A wonderfully written book with history throughout. Well versed and easy to read I really enjoyed it. I understand this is part of a series so I can’t wait to read the others in the series. I felt drawn into the time of the Civil War.

I very much enjoyed the first two books in this trilogy. This third book however was disappointing. The story lacked appeal to really pull you in and while of course you want Johnny to succeed kind of got to where I really didn't care. He "falls in love" simply due to looks but the woman doesn't challenge his mind, goes against all his moral conscience get he continues to apologize everytime they disagree?

"A More Perfect Union" is the story of Johnny Watkins, a young man looking to contribute to the future of his adopted country of the United States in any way he kind. Inspired by great men like John Adams (who Johnny knows personally), he decides the best way that he can contribute is to become a politician and to truly lead his new country. Being mixed race, he has to pass for white in order to do what he aspires to do. He worries that his secret may be revealed at every turn.

This is the third book in Jodi Daynard's Midwife series but this book can very much be read as a stand alone book. The focus of the story is really on Johnny himself, the son of some of the previous characters in this trilogy. Although Johnny is hiding a secret, in many ways he is freer to pursue what he wants compared to the previous generation.

Johnny is right at the center of a lot of the political action of the time. He spends time in places like Boston, Maryland, and D.C. throughout the book meaning that he rubs elbows with a lot of the famous people at the time. I loved all of the detail that was included in the book! You get a good sense of the places that Johnny is seeing. There is also a love story at the center of the book that will keep you guessing (and rooting for Johnny and Kate) until the very end!

Overall, this book made me want to read more books set in this time period. This was a satisfying conclusion to this trilogy!

This book is fantastic! It will definitely be a read of the summer that beachgoers will love! It's a must-read!

I had not read the earlier books in the series so I likely did not appreciate this as much as those who have. It's a well written and touches on issues of race in Colonial America that we haven't often seen explored in fiction. Johnny is an interesting and well rounded character who sometimes makes decisions that you'll disagree with. The interplay between the founding fathers and the politics of the time are always fascinating; Daynard makes excellent use of them. This is a good one for those who like historical fiction, especially if you've been listening to Hamilton! Thanks to net galley for the ARC.

A More Perfect Union by Jodi Daynard is the story of one man’s journey in America. Its 1794, 15 year old Johnny Watkins has come to Boston from Barbados in order to get an education. He dreams of becoming a great statesman like his hero, John Adams, who thinks the young man can do it. There is one catch. He must pass for white. Johnny is of mixed race. Very few know that Johnny’s father was born a slave. It’s a secret that is heavily guarded. He lives day-to-day risking being found out at any moment. Soon a secret is discovered about a certain presidential candidate in the upcoming election. A secret which dangers Johnny’s future and his very life. Johnny must decide who he can trust. Can he truly trust anyone?
I loved the historical detail in A More Perfect Union. I was confused for most of the book until I realized it was part of a series. I read by other reviewers that it could be read as a stand-alone book but I found that is not the case. As I read, I felt I was reading allusions to information I should already know. I enjoyed the premise and the mystery of this book as Johnny tries to navigate the new American political system. I also think I would have enjoyed so much more if I had read the first two books. I’m going to check out the first two books and reread A More Perfect Union. In the meantime, I recommend this book as a great look into the early years of our country and the development of our political system.

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This is book three in the Midwife series.This was an absolutely fascinating book. Thank you to the author,Jodi Daynard for her impeccable research. Returning from Barbados to America John Watkins is intent on becoming a great statesman As long as John Watkins can pass for white all will go well for him according to his hero,John Adams. Schooled at Harvard and with a remarkable memory Johnny does go far . He has a special friendship with Kate who knew that Johnny's father had been born a slave but yet it didn't matter to her. He leaves her behind as he is caught up in the beauty of a prominent Maryland heiress. He has inside information that could sway the 1800 election and this impacts his safely and life. Who is he safe with and who is really his friend? Does anyone have his best interest at heart? There were so many twists and turns in this book that I just didn't see coming. This is such a fascinating book with an excellent plot, very smooth reading! I must read books one and two now in this series to get the full story line.
Pub Date 23 May 2017
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Third in the trilogy of 'The Midwife' series, Eliza is widowed and moves back to Braintree, MA with her teen-aged son Johnny. Johnny goes off to college and eventually works by the side of John Adams who is now the US president.

I loved this series. It is chock full of historical fact and antidotes, I kept looking up names and locations to see if they were real or just part of the fictional story.

Although each book can be read as a stand alone, I suggest to read them sequentially to fully appreciate the characters.

The Midwife's Revolt
Our Own Country
A More Perfect Union

4☆

I honestly did not care for this book. That aside the book is well written and had a good plot.