectives of both the innocent victims of this atrocity and that of one of the vile soldiers, it brought an extra oomph to the story that really shone through.

Its quite evident just how much research the author put into this book with all of the minute detail and events that took place but are not very often mentioned, like the round up in Paris.

One hell of a heartwrenching, heartbreaking read that sat with me for days after, to me that is a major accomplishment of the author.

Huge thanks to Netgalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC.

[Andrew · Rating 5 out of 5]

Although this is the second book in the series, I had not read the first book, and it stood up very well without having read it (although I would like to go back and read it now). Like all of Roberta Kagan’s historical fiction books this book gives you a really good feel for the times they were set in, the historical events that were happening and how these events impact on the lives of the characters within the book. As always the characters are very well drawn, you end up caring for them deeply and you find yourself on an emotional roller coaster of a journey that can leave you feeling as if you have been through a wringer by the end! Her books have definitely given me a really good feel for life in Europe, and especially Germany during the 1930s and the war years, in all its horror especially for those that were Jewish or homosexual.

Following on from the first book Chloe is living in Paris in 1925, following her daughter moving to the US with her granddaughter, Mimi. One day Mimi ends up on Chloe’s doorstep following Chloe’s daughter’s death, brought to her by Nick (who is three years older) and his mother. The book goes on to tell of both Nick and Mimi’s lives in the years leading up to the war and during the war years. Two lives that are intertwined but appear to be going in different directions.

As mentioned already you find yourself totally drawn into the characters’ lives, and you feel as you are living their lives with them. With what is known about the period you can just feel disaster coming, and keep shouting at them to leave Europe but unfortunately they aren’t listening and make different decisions. The Nazi invasion of France is a prelude to this impending disaster and the book gives a good feel for the horrific way the Jews were treated in Paris, including by the French! This element of the war is often overlooked with the focus on Germany, Poland, Ukraine etc.

The book certainly leaves me wanting to read more about the treatment of Jews in France during the war, as all good historical fiction should. By the end of the book it feels as if your heart has been ripped out of your body, stamped upon before being put back. It is certainly a very emotionally charged book and as you would expect doesn’t leave the central characters unaffected in serious ways by the events. As the saying goes things will never be the same again.

I do strongly recommend this book, even if you haven’t read the first one, and I look forward to reading more books by Roberta Kagan.

[Jackie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Kagan has a way of writing historical fiction that feels both intimate and devastating, and this book delivered exactly that. Until We Meet Again tells the heartbreaking story of Mimi, a young Jewish woman in Paris whose life is destroyed the moment the Nazis invade. She and her beloved grandmother, Chloé, are torn from their home and forced to survive the brutal reality of occupation. When Mimi unexpectedly crosses paths with Nick—her childhood friend now wearing a Nazi armband—she’s left questioning whether he’s a danger or the only person who might still protect her.

One thing I really appreciated was how beautifully this was written—Kagan brings such warmth and empathy to even the darkest moments, and it makes everything hit a little harder. The historical detail is so vivid that you genuinely feel the terror and uncertainty of Nazi-occupied Paris. I also loved the character work here; Mimi’s resilience and Nick’s messy, complicated search for redemption gave the story so much depth. And knowing it was based on true events from the Nazi occupation of Paris made it all the more powerful.

I did feel like the pacing dragged in a few spots—some of the day-to-day survival scenes linger a bit longer than they need to, especially compared to the more intense moments. Nick’s redemption arc is interesting, but at times it feels a little rushed, and I found myself wanting a bit more nuance in how his shift was handled. And while the story is powerful, there are a few moments that unfold in ways you can see coming. That said, despite these few critiques, I still enjoyed Kagan’s storytelling and loved meeting back up with Mimi and Chloé.

All in all, this book pulled me in, broke my heart, and reminded me why I love Kagan’s storytelling so much.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the advance copy and the chance to read this in exchange for my honest review.

