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Alex & Eliza #2
Love & War
1780. Albany, New York.
As the war for American Independence carries on, two newlyweds are settling into their new adventure: marriage. But the honeymoon's over, and Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler are learning firsthand just how tricky wedded life can be. Alex is still General George Washington's right-hand man and his attention these days is nothing if not divided--much like the colonies' interests as the end of the Revolution draws near. Alex & Eliza's relationship is tested further by lingering jealousies and family drama.
As the war for American Independence carries on, two newlyweds are settling into their new adventure: marriage. But the honeymoon's over, and Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler are learning firsthand just how tricky wedded life can be. Alex is still General George Washington's right-hand man and his attention these days is nothing if not divided--much like the colonies' interests as the end of the Revolution draws near. Alex & Eliza's relationship is tested further by lingering jealousies and family drama.
369 pages, Hardcover
First published April 17, 2018
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Melissa de la Cruz
187 books15.8k followersMelissa de la Cruz is the New York Times and USA Today best-selling author of many critically acclaimed and award-winning novels for teens including The Au Pairs series, the Blue Bloods series, the Ashleys series, the Angels on Sunset Boulevard series and the semi-autobiographical novel Fresh off the Boat.
Her books for adults include the novel Cat’s Meow, the anthology Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys and the tongue-in-chic handbooks How to Become Famous in Two Weeks or Less and The Fashionista Files: Adventures in Four-inch heels and Faux-Pas.
She has worked as a fashion and beauty editor and has written for many publications including The New York Times, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Allure, The San Francisco Chronicle, McSweeney’s, Teen Vogue, CosmoGirl! and Seventeen. She has also appeared as an expert on fashion, trends and fame for CNN, E! and FoxNews.
Melissa grew up in Manila and moved to San Francisco with her family, where she graduated high school salutatorian from The Convent of the Sacred Heart. She majored in art history and English at Columbia University (and minored in nightclubs and shopping!).
She now divides her time between New York and Los Angeles, where she lives in the Hollywood Hills with her husband and daughter.
Her books for adults include the novel Cat’s Meow, the anthology Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys and the tongue-in-chic handbooks How to Become Famous in Two Weeks or Less and The Fashionista Files: Adventures in Four-inch heels and Faux-Pas.
She has worked as a fashion and beauty editor and has written for many publications including The New York Times, Marie Claire, Harper’s Bazaar, Glamour, Cosmopolitan, Allure, The San Francisco Chronicle, McSweeney’s, Teen Vogue, CosmoGirl! and Seventeen. She has also appeared as an expert on fashion, trends and fame for CNN, E! and FoxNews.
Melissa grew up in Manila and moved to San Francisco with her family, where she graduated high school salutatorian from The Convent of the Sacred Heart. She majored in art history and English at Columbia University (and minored in nightclubs and shopping!).
She now divides her time between New York and Los Angeles, where she lives in the Hollywood Hills with her husband and daughter.
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May 3, 2018
It was nice to read the sequel but I was not into this one as much as the first book. I think it was because fans are now moving away from the new love courting Alex and Eliza found in book one on to the more serious grownup stuff. I wonder if there will be a next book in which Maria Reynolds (yeah I’m a nerd 🤓) enters the picture. I mean we know Alexander Hamilton had what many view as the first sex scandal of a politician but will that be approached in this series? Because I don’t know how that would not tarnish the magic readers found in book one.
I think I read somewhere that the author is taking creative liberties with the series so I’m hoping we can skip the infidelity. I don’t mind when historical fiction is not accurate to real history because if I wanted to learn the facts I’d read nonfiction to find out. I don’t think I have ever went into a fiction book thinking. “Let’s get some facts today!”
My quick and simple overall: was pretty good but not as good as the first book and did have times that dragged a bit.
I think I read somewhere that the author is taking creative liberties with the series so I’m hoping we can skip the infidelity. I don’t mind when historical fiction is not accurate to real history because if I wanted to learn the facts I’d read nonfiction to find out. I don’t think I have ever went into a fiction book thinking. “Let’s get some facts today!”
My quick and simple overall: was pretty good but not as good as the first book and did have times that dragged a bit.
March 30, 2022
In this sequel to “Alex and Eliza” Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schulyer are newly married, but war continues to separate them. Alex is on the battlefront and Eliza is at home.
