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nmfcarney's review against another edition
- 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
Graphic: Rape
Moderate: Medical content and Medical trauma
ldslizzard's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Cancer, Infertility, Miscarriage, Sexual assault, Suicide, Terminal illness, Toxic relationship, Medical content, Death of parent, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
misslescatiz's review against another edition
- 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
4.75
Graphic: Toxic friendship
Moderate: Bullying, Sexual assault, Terminal illness, Medical content, Grief, Death of parent, Abandonment, Injury/Injury detail, and Classism
Minor: Racism, Sexual assault, and Police brutality
satsukiq's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Sexual assault, Toxic relationship, and Toxic friendship
Moderate: Gun violence, Racism, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Alcohol
unwise_samwise's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Racism, Rape, and Sexual assault
Moderate: Miscarriage, Medical content, and Pregnancy
Minor: Racial slurs, Suicidal thoughts, Police brutality, and Cultural appropriation
amandalorianxo's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Moderate: Ableism, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Racism, Sexual assault, Medical content, Grief, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
readwithde's review against another edition
- 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
3.25
Let me start by saying that the concepts around this story were excellent: gender-swapped lead characters, Bollywood-esque feel, lots of modern twists and issues. I loved the characters, the story felt real (though a bit overwhelming), and there was plenty of room for banter.
Not to mention half of the interesting narrative I had to rewire in my brain once I realized they were gender-swapped, as the structure of families and lives felt more in line with Trisha being Elizabeth and Darcy "DJ" being Darcy. As if the same name wouldn't lead to more confusion.
The main issue with all of this is that the story in the book didn't need to hang itself on the bones of Pride and Prejudice; it could have been a fairly decent narrative on its own. But by forcing that connection, it made an unspoken contract with the readers that was not met at all. So this lovely story about rising out of guilt and shame and grief, about feeling comfortable in your own skin, about how racism and classism and prejudice affect people daily, was forever ruined by its failed promises to look like something it wasn't meant to be.
There's a beautiful story in there, as long as you ignore the title, the fact that the male lead is named Darcy, and that it should have any connection to Austen at all.
Moderate: Emotional abuse, Racism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Medical content, Pregnancy, and Toxic friendship
Minor: Miscarriage, Grief, Death of parent, and Alcohol
cozylifewithabby's review
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- 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
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death, Emotional abuse, Infertility, Miscarriage, Racism, Sexual assault, Medical content, Medical trauma, Death of parent, and Pregnancy
allisonwonderlandreads's review against another edition
- 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
Moderate: Bullying, Miscarriage, Racial slurs, Racism, Police brutality, Medical content, Grief, and Pregnancy
Minor: Child abuse, Rape, Sexual assault, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, Xenophobia, Dementia, Car accident, and Death of parent
megj23's review against another edition
- 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
3.0
Graphic: Rape and Sexual assault
Moderate: Medical content and Pregnancy
Minor: Racial slurs and Racism