[Lisa · Rating 5 out of 5]

Until We Meet Again picks up where the first book, The Last Lullaby, ended. If you loved the character Chloe, Lily's mother, as I did, you're in for a treat because this book focuses on her life in Paris. The story begins in 1925, with Chloe's unexpected, bitter-sweet reunion with her granddaughter. The genius of Roberta Kagan's writing is that the first half of this story allows the reader to watch Mimi grow up, with all the angst and joys that all girls experience. Chloe is a doting grandmother, helping her granddaughter through each new stage. It is all so normal, even mundane. You are lulled by the normalcy of it all because it's no different than our own lives. (I'm a grandmother who adores her only granddaughter, too. I loved what Chloe always said to Mimi whenever she left to go to school, "Be careful. You're very valuable to me.")

But when the Nazis occupied Paris, their lives unraveled so quickly that it was a shock. And when I thought it couldn't get any worse, it did. Until We Meet Again includes historical events in the Nazi's persecution of Jews, mostly through the character of Nick, who was a little boy in the first book. Through Nick, now a Wermacht soldier, we witness Kristallnacht, Babi Yar, and Auschwitz. There are few happy endings, but you'll never forget Chloe. Her bravery, fortitude, and determination to save children she didn't even know, no matter the personal cost. I don't doubt that there were brave grandmothers just like her. Until We Meet Again was worth the wait, and I highly recommend it, but be sure to have a big box of tissues. You'll need them.

My thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the opportunity to read the ARC. This review and all opinions are entirely my own.

[SHIRLEY · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book immersed me in Paris during the time leading up to the Nazi invasion.
It begins as Mimi is left with her Grandmother Chloe after her mother dies. Chloe was a ballerina, who now teaches dance. We see Mimi go through her growing years from a young child through adolescence, all the while keeping in contact with Nick, a child she knew from a young age who promised to protect her. Nick and Mimi sailed to Europe with his mother after Mimi's mother died in America. Nick was 3 years older, but the two spent a lot of time together as children. I liked the way the author described Mimi's relationship with her Bubbie and the love and warmth that they shared. Chloe gently guided Mimi through the years, with honesty and good common sense.
Nick's stepfather, was a wealthy German man who adopted Nick. Inevitably, he joined the Nazi Party and bought into the philosophy. Nick too, joined the Youth Scouts and eventually enlisted in the army where he was forced to participate in horrors that he never forgot, and actually refused to participate in. His father's influence got him out of trouble, but, the effects lingered in his heart.
There were some heartbreaking moments in the story- such as when the French police dragged people off the streets and from their homes to torture (and kill) them. But there were redeeming moments as well as the author richly described the love and friendship, the determination and resilience of the characters.
The ending was heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time. Be sure to have tissues ready because this author makes you feel like you are there witnessing the events.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley and am leaving my own honest opinions

[Hijabi_booklover · Rating 4 out of 5]

Mrs Roberta Kagan is on of my favorite WW1/2 authors to read. This is my 7th book by this author.

**★★★★☆ Review: *Until We Meet Again* by Roberta Kagan**

*Until We Meet Again* is an emotionally driven historical novel that highlights Roberta Kagan’s strength in portraying love, resilience, and the lasting scars of World War II. The story is deeply rooted in the Jewish experience during and after the Holocaust, and Kagan handles the subject matter with clear compassion and sincerity.

I truly fell in love with Mrs. Roberta’s ability to write about hardship with such finesse and elegance. Even when depicting immense suffering, her prose remains graceful and deeply respectful, allowing the emotional weight of the story to resonate without ever feeling overwhelming or gratuitous.

The characters are easy to connect with, particularly in the way their relationships are tested by loss, separation, and survival. Kagan excels at conveying emotional intensity, and many moments are genuinely moving. The themes of enduring love and hope in the face of unimaginable hardship are especially powerful.

At times, the pacing can feel uneven, and some plot developments are predictable for readers familiar with the genre. A few secondary characters could have benefited from deeper development. Still, these issues don’t significantly detract from the overall impact of the novel.