I didn't enjoy this sequel as much as the first book, which I gave five stars to. I have read quite a few Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schulyer romances and this one struggled to find its footing and was nearly a DNF. The characters are rarely on page together and when they are, they are concerned with war (Alex) and home life (Eliza) which while indicative of the time, was not really exciting to read about. In my opinion this might have been a case where this series might have been better as two books with only the most interesting events covered, rather than stretched to three. Most A/E books I read are only one book.
I didn't enjoy this sequel as much as the first book, which I gave five stars to. I have read quite a few Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schulyer romances and this one struggled to find its footing and was nearly a DNF. The characters are rarely on page together and when they are, they are concerned with war (Alex) and home life (Eliza) which while indicative of the time, was not really exciting to read about. In my opinion this might have been a case where this series might have been better as two books with only the most interesting events covered, rather than stretched to three. Most A/E books I read are only one book.
March 16, 2023
3.5 stars
this was so adorable. I seriously forgot how amazingly quirky de la Cruz’s writing style is! I found this to be a very refreshing and cute, if not historically accurate, sequel. If you’re wanting to learn about Hamilton, though, or want an accurate portrayal of his life, I would look somewhere else, because this is really not educational at all.
But it’s still so cute 🥰
I am giving it a 3.5 instead of 4 because of the little innuendos. I get it, Alex and Eliza were a married couple, and there was absolutely nothing even slightly explicit, but it was hinted at several times and made me a little uncomfortable.
Besides that, though, this is great sequel. If you like Alex & Eliza…. I think, like me, you might enjoy this one even more!
happy reading 😘
this was so adorable. I seriously forgot how amazingly quirky de la Cruz’s writing style is! I found this to be a very refreshing and cute, if not historically accurate, sequel. If you’re wanting to learn about Hamilton, though, or want an accurate portrayal of his life, I would look somewhere else, because this is really not educational at all.
But it’s still so cute 🥰
I am giving it a 3.5 instead of 4 because of the little innuendos. I get it, Alex and Eliza were a married couple, and there was absolutely nothing even slightly explicit, but it was hinted at several times and made me a little uncomfortable.
Besides that, though, this is great sequel. If you like Alex & Eliza…. I think, like me, you might enjoy this one even more!
happy reading 😘
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April 16, 20183.5 historical stars
I have read a few book about the Elizabeth and Alexander Hamilton. Ron Chernov's Alexander Hamilton gave one a wonderful perspective into the life and the times of this great American forefather. I, Eliza Hamilton introduced us to Eliza and provided her point of view on her marriage, life, and courtship to Alexander. In this book we take a look at the early marriage and the stresses and strains that a young America put onto this couple and how they were truly deeply in love with one another.
This couple, because of Alexander's willingness and striving for honor and glory for both himself and his country, made one realize that in so many ways our founders gave up so very much to establish the country in which we are indeed fortunate to live in. Alexander was driven, he wanted to be so much to prove that he had the ability, even though he was of what was considered low birth, to become a person others looked up to, especially his wife. Eliza adored Alexander and she bore the brunt of his zeal spending much time away from him in their early years of marriage.
Theirs seemed to have been a marriage of love as we see the devotion they had for one another. This book is part of a series for young readers and a fine way to introduce them to learning about the men and the women who were instrumental in the birth of our nation.
Thank you to Melissa de la Cruz, G. B. Putnam's Sons, and Edelweiss for an arc of this book.
I have read a few book about the Elizabeth and Alexander Hamilton. Ron Chernov's Alexander Hamilton gave one a wonderful perspective into the life and the times of this great American forefather. I, Eliza Hamilton introduced us to Eliza and provided her point of view on her marriage, life, and courtship to Alexander. In this book we take a look at the early marriage and the stresses and strains that a young America put onto this couple and how they were truly deeply in love with one another.
This couple, because of Alexander's willingness and striving for honor and glory for both himself and his country, made one realize that in so many ways our founders gave up so very much to establish the country in which we are indeed fortunate to live in. Alexander was driven, he wanted to be so much to prove that he had the ability, even though he was of what was considered low birth, to become a person others looked up to, especially his wife. Eliza adored Alexander and she bore the brunt of his zeal spending much time away from him in their early years of marriage.
