Another ARC that is a series in a book but I had not read the first in the series. A good historical romance.

Second in the series, I thought this installment was very interesting and enjoyable. I learned much about the Revolutionary War and appreciate the research that went into writing this story. I also liked learning more about Eliza and her forbidden love story.
Many thanks to Lake Union Publishing and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

If you love historical fiction during the American Revolutionary Era and Colonial Massachusetts times, then you will enjoy this novel. Realistic characters, exciting story and just the right blend of realism and fiction to make for enthusiastic reading. Daynard wove a compelling story and also included some real characters, Abigail and John Adams. As slavery in the colonial period was common throughout the colonies, Daynard tastefully writes about this. Overall a very interesting read for all who love American History…..I was given a complimentary copy from NerGalley and this review is in my own words,

This book had such potential in my mind but it honesty was ghastly! It was flat, predictable and one dimensional and very much a disappointment.

I truly enjoyed this book. I thought the characters were well done, I felt the emotional tug that Eliza must have felt in many instances throughout the story, both in relation to her feelings for John and for Cassie. Her mother was a nasty piece of work but I suppose that was the norm during that period of time, and I was glad when Eliza told her off, in a manner of speaking.

I loved the interwoven characters of Abigail Adams and other real-life people. As someone who didn't pay much attention in history class, this was a book that made that era interesting. I know it's a fictional work but it's still probably more than I absorbed during my high school history class. :)

Our Own Country is the second in a series of novels by Jodi Daynard.

Set during the American Revolution, centers around the relationship of Eliza Boylston with a mixed race slave, John Watkins. Eliza and John find themselves drawn toward each other, but in 18th century New England, their relationship is strictly forbidden by both societal norms and by law.

Daynard writes with a quick, smooth flowing style. In addition, she does an excellent job of creating subplots and delicately interweaving them into the main plot.

Excellent attention is paid to the historical setting and it is clear the author meticulously researched her subject matter.

In addition, the characters are complex, well fleshed out people and the actual historical figures come to life in ways that readers might not find in the annals of history.

Although it is the second in the series, it is not necessary to have read the first one to understand Our Own Country. Each is meant as a stand alone companion novel, though there is some overlap of timelines and characters.

I read this novel some time ago, but had overlooked leaving a review. This was one of the best historical fiction books that i had read in a long time and shall be re-reading it again in the near future.

*I never got around to reading and reviewing this book. I may do so in the future*