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BOOK REVIEW #THE RUINS IN WHICH WE BLEED #STEVE N LEE #WORLD WAR II HISTORICAL FICTION #BLUE ZOO PUBLISHERS

 


MY THOUGHTS AND BOOK REVIEW

Steve N. Lee’s The Ruins in Which We Bleed is a gruesome, profoundly moving novel that plunges readers into the heart of the Holocaust through the eyes of a brave 13-year-old girl, Helena. Imprisoned in the Warsaw Ghetto, Helena endures unimaginable horrors—disease, starvation, brutality—yet her fierce love for her family becomes a celebration of hope in a world shrouded in war struggle.

Through intense research Lee brilliantly captures a forgotten struggle, the innocence of childhood crushed by war, balancing heartbreaking tragedy with astonishing courage and resilience. Helena is not just a fictional character—she is a mirror of the countless real children who bore witness to evil and still managed to show understanding. The prose is vivid and fast paced, with scenes that linger long after the final page.

Ghetto fighters were members of underground resistance groups within Jewish ghettos during World War II who fought against Nazi oppression and deportation. Inspired by true events, this story is not just a historical recount—it’s a tribute to the human spirit’s enduring strength. The Ruins in Which We Bleed is an unforgettable reminder that even in humanity’s persecuted moments, love can survive—and save. This period in history struggles were marked by desperate circumstances, limited resources, and the ultimate sacrifice of many for the sake of resistance and survival. Helena's fight for dignity in the face of certain death should never be forgotten.

THANK YOU STEVE N LEE AND BLUE ZOO PUBLISHER FOR AN ADVANCE COPY FOR MY HONEST REVIEW.

AUTHOR 

Steve N. Lee



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I’ve hand-fed a wild orangutan in a rainforest, explored exotic locations such as Machu Picchu, and sparred with a monk at a Shaolin temple. As you can tell, I love seeking out extraordinary adventures. So what more appropriate profession could I find than writing — creating wondrous worlds filled with fascinating characters?

I’ve been a full-time author since 2016 and write in multiple genres — you’ll find my books crammed with either adorable mutts who’ll melt your heart, justice-seeking antiheroes, or heartbreaking tales inspired by true stories from the Holocaust.

I pen my novels in the North of England, where I live with my Polish partner and two stray black cats who turned up in our garden one day and liked it so much they moved into the house.

So whether you love to curl up with heartwarming tales about lovable dogs, gritty, action-packed thrillers, or heart-wrenching stories from history’s darkest hour, I hope you’ll join me on my literary journey.

Happy reading,

Steve

http://stevenleebooks.com/

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Blue Zoo

Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 12, 2025

Comments

  1. Steve N LeeJune 12, 2025 at 3:27 PM

    That's a fabulous review, Smitha. Thank you! I'm thrilled the story spoke to you in the same way it spoke to me when I uncovered it and just knew I had to tell it so it wasn't forgotten. Thank you for sharing Helena's story with your readers.

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