Theirs seemed to have been a marriage of love as we see the devotion they had for one another. This book is part of a series for young readers and a fine way to introduce them to learning about the men and the women who were instrumental in the birth of our nation.
Thank you to Melissa de la Cruz, G. B. Putnam's Sons, and Edelweiss for an arc of this book.
June 11, 2018
Look, I'm not sure why I read this book when I hated Alex & Eliza so profoundly; I think I was just wildly, morbidly curious as to how the fuck this story can even CONTINUE TO BE WRITTEN AS A YOUNG ADULT BOOK, SERIOUSLY, THE PREMISE IS SO GODDAMN BONKERS!! I can't believe Melissa de la Cruz deliberately changed how soon Alex and Eliza had kids just because she's writing a young adult book, like, this was your choice?? What are you doing?? SO MUCH of the decisions are just ridiculous-- like, the emphasis on how pale-skinned everyone is, in a story inspired by Hamilton, is just gross, and the weird intense progressiveness of Eliza as contrasted to literally every other woman is an extremely Not Like Other Girls/Historical Cool Girl tactic, like she can only shine if everyone else is put down by comparison. Ugh. UGH.
Here are the things I liked about this book: a couple of good foreshadowing moments with Burr, and some very homoerotic friendship moments with Laurens. Also, some good sister bonding? That... that's it. That's straight up it. (The Laurens stuff is pretty much the only reason this is getting two stars, though. And the sister stuff is better than in the first book because Eliza isn't being elevated while Angelica and Peggy are being put down!)
Otherwise: racism, like I said; cool-girl-flavored sexism, like I said; very strange historical rose-tinting of the relationship between Alex and Eliza, as in the first book; a couple of INCREDIBLY cringey meta references (Alex saying he's going to sing on Broadway???? PLEASE); rather preachy writing (the anvil being dropped about the founding of the US on the ideals of liberty while slavery was happening is... uh, pretty damn blatant); and, honestly, my biggest issue with this book: NOTHING GODDAMN HAPPENS. Yorktown goes down, and then Alex has his case, and... that's absolutely it. NOTHING ELSE HAPPENS IN THIS BOOK, SO NOT ONLY IS IT BAD, IT'S INCREDIBLY BORING!!! Come on, I'm hatereading this for the DRAMA, give me some material!! (God, I hate that there's a third book happening. I'm going to have to hateread it, and I will be so unhappy, but I CANNOT RESIST THE DRAMA.)
Here are the things I liked about this book: a couple of good foreshadowing moments with Burr, and some very homoerotic friendship moments with Laurens. Also, some good sister bonding? That... that's it. That's straight up it. (The Laurens stuff is pretty much the only reason this is getting two stars, though. And the sister stuff is better than in the first book because Eliza isn't being elevated while Angelica and Peggy are being put down!)
Otherwise: racism, like I said; cool-girl-flavored sexism, like I said; very strange historical rose-tinting of the relationship between Alex and Eliza, as in the first book; a couple of INCREDIBLY cringey meta references (Alex saying he's going to sing on Broadway???? PLEASE); rather preachy writing (the anvil being dropped about the founding of the US on the ideals of liberty while slavery was happening is... uh, pretty damn blatant); and, honestly, my biggest issue with this book: NOTHING GODDAMN HAPPENS. Yorktown goes down, and then Alex has his case, and... that's absolutely it. NOTHING ELSE HAPPENS IN THIS BOOK, SO NOT ONLY IS IT BAD, IT'S INCREDIBLY BORING!!! Come on, I'm hatereading this for the DRAMA, give me some material!! (God, I hate that there's a third book happening. I'm going to have to hateread it, and I will be so unhappy, but I CANNOT RESIST THE DRAMA.)
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October 21, 2018DNF 30%. I absolutely loved the first book. I gave it five stars it was so good. But I just couldn't continue on with this. I got so bored. idk maybe one day I'll decide to pick it back up, who knows :-/
May 31, 2018
3.5
I loved how sassy Eliza was. Eliza called out Governor Clinton. I loved how they defined democracy but they didn't even know what it was. They thought it was compromise and respecting each other's opinions. I liked how Alex thought he saw her but it was the painting the jailbird made. I could not handle how adorable they were. The first part was extremely boring and I thought it had the affair in it but I was wrong. I am sure the next book will have the affair and I'm so anxious.
