Pride and Prejudice is my favorite book of all time, so I tend to have mixed feelings when it comes to a retelling. My standards are high because these characters and this story hold a special place in my heart, but my hopes are also high because I want to immerse myself in this story again and again. What I'm saying is that it's a tough act to follow and to retell this classic story in a way that is modern, stays true to the story, but also has it's own personality is not an easy task. I think Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding did an amazing job.

There were no huge surprises for those of us who are familiar with the story, but I enjoyed some of the character updates they made for this book to be set in the present day. I particularly enjoyed Mary as a passionate, eco-warrior character in this book and Lydia as a slightly less selfish version of her original character. This book stays pretty true to the original but does manage to feel like it is it's own story. I loved it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for an ARC copy of this book in exchange for an honest review!