America's Daughter

America's Daughter Trilogy #1

by Celeste De Blasis

With Washington’s army, she joined America’s fight for independence…

The night that Addie Valencourt sneaks out to witness the Boston Tea Party, she knows that her world is about to change forever. Soon, the glittering summers in rural Virginia with her cousins and the plush prosperity of her father’s home in Boston are eclipsed by the fight for American independence.

When the British forces lay siege to Boston, Addie’s family is torn in two. Her brothers and her childhood sweetheart Silas leave to become aides to General Washington alongside Alexander Hamilton, while Addie’s English-born, Loyalist father welcomes the British into his home. Just as Addie takes the painful decision to join the fight, she meets enigmatic Scottish Highlander John Traverne. But he’s on the side of the English king, so Addie will not give in to the spark between them.

As the bitter war continues, Addie’s life becomes increasingly bound with the fate of America. When Silas is captured by the British, Addie risks all to search for him, but venturing into enemy territory brings her face to face with her Highlander again, and she must make an impossible choice between love, or the future of her nation…

An epic, emotional and heartbreaking novel about a woman caught in the struggle for a new America. Readers who love My Dear Hamilton and Flight of the Sparrow will be swept away by America’s Daughter.

Genres: Historical Fiction, Historical Romance, American Revolution, Fiction, American History, 18th Century, American Revolutionary War

221 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 2021

About the author

Millions of readers have fallen under the spell of the lush, enthralling and bestselling novels by Celeste De Blasis. Tales of adventure and romance set against the sweep of history—all are storytelling at its finest. After graduating from Pomona College, Celeste devoted her life to impeccable research and spellbinding writing. A native Californian, Celeste grew up on the historic Kemper Campbell Ranch in the Mojave Desert, where she lived until her death in 2001

Reviews

[Marialyce · Rating 4 out of 5]

The sacrifices made by many to fight wars that they feel will benefit this country has been going on for hundreds of years. In America's Daughter, we meet people who are not only affected by war, but also those on the other side who eventually find themselves separated from family because of which side they fall onto are portrayed.

Addie Valencourt is one who believes in the Patriot's cause. After witnessing the Boston Tea Party and realizing her life and that of her family are going to be irrevocably changed, she aligns herself with her twin brother Ad and Silas, who eventually becomes her paramour. Her father is a Tory, one who believes in George's kingly right, so for a time, Addie keeps her feeling to herself. However, when the British seize and close Boston, she no longer disguises her feelings and alerts her father that she and her brothers believe in the Patriot cause. The brothers head off to fight and Addie and her remaining family is left to wonder and worry about the brothers and Silas's fate. Although her father is quite unhappy with Addie and her bothers's choice, he is gracious and loves his children. Later he will be forced to make a decision that will impact their lives greatly. It is trying times for all, but as the Patriots become more resolute, the drama of the emerging nation that will one day be America materializes.

The characters in this book are noble, both sides show qualities that are high minded, gracious, and humane. As the deaths pile up, Addie loses her friend to another scourge of the war, smallpox. The ravages of war take many forms and as Addie's family helps by taking in the wounded, she treats both sides of the battle soldiers with care and compassion, thinking always how her life has changed and praying for the safe return of her brothers and her beloved, Silas.

The truth of war is never pretty, there is death on both sides, and the author, Celeste De Blasis did a fine job of portraying that aspect. It is a story that has often been told, the sacrifices that were once made and the many who willingly laid down their lives so that, we could be free. Once again, I am mot grateful for what they did and accomplished up against the mightiest force of the time.

Thank you to Celeste De Blasis, Bookouture, and NetGalley for a copy of this story due out April 27, 2021.

[Brenda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Sixteen-year-old Adriadne Valencourt and her twin brother Adrian had snuck out from their home, to watch the events as they happened. It was December 1773 and what would become known as the Boston Tea Party was about to unfold. Addie and Ad both knew that their brother Justin and friend Silas would be involved in the cause of the Rebels against the British, and although excited, they knew they couldn’t tell their father Marcus as he was a staunch Loyalist.