Overall, *Until We Meet Again* is a heartfelt and engaging read that will appeal to fans of historical fiction who appreciate romance intertwined with real historical trauma. It’s a touching story of love that persists even when history tries to tear everything apart

[Stavroula Kalantzis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I finished reading Roberta Kagan’s latest novel titled, “Until We Meet Again” a historical fiction set in Paris and Berlin before and during the 2nd World War. Though it was not an easy reading experience given the horrific atrocities committed during that time, I was completely engaged with the main characters (Chloe, Mimi, Gloria, Nick) and their heartfelt storylines involving love, sacrifice, friendship, courage, compassion, kindness, heroism, spirituality, and determination. I was truly moved reading about the relationship between Chloe and Mimi and how they confronted their personal situations (Chloe learning to adjust to her widowhood and to parenting a young granddaughter and Mimi learning to trust her grandmother and adjusting to her new environment) in the midst of a war torn country with each woman relying on a strength of spirit signifying a remarkable heroism. The love between Nick and Mimi was absolutely compelling in its descriptive narrative with the reader immersed (as was I) in the author’s portrayal of the couple’s childhood innocence and their promise of devotion toward one another over the intervening years. What was remarkable was that the reader yielded eventually to a certain innate knowledge that all was not lost for these two characters even with the ravages of time. They fought for their lives and found their way back to each other. Their tenacity in the face of extreme adversity was an inspiration of momentous determinism and fortune and one cannot help but feel awed at the notion of the human spirit.

[Hannah · Rating 5 out of 5]

I didn’t read the first book in this series, but this still stood strong completely on its own.

From the first chapter I felt the weight of the time period and the quiet heartbreak sitting underneath every scene.

Roberta Kagan has a way of writing that makes the history feel personal it’s like you’re walking beside these characters rather than observing them.

Mimi and Chloes relationship is the heart of this book. It’s gentle, complicated, and so protective. Watching their world unravel as Paris falls under Nazi occupation was devastating, but the story never loses sight of the small, intimate moments that show why their survival matters.

Mimi’s chapters in particular hit harder than the rest as the fear, confusion, slow loss of childhood is so heartbreaking. It never feels dramatised for effect.

Nicks reappearance adds a painful angle to the story. His internal conflict is written with restraint and that makes it even more powerful. The book doesn’t try to excuse him it just lets you sit with the complexity of a person who has made choices he can’t undo and who is desperate to find something worth holding on to.

What surprised me most was how immersive this was without needing the context of book one. The emotional clarity, the pacing, the focus on personal bravery in the middle of historical horror it all worked. By the end, it felt like I had lived with these characters and not just read about them.

A heavy, beautifully written book about survival, love and impossible choices. I’m glad I read it, and I’m definitely going back for the first book.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

Until We Meet Again by Roberta Kagan is a Holocaust story. People are funny and changeable. So we see in this story where childhood friends are separated by geography and prejudice and when they meet again, nothing is the same, at least for Nick, who had been raised by a Nazi stepfather and had come to believe many of the principles they espoused. Until he saw being people being killed; not soldiers, but women and children. His father was embarrassed but loved him and so found him a non-violent role. Mimi was the little girl from his childhood, Jewish, of course. When her grandmother was sent to Auschwitz and her husband gunned down in the street, her perfect life ended. Thanks to her looks she ended up working in a Nazi “department store,” which in reality was a store reselling items taken from Jewish prisoners. It was there, after years and much trauma, that Nick found her and they escaped together.

This two book story that is heartbreaking, but not as bad as some. Both good characters, they carried what they had learned as small children into their adult lives. Of course, we all know the setting, in this case, mostly Paris, but we can never hear too much. The goal is to never forget. Kagan keeps that instruction alive with every word she writes. In this case it had a a relatively happy ending. Good book.

I was invited to read Until We Meet Again by Storm Publishing. All thoughts and opinions are mine. #Netgalley #StormPublishing #RobertaKagan #UntilWeMeetAgain

[Meg Pearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Until We Meet Again by Roberta Kagan is a powerful and deeply moving WWII historical novel about love, endurance, and the bonds that refuse to be broken—even in the darkest of times.

Set against the backdrop of Nazi-occupied Paris, the story follows Mimi as she grows from a young girl into a young woman under the loving guidance of her grandmother, Chloe. Their relationship is the emotional heart of the novel, grounded in tenderness, resilience, and unwavering devotion. Kagan beautifully captures the quiet moments of care and protection that become acts of resistance in a world consumed by hatred.

Running parallel to Mimi’s story is Nick’s journey, offering a compelling and painful perspective from inside Nazi Germany. His inner conflict—torn between indoctrination and conscience—adds emotional depth and complexity to the narrative. Seeing these two lives shaped so differently by the same war makes the story all the more impactful.

