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kebreads's review against another edition
4.0
This was a really good book. Jane Austen and her books were obviously intertwined with the story, and I enjoyed that aspect. I also enjoyed the great characters. I would love a sequel about Silvia.
Content: clean - references to drug use
Content: clean - references to drug use
sallyavena's review against another edition
4.0
A modern story with a good mix of all of Jane Austen stories. Quick fun read.
hnbb's review against another edition
4.0
Cute. I loved that my daughter saw it and asked to read it. I didn't have to hesitate about content and just let her have a go. And that was before I have even read it. Glad I took the time to read it.
March 2024
I thought I had already read this one! It was sweet. It made me happy...again
March 2024
I thought I had already read this one! It was sweet. It made me happy...again
flowersofquiethappiness's review against another edition
3.0
Of course, Ms. Wright had me at Jane Austen in her title. I loved Emma! I was a bit afraid when I started it that she might become a cliched type of heroine in stories like these, especially when the love triangle begins. But I was pleasantly surprised to realize that Emma knows her own heart pretty well, which made the love triangle not much of a triangle. (Hallelujah!) She knows pretty quickly on which guy she chooses, as do we. And the journey to getting both of them on the same path at the same time is a lot of fun! There were a few moments that made me grimace, but overall a very enjoyable story.
jamielouh's review against another edition
5.0
I didn’t think I would love this book as much as I did! There was so much chemistry between the characters. I felt like Emma’s job was really fleshed out - it felt like there was a lot of thought in that part of the plot. Lucas was dreamy and a great male lead. The references to Jane Austen were perfect and not overdone. There were so many times I gasped out loud near the end. It ended perfectly, and I couldn’t put it down. This is a contemporary romance I can get behind - not too cheesy and not raunchy.
beastreader's review against another edition
2.0
This time the Jane Austen angle did not work for me. Which, a big part was due to the characters. There was no strong bond with them. However, to be honest, it was mainly Emma that I found that I did not share the strongest connection with. Lucas on the other hand was find. He was the total opposite of his brother, Blake. Who by the way, I was glad that Emma and Blake were no longer together. Lucas was kind and more personable. Yet, as I stated, even he could not help this story improve more for me. Emma needed to have more confidence and stick with it.
Additionally, as I have read other books in this line, which some of the books have a more modern twist on a classic, I was expecting this from this book. It felt not modern enough. Yet, if the characters had been stronger and the storyline more modern than this book would have been a better hit with me. However, I would try another book from this author.
Additionally, as I have read other books in this line, which some of the books have a more modern twist on a classic, I was expecting this from this book. It felt not modern enough. Yet, if the characters had been stronger and the storyline more modern than this book would have been a better hit with me. However, I would try another book from this author.
wallflowerreader_l's review against another edition
4.0
First of all, you must know one thing about me. It’s that I absolutely ADORE Jane Austen. I know it sounds cliché but she really is one of my favorite author. So obviously, the blurb of this book appealed to me. But I won’t lie and admit that I’m not fond of love triangles and when I read about Emma‘s love interest being the brother of her actual boyfriend, I was a bit skeptical. Turns out, it worked! And I wasn’t put off by it at all.
At the start I was a little confused about Emma talking about her break-up with Jane Austen but what is certain is that I was hooked anyways and I wanted to know more about her story. Emma is an endearing character. She has a painful memory about her mother which you could feel so strongly it hurts. She’s compassionate, hard-working, loyal and just so though, it’s admirable.
I love the bond she instantly forms with Lucas. You can feel their connection immediately. But most of all, I absolutely love her relationship with Blake, which is really surprising. At the start you won’t get why I just said that but as you keep reading, you’ll understand and please when you do, let’s just talk about it because I thought it was wonderful and I admired both even more for this. All the secondary characters were great, I loved the Hamptons, April, Silvia and Jeremy.
About the story, it was the sweetest contemporary romance. There’s no explicit intimate scenes and I normally don’t mind them but it’s been so long since I’ve read something just sweet and romantic like this story. You can just feel the love.
Also, special mention to Caroline Hampton and her speech about Jane Austen. I totally agree with her and if you’re a fan of this wonderful woman and author, you’ll love this book. All the references are a really nice touch.
My only tiny disappointment is that I felt the end was a bit rushed. I’d have loved it for it to be dragged some more. But, oh well, all good things must come to an end.
*ARC provided by Netgalley in exchanged of an honest review. I still bought the audio book though. For a future re-read (or listening :)).
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At the start I was a little confused about Emma talking about her break-up with Jane Austen but what is certain is that I was hooked anyways and I wanted to know more about her story. Emma is an endearing character. She has a painful memory about her mother which you could feel so strongly it hurts. She’s compassionate, hard-working, loyal and just so though, it’s admirable.
I love the bond she instantly forms with Lucas. You can feel their connection immediately. But most of all, I absolutely love her relationship with Blake, which is really surprising. At the start you won’t get why I just said that but as you keep reading, you’ll understand and please when you do, let’s just talk about it because I thought it was wonderful and I admired both even more for this. All the secondary characters were great, I loved the Hamptons, April, Silvia and Jeremy.
About the story, it was the sweetest contemporary romance. There’s no explicit intimate scenes and I normally don’t mind them but it’s been so long since I’ve read something just sweet and romantic like this story. You can just feel the love.
Also, special mention to Caroline Hampton and her speech about Jane Austen. I totally agree with her and if you’re a fan of this wonderful woman and author, you’ll love this book. All the references are a really nice touch.
My only tiny disappointment is that I felt the end was a bit rushed. I’d have loved it for it to be dragged some more. But, oh well, all good things must come to an end.
*ARC provided by Netgalley in exchanged of an honest review. I still bought the audio book though. For a future re-read (or listening :)).
Other reviews can be found here : http://laylareads.com/
brandypainter's review against another edition
3.0
3.5
This was cute. It was an impulse grab at the library. I'm wary of things that mention Jane Austen but this one kept it enough to a part of Emma's background and motivation as a character without commentating on it that I was able to enjoy the story for what it was. I found the writing and dialogue engaging. There were parts of the conflict that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. (Blake's motivations for pursuing Emma. The existence of Stephanie as a character at all.) However, for the most part it was fun, cute romance, and I was intrigued enough by the writing to pick up the sequel from the library too.
Also, for those who enjoy romance but don't want sex scenes, this book is for you!
This was cute. It was an impulse grab at the library. I'm wary of things that mention Jane Austen but this one kept it enough to a part of Emma's background and motivation as a character without commentating on it that I was able to enjoy the story for what it was. I found the writing and dialogue engaging. There were parts of the conflict that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. (Blake's motivations for pursuing Emma. The existence of Stephanie as a character at all.) However, for the most part it was fun, cute romance, and I was intrigued enough by the writing to pick up the sequel from the library too.
Also, for those who enjoy romance but don't want sex scenes, this book is for you!