breadedbookpages's review
5.0
Look, this is everything I love. The meeting, the setting, the characters. It filled me with so many feelings in just under 100 pages.
hartd's review against another edition
4.0
Between 4 and 5 stars. This novella has been on my TBR list for a couple of years, and I'm so glad I finally read it. It's a very straightforward story, and I found the happy ending really heartwarming. I have not read many books set during the Revolutionary War, so I liked the novelty of that. I was surprised at how easy it was for me to get caught up in Elijah's idealism about the promise of America.
My only criticism is that the writing style is a little bit stilted, which took me out of the story a few times. But I haven't noticed that problem in this author's other work at all, so maybe this was one of her first published stories, or maybe I'm just grumpy.
Overall, this is a good and comforting read.
My only criticism is that the writing style is a little bit stilted, which took me out of the story a few times. But I haven't noticed that problem in this author's other work at all, so maybe this was one of her first published stories, or maybe I'm just grumpy.
Overall, this is a good and comforting read.
honeybee02's review against another edition
3.0
Most short stories are rushed, this one is no different. It was a good story, I wanted more of a fairy tale ending. This however was more realistic.
kaa's review against another edition
4.0
Short but still very touching. The mix of hope and cynicism the characters expressed was appealingly realistic.
It was wonderful, if a bit bittersweet, to read this at the same time as [b:Hamilton's Battalion: A Trio of Romances|36242916|Hamilton's Battalion A Trio of Romances|Courtney Milan|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1506806595s/36242916.jpg|57888058], as one of the MCs in the author's story in that collection is connected to this story.
It was wonderful, if a bit bittersweet, to read this at the same time as [b:Hamilton's Battalion: A Trio of Romances|36242916|Hamilton's Battalion A Trio of Romances|Courtney Milan|https://images.gr-assets.com/books/1506806595s/36242916.jpg|57888058], as one of the MCs in the author's story in that collection is connected to this story.
xakyr's review against another edition
4.0
I read this for an American Revolution aspect of a challenge, and I have to admit, it really had me thinking! I liked how it detailed each of their motivations for their decisions, and have to say the story had me really enraptured from the get go. I found it easy to connect with Elijah and Kate, and enjoyed most of their romance. It was a bit insta-lovey for me, a trope I strongly dislike in romance, but due to the shortened nature of the book, I understood it. I would highly recommend this for an Independence Day read!
rochi_coria's review against another edition
emotional
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
psitssarahhhh's review
emotional
informative
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
ofbooksandtrees's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
fast-paced
4.0
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lottpoet's review against another edition
hopeful
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
itsmedougbert's review
3.0
Book Riot’s Read Harder Challenge 2019
Task #16 A historical romance by an author of color
I am not a fan of romance. At all. But if I have to read romance, Alyssa Cole is a good writer who creates believable historic scenarios. Yes, the typical “engorged members” make an appearance, but, since it’s a novella, they only appear briefly.
Task #16 A historical romance by an author of color
I am not a fan of romance. At all. But if I have to read romance, Alyssa Cole is a good writer who creates believable historic scenarios. Yes, the typical “engorged members” make an appearance, but, since it’s a novella, they only appear briefly.