The American Daughters by Maurice Carlos Ruffin is a great Civil War- era historical fiction that brings together and into the spotlight a real woman, Ady…and gives her a voice that no one will ever forget.

This book weaves true figures, real history, and a fictional narrative to give a resounding voice to Adebimpe, also called Antoinette Marianne du Marche, or Ady, as our main character. Through this book we learn about her life, the fear, the changes, the bravery, the brutality, and the courage that surrounds her life.

I really liked how the author presented this heroine with the added mystery and suspenseful elements that were created by real-life events.
I also really liked the Epilogue, which gave the reader more historical detail.

4/5 stars

Thank you NG and Random House Publishing Group - Random House, One World for this wonderful arc and in return I am submitting my unbiased and voluntary review and opinion.

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Unfortunately I didn't finish this book. I didn't care for the way it was written and couldn't get into the book. My thanks to NetGalley for this ARC in exchange for an honest review.