Children of the Promise by Dean Hughes

If you know me you know I am no longer a member of the LDS church; however, I can't stop loving this series despite the heavy religious content. Children of the Promise is my all time favorite series, and I can't believe I haven't put it on my blog yet. I read Rumors of War for the first time when I was in middle school, something like 11-12 years ago (that can't be right!! When did I get so old?!).

I've seriously lost count of how many times I've re-read the series, and yet I cry every time. Every time. Children of the Promise is a series of 5 books set in the 1940's, focusing on two family's struggles through WWII. The Thomas family is the main focus, but the series also follow the Stoltz family as they make the dangerous escape from Nazi Germany.

The main characters of the book: Alex, Bobbie, Wally, Gene, LaRue (the name I want to name my first girl), Anna, and Peter are all so real. You can't help but love every one of them; they take hold of your heart and refuse to let go. You'll find yourself feeling as though you are a part of their experiences, their lives. Dean Hughes did an amazing job with this series and I guarantee you will love it.