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3.77 AVERAGE
3.77 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Cute adaption of Northamger Abbey, one which focuses on the family dynamics of the Tilneys: one parent dead, the other grieving and kind of an asshole.
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
YOU GUYS! I adoredddddd this book. Like so much!
- the banter!
- the emotional maturity between Kit and Hattie
- an alternative depiction of parent-child relationships (that mirrored my own so much it brought me to tears in the best, most therapeutic way)!
- the dysfunctionality and love between siblings
- the beauty behind "ghost" stories
- the intrinsic need to be "part" of something, but also the intrinsic need to be "yourself" (I felt that)
- the book-long conversation with grief
Should I keep going?! Get a copy! Yes, yes yes!
P.S. the audiobook is STELLAR!
- the banter!
- the emotional maturity between Kit and Hattie
- an alternative depiction of parent-child relationships (that mirrored my own so much it brought me to tears in the best, most therapeutic way)!
- the dysfunctionality and love between siblings
- the beauty behind "ghost" stories
- the intrinsic need to be "part" of something, but also the intrinsic need to be "yourself" (I felt that)
- the book-long conversation with grief
Should I keep going?! Get a copy! Yes, yes yes!
P.S. the audiobook is STELLAR!
Hattie and her father had a joy for looking up ghost stories for Northanger High School when they found out her mom would be the head of the school. The story telling was one of the things Hattie loved doing with her father. Until her father died quickly. She lost her love and ambition, and turned to be the perfect daughter for her mother. Then Kit comes along and changes everything. Kit slowly gets her to believe in herself, and get back to doing what she loves and believing in herself. This book is a cute, and easy read.
A gender-bent contemporary retelling of a Jane Austen book? Hells yeah, baby!
Hattie goes to a widely known haunted school yet she doesn't believe in ghosts (anymore). She is assigned as the newbie's (Kit) ambassador to show him around, and this boy is a ghost's number 1 fan. After getting paired up on a project together, the two will go ghost hunting--one wanting to prove the existence of ghosts and the other to prove the impossibility of it.
Slow burn, gender-bent retelling, paranormal romance. This was a very cute YA romance. I loved the golden retriever feel of Kit, and he was a very refreshing MMC. This was a great book to read while travelling. It was cute, witty, and fun. The character story of Hattie was very well-done. It was very heartfelt at times
Hattie goes to a widely known haunted school yet she doesn't believe in ghosts (anymore). She is assigned as the newbie's (Kit) ambassador to show him around, and this boy is a ghost's number 1 fan. After getting paired up on a project together, the two will go ghost hunting--one wanting to prove the existence of ghosts and the other to prove the impossibility of it.
Slow burn, gender-bent retelling, paranormal romance. This was a very cute YA romance. I loved the golden retriever feel of Kit, and he was a very refreshing MMC. This was a great book to read while travelling. It was cute, witty, and fun. The character story of Hattie was very well-done. It was very heartfelt at times
mysterious
sad
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
3.5 stars. This book was an entertaining take on Jane Austen’s Northanger Abbey.
It was interesting to see the modern, gender-swapped characters interact throughout the story (with Hattie feeling responsible for the happiness and well-being of the whole family while Kit has big golden retriever energy and is just happy to be here). I particularly liked the emphasis on ghosts, since it’s such an important part of the story that often gets overlooked or downgraded in other adaptations.
Cute and fun to read!
It was interesting to see the modern, gender-swapped characters interact throughout the story (with Hattie feeling responsible for the happiness and well-being of the whole family while Kit has big golden retriever energy and is just happy to be here). I particularly liked the emphasis on ghosts, since it’s such an important part of the story that often gets overlooked or downgraded in other adaptations.
Cute and fun to read!
2.5 ⭐️
I liked it for a while and then the last 55 pages became such a drag and impossible to get through. And then I forgot about it and there are 40 pages left but I’m counting it as read anyways. Dnfed at 91%.
I liked it for a while and then the last 55 pages became such a drag and impossible to get through. And then I forgot about it and there are 40 pages left but I’m counting it as read anyways. Dnfed at 91%.
look, I see "Amanda Quain" and I'm sold. I loved Accomplished and Ghosted lived up to it's predecessor in Austenian retellings and a loveable cast of characters. I thought no one could beat my adoration for Georgiana Darcy & Avery, but Kit & Hattie immeDIATELY landed on my swoon-list.
I am not a huge Jane Austen fan (don't stone me!), so I have no idea what her story is about. My review is based solely on this book without comparisons.
This coming-of-age YA novel has many themes running through it. Hattie is grieving her father's passing while trying to fit into the high school where her mother is the headmistress. I found it odd that she always referred to her as Dr. Tilney and rarely mom. That speaks volumes about their relationship or lack thereof. Hattie does have a good relationship with her younger brother Liam, but her older sister, Freddie, is lost in her own way.
Enter Kit Morland. He is a scholarship student from a paranormal society. His enthusiasm for all things ghosts brings up some feelings in Hattie that she hasn't felt for many years. However, in order to be the "good" daughter, she pushes those emotions down and scoffs at his love of ghosts. It doesn't help that they are assigned a project that is to prove or disprove the idea of ghosts. Despite their journalistic endeavors, love does come into play over time. I enjoyed watching their relationship blossom and for Hattie to realize that maybe there is more to her life than the boxes she is checking off some list.
Love, friendship, disagreements, and more bring this story together. The characters are varied but focus primarily on Kit and Hattie. I really came to adore Liam, especially when he discovered a new love. Even Freddie manages to redeem herself in the end.
This was an enjoyable story, and we give it 4 paws up.
This coming-of-age YA novel has many themes running through it. Hattie is grieving her father's passing while trying to fit into the high school where her mother is the headmistress. I found it odd that she always referred to her as Dr. Tilney and rarely mom. That speaks volumes about their relationship or lack thereof. Hattie does have a good relationship with her younger brother Liam, but her older sister, Freddie, is lost in her own way.
Enter Kit Morland. He is a scholarship student from a paranormal society. His enthusiasm for all things ghosts brings up some feelings in Hattie that she hasn't felt for many years. However, in order to be the "good" daughter, she pushes those emotions down and scoffs at his love of ghosts. It doesn't help that they are assigned a project that is to prove or disprove the idea of ghosts. Despite their journalistic endeavors, love does come into play over time. I enjoyed watching their relationship blossom and for Hattie to realize that maybe there is more to her life than the boxes she is checking off some list.
Love, friendship, disagreements, and more bring this story together. The characters are varied but focus primarily on Kit and Hattie. I really came to adore Liam, especially when he discovered a new love. Even Freddie manages to redeem herself in the end.
This was an enjoyable story, and we give it 4 paws up.
I really enjoyed this book and thought the story was amazing. I enjoyed Hattie and Kit's relationship and thought that it was told very well. I thought the retelling was pretty awesome too, and enjoyed the paranormal aspects of the book. Hattie came a long way in the story and I was so happy with how it ended and what she accomplished with the help of her family and Kit. I recommend reading this book if you are looking for a cute story with a happy ending!