I loved how sassy Eliza was. Eliza called out Governor Clinton. I loved how they defined democracy but they didn't even know what it was. They thought it was compromise and respecting each other's opinions. I liked how Alex thought he saw her but it was the painting the jailbird made. I could not handle how adorable they were. The first part was extremely boring and I thought it had the affair in it but I was wrong. I am sure the next book will have the affair and I'm so anxious.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
March 13, 2021
3.5 stars // not much of a plot lol though highly entertaining
October 15, 2022
Rating: 3.5/5
Review to come!
Review to come!
June 22, 2018
I’ve really enjoyed this series so far and can’t wait for the third book.
I love history and YA so this was super appealing to me. I liked the focus of this novel on the early stages of the Hamiltons’ young marriage (even though the author took liberties with the timeline for their children). There were possibly a few slower moving chapters in this novel versus the first, but it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment of the book.
I hope all you Hamilton fans have checked this series out! 🇺🇸
I love history and YA so this was super appealing to me. I liked the focus of this novel on the early stages of the Hamiltons’ young marriage (even though the author took liberties with the timeline for their children). There were possibly a few slower moving chapters in this novel versus the first, but it didn’t take away from my overall enjoyment of the book.
I hope all you Hamilton fans have checked this series out! 🇺🇸
May 23, 2020
This book would have been good if the story would have been more adventure. I know it is based on a true story but I had way higher expectations. I had to forcefully sit myself down this morning to finish it because I want to read something else so badly. In the beginning I was giving it a 5 star because life at the Pastures was definitely fun. But as a married woman she of course had to go live with Alex once the war was over. This became the boring part of the story with the exception of a few entertaining things. I will not be purchasing or reading the next book soon. 100% clean though so I would say could be read by a mature 10 year old. But I think it would be best for a 12 year old.
February 25, 2021
This was a lot better than the first book. The timeline was still wrong, just less noticeable than it was in the first book. In some parts the author dropped a lot of information and that resulted in making the story drag. But what I liked about this book was that whenever I picked it up I found myself lost in the world when the story finely picked up. It was easy to feel sympathy for both of the characters' perspectives because on one hand you have Alex trying to make a name for himself and to provide for Eliza. But on the other hand you have Eliza who is feeling abandoned and lonely while Alex is out working for more than half the day. They both want to send more time together but understand why Alex has to work. This was significantly better than the first book and I am now more than happy to finish up this series with the next book.
January 4, 2020
I loved this book so much I am really loving the story of Alex and Eliza. I really love the characters so much they all add so much character to the story though of course my favorite characters are Alex and Eliza and their relationship although it had its ups and downs I still loved everything about how well they go together a match made in heaven they are for sure. I like how the time is so well written about so you feel it is in revolutionary era and after America. I really love the story it starts with sometime after their marriage to the end of the revolutionary war and to their lives after everything. I like everything about their lives after the war and Alex's life as a lawyer with a few more up sand downs finishing off with a really good picturesque ending. So overall I loved this book and am looking forward to finishing the series soon.
June 22, 2021
3.5 Stars**
I have to admit I definitely was not as intrigued/entertained by this one as I was the first one. I found myself a bit bored and waiting for it to end at times. I still love the dynamic between Alex & Eliza though!
I have to admit I definitely was not as intrigued/entertained by this one as I was the first one. I found myself a bit bored and waiting for it to end at times. I still love the dynamic between Alex & Eliza though!
January 5, 2023
Hooray, first book & book review of 2023! HAPPY NEW YEAR 🎊🎇
Okay, well, I read this sequel, 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 & 𝘞𝘢𝘳, FIRST before the first book in this trilogy, 𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘹 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢. But the content in this book certainly makes up for the fact that I'm not reading the books in order instead...right? 🥴
First, can we PLEASE talk about just how incredible of a bond Eliza and Alex share? Speaking of which, all fans of 𝘏𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘰𝘯 will probably love these books with all their heart, and the fact that one of the Revolution-era romances that we all know and love are brought to life in this book. Even though it is really sad to see that Alex has not spent quality time with his love much in this book and made her feel lonely and pessimistic multiple times, the fact that Every. Single. Time. they drift apart, they FORGIVE EACH OTHER AND HAVE PEACE ONCE AGAIN. 💗
That truly is a beautiful way to handle a somewhat drifting relationship, and be on the same page again. Thank you, Melissa de la Cruz, for incorporating this into this story.
