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funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
This book has so much potential!!!! I love Pride and Prejudice and was looking forward to the retelling. That said, by the last 100 pages, nearly all trace of the original story is fine. Tessa is framed like a Lydia like character only to gradually fade from the book and for Dia to get the only Lydia storyline. The characters got together a bit too early in my opinion. I normally enjoy fluff and scenes where they just get to be happy but it did interfere a lot with the central storyline. Would have really liked to see a full on rejected romantic confession from Will as well. I would have enjoyed more of the angst that came with Austen’s work. I really wish they would have played up enemies to lovers more. That said, the book was very lighthearted and a good palette cleanser from reading some heavier works recently. I got through it in about 24 hours, with maybe 3.5 hours of reading time. If you really like fluff and slice of life, definitely check this book out! If not, this probably isn’t the book for you.
Content Warnings
Minor: Stalking, Suicide attempt, Toxic relationship, Alcohol, Car accident, Death of parent, Eating disorder, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexism, and Sexual content
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