A review by hdperez13
The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow

hopeful reflective slow-paced

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

3.5

While I appreciate the writing style fits in convincingly with Austen, this book was far too long and too slow a build. In my opinion a case of “telling” instead of “showing” that bumped this book below a 4 for me. 

As a fan of Lizzy & Jane, I found the relationship between the sisters/Charlotte and Mary to be disappointing, but not completely hard to believe which I think added depth to Mary’s plight. The real gem is the budding relationship between Mary & Tom - a very sweet pair that I think deserved a bigger finish than what they got.