The American Daughters by Maurice Carlos Ruffin

The American Daughters

Maurice Carlos Ruffin

9 hours, 53 minutes • first pub 2024 (editions) user-added

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 116 reviews

Moods

emotional 76%
sad 59%
challenging 49%
tense 49%
adventurous 42%
dark 40%
inspiring 40%
hopeful 28%
reflective 28%
informative 27%
mysterious 15%
funny 5%
lighthearted 1%
relaxing 1%

Pace

medium 59%
slow 24%
fast 16%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 56% | Character: 39% | Plot: 3%

Strong character development?

Yes: 84% | It's complicated: 9% | 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: 45% | It's complicated: 33% | Yes: 16% | N/A: 4%

Average rating

3.83

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