Ireland, 1848.. Fourteen year old Rosaleen, has just watched her mother die from the absolute worst death, starvation. She is all alone and she couldn’t help her mother one bit. Ireland is going through the potato famine and there isn’t much hope for anyone. Times are awful and Rosaleen has to find her way out of this mess. She leaves her small coastal town and blessing by blessing makes the right connections, that help her move herself forward. Alway a step away from tragedy she works hard and keeps herself healthy. She has one goal in mind, to get to America. Eventually, she gets there. She is his surprisingly resilient and yet she misses her home so badly. More tragedy and more victories, she works to gain her place in the new world. One where she isn’t jaded and miserable but one where she excels. This story was so beautifully written. I enjoyed every moment of it. The author told this story with such compassion. Being of Irish descent, this one book really made me think back about my ancestors. I want to thank Netgalley and the author Lisa Boyle, for my copy of Signed, A Paddy for an honest review. It was an absolute pleasure e reading and reviewing this book. It was a 5 star read for me and I haven’t read many 5 star books this year. I can’t wait to read the second book in the series.

This was an enjoyable read with a great storyline and strong characters. I love historical novels and this did not disappoint.

Thank you Netgalley.

I loved every bit of Lisa Boyle’s debut novel Signed, A Paddy. Being of Irish descent, this story touched every bit of my soul. Rosaleen just stole my heart with her strength, courage and perseverance. A must read for historical fiction fans, especially those who are interested in learning more about the Irish famine and the plight of the Irish immigrants in this time period.

My sincere thank you to Victory Editing NetGalley Co-op and NetGalley for the opportunity to read an advanced readers copy of this fantastic book. I am really looking forward to reading the next installment, Dear Inmate.

14 year old Roseleen leaves Ireland when her mother dies during the potato famine. As she finds her way in New York she confronts the many prediduces against the Irish she finds her voice and helps to end some of it. a good book with a historical background.

Really enjoyed this book. Found it very informative from an historical perspective and can assume that many of the situations described were typical representations of reality for the Irish in Massachusetts 1848. A disturbing read (in the right way).

A powerful and endearing Irish immigrant's story sharply explores the emotional turmoil that is associated with the experience of leaving a native country for a life in an unfamiliar...I loved it and want everyone to read this novel! The perfect book to wrap yourself around on a dark night.

Heart wrenching, yet inspiring story of a young orphan Immigrating to the USA from Ireland. Very well written and engrossing. Thank you publisher and netgalley for this arc in exchange of an honest review.

Signed A.. Paddy starts in Ireland in 1848 with Rosaleen. Rosaleen is just 14 years old when her mother passes away during the potato famine. She had lost her father several years before so now she is completely alone. With her family gone, Rosaleen decides it is time for her to leave her family home.

Rosaleen travels to a larger city in Ireland and takes a job to earn money to provide for herself. With nothing left in Ireland for her, she decides to go to America, “the land of opportunity”. On her journey she meets Emmett and the two become fast friends. The boat lands in Boston. Emmett is going to Lowell, a place where he already has friends and a job. Rosaleen stays in Boston and finds a job working in a hotel.

Rosaleen finds out quickly, and very much to her surprise the prejudices of the people across the country. She feels she needs to help somehow. She knew nothing of slavery, nor the extreme dislike of the Irish in her new country, but what can she do?

Rosaleen feels out of place and needs to find a way back to her own people, but how? How do you become a party of the community and help others in the process? These lessons and more are all a part of Rosaleen’s story.

Beautifully written, and heart wrenching this story is definitely worth the read. The story keeps you wanting for more and thankfully, Lisa Boyle continues the story of Rosaleen.

Thank you #netgalley and #victoryeditingnetgalleycoop for allowing me to read this ARC. All opinions are my own and truly express my feelings on this wonderful story.

Heartbreaking from the first page. There are so many trials and tribulations in Rose’s story, and yet she manages to keep herself whole and fight or what she believes in.

Told through the eyes of an orphaned teenage girl, Signed, A Paddy is a beautiful historical novel about what it means to leave your home and become an immigrant.

Despite the heavy themes (poverty, slavery, women's rights) the story remains upbeat due to Rosaleen, the sweet natured protagonist. I love historical fiction and this story didn't disappoint. I found it to be well researched with out having the facts shouted at me. My only concern would be some of the language (such as "wow") was inaccurate for the time. This jolted me out of the setting, which was a shame, because I was completely absorbed in the story.

Rosaleen's journey from famine hit Ireland to the mills of New England was beautifully told. I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys historical fiction.

Thank you to NetGalley for a copy of this book in return for my honest review.