A thrilling war tale, dramatically engrossing and historically authentic. In this novel, a young woman intent on fighting for the Union cause during the Civil War disguises herself as a man. Eloise is a remarkable and memorable hero—deeply intelligent and equally decent, she is profoundly changed by her experiences of battle and death and fully realizes the societal limitations placed on her gender: "I was surprised by how much my deception allowed me more freedom and responsibility than my real identity." This is a historically astute story that deftly highlights an element of the war largely neglected.

– Kirkus Review