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A review by thekissballad
Emma of 83rd Street by Audrey Bellezza, Emily Harding
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
I need to preface this review by stating that I technically haven't read Jane Austin's 'Emma,' but I know the concept and general plot. I therefore can't honestly comment on whether or not this is a good retelling, and will focus my review solely on this story.
I'm giving 'Emma of 83rd Street' an even 3.0 stars. There were good moments, there were bad moments. Overall I just felt very neutral during and after reading.
I had a love/hate relationship with most of the characters, particularly Emma and Knightley since they're the main duo, but also some of the side characters. They acted more like teenagers than adults in their 20s-30s. I also don't feel like there was any real growth.
A big issue for me was the miscommunication trope. I personally have no issues with the trope, if done well. But miscommunication via assumptions / lack of communication, and used multiple times as a way to prolong the inevitable end result, is just a huge turn off. Once or twice I can accept, maybe even a third, but not more. This was a lot more.
Then on a personal level - which I made sure did not influence my review - I wish I knew there were "spicy" scenes prior to reading. They're just not my cup of tea.
ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
I'm giving 'Emma of 83rd Street' an even 3.0 stars. There were good moments, there were bad moments. Overall I just felt very neutral during and after reading.
I had a love/hate relationship with most of the characters, particularly Emma and Knightley since they're the main duo, but also some of the side characters. They acted more like teenagers than adults in their 20s-30s. I also don't feel like there was any real growth.
A big issue for me was the miscommunication trope. I personally have no issues with the trope, if done well. But miscommunication via assumptions / lack of communication, and used multiple times as a way to prolong the inevitable end result, is just a huge turn off. Once or twice I can accept, maybe even a third, but not more. This was a lot more.
Then on a personal level - which I made sure did not influence my review - I wish I knew there were "spicy" scenes prior to reading. They're just not my cup of tea.
ARC provided via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual content and Sexual assault