I received this book for free from the publisher via Netgalley for review consideration. This in no way affected my opinion of the book, or the content of my review. Thanks to NetGalley for giving me the opportunity to read this book! 
 For me, historical fiction is at its most compelling when true narratives of remarkable and unimaginable things are researched well and woven into the fictional story. Pam Jenoff's story of a circus operating throughout WWII and sheltering Jews as they traveled from country to country is one such compelling story and I'm so glad to have been given the opportunity to read it. 
 I was thoroughly absorbed into the story from the prologue on, and found myself staying up way too late as the POVs switched in between the two female MCs, desperate to get back to the others story. Both Noa and Astrid were believeable in all of their motives and I found my heart breaking for the millions of women during WWII that were forced to make similar decisions as those of these two women. 
 My only complaint, similar to one I had with The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah (a book that The Orphan'a Tale is compared to), is that one of the romances felt rushed and pushed the edge of believability. However, I will grant that during 1940s war torn Europe love might come a bit faster for people as they see their mortality laid out before them. That being said, the other romance was more than believable and very moving. 
 All in all, if you're looking for a WWII era historical fiction reminiscent of The Nightingale or Water For Elephants, I definitely recommend this book!