When Justin, Silas and Ad left home to fight, then her brother Quentin ran off to join them, Marcus was distraught. He loved his sons but couldn’t understand their choices. Meanwhile Addie and Justin’s wife Sarah, nurse the injured soldiers in their home. Tulliah, their housekeeper of many years, worked by their side while Mary, Marcus’ wife, was once again with child. Boston was a shambles, food was becoming scarce and it was becoming dangerous to remain at home. What would happen to the divided family? To the boys off fighting for what they believed in?

America’s Daughter is the 1st in the America’s Daughter Trilogy by Celeste De Blasis and my suggestion is do not read the blurb for this book, as it seems that events in future books are covered. There are big spoilers in the blurb, and there are things that do not happen in this first book. I think the publisher has posted a blurb that covers the entire trilogy!
I found that although there are a lot of characters and a lot of historical information (almost like being back at school in a history lesson) I enjoyed the human side of the story. Addie is a remarkable character, strong and independent as are several characters who surround her. Recommended.

With thanks to NetGalley and Bookouture for my digital ARC to read in exchange for an honest review.

[Bonnie DeMoss · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the beautiful, gripping story of a family torn apart by differing political beliefs and allegiances during the American Revolution. Addie’s brothers support the Revolution while her father welcomes the British into their home. Her sweetheart, Silas, goes to fight for General Washington, but then Addie meets Scottish Highlander John Traverne, to whom she is attracted, but he is on the opposite side of the fight.

Addie’s struggle to deal with the conflicting allegiances of her family versus her own beliefs is beautifully written. The captivating writing of Celeste De Blasis draws you into the story immediately, and it is hard to put down. The conflict in Addie’s heart between two very different men with different ideas is intriguing. This is a gripping look at a very real issue during the American Revolution, as families were often divided by conflicting beliefs. America’s Daughter is the first book in the America’s Daughter Trilogy. I would recommend it to anyone interested in the American Revolution or historical romance. This is an absolute steal at 99 cents on Amazon right now. Four and a half stars, rounded up to five.

I received a free copy of this book via the publisher, Bookouture. My review is voluntary and my opinions are my own.

[Marta ( Just Ordinary Bookshelf ) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was an enjoyable and quick read with an interesting plot, beautiful writing, and loveable characters. I received an ARC of America’s Daughter from NetGalley and Bookouture and this is my honest opinion.

First of all, I feel it is necessary to point some information, the lack of which may confuse the readers. America’s Daughter is the first book in the trilogy that is the final and until now unpublished work by Celeste De Blasis. The author, unfortunately, passed away in 2001 so, obviously, this trilogy was written before that and is only now being published by Bookouture. It means that the style and the way the story is told can feel a bit old-fashioned, which they certainly did to me. The feeling I got when reading and the atmosphere reminded me of several authors I loved in my teens, especially Zane Gray and his novel Betty Zane. Also, even though there is romance in this book, the story leans more into the historical fiction territory than historical romance. It is also rightfully compared to the family sagas such as Poldark or Outlander (minus the time travel part).

The blurb here on Goodreads is misleading in that regard, as it makes it seems centered around Addie and her love life more than it is. I’ll give my opinion of what I think this book and trilogy are about and why you should give it a chance because I believe this is the kind of book both historical romance and historical fiction readers can enjoy.

In the beginning, we are introduced to the prominent Boston family, the Valencourts. The patriarch, Marcus, is Englishman who emigrated to Massachusetts and made his fortune as a merchant but is still a loyal subject to the Crown and feels England is his home. That is not true for most of his grown-up children – Justin, Adrian, Ariadne and Quentin, who were born in the Colonies and therefore see America as their home. This is the main conflict and the tragedy of this story, as it was for many people in that period of history. Loyalty, family, love, sacrifices we make for our believes and the devastation the conflicts bring on people are the topics this book explores. Even though Addie is in the center of the story, she is not the only one whose story is flashed out. We experience the story from multiple points of view, including most of the Valencourt family. In my opinion that enriched the story and enabled me to understand the characters better.

