I'm a huge fan of HAMILTON, like everyone else in the world, so I was a little guiltily thrilled when I heard about this. This was only a sampler but I'm already hooked and very ready to read the rest!

this sample is so good, i can't wait to read the whole thing! i'm not much of a hamilton fan, and i don't know much about the people, but this book is beautifully written in the little bit that i read and i can't wait to learn more about these people/characters.

The sneak peek of this book was really interesting - intriguing enough that I would definitely consider reading it when it comes out. I did not review it because I did not read the book in it's entirety; only the preview.

The writing was just choppy in this little excerpt. It was just a lot of information and it can across just like they were telling me what was happening. I would love to read the whole book because I am obsessed with Hamilton but at this moment it is not high up on the list

The timeliness of this book is perfect, clearly, as it was inspired by the author's daughter wanting to know more about Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler after they went to see Hamilton. It is such an 'it' play still, that undoubtedly the book will gain interest from that alone. Combine that with Melissa de la Cruz's prior success as an author, and I think this will be a big hit if the rest of the book delivers.

The excerpt was intriguing and well-written. It does make me want to read the rest of the story. The cover is gorgeous and seems fitting for the book summary. Though I won't be posting a full review on my blog until I've read the whole book, I have posted the pre-order notice that was recently announced and have tweeted about the book as well. I look forward to the release!

Hamilton is all the craze right now and I would see our library purchasing this title sorely based on that reason. I wouldn't recommend it though. It needed to be more researched and to the point.

Being really in to Hamilton right now, I was really excited to get a sneak peek at this book. I was hoping for a little more factual history, I suppose, which is my own fault.

I am happy to have been able to sample this book before it comes out. Honestly the info dumpy historical facts pages at the beginning of the book were very off-putting for me. It felt like reading a history book. Made even worse by the fact that the musical Hamilton is so popular right now, so a lot, if not the majority, of people already know a lot of that stuff. Granted that won't always be the case for everyone who picks up this book in the future. But it was hard for me to get through. By the time the narrative really got started I was already bored and half paying attention. The small part that was in this sample was okay. It didn't blow me away. I didn't instantly connect and need to know more, but it wasn't terrible. I could probably be persuaded to read this book in the future, but it's not going to be at the top of my TBR.

I really enjoyed the layout of this work. This will definitely appeal to fans of Hamilton, but I think even people who don't care about the musical will still find this worth a read. It was interesting to learn more background information in an easily digestible narrative. Would also definitely be a great gift for a Hamilton fan!

I love the way Melissa de la Cruz builds up setting and develops her characters, and after hearing so much about this book I was immediately interested. I very much enjoyed the introductions of both Eliza and Alex, as well as their interactions with others around them so far. I wasn't completely drawn in by the writing, as it didn't engage me as much as in other of Melissa de la Cruz's books, but I was still intrigued and keen to read on and find out more.

I'll definitely be picking up the full book once it is published.

One of the very first things you need to know about this book is that it is YA, meaning it is written for young adults (in my opinion, 13-perhaps 17 year olds). If you know that, you won't be disappointed!

With that being said, this book is a wonderful YA retelling of an amazing love story. The world has gone mad with Alex and Eliza's love since Lin Manuel-Miranda graced the world with, in my opinion, one of the best artistic pieces of our generation - the Broadway musical Hamilton. Melissa de la Cruz's take on Alex and Eliza's love story focuses primarily on just the two of them, and embraces the magic of a love story for the ages.

One of the biggest things I loved about this book was Cruz's portrayal of Eliza. Whether this portrayal is accurate to history or not, Eliza is not portrayed as a wallflower. She is opinionated, kind, loyal, verbose, and strong in her fortitude and determination as a character and a figure in the story. This makes her a perfect match for Alex, whose story is told in a large (somewhat overwhelming) history lesson in Chapter 2. With Cruz's delicate portrayal of the two of them, they are a perfect match.

In short, this YA book was lovely. I would not read it again, and probably would not recommend it to any of my friends, for the simple reason that YA is not my genre and it isn't really my friends', either. However: I appreciated this book because it is instilling a love for history in young people's hearts. As a history nerd and an avid reader, books that share the wonder and magic of history in a consumable method (like a YA book) are definitely worth praise. That is why musicals like Hamilton, An American Victoryand TV shows like Downton Abbey, Turn: Washington's Spies and X Company are so important. Not just because they thrill those of us who are history nerds (can I get an amen from the back!?), but because they share that thrill, that wonder and amazement, with the world. Through these musicals, TV shows, and Alex and Eliza: A Love Story, history is shown for what it really is: downright amazing. So, with that being said.... Bravo Cruz! Thank you for putting history on the big screen once again.

Thank-you to the publisher and author for providing me with a sample of this book for my honest opinions.

I was able to read the first few chapters of this beautiful book through NetGalley. The sneak peak was enough to make me want to read this book.

As you may have understood from the book blurb, it is a retelling of the musical Hamilton - one of the Founding fathers of the United States. But truth be told, I don't know about it since all we learnt was our country's history and not much of the US's. So this book made me a little excited because it will definitely have references to History and a story entwined with history is definitely going to be good. And my high hopes aren't going to be spoiled because I haven't seen the musical *hides face*
So from what i read in the first few pages, i know this - They are bickering at each other in the beginning, so a hate-to-love trope and it's going to be a good one! And i cannot wait to grab a copy.

