Alex and Eliza

"I really wanted to like this book. I got halfway through and had to dnf it. Too slow and the writing was too formal. "

"10/10 my new favorite."

"Best romance novel I’ve read so far!"

"4.5*"

"I have read all of De La Cruz's Descendants prequels and thus was very familiar with her Disney writing. So when I saw that she had written a historical fiction retelling of my favorite 1800s couple, Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler, I knew I had to read it. I has been itching to know more about them, and this seemed like the perfect way to do so. After about 2 chapters, I was convinced the book was nothing more than a historical fanfiction (though a very well written one at that, so I was still going to read it). I was so sure that the Broadway Hamilton had divulged at least enough of their story that it would make its way here. When the book opened with the ball, I was surprised to see that Hamilton was being yelled at by the sisters instead of almost fought over. And that it wasn't 3 weeks later that they were stressing, but 2 years later until they saw each other again. Everything in the books felt so far-fetched, dramatic, and made up, but I was in it for the ride. However, after finishing the book, I decided to do some research. Though there was some liberties taken since their every movement was not recorded, the main parts that felt the more dramatic to me were the parts most likely to be true. I ended up enjoying this book very much, reading it in just 3 short days. It touches upon the beginnings of equality through race and gender that was beginning to permeate at that time, as well as outlined politics and 17th century military processes. Not to mention the stunning, star-crossed lovers and their amazingly charming, heartbreaking, and adoring story. I will definitely be reading the other two."

"I love the Hamilton play so when I saw this book I had to read it. I’m not sure if I’ll read the next couple of books though."

"<div>im not used to slow burns or historical fiction so that may be why i didn't enjoy very much , but it was a great book for a newbie !</div>"

"I have read so much since this one. I need to finish the series lol"

"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!"

"I’m still reading it and it’s great!"