It is always an added bonus to have visited the setting of a book. This book takes place in the Boston area as the Revolutionary War is just about to begin. I loved the visuals I had of the locations and background of the war. With that said, a visit to Boston, Lexington and Concord isn't necessary. ;)

The book was enjoyable to read. I think the author did a good job of balancing between the characters and the historical events. The main character, Abigail was likable and her journey into Boston was plausible. I enjoyed the secondary characters as well. I enjoy this author and can count on her to pass a few pleasant hours reading.

I was super excited to start reading this because I've always loved history about early America, and I'd been looking for a novel about spies in this era, too. Unfortunately, I came away feeling entirely "meh" about this book. It was written well, mind you, but the story itself was pretty lacking and the characters were all cut from the same cloth.

Abby was 100% a total Mary-Sue. If you dislike any novel with Mary-Sues are the main character, do not read this book. Every time a man looked at Abby, she noted his "appreciative gaze." Every time she went to complete a task, she did it without any issue. She thought she knew better than a doctor and refused to do as he instructed just because she had a hunch. (An entirely 21st century minded hunch, but that's another issue.) Abby as a character really frustrated me because she had little depth. She was practically perfect in every way, zero flaws, zero interests that set her apart from others.

The story was pretty good, though. I was truly interested to see how Abby would navigate Boston, and I had no idea how she thought she would find information beneficial to the rebellion. But then the side-story with her taking care of Aunt Caroline totally took over and I didn't find that very interesting. Her motivation to help the rebels was pushed to the back-burner and didn't appear again until she was nearly ready to leave Boston.

I would totally suggest this story for someone who likes romance novels that isn't heavy on the romance. The male-interest Gideon doesn't actually appear too often in the story. The romance is more of an extra than a main part of the novel. I didn't mind that; it was actually refreshing.

In the end, while Petticoat Spy was good, I don't think it was for me. I saw a lot more potential in the book than was given.

*My thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for my unbiased, honest review.*

The Revolutionary War is my favorite time period and this story takes you into the heart of the coming revolution…Boston. The town is tense and on edge, a powder keg waiting for a spark to ignite the fire of freedom.

Abigail is a force to be reckoned with, determined to lend her hand and heart to the cause, she devises a plan to enter the city in order to spy for the American forces. It doesn’t take long for her to realize how dangerous her situation truly is. Spying isn’t the only mission she must complete, she soon learns she must protect herself and those she cares for from a darker enemy.

Abby is a 19 year old living just outside of Boston before the start of the American Revolution. Her father is a staunch Patriot and is helping with the pre-war efforts. When she is pulled into a secret mission with her father and a Tory posing gentleman in Boston, she quickly realizes things aren’t what they seem. When she gets the opportunity to move into a Tory household, she uses this to her advantage to keep her ear to the ground and reports back. This book was fantastic and I really enjoyed Abby’s story. It was a quick read and there’s nothing better than a kick ass female who puts her life on the line to help those around her.

I liked the spunky heroine, but the lack of much development in both characters and plot made this a lackluster read.

I received an ARC from NetGalley.

What fun fast paced story of intrigue, bravery, danger with a sweet love story mingled in... Set right before the revolutionary war you really get a feel of how it’s not always black or white and how politics divided neighbors and friends. Carol Warburton’s books are a delight, his total setting with a little romance.

I'm a complete sucker for historical fiction books. Especially ones about the Revolutionary War. This is why this one completely captivated me. It is about a girl named Abigail who helps out the patriots during the Revolutionary War, at a time when women were not thought of to be clever or smart. Which makes her plan perfect. Who would suspect a woman?

Even though this is not a fact of the time period, it raises the question that there could be women who helped the patriots during the Revolutionary War. Loved this book!

I enjoyed this smart, fast-paced historical romance with great main characters and a swoony romance.