An important story element involves running a tavern and brewery. A minor character drinks heavily and has symptoms of alcoholism, and there's mention of adults drinking wine, beer, and hard liquor mostly in social situations. Positive messages include creating a nation that's unified while celebrating differences. Alex and Eliza model a loving relationship of equal partners, and both are dedicated, loyal, and supportive. War is talked about, including mentions of deaths, and events at Yorktown are briefly described without gore. I liked the character development and I dont know how true it is, but I learned about the Revolutionary War. There's not as much romance as in the first book, but there are some passionate kisses and mild sexual innuendo. Reading the first book isn't necessary to follow the events, but it would help deepen understanding of the characters.

Parents need to know that Love & War: An Alex & Eliza Story is the second installment in veteran author Melissa de la Cruz's series about the relationship between Alexander Hamilton and Elizabeth Schuyler. An important story element involves running a tavern and brewery.ĭid you know you can flag iffy content? Adjust limits for Drinking, Drugs & Smoking in your kid's entertainment guide. Commanders drink a shot of whiskey before going into battle. Eliza's mother drinks lots of brandy during labor. Adults drink mostly wine and beer on social occasions. And that she’s the only person in this universe-or any universe-who can defeat him.A minor character shows symptoms of alcoholism and drinks whiskey heavily. Just when she thinks all is lost, Schuyler is contacted by a familiar friend-a friend from her world who actually remembers the Schuyler she used to be! But the friend also has a theory, and it’s one she doesn’t like: that Schuyler was sent here to defeat Lucifer. One where Lucifer is alive and well, Blue Bloods are hardly benevolent, and Jack may have turned to the dark side. The catch? Jack has no idea who she is.Īs it turns out, Schuyler is not in her New York. Schuyler soon discovers that in this world, her best friend has a different last name, her parents are both alive and happy, and the love of her life? Not so dead after all. She looks different and feels different, and so does everyone else.

Only it’s not quite the New York she knows, and she’s not in her regular body. The Blue Bloods are back- and their fangs are sharper than ever.Īfter defeating Lucifer and sacrificing the love of her life, Jack, Schuyler wakes up back in New York safe and sound.

Love & War by Melissa de la Cruz