The book starts with Addie and her twin brother watching the beginning of what’ll later be called the Boston Tea Party. Their older brother Justin and friend Silas are among the partakers and the twins can feel the atmosphere changing and something greater coming. Soon the first conflicts start and Justin, Silas and Adrian join the militia gathering in the countryside. In Boston, Addie is torn between the love and devotion she feels for their Loyalist father and her convictions. The first half of this book concentrated a lot on setting up the story and introducing us to the relationships and characters, some of whom already played a big part in this book and I guess the rest of them will be important in the sequel. In this book we get to see the elder brother, Justin, get married, Addie and Silas’s love story developing, the tight relationship between twins changing as they grow up and the conflicting feelings inside the family as the circumstances make them take opposite stances as the situation in the Colonies deteriorates.

I appreciated all the historical details and how they were included in the story without making it dull and boring. They added to my understanding of what the characters were going through and made me angsty at some parts about the ending for some of them. I saw this book firstly as a beautiful story about one family and those around them in a hard and dangerous period.

I understand that this is meant to be a trilogy and that there will be the next book and the story will go on, but I honestly think that this book ended very abruptly and I wish it was done differently, especially because it’s only a little more than 200 pages long so it’s not like there was no room for few more pages. Also, the blurb spoils some things that don’t even happen in this book and will probably occur at the beginning of the next one. I don’t see the point of mentioning them in the description for this book - it is unnecessarily confusing. For example, the character mentioned in the blurb, John Traverne, makes an appearance only two times and doesn't play a major role in this book. It is obvious he will be important in the future, but mentioning him is a big spoiler and not necessary.

I really did enjoy reading America’s Daughter and would recommend it to everyone who enjoys historical fiction with romance involved. Given my complaints, I decided this was 4 stars read for me. I’m looking forward to the next book and revisiting the Valencourts and seeing what comes next on their journey!

[Lyndi (mibookobsession) · Rating 5 out of 5]

The story begins in 1773 in Boston with the unrest between the American colonists and the British. Twins Adrian and Ariadne are among the crowd witnessing the Boston Tea Party as their older brothers join in. As children of staunch loyalist, Marcus Valencourt, they were taught to think for themselves, and all 5 of them have become more and more convinced they need independence from England. Ariadne, or Addie, has frequently dressed as a boy to join her three brothers: Justin, Adrian, and Quentin, and their friend Silas who has been raised in their family alongside them. But now at age 16, she is forced to act and dress like a woman. As the unrest grows, so do her feelings for Silas. But he feels unworthy of her and refuses to take things further. After the boys are sent to war, Addie does her best to help their efforts at home.
I couldn't put this book down. It details a lot of events happening in American history in an interesting way. I love strong willed Addie and I can't wait to read what happens next when she travels with the army!
I received an advance review copy for free, and I am leaving this review voluntarily.

[Eugenea Pollock · Rating 3 out of 5]

This novel about a Boston family including Loyalists and Patriots, as they navigate the early days of the revolution, is historically accurate. However, I began to lose interest before its conclusion. So I will not be reading the next two books in the trilogy. I am not sure why, but I just don’t care what comes next. I know what really happened in the struggle for liberty, but I failed to get hooked on the fictional storyline.

[Kate · Rating 3 out of 5]

I received a temporary digital advanced copy of America's Daughter by Celeste De Blasis from NetGalley, Bookoutre, and the author in exchange for an honest review.

Born and raised in Boston, Addie Valencourt is coming of age at an extremely pivotal moment in American history--the fight for independence from Great Britain. The Valencourts are a prosperous family; Addie's father came to America some 30 years prior and met a Virginian woman whom he married. Their ties throughout the colonies are vast; yet, Mr. Valencourt stays true to his native country and welcomes fellow Loyalists and soldiers into his home regularly. However, his sons and daughter believe in the Patriot cause. The Valencourts navigate the difficult times and in the process, lose more than they thought was possible.

