The American Daughters by Maurice Carlos Ruffin

The American Daughters

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

304 pages • first pub 2024 (editions)

fiction historical lgbtqia+ adventurous emotional sad fast-paced
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Description

A gripping historical novel about a spirited girl who joins a sisterhood working to undermine the Confederates—from the award-winning author of We Cast a ShadowAdy, a curious, sharp-witted girl, and her fierce mother, Sanite, are an inseparable du...

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Community Reviews Summary of 107 reviews

Moods

emotional 75%
sad 64%
tense 50%
challenging 49%
adventurous 41%
dark 41%
inspiring 39%
hopeful 28%
informative 28%
reflective 28%
mysterious 15%
funny 5%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 25%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 54% | Character: 43% | Plot: 2%

Strong character development?

Yes: 82% | It's complicated: 10% | No: 6%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 58% | It's complicated: 41%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 6% | No: 2%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 50% | It's complicated: 31% | Yes: 13% | N/A: 5%

Average rating

3.8

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