Although not what I expected, this was quite an entertaining read. The chapters alternate between the point of view of Eliza and Alexander Hamilton. The novel, although fictitious, does include real events, and the author does a good job of blending the two in order to create a captivating experience for the reader. If you love American history, this novel is for you.
I was hesitant to read this book because the title connotes a focus on a scandal, so I assumed it was more of a romance novel rather than a historical fiction; however, the affair was a small part of “The Hamilton Affair”. The novel actually focuses more on the relationship of Eliza and Hamilton through the American Revolution and after. The author uses their relationship to explain the events around them during this time period.
Based on the title itself, I would have assumed this story was not for young readers at all. Yet, this story was fairly clean and does not go into many sexually explicit details. But, because of the topic at hand, it is for a mature audience—high school and older.