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Alex & Eliza

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The preview is interesting, and I look forward to reading the whole book when it is published.
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A very intriguing title especially with all the rave reviews about the musical "Hamilton.'  The characters and plot are enticing and the book should be a rewarding experience.
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Enjoyed this "sneak peek" of "Alex and Eliza: A Love Story".  Looking forward to reading the book in its entirety!
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This story is so unique, and the characters are great, I can't wait until I get the chance to read the full story,
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This is my first sneak peak, my first Netgalley review, and honestly, this book was one of the reasons that I really wanted to get into this "business." I was so jealous of the people raving about the previews of this book...and it did not disappoint!

I want to begin by saying that the title spells out an exact equation for the first 50 pages of the book Alex + Eliza and you know its going to = a love story. And a really good one at that. There are very modern and relatable characteristics about both story lines, even though they are set hundreds of years ago. I love that Eliza and her sisters each have their own personalities and opinions, yet seem to get along (so far). And then Alex's humanity as he discusses his past working as a clerk on a ship having to inventory "supplies" (i.e. slaves). To me, this book does a good job of bringing a lot of intricate, historical details to life that I had never thought about, but now that I read them I think that they are so quirky and interesting, or so delicate and fascinating that I really have an appreciation for them! I hope that there is much more of this to come in the rest of the book!

Listening Soundtrack: "Italian violin concerto" @ 71% ... Franz Joseph Hadyn's String Quartet No. 53 in D Major
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So far, so good! I'm looking forward to reading the rest when I purchase the book. Thank you for the sneak peek.
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If you are okay with a surface presentation of the relationship between Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler or are looking for a basic introduction for a younger reader 'Alex and Eliza: A Love Story' will definitely scratch that itch.  However, I wanted more complexity and careful examination of the couples' road to marriage, and I got a Sweet Valley High version of how a penniless, nameless young man ended up meeting and marrying a young woman from a powerful family.
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This was one of my first times reading one of Melissa De la Cruz books so I was pleasantly surprised. I do feel though it's written a bit like fanfiction for "Hamilton" but I enjoyed the story and most of the characters though some of their speech seemed weak at times, I will try to read more by this author!
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This was a great sneak peak. I will definitely be on the look out for the release. It gives an insight to one of the most successful stories told.
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Amazing except, I've added this book to my TBR! So excited to read it
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Honestly I love Hamilton and I LOVE Melissa and her books! Melissa is a great writer and a nice person and this excerpt was good but it just didn't get my full attention from the start:(
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I only read a short sample of this book but I thought it was great! However I don't think would recommend it to everyone. This is a book that is aimed at fans of the recently popular musical Hamilton. Being a fan of the musical and it's historical backing as well I very much enjoyed seeing this retelling and will most likely be picking up the finished copy when it releases.
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This story starts off with a prologue that I didn't much care for but once the story started, it slowly grabbed my attention. I do not particularly like historical fictions but this one wasn't boring. I don't know anything about Hamilton at all so it was all a brand new story to me. I did find myself wanting to continue reading the book when the sneak peak was finished.
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I'm so excited to read the full book later this spring! I was expecting it to stick to the original story a bit more where Eliza meets Hamilton when she is staying with her aunt, but nonetheless, I really enjoyed the fun spin on it.  I cannot wait to read the rest of the book!
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This is a very interesting take on the romance between Elizabeth Schuyler and Alexander Hamilton. It was a bit off the mark for me personally, but I think every young reader interested in history will eat this book up with a hunger to learn more about these two fascinating people! The world needs to know more about Eliza Hamilton!
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As I only got to read a few chapters, I cannot properly review this yet. My interest has definitely been piqued though!
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Not quite living to my (albeit, quite high) expectations. What I've read so far as provided in the sneak peek is filled with info-dump background on Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler. I felt it was a little much and it could have been handled better. This type of exposition works fine in a piece of non fiction, but if the book is being marketed as a young adult fiction book I would have preferred a more narrative style. Regardless, I still very much want to pick up the book when it comes out.
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Just based on the preview, this book reminds me of Pride and Prejudice meets Little Women. Beautiful flowing descriptive language. The details are impeccable. It's witty and charming all at the same time. I am looking forward to reading the entire book. Wished the preview was an entire copy of the book!
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I enjoyed this sneak peek of Alex and Eliza. The story seems to be dramatic, full of rich history, and fascinating characters. The sample does begin with a bit of an info dump. But, really, the sneak peek made me really want to read the rest of the book! It was entertaining. I love historical fiction, and it seems like this one will be great.
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This book looks great! I am very interested to see the story of Hamilton and Eliza get a YA treatment. I love the author's writing, so I'm sure it will be a great read.
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