I was extremely excited to read America's Daughter after reading the book synopsis on NetGalley. While I was reading however, I became extremely confused. What the book synopsis described, was a mere third of what the book was actually about. Below is the copied synopsis from NetGalley, Amazon, Goodreads, etc., for America's Daughter minus the parts that are not included in this book--

"The night that Addie Valencourt sneaks out to witness the Boston Tea Party, she knows that her world is about to change forever. Soon, the glittering summers in rural Virginia with her cousins and the plush prosperity of her father’s home in Boston are eclipsed by the fight for American independence. When the British forces lay siege to Boston, Addie’s family is torn in two. Her brothers and her childhood sweetheart Silas leave to become aides to General Washington alongside Alexander Hamilton, while Addie’s English-born, Loyalist father welcomes the British into his home."

I believe the synopsis covers the trilogy rather than the first book on its own. With that being said, this book is somewhat lack luster. It creates the foundation for what I assume will be a more exciting second and third book. If I wasn't waiting for parts I thought would be in the book I might have given it a high three, low four stars. It does drag in places; I feel as if 25--35 pages could have been completely erased. Nevertheless, I did like the characters and where I can see the trilogy going.

[Krista · Rating 2 out of 5]

America's Daughter by Celeste De Blaisis is the first book in a series. There are other books with this name or very similar names, so hopefully reviews will help you make sure this is the book you are looking for. Unfortunately, I didn't care a lot for this book. The book is well researched, opening with the Boston Tea Party and ends during the Revolutionary War. There is a lot of history and facts passed to the reader. Although I prefer more history than fiction in my HF books, this was awkwardly done and made it a mediocre book. You feel like you are reading a history lesson with fictional people just thrown in. I didn't care about these people, they were just there to move the story along. Thank you #NetGalley for allowing me the opportunity to give my voluntary and honest opinion of #America'sDaughter.

[Yvonne · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoyed reading Celeste De Blasis' Wild Swan Trilogy so much that I jumped at the chance to read a previously unpublished trilogy by this brilliant author.

America's Daughter is the first of the three books and begins in 1773 when Ariadne (Addie) Valencourt and her twin brother, Adrian (Ad), witness the Boston Tea Party, a protest by the Sons of Liberty against the Tea Act where chests of tea were dumped into Boston Harbour. Addie and Ad recognise two of the protesters even though they are disguised as Mohawk Indians and are concerned how their father, a staunch Loyalist, will react if he finds out that their older brother, Justin, and his friend, Silas, were involved.

Although Marcus Valencourt has raised all his children to be independent thinkers, he is still saddened when his sons join the Continental Army to fight the British. Addie is conscious of the effect this has on her father, especially as she also supports the Rebels. Despite this, Marcus still welcomes British officers into his home and it is here that Addie meets the enigmatic Scotsman, John Traverne, and befriends another British soldier, Captain Paul Byrne.

As the siege of Boston continues and Addie awaits news of her brothers and Silas, conditions deteriorate. Food and fuel are in short supply, and an outbreak of smallpox will bring great sorrow to the family. Throughout it all, Addie stays strong, but she finds it hard to watch the change in her father as he finally admits to himself that the British cause is lost and some hard decisions must be made to ensure his family's future.

America's Daughter is an exciting introduction to this trilogy. It is another great combination of history and endearing characters that I've come to expect from this author. The portrayal of loving families is also one of Celeste De Blasis' strong points. You cannot help but be emotionally drawn into their lives.

Addie's story continues in America's Wife. I'm so looking forward to see what fate has in store for this courageous young woman.

I received a complimentary copy of this book as a participant in a book blog tour.