This novel does not shy away from the horrors of the Holocaust, yet it balances heartbreak with humanity, hope, and courage. The author’s research is evident throughout, grounding the story in real events while keeping the focus firmly on the people living through them.

Devastating at times but ultimately hopeful, Until We Meet Again is a testament to love as survival and memory as resistance. Fans of emotionally driven WWII historical fiction will find this a deeply affecting and unforgettable read.

[Janaya Buck · Rating 5 out of 5]

After young Mimi’s parents are killed in an accident, her family friend’s personally take her to live with her grandmother in Paris, who’s still reeling from the passing of her husband.

This is the story of a grandmother’s love for her granddaughter, both Jewish, at the beginning and duration of WWII. When Mimi and her family get separated during a roundup, Mimi is left with fear in her heart, unanswered questions about where her family has gone and the fear of survival.

It isn’t until an old friend pops up that Mimi has a chance to escape the fate so many others suffered.

I hadn’t known, or read, the first book in this duology. That being said, I felt this book was a great standalone piece as well

The pacing of this book made me want to keep reading. I personally loved the dual POV and that we got multiple perspectives within the same story. This allows the reader to form quick and strong bonds with the characters introduced.

The rawness of some of the most dramatic scenes in this novel are gut wrenching, but beautifully articulated. I truly felt devastated, hopeful and by the end, was rooting for the FMC to finally get some kind of “happily ever after.”

I will absolutely recommend this book and author to anyone who enjoys WWII era historical fiction novels.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the ARC of this novel in exchange for an honest review.

[Shirley McAllister · Rating 5 out of 5]

Peril in Paris

When Mimi’s mother Lilly is killed in a tragic way, her nanny Gloria and her son Nick bring her from America to Paris to live with her grandmother Chloe, Lilly’s mother. Nick is become like a brother to Mimi and promises to take care of her.

Gloria meets Frederich on the ship from America and they get married. Gloria and Nick do not know how entrenched Frederich is in the Nazi ideology.
Gloria takes Mimi to her grandmother Chloe and they leave her there. They promis to come and visit when they get a chance.

Chloe was working in a factory but she meets Maurice whThis is o runs a dance studio and he gives her a job teaching ballet to the students.

Frederick discourages Nick and Gloria her from visiting Mimi and her grandmother as he joins the Nazi party and begins to indoctrinate Nick with the Nazi ideology.

When Mimi comes to live with Chloe all is well, but soon the events start to turn ugly and the Nazi’s begin persecuting the Jewish people. Chloe and Mimi are both in the middle of Paris when the night of broken glass happens. They are both rounded up and sent to camps later but they are separated from each other.

This is their story. It is sad, it is courageous and it is a tear jerker. Grab the Kleenex you will need them.

This was a good book and a great sequel to The Last Lullaby.

[Lily · Rating 3 out of 5]

In the second book in Roberta Kagan’s latest World War II historical fiction series, readers follow Mimi and her grandmother Chloe as their neighborhood and lives are shattered by the Nazi invasion of Paris. Facing the horrors of occupation, Mimi is shocked to reunite with Nick, her childhood friend turned Nazi officer. Haunted by his choices and the war, Nick does what he can to redeem himself and protect Mimi, sorting stolen goods in a department store-turned-prison in Paris. As the war continues and their individual strengths are tested, Mimi and Nick must make difficult choices and stay strong in the face of unimaginable horrors. The characters and the relationships between Mimi and Chloe and Mimi and Nick are so central to the story, and readers will appreciate the evolution of these relationships from the first book in the series. The historical details are naturally vibrant and pull readers into the story, and Kagan continues to nail the emotional beats of the narrative. Packed with detail and deeply emotional, World War II historical fiction fans will love the latest book in Kagan’s current series and her continued efforts to bring the costs of the war to life in her written work.

Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the advance copy.

[Ashli Rich · Rating 5 out of 5]

Until We Meet Again is an unforgettable, heart-wrenching story of love, loyalty, and impossible choices in Nazi-occupied France. Roberta Kagan brings the darkest moments of history vividly to life, following Mimi and her grandmother as their peaceful world is shattered and survival becomes an act of courage.

