Alex and Eliza by Melissa de la Cruz

308 pages first pub 2017 (editions)

fiction historical romance young adult lighthearted slow-paced

Description

Their romance shaped a nation. The rest was history.1777. Albany, New York.  As battle cries of the American Revolution echo in the distance, servants flutter about preparing for one of New York society’s biggest events: the Schuylers’ grand ball....

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Community Reviews Summary of 3,374 reviews

Moods

lighthearted 70%
emotional 44%
hopeful 35%
adventurous 23%
funny 21%
relaxing 15%
inspiring 12%
informative 11%
reflective 7%
challenging 5%
sad 5%
tense 5%
mysterious 1%

Pace

medium 54%
slow 30%
fast 14%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 41% | A mix: 32% | Plot: 24% | N/A: 1%

Strong character development?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 1%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 81% | It's complicated: 12% | No: 7%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 63% | It's complicated: 15% | Yes: 14% | N/A: 5%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | Yes: 30% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

3.53

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