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[Kristi · Rating 3 out of 5]

I confess, when I picked this title out of my library, I had in mind America's First Daughter (2016) — Stephanie Dray and Laura Crombie's novel about Patsie Jefferson. With its similar title, this is a Revolutionary War story about a fictional Boston family, the Valencourts, whose members have both 'Loyalist' and 'Patriot' views.

The novel takes place from "Boston Tea Party" through the Siege of Boston and the Evacuation, mixing well-researched history with a light, sweet romance. However, the publisher's synopsis was inaccurate to this first book; perhaps a teaser to the whole series, or if it had been instead published as a whole saga. There is no love triangle herein, and the synopsis has other spoilers for what must occur in the next book. The writing is good, but, unfortunately, the fiction did not hold up in interest to the history. At first the characters were engaging enough, and I linked the Valencourt family, but as the novel went on my interest slacked. The fictional components needed a greater hook, especially since this is a series that wants readers to have a continuing interest in the character arcs. I don't have any strong criticisms; it is a decent novel, it simply didn't grab me and stand out among a plethora of other similar books. At the end I wished the characters well, but didn't feel particularly compelled to find out what happens next.

This is a posthumously published series released by the author's estate, and it is hard to say if this might have taken a different form and presentation under the author's guidance, revision, and development had she survived to see it through publication. This is the first work I've read by De Blasis, so I can not judge how representative it is of her oeuvre.

I wouldn't discourage any one from reading this, but it is not one a title that I would recommend either.

[Corinne Rodrigues · Rating 4 out of 5]

The story begins in 1773 in Boston and deals with the unrest between the American Colonists and the British, and is essentially the story of Addie Valencourt’s growing from a young girl and blossoming into a woman. Addie, her brothers and her childhood sweetheart, Silas, are on the side of the Patriots while her father is Tory and believes that the British have a right to rule America. When she witnesses the Boston Tea Party, she realizes that soon life will never be the same for her family.

Shortly afterwards, Boston is seized by the British and Addie’s brothers and Silas go to join the militia movement and she is forced to let her father know that they are on opposite ends of this situation. While Addie is fiercely patriotic, her love for her family keeps her continuing to support her father and she also takes on the role of tutor to Sarah, her brother Justin’s wife.

There was so much of drama and historical detail in book that one felt transported to that time.

Addie’s love of country, compassionate nature and deep love for her family makes her a wonderful heroine. But all the other characters too with their strengths and weakness were etched very well. Even Addie’s father, who was aligned to the British comes across as a man who loves his family deeply and is fair to all his children. The conversations and the interactions are very relatable too.

I found this first book in the trilogy absolutely captivating and will be looking forward to reading the next two.

[Caroline|Page~Turners · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a huge fan of Celeste De Blasis. I’ve read many novels by this author and I must say that she never disappoints. Celeste De Blasis never wastes time pulling you into her stories, and this book is no different.

Addie believes in the Patriot’s cause and she and her twin brother witness the Boston Tea Party. Addie keeps her beliefs to herself because not everyone in her family believes as she does. Addie’s father, Marcus Valencourt is a loyalist, and has raised his five children to be independent thinkers. When the British seize Boston, Addie decides it’s time for her to speak up and stand her ground about her beliefs. So Addie admits to her father that she and her brothers believe in the Patriot’s cause. Of course that causes tension in the family. But, when Addie’s brothers and Silas, the man she loves, go off to fight in the war, Addie finds herself torn between her family and the men fighting for America, the country she loves. I’m so glad this is the first book in the series as I can’t wait to continue this great story.

The characters and historical aspects of the story were well written and made the book very interesting and enjoyable to read. I really liked this book and I recommend it.

[Regan Walker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well Researched, Well Told with Endearing Characters, the Revolutionary War Come to Life

This is the story of Addie Valencourt who lives with her widowed father and brothers in Boston. Her father is a Loyalist but Addie and her brothers are Patriots. When, dressed like a boy, she sneaks out to witness the Boston Tea Party, she knows her world is about to change forever. Soon, the glittering summers in rural Virginia with her cousins and the plush prosperity of her father’s home in Boston are eclipsed by the fight for American independence.

