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ftmemobrew89's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
lighthearted
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Xenophobia
Moderate: Classism, Misogyny, and Racism
Minor: Racial slurs
kwaeisig's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
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? No
4.0
I really enjoyed this book. A remix of a tale I also read in high school. The play of two teens from different societal norms that find they are similar and can find balance in their differences is very interesting. I liked that the main character and her family are of Hispanic descent as I’ve not read many stories from Afro-Hispanic voices. The familiarity of assumptions, perceptions, and general teen experiences were refreshing and at times frustrating to read. I loved the additional details involving African traditional religions/spiritualities also.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Bullying, Classism, and Racism
ashleyreads88's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
Pride was a classic enemy to friends to lovers story, and I loved it. Another thing that I loved was how the dynamics of the two families were highlighted and how they were one of the main focuses of the story. I also loved Zuri, how she grew as a character, how her relationship with Darius developed, and how as they went from enemies to friends to lovers they learned and any previous misconceptions about each other were resolved.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Classism, Racism, and Death
Moderate: Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Alcohol, and Racial slurs
thissagreads's review against another edition
lighthearted
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- 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
2.5
A cute Afro-Latinx love story that also discusses gentrification. But the pace moved slow, and It was incredibly predictable. I decided to finish the book because the narrator SAVED the story and made it interesting enough to want to finish.
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism
thaliareads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
emotional
hopeful
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? Yes
4.5
I enjoyed this adaptation of an Austen classic. I especially loved the poetry woven into the storytelling, it was a very powerful tool for imparting the messages this book was trying to communicate. To be honest my main complaint was that the book seemed too short. I know pride and prejudice is also a shorter book, but I think that it expanded in a few areas that allowed for it to be more clear why Elizabeth would want to give Darcy a chance. Also, not necessarily a complaint about the book, but my own personal preference, I didn't like Ainsley and Darius being full brothers and having the sisters fall for blood brothers. I know there's nothing like actually wrong with that, it just gives me a bit of the ick compared to if they had been cousins or one had been adopted or something.
Overall, I loved how you could see all the events of Austen's book mirrored, but everything was put in a fresh modern light, allowing it to stand as its own successful story.
Overall, I loved how you could see all the events of Austen's book mirrored, but everything was put in a fresh modern light, allowing it to stand as its own successful story.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Alcohol
Moderate: Death, Racism, and Sexual content
As high schoolers, the characters in this book do go to a party that leaves to some major alcohol use. In addition, there is a death of a family friend towards the end of the book. The death itself is not described as it occurs, just after the fact. I tagged for sexual content since that seemed the broadest to cover the events of this book. However, there wasn't any sexual content between the characters in this book past kissing. This book for sure falls within the YA category. However, there is an incident where a character is responsible for sharing inappropriate sexual pictures they've taken of someone without their consent with other friends which leads to the pictures spread. Similarly, I don't think there's a large incident involving racism, but consistently throughout the book there are themes of unconscious bias and racial stereotyping.luciameetsbooks's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
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? It's complicated
4.0
the audiobook of this one is narrated by elizabeth acevedo and it truly solidified my opinion that elizabeth acevedo is the best narrator there is!
zuri, our mc, is phenomenal and so real. her emotions are so well depicted in this book, how she finds beauty in everything and still doesn't have rose tinted glasses all the time. she's a teen trying to figure out life while everything is changing.
but this book is so much more than that, it deals with racism, gentrification and classism. it does it in such a way that the characters feel even more proud of their cultural identity because that's something no one can ever take away from them and i thought that was lovely.
the only reason i had to lower the rating was because of the love interest. i HATE him, he was so boring and also there was just a scene wherezuri said his family was snobby and he got super defensive and called her family ghetto which was waaay out of line and after that i couldn't see him the same way. he also never defended her even when she was expecting him to. also, let other girls touch you and snuggle up to you while you have a girlfriend? seriously? . honestly if the romance hadn't been the main theme of the book, i would have enjoyed it a lot more.
zuri, our mc, is phenomenal and so real. her emotions are so well depicted in this book, how she finds beauty in everything and still doesn't have rose tinted glasses all the time. she's a teen trying to figure out life while everything is changing.
