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Reviewed by Robert A. Groves for Readers' Favorite
Mercy Leroux’s We Are Not Strangers follows two warriors engaged on opposite sides of the American Revolution in 1775 Boston. Matthew Wilcox is a British grenadier concealing his social identity, and Josiah Cairn is a young American patriot struggling to prove his worth and masculinity as war breaks out. 'Who is my enemy?' is the main question Leroux explores through the relationship forged between Wilcox and Cairn. As the violence and loss escalate during the battles, these two soldiers struggle with mercy and compassion. Their story is a heartfelt account of personal love while navigating the conflict of loyalty to their nations during the cruelty of war. The warriors’ humanity is challenged when one must decide if the other lives or dies.
Mercy Leroux has written a brilliant and emotionally moving story. The cast of main and supporting characters all play a role in answering the question of who is my enemy. The question centers on several biblical themes, including deliverance, covenant, and the enduring belief in justice and redemption. The plot flows smoothly from the questions asked and the answers. I felt the weight of every character’s decision concerning mercy, loyalty, masculinity, obedience, and triumph. Both acceptance and equality eventually win. We Are Not Strangers: Boston 1775 (An Omegaverse History of the American Revolution) made me grieve and question my own perceptions about humanity, morality, and compassion. Leroux has provided a timely tale for America’s Semiquincentennial. Readers who enjoy strong character-driven plots will find it is not a comforting story but definitely an unforgettable one.
