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A review by kerosenelit
Elizabeth of East Hampton by Emily Harding, Audrey Bellezza
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I’ve admittedly never read (or watched) Pride and Prejudice, so I can’t comment on how this worked as a retelling. But much like Emma of 83rd Street by Audrey Bellezza and Emily Harding, this completely stole my heart on its own!
The East Hampton setting added such a fun, beachy vibe to the story, especially with the surfing element woven in! The Bennet family was loud, chaotic, and absolutely lovable. Mrs. Bennet, with her boisterous personality and quirky side hustles, was a riot. But despite their strong family bond, Elizabeth feels trapped in the family bakery business, unable to fully pursue her dream of becoming a journalist. I loved watching her take charge of her own life—and unexpectedly find love with a certain wealthy businessman from out of town.
Will Darcy—irresistibly arrogant yet completely misunderstood—immediately gets under Elizabeth’s skin. The addictive tension between them, simmering beneath their mutual distaste, kept me smiling the entire time. Watching Will slowly unravel his feelings for Elizabeth, so distracted by her that he can barely function, was easily my favourite part. I can’t wait to read more from this author duo!
(heat level: a few open-door scenes, moderate to explicit details)
The East Hampton setting added such a fun, beachy vibe to the story, especially with the surfing element woven in! The Bennet family was loud, chaotic, and absolutely lovable. Mrs. Bennet, with her boisterous personality and quirky side hustles, was a riot. But despite their strong family bond, Elizabeth feels trapped in the family bakery business, unable to fully pursue her dream of becoming a journalist. I loved watching her take charge of her own life—and unexpectedly find love with a certain wealthy businessman from out of town.
Will Darcy—irresistibly arrogant yet completely misunderstood—immediately gets under Elizabeth’s skin. The addictive tension between them, simmering beneath their mutual distaste, kept me smiling the entire time. Watching Will slowly unravel his feelings for Elizabeth, so distracted by her that he can barely function, was easily my favourite part. I can’t wait to read more from this author duo!
(heat level: a few open-door scenes, moderate to explicit details)