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katiethorburn21's review against another edition
1.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Eating disorder
Moderate: Body shaming, Addiction, Misogyny, and Drug abuse
dtierra's review against another edition
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
escapismforlife's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
4.0
I went into this blind because it was free. Also to have something to read aside from the dark fantasy (series). The one series I've dedicated to reading his month.
And it was cute I love good enemies to lovers in a contemporary /romance. Especially one that at first didn't seem like the main love story. But of course, it centered itself. And along the way gave both of the characters more depth. They were both strong-willed and stubborn. But those always make the strongest bond in books.
Have I already forgotten the characters' names? Yes. Am I still obsessed with them because six days after I finished this book? Of course. They don't need to have names to have value and personality.
And it was cute I love good enemies to lovers in a contemporary /romance. Especially one that at first didn't seem like the main love story. But of course, it centered itself. And along the way gave both of the characters more depth. They were both strong-willed and stubborn. But those always make the strongest bond in books.
Have I already forgotten the characters' names? Yes. Am I still obsessed with them because six days after I finished this book? Of course. They don't need to have names to have value and personality.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Body shaming, Misogyny, Medical trauma, and Stalking
demjin's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-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
3.0
2 Stars in reality but it gets an extra star because I love to see black/asian/trans women thrive.
Pride & Prejudice is my favourite book but I'm not a stickler about adaptations and retellings. I don't need them to be wound super closely to the original story. This book started off hitting the same beats as the original P&P, but it veered off quite a lot towards the end, which I didn't hate but I also didn't love. However overall I think the story is pretty good.
My main issue is that there's a lack of conflict in this book. The characters face some struggles that come with finishing college and navigating relationships, but they were solved quite quickly. I felt like it only got really juicy at one point and I got really excited, but that was kind of it. And I think because of this it missed out on a lot of the tension and pining that makes P&P great. Will & EJ get together quite early on, which I wasn't a huge fan of, and it made the ending drag quite a lot for me.
(Also everyone does therapy, which doesn't help with the conflict thing, because unfortunately I like my characters a little unlikeable.)
The dialogue is also a little clunky and cartoonish but not unreadable, and there are A LOT of pop culture references (both real and made up). This doesn't bother me, but if you're someone who hates pop culture references then definitely skip this because there's at least 3 per page.
Overall I think this book is okay, it made me laugh and was quite cute at times! I also really appreciate having minorities centered in retellings, especially when their happiness rather than their trauma is the focus. I just also loved seeing a trans woman in a healthy straight relationship!
Pride & Prejudice is my favourite book but I'm not a stickler about adaptations and retellings. I don't need them to be wound super closely to the original story. This book started off hitting the same beats as the original P&P, but it veered off quite a lot towards the end, which I didn't hate but I also didn't love. However overall I think the story is pretty good.
My main issue is that there's a lack of conflict in this book. The characters face some struggles that come with finishing college and navigating relationships, but they were solved quite quickly. I felt like it only got really juicy at one point and I got really excited, but that was kind of it. And I think because of this it missed out on a lot of the tension and pining that makes P&P great. Will & EJ get together quite early on, which I wasn't a huge fan of, and it made the ending drag quite a lot for me.
(Also everyone does therapy, which doesn't help with the conflict thing, because unfortunately I like my characters a little unlikeable.)
The dialogue is also a little clunky and cartoonish but not unreadable, and there are A LOT of pop culture references (both real and made up). This doesn't bother me, but if you're someone who hates pop culture references then definitely skip this because there's at least 3 per page.
Overall I think this book is okay, it made me laugh and was quite cute at times! I also really appreciate having minorities centered in retellings, especially when their happiness rather than their trauma is the focus. I just also loved seeing a trans woman in a healthy straight relationship!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism, Fatphobia, and Alcohol
Minor: Eating disorder, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Transphobia, Suicide attempt, Sexual content, Car accident, Cancer, Self harm, Stalking, Misogyny, and Body shaming
kimi72714's review against another edition
emotional
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
I loved the romance of the book, I love the way the story was adapted, I love that the characters COMMUNICATED with each other, and I absolutely adored EJ. The friendships between the women were fantastic and that's everything I want out of a P+P retelling.
Content Warnings
Minor: Death, Death of parent, Drug abuse, Drug use, Eating disorder, Fatphobia, Addiction, Alcohol, Cancer, Car accident, Medical content, Misogyny, Police brutality, and Self harm
Also unnecessary mentions of diets and calorie counting, and HP references (from a trans woman, of all characters). But many of the CWs are well placed and not out of the blue.
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