Alex & Eliza: A Love Story cover

Alex & Eliza: A Love Story

Author: de la Cruz, Melissa

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades Plus (MG+ 6 and up)
Book Level 6.9
Points 14.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Fiction
Word Count 83729
Points per Word 0.000167
Page Count 358
Points per Page 0.039106
Series Alex & Eliza

Description

The book tells the love story of young Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler during the American Revolution. Set in 1777 Albany, New York, the story follows their romance amid the turmoil of the Revolutionary War. The novel depicts their meeting at a grand ball hosted by the Schuyler family and their developing relationship.

Quick Summary

This book reveals the teenage love story of Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler years before they became the famous couple from the Broadway musical, set against the dramatic backdrop of the American Revolution. Kids will root for young Alex and Eliza as they navigate war, family drama, and forbidden attraction while history unfolds around them. If your kid loved the Hamilton soundtrack or enjoys historical romance, they will be completely swept up in this story. Perfect for readers ages 12 and up who want a romantic and historically rich read.