The author's premise is that when studying history, she wondered, "Where are all the women?" She took the idea of a woman working on the Empire State Building and ran with it....and who's to say that there WASN'T a woman who did work on that site? This book intrigued me from the first chapter and held on tight through the epilogue...so much so that I want to see the story of Grace's daughters...this could easily be the start of a series of strong and unconventional women in history. The scenes are vividly described. The supporting characters are so realistic that you'll love and hate them. There is one particularly well-written scene that is so suspenseful I just HAD to finish it...and ended up being late for work! (It's a longer scene) Overall, a fabulous read that left me wanting more....more of the history, more of the culture, more of 1930s New York!

3.5 stars

Intriguing story of a woman working “on the steel” during the building of the Empire State Building. Some of it seemed implausible, but it was still an entertaining read. Plus, it gave me a whole new appreciation for the Empire State Building and the effort to construct that landmark.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the digital ARC.