American Princess: A Novel of First Daughter Alice Roosevelt | 
pickI would have enjoyed it more if it weren't a fictionalized account and instead had been written as non-fiction. It's well researched and seems to be an accurate portrayal of Alice Roosevelt's life, so fictionalizing it wasn't necessary. Quoting the historical figures' own words from letters, journals, etc. would have been as engaging as dialogue. But I enjoy learning more about this wild-child first daughter and her family, so it's still a pick!
pickThis book proved to me that my rule of sticking with a book for at least 100 pages before bailing works 👍 I couldn‘t stand Alice at first (“Waffling Women” in regards to men annoys me soooo much. If you love him, love him. If you don‘t, move on!) but I warmed up to her and her sense of humor and couldn‘t put this book down after the first 100 pages. Definitely recommend for any historical fiction fans!
so-soI really enjoyed learning more about Alice Roosevelt, since I didn't know much going in, but the timeline was so condensed that it was hard to keep up with at times, and some of the tropes were just stale, even if they were accurate. #historicalfiction
pick⭐️⭐️⭐️1/2 out of 5 stars. Loved the historical aspects of it and loved learning more about Alice Roosevelt but I think the book sometimes skipped over moments of genuine emotion for the sake of getting to the next big historical event Alice was at. The woman did live until 96 so there was a ton of ground to cover! #historicalfiction #weekendreads
Been in a little bit of a reading rut but all of the ⛈⛈is wreaking havoc on my internet so I can‘t watch Gilmore Girls for the 10000 time. I am liking this book though so I‘m glad some outside forces pushed me to it! #weekendreads #quarantineblues #historicalfiction
There were times when I hated this book but it also managed to keep me up way past when I said I was going to sleep. I am still deciding how I truly feel about it but I did get the chance to learn a lot more about the other Roosevelt‘s starting with “Princess Alice”
Starting this book reading with my favorite book buddy 😊
Stephanie Dray recommends this "dishy" novel about Alice Roosevelt for #read99women--read more on the blog: http://www.greermacallister.com/blog/2020/3/6/read99women-stephanie-dray
pickI‘m addicted to historical fiction and this one didn‘t disappoint. It‘s a fast, fun read offering a lot of insight into Alice Roosevelt Longworth‘s life as a Washington, D.C. socialite and political force. Thornton did her research and dishes up the dirt on this enigmatic woman who would have held an office of her own if times were different then. I sympathized with her heartbreaks and rejoiced in her victories. All in all—a great read!
pickIf you‘re a fan of historical fiction, this book chronicles very closely the real life of Alice Roosevelt. Fabulous look into her life as a President‘s daughter, and an inside look at Washington D.C. over a span of seven decades. Loved everything about it. I‘ll be reading this one again.
pickFull review now on the blog (link in bio). In the words of Teddy Roosevelt, it was dee-lightful! #bookreview #historicalfiction
Looking forward to reading "American Princess: A Novel of First Daughter Alice Roosevelt" soon. ????
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pickI was so scared about Thorton getting the voice of Alice right- she did wonderfully! This book just cemented Alice as my second favorite Roosevelt.
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pickIf you love historical fiction based on strong females, this is a must! It‘s a tad lengthy, but Alice Roosevelt Longworth lived such a colorful life, you won‘t mind. Thornton does a great job with the research and details at the end what she tweaked in the name of fiction. At times funny, at times sad...Alice struggles to be noticed by a famous father and to be loved by the man she loves. Thanks to #FirstToRead from Penguin for the ARC.
