Reviews

A Certain Appeal by Vanessa King

ashkitty93's review

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

Super cute, fun modern P&P retelling 

ashleyjackson's review

funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? N/A
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

ateachersguidetoreading's review

4.0

I am a sucker for anything Pride and Prejudice and this was no different! I was drawn in immediately by the burlesque scene setting - so unique! I love that the names of the main characters were kept the same. The modern twists were brilliant while still highlighting the characteristics we know and love. I did assume it might be more spicy, given the setting, but I'm glad we got a glimpse of Bedroom Darcy

theeuphoriczat's review

2.0

DNF

My interest was not kept

pchamblee's review

adventurous funny hopeful informative lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.5

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Sexual content

Moderate: Misogyny, Cursing, and Injury/Injury detail

Minor: Fatphobia, Sexism, Sexual harassment, and Alcohol

neudorfl's review

2.0

2.5
Certainly the most unique take on Pride & Prejudice I've ever read. While it gets points for creativity and boldness for the Burlesque world it is set in, it just wasn't my cup of tea. I may have enjoyed it more if there was more separation from P&P, as I was just comparing and contrasting the storyline the entire time I was reading it instead enjoying it for what it was.

coliebear's review

funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

paulalei's review

4.0

yeah. i love pride and prejudice in every shape and form

alliehwilliams's review

3.0

I wanted to love this one so much, with its modern-day, creative Pride and Prejudice take. And I appreciated the research that obviously went into this, with all of the details on the behind the scenes of burlesque. I just could not connect with the characters, the romance was flat, it just didn't work for me on any level and I had to push to get through it. I know I am in the minority here--this book and I just were not compatible. Giving it three stars though for the obvious work that went into it.

braytonaubree's review

funny hopeful lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

• a refreshing & sexy retelling of Pride & Prejudice 

• I loved peeking behind the curtain into the world of Burlesque & I definitely learned something 

• Darcy is dreamy ALWAYS, but this particular iteration of our favorite closed off bachelor really did it for me ;) 

• the diversity was amazing all across the board & the complexity of the characters/relationships was so fun & real 

• the author had me rooting for this FMC & the whole “found family” from the beginning

read if you like…

• Pride & Prejudice 

• New York City aesthetic 

• Burlesque