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 118 reviews

Moods

emotional 77%
sad 57%
challenging 50%
tense 47%
adventurous 42%
dark 42%
inspiring 39%
hopeful 31%
reflective 27%
informative 26%
mysterious 14%
funny 4%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 58%
slow 25%
fast 15%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 40% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 83% | It's complicated: 11% | No: 5%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 57% | It's complicated: 42%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 92% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 43% | It's complicated: 34% | Yes: 18% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.82

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