A review by bookish_afrolatina
Pride and Protest by Nikki Payne

adventurous funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Sooooo I'm obsessed with this book now. Liza and Dorsey's tension was *delicious* and I was hooked after their second encounter. Nikki Payne had me laughing, grasping imaginary pearls, and fantasizing the entire time. 

It cracks me up that I almost forgot this was a Pride and Prejudice retelling because of how racy it got. Nikki made the connections clear with clever name changes but the plot was super elaborate and relatable to present day. I love how she handled themes like grief, adoption, belonging, and complicated family dynamics on top of those already present in the original tale like class. 

I can't wait to read Sex, Lies and Sensibility and anything else Nikki Payne writes!

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