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briawnah's review against another edition
3.0
Love the message and the author clearly knows teenagers, but I could have done without some of the innuendo and language. I’m usually pretty immune to language and sex, but I don’t know that I could put this on my classroom library in my super conservative town. I loved the plot and the characters. The message of overcoming mistakes and finding solace in nature are lessons all teenagers need.
considerthelily's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
lisamparkin's review against another edition
4.0
The most delightful romp through self growth, sister bonds, new love and nature.
I loved this so much and hope there’s more of these unlikely Jane Austen retold heroines to come.
I loved this so much and hope there’s more of these unlikely Jane Austen retold heroines to come.
emmas_bookshelf's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
Lola at Last kept me entertained on a quick weekend trip and I liked it even more than the first book, Being Mary Bennet. Lola is the wild child of five sisters in the Barnes clan. After being shipped off to boarding school after her last scandal, she’s back and ready for a fresh start… but accidentally burns down her brother in law Will’s yacht. She’s forced into a wilderness summer program to make amends and ends up embracing cutting toxic frenemies from her life and working to become the best version of herself! I loved it so much and it was very funny. Would recommend!
neffcannon's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
annamariahz's review against another edition
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I loved Being Mary Bennet and couldn't wait to read this companion novel! I love that this family is based on Pride and Prejudice, with this book following Lola, a modern-day Lydia Bennet. It's so easy to forget that Lydia was only 15 years old. Yes, she was annoying and made stupid decisions, but she was a young teenager still trying to figure out who she was and who she wanted. I loved that this book highlighted this struggle while discussing how to want to be cared for and want attention without being a "mean girl" who is willing to put others to the side for attention. I also loved that Lola was forced to make this discovery and try to become a better person through a hiking camp. It was a fun combo! I love these books and can't wait to see what J.C. Peterson writes next!
beccarwolf's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5