I received an advanced copy of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

This is the third Pride and Prejudice retelling I've read this year; all of them have their own merits and their own drawbacks. With this one, I really admired the quality of the writing, especially for a first-time author. I also appreciated how Uzma Jalaluddin brought some original details and perspectives into the story, so it felt really fresh and innovative. While I enjoyed meeting all the new characters (especially Ayesha's charming, likeable grandparents), there were a lot of threads to keep track of. I also felt like some of the villain (or villain-adjacent) characters were a bit overwrought. Overall, though, I really enjoyed this take on the story.