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Pride & Prejudicial
It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman in possession of a law degree, significant student debt, and a crippling fear of blind dates must be in want of a husband.
False.
For Liza Bennett, finding a husband is the last thing on her mind. Unfortunately for her, it is the very first thing on her mother’s.
This time, the failed matchmaking attempt just so happens to be with the richest, most arrogant, most handsome lawyer in the country, Will Darcy. Even worse, Liza has vowed to hate Will for all of eternity.
When Liza’s plans for her father’s law firm crumble, and her family’s legacy is threatened, it is Will Darcy who steps in to save the failing firm. More than numbers are analyzed as deals are struck and feelings are thrown into the mix.
Saving the family business is complicated when her heart is part of the bottom line.
False.
For Liza Bennett, finding a husband is the last thing on her mind. Unfortunately for her, it is the very first thing on her mother’s.
This time, the failed matchmaking attempt just so happens to be with the richest, most arrogant, most handsome lawyer in the country, Will Darcy. Even worse, Liza has vowed to hate Will for all of eternity.
When Liza’s plans for her father’s law firm crumble, and her family’s legacy is threatened, it is Will Darcy who steps in to save the failing firm. More than numbers are analyzed as deals are struck and feelings are thrown into the mix.
Saving the family business is complicated when her heart is part of the bottom line.
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First published October 29, 2019
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Danica Dawn
3 books22 followersDanica Dawn is an enrolled member of the Chickasaw Nation. She graduated from California Lutheran University Magna Cum Laude with her degree in Communication and is a certificated paralegal. Danica draws on her legal experience and theatrical flair to provide multidimensional facets to her characters.
She lives in Los Angeles, CA with her love, Chris, and adorable chiweenie, Kiko!
She lives in Los Angeles, CA with her love, Chris, and adorable chiweenie, Kiko!
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December 4, 2019
3.5 rounded up to 4 stars
I think most of this plot is excellent, and the author does a good job of creating a modern story set in the legal world that parallels Pride and Prejudice. I like her writing style, too, which is engaging.
Liza Bennett is preparing to be a lawyer, cramming for her bar exam, which is the last step before she anticipates getting a significant role in her father's legal firm. She's been doing intern work there for nine years and has lots of ideas about how to turn things around at the currently struggling business. John Wickham is a new lawyer at the firm who quickly ingratiates himself to Mr. Bennett - and everyone else, including Mrs. Bennett and Liza's teenage sister Lily.
Will Darcy is a lawyer at the prestigious Fitz Williams law firm, and his friend Charles Bingley is a professional tennis player. Bingley's parents (who never appear) are new residents near the Bennetts, and Mrs. Bennett pointedly invites the Bingleys to her charity event, with Jane, Liza, and their friend Cher providing musical entertainment for the guests. Charles is smitten by Jane, Will is overheard insulting Liza, and the P&P plot is immediately recognizable.
Generally, it's a light, feel-good story. I do question Liza's lack of investigation when she recognizes the after-effects of a date rate drug (nothing bad happens, but she was slipped a mickey in her drink the previous evening). I also find the HEA scenes where Charles finally declares himself to Jane and where Will declares himself to Liza to be jump-the-shark moments. Otherwise, it's a solid plot.
The writing flows well, and the author is clearly talented. Unfortunately, repeated errors in verb tense occur throughout the entire book. I stopped noting the many incidents where a sentence switches inexplicably to present tense when it should be either past tense or past perfect tense. Ditto for missing commas. Some authors use too many commas or misplace them; in this case, they're often absent where they're needed. The author has raw talent, but this book cries out for the polish a good editor should have provided.
It's a good book with some significant flaws.
I think most of this plot is excellent, and the author does a good job of creating a modern story set in the legal world that parallels Pride and Prejudice. I like her writing style, too, which is engaging.
Liza Bennett is preparing to be a lawyer, cramming for her bar exam, which is the last step before she anticipates getting a significant role in her father's legal firm. She's been doing intern work there for nine years and has lots of ideas about how to turn things around at the currently struggling business. John Wickham is a new lawyer at the firm who quickly ingratiates himself to Mr. Bennett - and everyone else, including Mrs. Bennett and Liza's teenage sister Lily.
Will Darcy is a lawyer at the prestigious Fitz Williams law firm, and his friend Charles Bingley is a professional tennis player. Bingley's parents (who never appear) are new residents near the Bennetts, and Mrs. Bennett pointedly invites the Bingleys to her charity event, with Jane, Liza, and their friend Cher providing musical entertainment for the guests. Charles is smitten by Jane, Will is overheard insulting Liza, and the P&P plot is immediately recognizable.
Generally, it's a light, feel-good story. I do question Liza's lack of investigation when she recognizes the after-effects of a date rate drug (nothing bad happens, but she was slipped a mickey in her drink the previous evening). I also find the HEA scenes where Charles finally declares himself to Jane and where Will declares himself to Liza to be jump-the-shark moments. Otherwise, it's a solid plot.
The writing flows well, and the author is clearly talented. Unfortunately, repeated errors in verb tense occur throughout the entire book. I stopped noting the many incidents where a sentence switches inexplicably to present tense when it should be either past tense or past perfect tense. Ditto for missing commas. Some authors use too many commas or misplace them; in this case, they're often absent where they're needed. The author has raw talent, but this book cries out for the polish a good editor should have provided.