but this book is so much more than that, it deals with racism, gentrification and classism. it does it in such a way that the characters feel even more proud of their cultural identity because that's something no one can ever take away from them and i thought that was lovely.
the only reason i had to lower the rating was because of the love interest. i HATE him, he was so boring and also there was just a scene where
Content Warnings
Graphic: Racism and Death
gwynn0715's review
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Cursing
Moderate: Alcohol and Classism
Minor: Racism, Racial slurs, Sexual harassment, and Death
littlewishling's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
A really interesting take on Pride and Prejudice. It was great to see what characters were kept and what changed as well as how it was adapted to a modern setting and Black perspective. I did struggle with the colloquial language but that is my personal taste.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death
Minor: Racism, Pedophilia, and Sexual assault
sunlit_music's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Honest, open, raw, and vibrant, Pride: A Pride and Prejudice Remix is a special story not to miss. Zuri is warm, spunky, tough, loving and fearless - a true modern day Lizzie Bennett, while Darius Darcy is reserved, intelligent and quiet, a teen Fitzwilliam Darcy.
Ibi Zoboi puts a modern twist on a classic tale and adds depth, humour, insightful thoughts on classism and racism in modern day America.
The main leads are likeable and deep, while side characters such as Madrina, Zuri's parents (her Mama and Papi) shine with love, liveliness, and wisdom. Zuri's sisters are fun and hilarious, and Darius' brother Ainsley is charming and kind.
Zuri's poems in the book are filled with sincerity and passion - she loves her neighbourhood, she's not ashamed to be from Bushwick, and she's openly proud of her Haitian and Dominican heritage. Reading about her pride in her different cultures, her cuisine, music, dancing, religion, and people is beautiful to see.
Her neighbourhood in Bushwick isn't perfect, but it's filled with community, love and support - people constantly visiting each other, checking on one another, celebrating, having parties, taking care of their neighbours. It's one of the best things about this book that I truly love.
I also like how characters are shown to have more depth and kindness than I first thought. Darius is much kinder than he seems, and Warren isn't as nice as he appears. Carrie also turns out to have a decent side in the end, looking out for Layla - one of Zuri's younger sisters - when Warren hits on Layla.
Both Darius and Zuri unlearn prejudices about each other, and Zuri and her family also deal with grief andthe death of a loved family friend, as well as moving to a new neighbourhood when their landlord raises the rent.
Another highlight is watching Zuri and her sister Janae blossom and shine with happiness when they visit their dream universities. They have goals of going to college and supporting their families, and it's truly delightful watching their parents and sisters support them in this.
This story is filled with positivity and love, and worth looking out for. Definitely one of the best YA books out there. :)
Ibi Zoboi puts a modern twist on a classic tale and adds depth, humour, insightful thoughts on classism and racism in modern day America.
The main leads are likeable and deep, while side characters such as Madrina, Zuri's parents (her Mama and Papi) shine with love, liveliness, and wisdom. Zuri's sisters are fun and hilarious, and Darius' brother Ainsley is charming and kind.
Zuri's poems in the book are filled with sincerity and passion - she loves her neighbourhood, she's not ashamed to be from Bushwick, and she's openly proud of her Haitian and Dominican heritage. Reading about her pride in her different cultures, her cuisine, music, dancing, religion, and people is beautiful to see.
Her neighbourhood in Bushwick isn't perfect, but it's filled with community, love and support - people constantly visiting each other, checking on one another, celebrating, having parties, taking care of their neighbours. It's one of the best things about this book that I truly love.
I also like how characters are shown to have more depth and kindness than I first thought. Darius is much kinder than he seems, and Warren isn't as nice as he appears. Carrie also turns out to have a decent side in the end, looking out for Layla - one of Zuri's younger sisters - when Warren hits on Layla.
Both Darius and Zuri unlearn prejudices about each other, and Zuri and her family also deal with grief and
Another highlight is watching Zuri and her sister Janae blossom and shine with happiness when they visit their dream universities. They have goals of going to college and supporting their families, and it's truly delightful watching their parents and sisters support them in this.
This story is filled with positivity and love, and worth looking out for. Definitely one of the best YA books out there. :)
Content Warnings
Minor: Racism, Grief, and Classism
tahsintries's review against another edition
2.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Racism and Sexual harassment