When the British forces lay siege to Boston, Addie’s family is torn in two. Her brothers and her childhood sweetheart Silas leave to become aides to General Washington alongside Alexander Hamilton, while Addie’s English-born, Loyalist father welcomes the British into his home.

This is part one and the story continues in the next two in the trilogy: America’s Wife and America’s Promise. I have bought all three. Celeste De Blasis is a great author and this series is no exception. The characters are richly drawn and the research impeccable.

[Suanne · Rating 4 out of 5]

America’s Daughter is the first book in the trilogy that has been posthumously published as Ms. De Blasis died in 2001. Thus the writing has a bit of an antiquated feel to it. There is a lot of historical detail, much of which feels rather pedantic.

The Valencourts are a prominent Boston family. The father Marcus, having emigrated there 30 years earlier from England, retains his loyalty to the British Crown. His sons and daughters, however, don’t; born in the colonies, they see the New World as their home. This internal family struggle is set against the revolutionary war. Though the blurb that accompanies the book suggests it is a romance, romance is definitely not the primary aim.

The story is told in an omniscient point of view, though the story of the daughter, Ariadne (Addy’s) is primary. The early part of the book focuses on laying out the story and introducing us to the characters, and their relationships to each other. The book is a quick read, being around 200 pages, but ends rather abruptly.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Addie Valencourt and her twin brother have never left each other’s side for their entire lives. Thick as thieves, they get into all sorts of mischief together. In 1773 as war is brewing in Boston they sneak out to witness the Boston Tea Party and quickly realize things will never be the same again. Adrian cannot resist joining the Rebels to fight the British while the women painfully step aside feeling helpless. Addie’s English born, Loyalist father has raised and educated his smart independent children to think for themselves. Although he loves them dearly, he could never separate himself from the Crown. When her brothers and (secret) childhood crush Silas meet up to aide General Washington, there is no turning back for these determined brave men. From the wide acre plantations of Virginia to the crowded streets of New York and Boston, America’s dramatic fight for independence i

[Robert Moore · Rating 3 out of 5]

I saw another review that was very similar to what I have to say. The book ended well, so I hope that means the second book will be better.

The book has alot of information that appears to come straight out of a 5th grade American Revolution History Book. I am a history nerd and my favorite genre is Historical Fiction. I don't think Historical Fiction needs to have every single detail included.

It was weird for me because there were 2 sex scenes, but the rest of the book seemed geared toward a younger audience.

The characters were many, but none seemed to be developed well. I could not make any connections. They just seemed to be randomly dropped in with the Historical data.

Towards the end of the book it seemed to be improving.

[Melanie Kuss · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fascinating Read!

I’ve just finished America’s Daughter and I couldn’t get America’s Wife soon enough! This story really brings to life and fleshed out this incredibly difficult time in our country’s history. It has always been difficult for me to imagine this time frame and exactly what it meant to individuals, families, communities and the country as it was then. The enormity of personal sacrifice made by individual men, women, militia groups. Great men who stood up to the British Government and those loyal to it! It truly swells my gratitude for my freedoms and makes me hope and pray I am as brave and willing as our forefathers to protect those liberties!

[Dawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

"America's Daughter" has everything that I want (and need) from historical fiction, and everything I hope for from any book. The plot is fairly simple, which gives the characters space to shine (and, oh, do they shine!), which, in turn, makes the plot so much more as we live their lives beside them. Celeste De Blasis's writing cannot be faulted, and I think a lot of people would give their dominant hand for an ounce of her story-telling ability.

My thanks to the author (RIP), publisher, and NetGalley. This review was written voluntarily and is entirely my own, unbiased, opinion.