Given the author + Hamilton, this book is going to be a bestseller without even trying. I did enjoy that a commitment to history and research was made (which inspired me to look further into the relationship between Alexander Hamilton and Eliza). Great start!

I really enjoyed this quick peek at Alex & Eliza, at least enough to keep reading it!

This sneak peek is very cute! Alex & Eliza will remind you of pride and prejudice set in revolutionary America. I enjoyed reading this imagining of Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler's love story. The sisters are witty and sharp-tongued. Alexander Hamilton has a fascinating backstory. You cannot help but root for him even though he sends the Schuyler's bad news. I enjoyed the saucy start to this book very much.

Alex and Eliza: A Love Story tells the story of Alexander Hamilton and Eliza Schuyler and how even with The Revolution going on around them, they still manage to find love...in each other.

Okay, I'll admit that sounded cheesy but this is supposed to be a romance novel detailing the great love between Alex and Eliza so I think some cheese is a given. I foresee that no matter how hard I try, I'm not going to be able to separate the musical from this novel. Not sure if that's a good or bad thing at the moment.

The 'prologue' of sorts basically lets us in on the Schuyler financial secret. It also tells us- unlike the Hamilton Musical- that there were a total of seven children in the Schuyler household, six having not survived either life or pregnancy. The first part of this novel just gives us an outline on who and what the family was even though we're not given full introductions as yet.

With the description that Alex had a reputation with the ladies, I couldn't help but to think 'we're reliable with the ladies'. It's kind of funny to see Eliza trying to act all innocent in front of her sisters when it's pretty obvious that she's fooling no one. Girl, they know you're at least a little bit intrigued.

"Pretty clothes are like the colors of a flower's petals. They tell the bee where to land. After that, it's what's inside that holds his interest."

I liked that Eliza was determined to hold her own and stand by her morals and ideals. The fact that she did things for herself and not because someone else told her to is a great quality. She was an extremely strong character and I wholly enjoyed reading about her. What hasn't changed between then and now is the fact that people live with and entertain the idea that clothes define the type of person you are.

I'll admit that I seemed to enjoy Eliza's POV a lot more than Alex's. I think it's the fact that he talks a lot about the military and that's not really an interest of mine. I did notice how blunt he could be even if it was only via his thoughts. I found that he seemed to have met his match in Eliza and the two of them would certainly keep each other on their toes.

I understand that this is a retelling of a musical that's based on a true story but I'm going to go through this as though it were a normal novel. I can honestly say that I have yet to read any works by Melissa de la Cruz but if these four chapters were anything to go by, her writing is amazing. I can't wait to read the full novels once it comes out. Although, I might have to read Alexander Hamilton's biography by Ron Chernow before I start this book.

As mentioned, only a few chapters were included in this sneak peek but I can already tell that this will probably end up being a beautifully written piece.

Both Alex and Eliza are forces to be reckoned with and I for one am ready to go on this journey.

Admittedly, what drew me to this book was the fact that I am a very big fan of the Hamilton musical. As I was reading this sample, I had the song "A Winter's Ball" playing in my head. With that in mind, I wonder if I was perhaps looking forward to this a bit too much and had a few too many expectations for it.

The few chapters that we are treated to in this sample switch between two points of few: that of Elizabeth Schuyler and Alexander Hamilton. Elizabeth's chapter were enjoyable because they demonstrated what kind of strength she had, even as a young woman who was still very much under the thumb of her parents. There were some interactions with the other siblings of the Schuyler family, who I didn't know existed, that also showed her maternal instinct and alluded to the kind of character she'll become when she has her own family, plus in the future when she founds the Orphan Asylum Society.

Alexander's chapters, oddly enough, were very much the opposite in terms of interest. I found that his were rather dry and felt as though I were reading an old history book, whereas when I read the ones from Eliza's perspective I felt entrenched in her times and her life. Considering his reputation as a great writer and speaker, I would have expected more care to be taken with his portrayal.

I don't think that this is a book that I will want to purchase, as the chapters that I did read did not excite me. There was simply nothing there that persuaded me to want to preorder the book or dash out the first week to buy a copy for myself. I may borrow it from the library, but it won't be with any haste that I pursue the conclusion of this version of Alexander and Eliza's story.

I'm so excited for this book! I don't think I wasn't even done with the Sneak Peek and I was already pre-ordering the book on Amazon. I'm loving Alex and Eliza and the tone of the book so far. Their first meeting is perfect and I can't wait to see more. I also really love Angelica and Peggy and can't wait to see more from them.

Excellent excerpt. I'll be sure to check out the full version. I love that this is based on the hit musical Hamilton.

I was able to download a sample on NetGalley of the prologue and first 5 chapters. Unfortunately, I am not impressed. I don't think the writing style of Cruz and I mix well, as I haven't loved the other books I've read of hers. This felt so lifeless to me!

First off, the prologue is wholly unnecessary; in fact, much of the book (that I was able to read) consists of summaries of past events which will be familiar to fans of the musical and history buffs. The problem is the book starts to feel like a dry recounting rather than facts learned about the characters in the midst of the story. It's clunky. We don't need the recap, we want to feel engaged in the current story! And there is a LOT of prominence given to the clothes and tiny waists and massive cleavage of all the ladies. The only bit I did enjoy was the roasting the Schuyler sisters give Alexander at the end of the sample. Otherwise, I didn't feel any chemistry or connection to these characters, which is a real shame. In the hands of another writer, I think this would be a really compelling YA retelling. This feels sophomoric and clunky, and I don't think it's likely to improve if I read more when the book releases.