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Alex & Eliza

2017 | Romance | Young Adult (YA)

Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler meet and fall in love at the Schuyler family's ball. Unfortunately, times are tough for all and penniless Alex isn't going to be able to assist the Eliza in the future when her family's fortune depletes. She struggles to come to terms with this as she sees her sisters marry men they are courting and is arranged to be married to someone else. Alex needs to fight, not only for his country, but for the love if his life.

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Published by G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers (April 11, 2017)
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ISBN 9781524739621
Language English

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Kyera (8 KP) rated

Jan 31, 2018  
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Alex & Eliza
Melissa de la Cruz | 2017 | Romance, Young Adult (YA)
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6.3 (6 Ratings)
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Alex and Eliza is a historical fiction novel about a love story for the ages. As much as I love history, I don’t pick up historical fiction very often and reading this book makes me want to. It is a wonderfully written young adult novel that makes America’s history more relatable. Some historical texts tend to be dry and don’t lend themselves to casual reading. My belief is that this novel (and others like it) might spark an interest in history that will lead teens, or really anyone, to seek out further information.

As this is a work of fiction, the author takes liberties with the plot and adds a fair amount of drama. Historically, there is not a lot known about the courtship between Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler. As you may be aware from history lessons, or your obsession with Hamilton the musical, the two fell in love quite hard and fast. It was nice to see the author’s take on their first meeting, interactions, and ultimate wedding.

This love story reads true and will warm your heart, even if you are aware of the future turmoil in their lives. I enjoyed getting to know Alexander and Eliza so much over the course of this book. The author also does a fantastic job of introducing and developing the supporting characters in this love story. They don’t feel like flat portrayals, but dimensional people that you love (or hate, as the case may be).

For those readers familiar with Hamilton, you will not find that this is the young adult novelization version of the musical. I’ve heard many readers dismaying that fact and it is unfair to the author to make those comparisons. They are two different mediums that each share their love and admiration for the powerhouse that was Alexander Hamilton. The musical follows and chronicles much of Hamilton’s life, whereas this book is a love story. It tells the tale of two souls who found their match, despite all the odds and fell in love.

While the dialogue at times can be cumbersome and strange, it is likely because the reader is used to the modern way of speaking. If you were to read letters that were composed during that era, you likely would notice they have a much more formal, or flowery, way of speaking. Although I found some of the lines to be a bit over the top, overall I felt that they were authentic to the time period in which the book takes place. It would have been unfortunate if the story had been written as if these historical characters were speaking in modern times.

I highly enjoyed this read and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys history. I believe that it is a very accessible book and would lend itself well to those who are hesitant to delve into historical fiction. It does a wonderful job of blending the love story with purposeful doses of actual historical events. Whether you are a fan of the musical, historical fiction, American history or something else – I urge you to give this book a chance.
  
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Lumos (380 KP) rated

Jan 9, 2018  
Alex & Eliza
Alex & Eliza
Melissa de la Cruz | 2017 | Romance, Young Adult (YA)
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6.3 (6 Ratings)
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Cute Love Story
Hamilton is so big right now. I love that this is the story of Alex and Eliza! There are a bit more details in this book that are true to life than in the musical. I loved continuing the story and learning more about Alexander's life.
  
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Mimi (9 KP) rated

Aug 14, 2017  
Alex & Eliza
Alex & Eliza
Melissa de la Cruz | 2017 | Romance, Young Adult (YA)
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6.3 (6 Ratings)
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Some of the characterizations of actual people.
Eliza is a Mary Sue
Alex and Eliza
While intended to be the story of the courtship of Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler, if going by what historically happened it's not much other than a very sweet story. But even that was disregarded for the sake of creating pointless drama and messing with who these real people were to the point that they are hardly recognizable as themselves. Particularly Eliza who behaves more like a 21st century girl in a corset.