[Lauren Smith · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is awful. All telling; no showing. Each character’s dialogue and personalities were eerily similar. The main character, Addie, was flat. It would’ve done better to have blank spaces with all the intrigue, personality she supplied. The historical recounts themselves were credible, but the rest of it was just eh. The author would be better off writing a textbook.

Don’t waste your time here. I hate to bash historical fiction, but this is a hard pass. Don’t buy the intrigue of the back cover; none of its promises appear in the first novel.

[Linda Rutland · Rating 5 out of 5]

Her father is a Tory, her brothers are some of America's first patriots. She must love them all.

The Valencourt family Of Boston is a most unusual family. A prominent family of Boston they Find themselves divided on the future of the colonies. Her Father is a devoted Tory and her brothers are among the first patriots even participants in the Boston Tea Party. This story reveals both sides of America's struggle for freedom and how Families though still families struggled with their allegiance to both family and political differences.

[Janet · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am really not sure how to rate this book. It focuses on a family in Boston during the early years of the American Revolution. The author does a great job of including historical context so you know what was going on at the time, but sometimes it seems like a history lesson. There is one bedroom scene that was more than I needed and not necessary for the plot overall. While the book was ok, it did not make me want to read the others in the series.

[Susi Koornstra · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fabulous!

Oh! How I loved this story! I’m so glad it doesn’t have to end because I’ve purchased the next two in the series. I’m really interested in the Revolutionary War and this series describes it so well alongside the love and families involved. I really love it! Many thanks to the author for writing such a wonderful story!

[Bridget's Books · Rating 4 out of 5]

I absolutely love historical fiction, and this one was set in one of my favorite time periods. I enjoyed this book very much. There was action, romance, and intertwining new characters with the lives of actual historical figures such as George Washington. I was even more excited to find that it is part of a trilogy! I can't wait to continue reading about Addie's adventures.

[David Guhl · Rating 5 out of 5]

You begin to understand the struggles of political loyalty, national identity, and family strife during the struggle to become independent from Britain. You can make the correlation between what happened at the beginning of our country and what is happening now with families divided because of political/party loyalty/beliefs.

[Kristin (Kritters Ramblings) · Rating 4 out of 5]

Check out the full review at Kritters Ramblings

Addie Valencourt is one half of a set of twins and a part of a large family due to her father on his third wife, due to many tragedies. Her and her siblings are living in Boston on the cusp of the Revolutionary War and they are on opposing sides from their father and their surrounding neighbors.

it was interesting to see this family being torn apart by this war as in my history lessons it was often conveyed how much the Civil War tore families apart, so it was surprising to me that families ended up on both sides of this war also. And forgive me for not thinking deeply about the Revolutionary War but it also was interesting to read that some colonials felt as though Britain was basically occupying them and setting taxes and rules to benefit themselves and not the Americas. When you read historical fiction often, you can feel this sense of occupation when reading a World War II book set in France or England, but to read about the United States and get that occupied feeling was unique and I enjoyed reading that.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

America's Daughter is set in 1775, beginning with the Boston Tea Party. I found the historical storytelling really interesting especially since I didn't know a lot of it. The characters are great; Ariadne is a strong young woman who knew her own mind - girl power even in the 1770's!

[virginia · Rating 4 out of 5]

A good cold winter weekend read

High on history, huge on textbook delivery, somehow I got hooked. Its worth the read. Would have preferred a more one focused romance but the book kept me reading. I will read the series.

[Samantha · Rating 1 out of 5]

Y’all it was so boring. And the switch from character pov every paragraph annoyed me. And there were too many characters to keep up with. Felt like I was ready a history textbook and not a historical fiction book.

[Kbarker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Pretty good

I liked this book,story and characters. It was about a time in history I haven't read much about. Its why I like this genre. I look forward to continuing Addies story in the rest of the series.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

First in America’s Daughter Trilogy. Seeing the Boston Tea Party and all events after, she stepped up and helped her family. Kind of hard to follow and much better toward the end. Makes me interested in the second book.