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neens_m's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Minor: War
nicolecurlsuptoread'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? Yes
4.0
📌 You’ll dig this if you like
» Regency romance
» Pride and Prejudice retellings
» Clean, slow burns
» Opposites attract
» Enemies to lovers
It took me a minute to recognise this was a P&P retelling but as soon as I did, I was happy to see the similarities but also how the story departed from the original with some imaginative twists.
Kitty plays the part of Lizzy and Mrs. Bennet brilliantly. She is clever and witty like Lizzy, while employing the same laser focus as Mrs. Bennet toward securing a wealthy match. She’s more mindful than Mrs. Bennet, taking great pains to avoid missteps and faux pas.
Kitty’s parents died in quick succession, leaving her and her four younger sisters in significant debt, with nothing but their home as inheritance. Unfortunately, it won’t be enough and there’s no way out except through securing an advantageous marriage.
Radcliffe is an excellent Darcy, with a keen eye to recognise Kitty’s aim immediately. She gets under his skin, and they slowly become more to each other than either are ready to accept.
I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this and loved Eleanor Tomlinson’s narration. She voiced multiple characters well and it was easy to understand who was speaking.
Highly recommended for a lighthearted, feel-good read! ♡
📌 What stood out
» Kitty quickly reads what people want and need from her and adapts her behaviour and responses to suit. In some cases, with brilliant accuracy! There were several cases when I thought, “Well played, Kitty.” 👏
» I liked Kitty’s resourcefulness by roping Radcliffe into her scheme with as few f*cks given as possible to propriety.
📌 Moments
» Radcliffe doesn’t tell her anything most ardently, but his declaration is still totally Darcy-level swoon-worthy.
🚫 Contains mentions of war and death, death of parents by illness, gambling addiction. Please check warnings.
Moderate: Death, Death of parent, and War
atamano'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? Yes
2.5
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Death of parent, War, and Sexism
Minor: Death
amy_in_the_city's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.5
Graphic: Sexism, Classism, Misogyny, Grief, and Death of parent
Moderate: Panic attacks/disorders, Alcohol, War, and Drug use
Minor: Sexual assault
cassiealexandra's review against another edition
4.5
Moderate: Death of parent and War
samchase112's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Death of parent, Gun violence, and Grief
Moderate: War, Alcoholism, Death, and Drug abuse
rdmoreland0801'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
4.5
Kitty is quite prickly, determined to make a great match during the London Season to secure her family’s future.
Radcliffe is the older brother of her intended fiancé, and he will not let her ruin his family.
What ensues is a collection of crazy antics and quick banter. With great supporting characters like Archie - quite goofy and oblivious - we actually get good subplots as well.
I’m looking forward to the next book.
Minor: Death of parent and War
lizziaha's review against another edition
- Diverse cast of characters? No
3.25
Graphic: Classism
Moderate: Addiction and Death of parent
Minor: Drug use, Sexual harassment, War, and Gun violence
draculagirl'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? Yes
3.75
Minor: War, Death, and Misogyny
kiala's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Minor: War, Addiction, and Misogyny