A review by sfbookgirl
Anna K: A Love Story by Jenny Lee

emotional funny lighthearted reflective tense 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

Perfect for fans of Gossip Girl, Anna K is a juicy story that revolves around young New York City socialite Anna K and her friends. Anna’s oh-so-perfect life is filled with parties, elegance, and her perfect boyfriend Alexander, but when Anna K meets Alexia “Count” Vronsky for the first time, she can’t help but fall in love. Based on Leo Tolstoy's, Anna Karenina, Anna K is one not to miss. I have never read Anna Karenina, but I looked up the book’s Wikipedia page after finishing Anna K and marveled at the similarities. 

Jenny Lee provides her relatable (despite how dang rich they are) characters with depth and incorporates Asian and Jewish representation that I found to be well-researched. I did think the book was a little too long and some elements lost my full attention, but I can safely say that I definitely don’t need to read Anna Karenina as Jenny Lee’s version is a lot juicer. I am currently reading the sequel, Anna K Away and I’m loving every second of it.
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