PositiveThe Fort Worth Star TelegramAs a literary work, Lilac Girls is uneven. Caroline’s story is the most vividly told of the three, packed with details that take the reader smack-dab into upper-crust parties and old-money country homes where women casually carry Schiaparelli bags. Midtown Manhattan at mid-century comes alive. Kasia’s story is the most gripping and disturbing, although as a character Kasia is not as well-developed as Caroline. The Herta story is the weakest of the three; while it made sense for Kelly to include her so readers could learn more about the Ravensbrück camp atrocities, her character is the least explored ... But no matter. This is the sort of historical fiction-meets-quasi-romance novel that will have book clubs salivating, and for good reason: It’s a compelling, page-turning narrative .. Lilac Girls falls squarely into the groundbreaking category of fiction that re-examines history from a fresh, female point of view. It’s smart, thoughtful and also just an old-fashioned good read.
