Daisies are Forever is a tale about overcoming extraordinary odds during World War II. Written by New York Times best-selling author Liz Tolsma, the book is inspired by the war experiences of Tolsma’s aunt. Unlike most World War II novels, Daisies focuses on the atrocities committed against the German people, with Russian soldiers as the enemy.

Daisies are Forever is incredibly detailed and authentic, with a lot of action. While the story moves quickly, the romance element felt contrived and seemed out-of-place. Protagonists Gisela and Mitch were strong and likable, often expressing their inner thoughts as prayers and pleadings to God. Unfortunately, several of the secondary characters were aggravating, with storylines too hard to stomach.  However, Daisies are Forever would make a good read for World War II enthusiasts.  

This book was sent to Compass Book Ratings for review by Thomas Nelson

Content Analysis:

Profanity/Language:  6 religious exclamations.

Violence/Gore:  A few implied occurrences of violence; secondhand reports of violence involving war crimes and hangings; a bullet grazes a character, causing a non-life threatening injury; several scenes of violence involving fistfights, gunfire, and brawls; several non-detailed scenes of violent death by bombings and gunfire.

Sex/Nudity:  Several incidents of kissing; implied sexual activity and two brief incidents of touching areas normally covered by a bathing suit, one including attempted rape.  

Mature Subject Matter:

War, death of friends and family members, guilt, survival, attempted rape.

Alcohol / Drug Use:

Mention of smoking.