A review by zephyr42
A Hope Divided by Alyssa Cole

4.0

A Hope Divided by Alyssa Cole is one of the most compelling books I’ve read this year. It provides a nuanced and engaging story of people from all backgrounds and with all motivations who are caught up in the Civil War. At the center of the story is Marlie, a biracial scientist and apothecary whose family estate in the south is appropriated by the Confederate Army. Her life and relationships provide an intimate and brutally truthful insight into race and gender—and how the two intersect—during one of the darkest times in American history. Thanks to NetGalley for this singular read.