Now, I would like to point out the equally wonderful bond Eliza shares with her other Schuyler sisters, Angelica and Peggy. When Eliza was living in the Pastures in Part One, they were able to spend time together, and treat each other dearly and tease each other at times. That is a GOLDEN sister relationship, and like in 𝘏𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘰𝘯, the way the Schuyler sisters care about each other's well being and have their distinct personalities is very well shown. 💛
I really love how much of Eliza's personality is shown in the book, how she has a tremendous amount of courage, intelligence, and composure, even when she is thinking negatively, and she has a fair share of sass when she needs it. Slayyyy!
The only problem that I had with this book is that it should've had a lot more adventure and action, which did make it dull to read, especially in the beginning of Part Two. Bascially, it could've been more eventful, but the dynamic between the characters definitely boosts my rating! I also like how the ending finished off the book peacefully and with the right intentions.
ONE MORE THING, BEFORE THIS BECOMES A LITTLE TOO MUCH OF A RANT. 🥺
I really enjoyed how history played a large role in this book. It did make it more interesting to read when the setting was in the American Revolution.
Now that you have survived this unecessarily long review, GOOD FOR YOU! :]
Okay, well, I read this sequel, 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦 & 𝘞𝘢𝘳, FIRST before the first book in this trilogy, 𝘈𝘭𝘦𝘹 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘌𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘢. But the content in this book certainly makes up for the fact that I'm not reading the books in order instead...right? 🥴
First, can we PLEASE talk about just how incredible of a bond Eliza and Alex share? Speaking of which, all fans of 𝘏𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘰𝘯 will probably love these books with all their heart, and the fact that one of the Revolution-era romances that we all know and love are brought to life in this book. Even though it is really sad to see that Alex has not spent quality time with his love much in this book and made her feel lonely and pessimistic multiple times, the fact that Every. Single. Time. they drift apart, they FORGIVE EACH OTHER AND HAVE PEACE ONCE AGAIN. 💗
That truly is a beautiful way to handle a somewhat drifting relationship, and be on the same page again. Thank you, Melissa de la Cruz, for incorporating this into this story.
Now, I would like to point out the equally wonderful bond Eliza shares with her other Schuyler sisters, Angelica and Peggy. When Eliza was living in the Pastures in Part One, they were able to spend time together, and treat each other dearly and tease each other at times. That is a GOLDEN sister relationship, and like in 𝘏𝘢𝘮𝘪𝘭𝘵𝘰𝘯, the way the Schuyler sisters care about each other's well being and have their distinct personalities is very well shown. 💛
I really love how much of Eliza's personality is shown in the book, how she has a tremendous amount of courage, intelligence, and composure, even when she is thinking negatively, and she has a fair share of sass when she needs it. Slayyyy!
The only problem that I had with this book is that it should've had a lot more adventure and action, which did make it dull to read, especially in the beginning of Part Two. Bascially, it could've been more eventful, but the dynamic between the characters definitely boosts my rating! I also like how the ending finished off the book peacefully and with the right intentions.
ONE MORE THING, BEFORE THIS BECOMES A LITTLE TOO MUCH OF A RANT. 🥺
I really enjoyed how history played a large role in this book. It did make it more interesting to read when the setting was in the American Revolution.
Now that you have survived this unecessarily long review, GOOD FOR YOU! :]
May 29, 2018
If I had been taught American History through the telling of a love story, I feel I would have remembered a lot more. History lesson (with some noted fictional elements) that was actually quite captivating.
May 6, 2018
*3.5*
This was a nice read just a bit boring and uneventful. I thought it would cover the affair as well but I suppose that will be next book. This mostly surrounded Eliza being lonely and Hamilton being away all the time lol. Nice read just not super amazing.
This was a nice read just a bit boring and uneventful. I thought it would cover the affair as well but I suppose that will be next book. This mostly surrounded Eliza being lonely and Hamilton being away all the time lol. Nice read just not super amazing.
April 13, 2021
I think that I want to do a full review of this book at some point. I did enjoy this book, and I would recommend it to any fan of Hamilton or Historical Fiction.
