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booksandlemonsquash's review against another edition
2.0
Alex and Eliza is a historical romance based around Alexander Hamilton. With the success of the musical, it feels like there’s quite a lot of stories revolving around him these days!
I enjoyed the characters of Alex and Eliza quite a lot, as well as her sisters. And the story itself is an easy enough read, I read it pretty quickly, and I think it’s pretty well written.
However, I’m just not a fan of romance stories or historical fiction, and a book in house genres would have to be pretty special for me to rave about it. I would recommend this to those who do like those genres, though, it’s just not for me. 2.5 stars.
I enjoyed the characters of Alex and Eliza quite a lot, as well as her sisters. And the story itself is an easy enough read, I read it pretty quickly, and I think it’s pretty well written.
However, I’m just not a fan of romance stories or historical fiction, and a book in house genres would have to be pretty special for me to rave about it. I would recommend this to those who do like those genres, though, it’s just not for me. 2.5 stars.
jennifermreads's review against another edition
4.0
The imagined romance of Founding Father Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler.
My previous knowledge of Alexander Hamilton was limited to his involvement in the formation in the United States. I had no idea he was an illegitimate child, of the drama of his family, nor of the deep love he and Eliza had for each other. And, as I have not seen the musical {yeah, I know, probably one of the last in America to have not seen it, eh?}, I went into this with no idea of Alexander Hamilton’s personal history and was able to thoroughly enjoy this telling. I loved the cat-and-mouse game of Alex & Eliza’s courtship and I chuckled when there was reference to Alexander eager for a duel as it is obviously a nod to his later battle with Aaron Burr.
In reading other Goodreads reviews, it looks like the print version may have an author’s note. I requested the print from my library so I can double-check. If there is an author’s note, I’m very sorry it was not included in the audio version. Because, of course, I am now deeply curious as to how much liberty was taken with the story.
My previous knowledge of Alexander Hamilton was limited to his involvement in the formation in the United States. I had no idea he was an illegitimate child, of the drama of his family, nor of the deep love he and Eliza had for each other. And, as I have not seen the musical {yeah, I know, probably one of the last in America to have not seen it, eh?}, I went into this with no idea of Alexander Hamilton’s personal history and was able to thoroughly enjoy this telling. I loved the cat-and-mouse game of Alex & Eliza’s courtship and I chuckled when there was reference to Alexander eager for a duel as it is obviously a nod to his later battle with Aaron Burr.
In reading other Goodreads reviews, it looks like the print version may have an author’s note. I requested the print from my library so I can double-check. If there is an author’s note, I’m very sorry it was not included in the audio version. Because, of course, I am now deeply curious as to how much liberty was taken with the story.
mindfullibrarian's review against another edition
4.0
Let's be clear: the number one reason I was so excited about this book is because I listen to the Hamilton soundtrack on repeat with my kids. The second reason is the author. With my fangirl lens disclaimer taken care of, I will say that I'm also a school librarian and made sure to read this book with Chernow's "Alexander Hamilton" biography next to me, and used it for reference during my reading of "Alex and Eliza". de la Cruz states clearly in her author's note that this story is her fictional embellishment of this love story, and it certainly is, with 2 events toward the end of the story being invented. However, the majority of the re-telling DOES follow the timeline and historical locations of real events, sometimes to the point of overkill in details. History lesson aside, let's focus on the love story here, which was very enjoyable! I can't think of a better way to entice teenagers to read about US History than this book, with an accompanying lesson on historical fiction and how to decipher fact from fiction thrown in for good measure. I would recommend this for middle and high school libraries. When I think about current YA and the sweeping military stories included in even the most fantastical stories, this fits right in. The only difference is that it's based on real people! Hamilton fans can rejoice in that, and "Hamilton? Who" readers can enjoy it as a stand-alone piece of fiction :-) Recommended for fans of Richelle Mead's "Glittering Court" and The Winners Trilogy by Marie Rutkoski.
I received a digital ARC of this book for review - all opinions are my own.
I received a digital ARC of this book for review - all opinions are my own.
lolarmoore's review against another edition
2.0
2.67 stars. I found this book, on the whole, enjoyable. However, some parts were confusing and others were astoundingly cringy as if the author was new to writing romance and didn't have a full plot in mind when she wrote the book, and never filled in the gaps. The book is part of a trilogy, though I doubt I will read the remaining books because I feel that this one concludes enough of the story that I wish to read.
alliepeduto's review against another edition
4.0
This book is just really fueling my Hamilton obsession to be honest, but it was a fun, lighthearted (if not entirely factual) look at Alex and Eliza's early romance. I admit that I found the details of the beginning of their love story understandably lacking in the Alexander Hamilton biography by Ron Chernow, so it was fun to get the juicy, gossipy version. Because let's be honest here, the whole creation of the American financial system is not nearly as interesting to me as whirlwind romances and lovesick marriage proposals. This was a win for me!
ashleykwbooks's review against another edition
3.0
It’s a cute story but I just found it kind of boring. It felt like I was being told most of it and not captivated by a story, like I could have done some research and found all this out.
ahmay's review against another edition
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
1.0
bcgg's review against another edition
1.0
How to use history in a simpering, stomach turning way..... Avoid this cringe worthy bit of nonsense writing at all costs
mindyb33's review against another edition
3.0
The love story
I enjoyed this love story. You get a different perspective of Eliza & Alexander Hamilton’s courtship than from the musical. I found the book to be overly contrite at times. I believe that this story could of been told as a sort story.
I enjoyed this love story. You get a different perspective of Eliza & Alexander Hamilton’s courtship than from the musical. I found the book to be overly contrite at times. I believe that this story could of been told as a sort story.