A review by georgiasbookescapes
Emma of 83rd Street by Emily Harding, Audrey Bellezza

emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? No
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

A modern retelling of the Jane Austen classic Emma set in modern day New York. Emma is a wealthy child living in the heart of New York City on 83rd street. She’s 23, studying a Post Graduate in Art History where she meets her best friend Nadine. Her sister Margo is paired off with life long best friend and neighbour Ben who is a chef and the older brother of George, most commonly known as Knightly who live in the property behind them. 

If you know the story of Emma you will delightedly know what to expect from this story. I LOVE modern retellings of Jane Austen’s Emma, despite not finding myself able to get into the original story. 🙊🙊 I am a devoted life long fan of Clueless, another modern Emma retelling and there is one scene when Emma realises the man she’s loved all along that has a reminiscent feeling of the Clueless scene which I forever adore! In the last scene there’s also a set up for a possible sequel which I’m dying with hope will occur! I always knew I’d love this one so am obviously kicking myself for not getting to it quicker! But overall - if you love matchmaking, miscommunication tropes and friends to lovers, or just absolutely love Clueless - this book is for you!

My eternal gratitude to NetGalley and Simon and Schuster for this ARC!