This was a different take on historical fiction that tells the story of a female working as a steel worker during construction of the Empire State Building.
It will give you a new appreciation for this landmark
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for letting me review book

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.