April 28, 2018
It was interesting to see Alex and Eliza as newlyweds navigating their new life together. This is less about the romance and more about their day to day lives as a married couple.
I very seldom read historical fiction about real people, but I think the author did a good job with Hamilton. He was quite the visionary. The author’s version of Eliza seemed to be a little too independent for the time period, but I still liked her as a character.
I didn’t know that the Hamiltons only lived a few doors down from Aaron Burr! And I can’t believe that Eliza’s mother was pregnant 12 times!
I very seldom read historical fiction about real people, but I think the author did a good job with Hamilton. He was quite the visionary. The author’s version of Eliza seemed to be a little too independent for the time period, but I still liked her as a character.
I didn’t know that the Hamiltons only lived a few doors down from Aaron Burr! And I can’t believe that Eliza’s mother was pregnant 12 times!
October 3, 2018
I was hoping this book to reach higher than my low expectations, but it didn't. It was slow moving, and nothing happened. I only enjoyed when Alex was helping Mrs. Childress because there was some jealousy and action. Overall I didn't think it was worth reading.
dnf
May 22, 2018DNF 123 PAGES IN
I actually really like this book but I lost all on interest in it so I'm moving it to my DNF shelf until I feel like picking it back up
I actually really like this book but I lost all on interest in it so I'm moving it to my DNF shelf until I feel like picking it back up
May 10, 2020
Now that the couple has entered married life, they run into typical couple problems: miscommunication, work and hostess duties, and finding a way to pay for everything. I found myself wishing throughout the book that Alex and Eliza would just talk to each other (which could have solved so many of their issues). Eliza just wants to spend time with her husband, but between the war and the office Hamilton is kept busy. He starts spending more time with work and a widow and she spends more time with a flirtatious artist.
I found it interesting that, at one of the Hamilton's dinner parties, the guests discussed the merit to starting a federal government or not, when the states have their own governments- "why should a New Yorker come to aid of Virginia"? It's especially interesting to hear their arguments when we're in the middle of Covid-19, where each state is responding differently to the virus outbreak.
In the first book, I didn't like Alex's reserved, almost shy mannerisms. That portrayal was so much different from how I pictured his fiery character in the musical. I do like Alex in this book, though. He loves his wife and remains faithful, and seems like a regular workaholic husband who forgets about communication. Eliza also starts to be more outspoken and unapologetic about her beliefs, which I am loving. I'm glad I didn't stop the series after the first book, because I enjoyed this sequel immensely.
I found it interesting that, at one of the Hamilton's dinner parties, the guests discussed the merit to starting a federal government or not, when the states have their own governments- "why should a New Yorker come to aid of Virginia"? It's especially interesting to hear their arguments when we're in the middle of Covid-19, where each state is responding differently to the virus outbreak.
In the first book, I didn't like Alex's reserved, almost shy mannerisms. That portrayal was so much different from how I pictured his fiery character in the musical. I do like Alex in this book, though. He loves his wife and remains faithful, and seems like a regular workaholic husband who forgets about communication. Eliza also starts to be more outspoken and unapologetic about her beliefs, which I am loving. I'm glad I didn't stop the series after the first book, because I enjoyed this sequel immensely.
December 9, 2020
I really enjoyed the first book better and after reading this just found it more of a let down.
I am not losing hope on the third book!
I am not losing hope on the third book!
March 17, 2018
Love & War: An Alex & Eliza Story is the second installment of the epic love story of Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler by Melissa De La Cruz. The story picks up after the marriage of Eliza and Alex as Eliza’s family is preparing a farewell party for Alex, who is returning to the aide of General Washington. Yet unbeknown to Eliza, Alex has given Washington an ultimatum in order to secure his own battalion, which would result in Alex going to the front lines of the war. The story follows Alex and his time at war and Eliza’s time at home as she waits for her husband’s safe return. At the end of the war, Alex and Eliza’s journey continues as the move to New York, they struggle to start a life of their own. The story ends as things are beginning to look up for the young couple and are preparing for the next chapter of their lives, “I want to focus on our family,” he said, leaning to whisper in her ear, “I believe it is about time we were serious about that endeavor.”
Melissa De La Cruz does a delightful job telling the story of young Eliza and Alex as they forge a life for themselves and take part building the young new nation that will be the United States of America. I cannot wait to see where this journey will take us next.