The emotional depth of this story is extraordinary. Mimi’s journey—from the terror of Paris under Nazi rule to the haunting work she’s forced into, sorting the stolen belongings of vanished families—feels achingly real. And the reappearance of Nick, the childhood friend she once loved, adds a powerful and devastating layer. His struggle between duty, guilt, and the desperate hope to protect Mimi creates some of the most gripping, poignant moments of the novel.

Kagan skillfully balances heartbreak with hope, showing how love, memory, and human connection endure even in the darkest circumstances. This is a beautifully written, deeply affecting novel that lingers long after the final page. A must-read for fans of emotional WWII historical fiction.

[Erin Willis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Until We Meet Again- Roberta Kagan
4*.

This is the sequel to The Last Lullaby. I was so excited to continue on with these characters, especially Chloe and Mimi. And all I can say is wow. This novel really had me feeling all of the emotions.

This novel follows Mimi and Nick after where the last novel ends- with Mimi adjusting to life in Paris with Chloe, and Nick adjusting to life in Germany with Gloria. It follows Mimi's experience as a Jew in Paris during WWII, and Nicks as a Hitler Youth and then Nazi soldier in Germany.

You can see the research and preparation done by the author to write this. I was educated on events that I didnt realise had occurred and I can recognise the accuracy of the events I was already aware of. The horror of WWII was apparent throughout, the author was not afraid to take us through really difficult to read experiences of events which actually occurred.

I will be thinking about this novel for a while.
Thank you Netgalley and Storm Publishing for allowing me to read this ARC.

[Su Thor · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is another brilliant story. Yes there are sad bits but also well constructed and the sad, horrid bits are dealt with respectfully and with compassion. This is the second book in a series of two and it compliments the first book, although it could be read on its own. Essentially this is a coming of age drama set against the backdrop of a changing Europe of the 1930s and 1940s. Mimi the young girl is being raised by her Grandmother.
It was brave to have Nick sent to Ukraine to be Babi Yar, a massacre on the outskirts of Kiev and to have him refuse to carryout the shootings that he was commanded to fulfil, For this reason, it might not be suitable for young teenagers. On the other hand, the chosen route taken for Mimi and Nick to meet again was genius.
The story is well constructed and although it has its sadness embedded in the ending, there is also a lot of happiness. I applaud Roberta for constructing another beautiful story.
Thank you for the advance copy from Netgalley and Storm Publishing. This is my honest and freely given opinions.

[Trudy Dowling · Rating 5 out of 5]

Grab your tissues. The horrors of World War Two come to life in Until We Meet Again. Mimi was taken from the safety of America to live with her Bubbie. Life in Paris should have been a beautiful experience. Then Hitler came to power.

The reader is taken on a journey to experience Mimi's early years with Chloe, her grandmother. Being Jewish didn't matter when she was little. Dancing in a studio owned by a Homosexual Jew didn't matter when she was little. Being surrounded by non-Jews in school and on the playyard didn't matter when she was little. And then the night of broken glass happened and being Jewish is all that mattered.

Nothing was beautiful in Paris after that night. The lives of Mimi and Chloe will never be they same and they just keeping getting worse. Experience the challenges. Experience the horrible treatment. Experience the roundup and the torture. The tears flowed. My heart broke reading this dramatic, descriptive story. I knew the war would end, but not knowing what would happen page after page was intense.

[Erin Gore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Until We Meet Again by Roberta Kagan is a powerful and emotionally immersive WWII historical fiction novel set in Nazi-occupied Paris.

Although this is technically the second book in the Mimi’s Journey series, it reads completely as a standalone. The story opens with Mimi’s grandmother, Chloe, and her backstory before weaving Mimi in seamlessly, which made the emotional impact even stronger.

What stayed with me most was the restraint in the storytelling. The horrors of occupation are present without being sensationalized, and the novel allows grief, fear, and love to exist quietly but powerfully. The moral complexity—especially surrounding love, loyalty, and survival—adds depth without offering easy answers.

As someone who loves historical fiction, particularly stories set in WWII Paris, this one truly hit home and will stay with me for a long time. A devastating, beautifully written novel about endurance, impossible choices, and the bonds that survive even in the darkest moments.

Advanced Reader Copy received via NetGalley.

