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redplanetreads's review
challenging
funny
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
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
3.0
Favorite Female Character: Tomi Lucas
Favorite Male Character: Froze Darcy
This book was fine. I think it worked as a retelling of Pride and Prejudice and I really appreciated the diverse cast of characters. Also, as a former speech and debate kid myself, I can say that a lot of those scenes were well-written and on par with experiences i've had it heard about. The author made good points, and I respect the message she was trying to get across.
…however, I really struggled with the language use in this one. It felt like these contemporary characters were regurgitating lines from 1813 that wouldn't make sense for them to be saying in today's dialogue. This took me out of the story and made it hard to take seriously. There were also a lot of overdramatic, overplayed moments, but that's honestly just consistent with most high school theatre/forensics kids.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
Moderate: Medical content
Minor: Homophobia, Sexism, and Racism
rbjennings's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexism, Adult/minor relationship, Sexual harassment, Terminal illness, Death of parent, and Sexual assault
morainjay's review against another edition
lighthearted
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.75
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual assault and Sexual harassment
cboddie's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
3.75
7th & up
Content Warnings
Moderate: Sexual harassment and Sexual assault
nitya's review
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.25
New favorite Pride and Prejudice retelling has arrived 🙌💖
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Sexual harassment
Moderate: Islamophobia, Sexual assault, and Bullying
Minor: Death of parent
lynnlovegreen's review
emotional
funny
inspiring
reflective
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? It's complicated
Leela Bose competes to win. When she switches to debate to beat Firoze Darcy, she ends up with more than she bargained for.
Okay, Sayantani DasGupta had me at high school forensics and debate plus Jane Austen. But even if you’re not a fan of those two things, this story about the many kinds of love and about speaking your truth will win you over.
Okay, Sayantani DasGupta had me at high school forensics and debate plus Jane Austen. But even if you’re not a fan of those two things, this story about the many kinds of love and about speaking your truth will win you over.
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment
bibliosteph's review
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
fast-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
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexual harassment
nanacai's review
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Sexism and Misogyny
Moderate: Sexual harassment
Minor: Sexual assault
kunma's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-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
Funny, feminist book that'll make you fall in love with the main couple.
I have 0 criticism to give to this book.
I have 0 criticism to give to this book.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Sexual assault, Sexual harassment, Classism, and Adult/minor relationship
Minor: Homophobia
dorkosareader's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-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
4.5
OMG brown speech kids!!
I ado feed this book so mich. As someone who loves the story(and will read the og novel soon) this book was obviously gonna be a joy to read that that it was. I felt the novel effectively used the elements from the original tale quite effectively and they ended up translating well in this modern setting.
Leela and Darcy were so fun to read about and I loved seeing their relationship develop. I adored how their characters were written, both so lovable.
This book is also just a breath of fresh air and was so relatable as I am too a brown girl who does speech. Reading this book really made me miss the season 🥹
Such an awesome story written by Sayantani Dasgupta and I hope she releases more stories!!
I ado feed this book so mich. As someone who loves the story(and will read the og novel soon) this book was obviously gonna be a joy to read that that it was. I felt the novel effectively used the elements from the original tale quite effectively and they ended up translating well in this modern setting.
Leela and Darcy were so fun to read about and I loved seeing their relationship develop. I adored how their characters were written, both so lovable.
This book is also just a breath of fresh air and was so relatable as I am too a brown girl who does speech. Reading this book really made me miss the season 🥹
Such an awesome story written by Sayantani Dasgupta and I hope she releases more stories!!
Content Warnings
Minor: Sexual harassment