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A review by tropesanddreams
Sex, Lies and Sensibility by Nikki Payne
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
There is so much to love about Nikki Payne’s modern twist of Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility. I really enjoyed this book even though I know nothing about Austen’s work. 😬😬😬
My favorite part about Sex, Lies and Sensibility was the characters. Nora felt relatable living with the burden of her past following her while still taking it upon herself to keep things afloat for her and her sister. Speaking of Yanne, I just love her. She is funny and such a free spirit. I wish I was more like her. Bear was soon worthy, except for the fact he was too generous.
There was one point in the plot that I didn’t like, but I am not going to go into detail because of spoilers. I don’t know if the choice was Payne’s and she deviated from the original source work or if she stayed true to Austen’s story. Either way I am mad at on of them because some of Bear’s choices drove me up a wall.
Overall, I really enjoyed the modern twist.
My favorite part about Sex, Lies and Sensibility was the characters. Nora felt relatable living with the burden of her past following her while still taking it upon herself to keep things afloat for her and her sister. Speaking of Yanne, I just love her. She is funny and such a free spirit. I wish I was more like her. Bear was soon worthy, except for the fact he was too generous.
There was one point in the plot that I didn’t like, but I am not going to go into detail because of spoilers. I don’t know if the choice was Payne’s and she deviated from the original source work or if she stayed true to Austen’s story. Either way I am mad at on of them because some of Bear’s choices drove me up a wall.
Overall, I really enjoyed the modern twist.