[Kara Mossberger · Rating 5 out of 5]

A powerful and emotionally gripping story.
Until We Meet Again by Roberta Kagan is a beautifully written blend of love, loss, and resilience set during one of history’s darkest times. Kagan’s characters feel incredibly real, and I found myself fully invested in their struggles and hopes. The story moves at a steady pace, balancing the harsh realities of WWII with moments of tenderness and unwavering human spirit. It’s heartbreaking at times, but also deeply hopeful. And yes—have tissues nearby, because this one hits hard. A memorable and impactful read that will stay with me, and one I highly recommend to fans of emotional historical fiction.

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[Heidireadsitall · Rating 4 out of 5]

⭐️⭐️⭐️💫 3.5 Stars
I really loved the storyline in this book. The writing felt beautifully done and Mimi’s relationship with her bubbie was one of the strongest parts of the entire story. I enjoyed following her life and seeing the moments of sweetness mixed with heartbreaking loss. There were parts that made me laugh and parts that absolutely crushed me. I did not love Nick for most of the story, but I think the author intended that, and the ending brought everything together in a powerful way as he stepped into a heroic role.

What kept this from being a higher rating for me was the attention given to sexual topics. There were no spicy scenes, but there was a lot of focus on the adult side of relationships that felt unnecessary to me. Some readers may not mind that, but it took away from my overall experience.

Thank you to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for the e ARC of this book. All thoughts are my own.

[Harpreet Nagra · Rating 1 out of 5]

Rubbish writing!!!

Writing is so simple that it feels like written by a fifth grader. There are no emotions, just bunch of simple statement. Some of the content is incorrect such as people are allowed to take showers or baths once a week in Auschwitz! I have read many non fiction books and no one mentions weekly shower. Also, why would Germans transport stolen stuff from Poland to France by driving through entirety of Germany? timeline does not add up either! If Nick was in Ukraine summer of 1943, then he was driving the truck from Auschwitz to Paris and Switzerland for 2 years when he meets Mimi in Paris in summer 1944? What?!?! Means he must have met Mmi in winter 1945 assuming he didn’t get that job right away (as per mentioned in the book). Whole book is stupid waste of time! Do not recommend this book!!! As a matter of fact I don’t recommend reading Roberta Kagen at all!

[Lyn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a very moving story. It follows on from the Last Lullaby, however, it does work as a standalone book. Mimi and Chloe are Jews living in Paris in the 1930’s. Nick and his mother Gloria are now living Germany, where Nick is being brought up to be loyal to Hitler. The realities of war hit both pairs, with Nick being forced to do unspeakable things. Chloe and Mimi suffer under the oppression of the Nazis. It is however a story about love and courage, escape and respect. To me the ending seemed a little rushed, and many years were covered quickly, although this only a slight quibble. It is based on true events, and I would like authors notes as to what the true events were. Certainly the details ring true as to the terrible times that this was set in. Thanks to NetGalley and Storm Publishing for providing this book for me to enjoy and freely review.

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Until We Meet Again is the continuation of Mimi’s journey, a moving story, based on true events set in Nazi-occupied Paris. After the tragic death of her parents and leaving America for Paris, Mimi is now a teenager being bought up by her grandmother. I found Nick’s side of the story the most compelling, as we follow him growing up in Germany surrounded by Nazi ideology, becoming a young man who needs all the courage he can muster to make choices against the regime. Some parts of the story felt like they were missing emotional depth and deserved more during those horrific times, while others were fast paced, leaving me wishing for more detail. I did appreciate the heartbreaking yet heartwarming ending. 3 stars

I would like to thank the author, Storm Publishing and NetGalley for my ARC copy of this novel, in exchange for my honest review.
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[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

+ I loved the generational bonds between the three women between the prior book and this one.
+ Mimi’s and Nick’s character development was great, especially considering the length of the book.
+ The overall story is interesting and at points the author has you gripped.

- Story lines stop abruptly and feel unfinished. This made some of the transitioning a bit clunky which takes you out of the story.
- The dialogue is extremely simplistic, which I don’t mind for a palate cleanser, but if you are a literary snob you will struggle.
- I read the first book and second book almost back to back and noticed some of the details toward the ending of the first book didn’t align with how they were explained in the second book.

Would I recommend? Maybe, depending on the reader.

***eARC Review***