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The Bennet Women
by Eden Appiah-Kubi
The Bennet Women by Eden Appiah-Kubi
Summary: The retelling of the Pride and Prejudice tale with a modern twist with “the Elizabeth” as a Black Engineering student and the “Darcy” an Asian-American actor. At Longbourn University, in an all-women’s dorm on campus “Bennet House,” EJ Davis lives with two closest friends: Jamie, a newly out trans woman studying French and theatre, a Filipina astronomy major with guy trouble. Jamie falls for the hot and rich Lee Gregory, EJ supports the relationship but unfortunately must play nice with the arrogant best friend of Jamie’s new boyfriend Will Pak. EJ and Will’s lives entwine because of the budding relationship, EJ discovers that there is so much more to the arrogant Asian-American actor.
Thanks to author Eden Appiah-Kubi and publicist Kathleen Carter Communications for the review copy.
I started a journey of revisiting the classics this year and I am happy I got a book that retells Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice with a modern touch.
I loved that the book featured diverse characters. The romantic lead is one that isn’t quite popular – A dark-skinned Black Woman and an Asian-American man. BIPOC leads are very important and I love the fact that this book gave me that. Author Appiah-Kubi also did well by exploring diversity by looking at newly out trans woman navigating the dating world.
The book is funny, intriguing, and relevant. Aside from the romance, the book focuses on sisterhood and women empowerment. I loved the portrayal of friendship and sisterhood in the book. The book looks at female friendships with women building up each other instead of cut throating each other.
The language and writing in this book are very easy and fast-paced. Also, there are all these modern catchphrases in the book, at a point, I totally forgot it was the Pride and Prejudice tale.
Retelling the classics: Hit or Miss. This one is a hit. I would recommend it if you are looking for a romance with BIPOC leads.
Summary: The retelling of the Pride and Prejudice tale with a modern twist with “the Elizabeth” as a Black Engineering student and the “Darcy” an Asian-American actor. At Longbourn University, in an all-women’s dorm on campus “Bennet House,” EJ Davis lives with two closest friends: Jamie, a newly out trans woman studying French and theatre, a Filipina astronomy major with guy trouble. Jamie falls for the hot and rich Lee Gregory, EJ supports the relationship but unfortunately must play nice with the arrogant best friend of Jamie’s new boyfriend Will Pak. EJ and Will’s lives entwine because of the budding relationship, EJ discovers that there is so much more to the arrogant Asian-American actor.
Thanks to author Eden Appiah-Kubi and publicist Kathleen Carter Communications for the review copy.
I started a journey of revisiting the classics this year and I am happy I got a book that retells Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice with a modern touch.
I loved that the book featured diverse characters. The romantic lead is one that isn’t quite popular – A dark-skinned Black Woman and an Asian-American man. BIPOC leads are very important and I love the fact that this book gave me that. Author Appiah-Kubi also did well by exploring diversity by looking at newly out trans woman navigating the dating world.
The book is funny, intriguing, and relevant. Aside from the romance, the book focuses on sisterhood and women empowerment. I loved the portrayal of friendship and sisterhood in the book. The book looks at female friendships with women building up each other instead of cut throating each other.
The language and writing in this book are very easy and fast-paced. Also, there are all these modern catchphrases in the book, at a point, I totally forgot it was the Pride and Prejudice tale.
Retelling the classics: Hit or Miss. This one is a hit. I would recommend it if you are looking for a romance with BIPOC leads.