Melissa De La Cruz does a delightful job telling the story of young Eliza and Alex as they forge a life for themselves and take part building the young new nation that will be the United States of America. I cannot wait to see where this journey will take us next.
February 22, 2023
Rating: 5 Stars!!
Review:
A Phenomenal Book 2 in this YA Historical Fiction Series by Melissa De La Cruz!! This book really made me love Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schulyer Hamilton more then i did in Book 1.
The Characters are still so entertaining and interesting to read about. Alex and Eliza are still my favorites.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Albany NY, Newburgh NY, White Plains NY, Yorktown, VA and New York, NY while reading, especially when the scenery was described.
I do wish the author had included about The Hamilton Children in this book with more truth to the story instead of leaving it out of Part 2 of this book but Overall a Good Book 2 in this YA Historical Fiction Series!!
Can't wait to read Book 3 soon!!
Review:
A Phenomenal Book 2 in this YA Historical Fiction Series by Melissa De La Cruz!! This book really made me love Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schulyer Hamilton more then i did in Book 1.
The Characters are still so entertaining and interesting to read about. Alex and Eliza are still my favorites.
The Setting was beautifully described which made me feel like i was actually in Albany NY, Newburgh NY, White Plains NY, Yorktown, VA and New York, NY while reading, especially when the scenery was described.
I do wish the author had included about The Hamilton Children in this book with more truth to the story instead of leaving it out of Part 2 of this book but Overall a Good Book 2 in this YA Historical Fiction Series!!
Can't wait to read Book 3 soon!!
December 4, 2018
Well this was just paaaaaainful for me. After disliking so much of the second half of book one, I'm not sure why I continued. Especially since I wasn't remotely engaged at all. I blame audio and morbid curiosity for seeing it to the end. The names and places and some historical fact such as that may be accurate, but everything else was just a bunch of juvenile Hamilton fan fiction. So much of it felt either too modern, trying too hard, and just too tween-ish for such important figures. I really just didn't like any character or the over dramatization.
I will not be reading the final book.
I will not be reading the final book.
July 14, 2024
Tried to read this book finally, after years and years of having tried and dnf'ed it. I started reading the book and immediately remembered why I dnf'ed it..
It. Was. So. Boring.
It. Was. So. Boring.
August 27, 2023
I absolutely LOVE this series the story of Alex and Eliza is heartwarming and gives me hope
June 10, 2018
*3.5
Although I didn't love this as much as the first one, I still enjoyed my time reading this. I would recommend this series if you have a passion for the American Revolution and enjoy learning about it, because I could defiantly see how some might find these books info-dumpy and a little stale. I, however, love the Revolution, and I found myself fascinated by what I was reading. But I really didn't think there was enough conflict in this one. The first one had the will-they-won't-they tension coupled with the war, and the first half of this had good action, but it started to trail off towards the middle/end. For having a broken heart on the cover, I wish there was more angst and drama!
All the love,
Julie
Although I didn't love this as much as the first one, I still enjoyed my time reading this. I would recommend this series if you have a passion for the American Revolution and enjoy learning about it, because I could defiantly see how some might find these books info-dumpy and a little stale. I, however, love the Revolution, and I found myself fascinated by what I was reading. But I really didn't think there was enough conflict in this one. The first one had the will-they-won't-they tension coupled with the war, and the first half of this had good action, but it started to trail off towards the middle/end. For having a broken heart on the cover, I wish there was more angst and drama!
All the love,
Julie
May 23, 2018
FirstLine ~ Forget Paris.
This book is fantastic. It was one of those books that I was not sure what to expect and adored it cover to cover. I loved that there was history mixed into the story in such a way that makes history come alive. The love story is so compelling and the book was nearly impossible to put down. I love that is challenges the reader because you are feeling everything with the characters, you are on the journey with them. A delight and the best type of book for book clubs and summer!
This book is fantastic. It was one of those books that I was not sure what to expect and adored it cover to cover. I loved that there was history mixed into the story in such a way that makes history come alive. The love story is so compelling and the book was nearly impossible to put down. I love that is challenges the reader because you are feeling everything with the characters, you are on the journey with them. A delight and the best type of book for book clubs and summer!
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