The design and UX isn't done, Rob and Abbie, okkurrrr! đ
alyssard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
2.75
Minor: Alcohol and Sexual assault
greenlivingaudioworm's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
4.0
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, War, Medical content, Alcohol, Pregnancy, and Child death
lindsayerin's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Graphic: Sexual violence and Sexual assault
Moderate: Medical content, Misogyny, and Sexism
Minor: War
whatjennyreadsinmontana's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Blood, Sexism, Alcohol, and Violence
katiekate11's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Sexual content
annanar's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.75
Moderate: Sexual assault
bookstolivewith's review against another edition
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
Eliza is definitely the main character here, and itâs somewhat refreshing to read the story from her perspective since the musical is clearly dominated by Alexâs narration. This book also contains more historically accurate information as to their courtship, the war and all that jazz.
However, being historical doesnât necessarily make it better. I think this book relies pretty heavily on the idea that you are intimately familiar with the musical, as there are a lot of jumps between points of view and time lines and thereâs ton of references to Hamilton songs. So you get some depth but not enough, and you get some history but itâs presented in a jarring way that took me out of the overall love story â because thatâs what the book is about at itâs core: their courtship.
Also, Angelica is kind of a bitch and not in like the fun way. Sheâs mean, and Iâm not sure I love that â although I do love that sheâs not flirting with Hamilton every 10 seconds, since de la Cruz took a different historical interpretation.
So while this was fun and light with a couple swoon-worthy moments (as any romance set during a time period of restraint necessitates), ultimately, I donât feel the need to read the next two in the series. If anything, Iâd get them from the library!
However these could be good holiday gifts to the middle grade readers in your life, as I think a lot of my âissuesâ with the book come from an adult perspective.Â
Moderate: Sexual assault
booksandagita's review against another edition
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Moderate: Sexual assault
Minor: Blood
brynn_books's review against another edition
3.0
Graphic: Alcohol, Sexual assault, Child death, Blood, Sexism, Slavery, and War