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css_555's review
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
informative
lighthearted
sad
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.75
thiccandired's review
5.0
4.8/5.0 This story is a clever adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. The are careful considerations to the original story modified just enough to fit the space/sci-fi setting but without losing any of the entertainment. I enjoyed figuring out how these characters would fit into this world and where the plot of P&P would take them.
I also appreciate the androgynous nature of the pairing system in this world and the revelation that it could be manipulated, since it opens the way for some characters to really enact plot lines from P&P in an original way. I found it really engaging and easy to read, plus the twists and turns keep you interested. This could easily be the first of s library of book adaptations from other Austen novels set into this world.
I recommend this for anyone looking for a P&P story that is different from everything else out there.
Until Next Time
MC
I read an advanced reader copy of this ebook for my honest review on NetGalley.
I also appreciate the androgynous nature of the pairing system in this world and the revelation that it could be manipulated, since it opens the way for some characters to really enact plot lines from P&P in an original way. I found it really engaging and easy to read, plus the twists and turns keep you interested. This could easily be the first of s library of book adaptations from other Austen novels set into this world.
I recommend this for anyone looking for a P&P story that is different from everything else out there.
Until Next Time
MC
I read an advanced reader copy of this ebook for my honest review on NetGalley.
booknerd_magic's review
Thank you NetGalley and Amy Sundberg for this ARC.
Pride & Prejudice meets Sci-Fi in this incredible book. You'll read about the courageous Lizzie Bennett who struggles in making her dream of becoming an FTL pilot come true. Growing up in a poor and big family Lizzie had always wanted to travel through space, but first she needs an interface partner with a compatibility rating of at least 95%. Then Lizzie meets Will Darcy, a handsome and infuriating young man who comes from a more privileged family.
I loved the stories of the various characters, the family bond of the Bennett's and their relations to the Darcy family. The world-building sounded magical. Each family member had a flaw, some worse than others, but they still had each others back. It was beautiful to read about that. At some points it was a bit too detailed, but overall I'd give it a 3.75 stars.
Pride & Prejudice meets Sci-Fi in this incredible book. You'll read about the courageous Lizzie Bennett who struggles in making her dream of becoming an FTL pilot come true. Growing up in a poor and big family Lizzie had always wanted to travel through space, but first she needs an interface partner with a compatibility rating of at least 95%. Then Lizzie meets Will Darcy, a handsome and infuriating young man who comes from a more privileged family.
I loved the stories of the various characters, the family bond of the Bennett's and their relations to the Darcy family. The world-building sounded magical. Each family member had a flaw, some worse than others, but they still had each others back. It was beautiful to read about that. At some points it was a bit too detailed, but overall I'd give it a 3.75 stars.
little_miss_darkness's review
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Big thank you to NetGalley for providing a free e-book on Kindle in exchange for an honest review.
Incredible futuristic day spin-off of the classic novel by Jane Austen.
Setting up Pride and Prejudice in a futuristic environment is probably the best fan fiction I have ever read - and I am not usually a big fan of fan fiction. Putting the characters in the time when space travel is possible and all the implications of the society in that time-
Well, let's just say it isn't that surprising to believe nothing much would be changed in that front.
Elizabeth Bennet is an ambitious woman not afraid to go after what she wants, no matter how hard she might have to work for her dreams to come through. Mr Darcy trapped in his family's expectations is a nice touch.
I do love that the author included queer people and normalised their inclusion in this book. The only thing that rankled me in that regard is that sometimes characters seemed to know other people's pronouns when meeting them for the first time, even when it wouldn't be explicitly mentioned. They would use any pronouns surprisingly correctly whether it's a he, she or they. It makes it seem like they could read minds, or maybe there was some external way to recognize it on their person, though the author never actually mentions it in the story.
That would have been the only thing I would have liked corrected, even if it's just using the wrong pronoun the first time and being corrected.
Incredible futuristic day spin-off of the classic novel by Jane Austen.
Setting up Pride and Prejudice in a futuristic environment is probably the best fan fiction I have ever read - and I am not usually a big fan of fan fiction. Putting the characters in the time when space travel is possible and all the implications of the society in that time-
Well, let's just say it isn't that surprising to believe nothing much would be changed in that front.
Elizabeth Bennet is an ambitious woman not afraid to go after what she wants, no matter how hard she might have to work for her dreams to come through. Mr Darcy trapped in his family's expectations is a nice touch.
I do love that the author included queer people and normalised their inclusion in this book. The only thing that rankled me in that regard is that sometimes characters seemed to know other people's pronouns when meeting them for the first time, even when it wouldn't be explicitly mentioned. They would use any pronouns surprisingly correctly whether it's a he, she or they. It makes it seem like they could read minds, or maybe there was some external way to recognize it on their person, though the author never actually mentions it in the story.
That would have been the only thing I would have liked corrected, even if it's just using the wrong pronoun the first time and being corrected.
smartin8911's review
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I'm not big on sci-fi, but I do love P&P. It was an interesting take on the story. It was cool to see how LGBT+ friendly it was.
enchanted_reads26's review
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
3.25
Like it says it’s a pride and prejudice retelling that takes place in space. It’s actually a really cool take and retelling. I love that it has that sci-fi/fantasy element to it yet it still is essentially the same story in a different setting. It’s a nice read!
luv4horses1's review
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
I'm not really a big Pride and Prejudice fan, but I loved this retelling. Setting it in space was awesome and I loved how even with the advanced technology, the same story held true. I wanted to keep reading and find out even more about what happens next
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