It's a good book with some significant flaws.
April 16, 2020
Love and Law
TYPE OF NOVEL: Pride and Prejudice Modern-day Adaptation
SETTING: Present Day, West Coast, USA
SYNOPSIS: In between studying for the bar exam and starting at her father’s law firm, Liza Bennett has herself a busy summer! Not to mention: her sister Jane falling for a professional tennis player, her mother trying to set her up with the quirky nephew of her father’s law firm partner, and new acquaintances in town keeping her distracted. Can Liza be there for her sister, help her father save his firm, and prepare for the most important exam of her life all at the same time? Or will the insufferable yet gorgeous Will Darcy, who keeps challenging her and turning up wherever she goes, mess with all her goals?
WHAT I LOVED:
- Lawyered!: I love the legal/lawyer theme with this story! And I really admired all the clever ways Danica Dawn utilized this environment to translate characters and situations from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice in a modern way that made sense, such as Bennett & Collins being a law firm partnership and old Mr. Collins having an outdated stipulation that firm partners can only be male. I also thought the lawyer atmosphere worked well in regards to the Liza-Darcy-Wickham relationship/interactions and the developments we see later on in the story.
- Playful Tone: This book is full of funny incidents, flirty banter, and fun with friends. I enjoyed the warm, sincere, and unabashed/tell-it-like-it-is tone Ms. Dawn employs. It felt very much like a conversation between friends. It reminded a little of the The Lizzie Bennet Diaries with its humor and accessibility – full of characters readers can relate to and situations they understand.
- Sassy and Smart: What a delightful mixture – I loved seeing the sassy side of Liza, who is quick to make a joke, wield her sharp tongue, and make sport of herself and others. But I also enjoyed the hardworking and enterprising Liza, who is studiously studying for her exam and has compiled strategic marketing ideas to implement at her father’s law firm. Liza was an admirable character and it was easy to fall in love with her and be on her side! #TeamEliza
- Musical Theatre Fun: I saw it mentioned in Danica Dawn’s bio that she loves the theatre, and I appreciated how she inserted some fun song choices and musical theatre nods for readers to spot. I love that Liza (Lizzy) and Cher (Charlotte) are named after their mother’s favorite performers, and I absolutely adored the place Will brought Liza after she took her bar exam – it was indeed “greatness” (and I love that he knew of a place like that!)
WHAT I WASN’T TOO FOND OF:
- Some More, Please: I think the pacing felt a little uneven, with a lot of important events occurring in quick succession at the end. I wouldn’t have minded a couple chapters more to draw out these eventful and pivotal scenes, and you know…more Will and Liza scenes wouldn’t have been too bad either… 😉
- Feeling Green: It is weird to comment on this, but there were a lot of vomit incidents in this story. All three Bennett sisters, at different times, and for different reasons – maybe one incident less would have been better?
CONCLUSION:
Light, lively, and full of lawyers – Pride and Prejudicial is an entertaining and engaging modern-day adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Austenesque fans will find this book to be the delightful diversion they need at stressful times! I look forward to reading more from Danica Dawn!
Austenesque Reviews
TYPE OF NOVEL: Pride and Prejudice Modern-day Adaptation
SETTING: Present Day, West Coast, USA
SYNOPSIS: In between studying for the bar exam and starting at her father’s law firm, Liza Bennett has herself a busy summer! Not to mention: her sister Jane falling for a professional tennis player, her mother trying to set her up with the quirky nephew of her father’s law firm partner, and new acquaintances in town keeping her distracted. Can Liza be there for her sister, help her father save his firm, and prepare for the most important exam of her life all at the same time? Or will the insufferable yet gorgeous Will Darcy, who keeps challenging her and turning up wherever she goes, mess with all her goals?
WHAT I LOVED:
- Lawyered!: I love the legal/lawyer theme with this story! And I really admired all the clever ways Danica Dawn utilized this environment to translate characters and situations from Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice in a modern way that made sense, such as Bennett & Collins being a law firm partnership and old Mr. Collins having an outdated stipulation that firm partners can only be male. I also thought the lawyer atmosphere worked well in regards to the Liza-Darcy-Wickham relationship/interactions and the developments we see later on in the story.
- Playful Tone: This book is full of funny incidents, flirty banter, and fun with friends. I enjoyed the warm, sincere, and unabashed/tell-it-like-it-is tone Ms. Dawn employs. It felt very much like a conversation between friends. It reminded a little of the The Lizzie Bennet Diaries with its humor and accessibility – full of characters readers can relate to and situations they understand.
- Sassy and Smart: What a delightful mixture – I loved seeing the sassy side of Liza, who is quick to make a joke, wield her sharp tongue, and make sport of herself and others. But I also enjoyed the hardworking and enterprising Liza, who is studiously studying for her exam and has compiled strategic marketing ideas to implement at her father’s law firm. Liza was an admirable character and it was easy to fall in love with her and be on her side! #TeamEliza
- Musical Theatre Fun: I saw it mentioned in Danica Dawn’s bio that she loves the theatre, and I appreciated how she inserted some fun song choices and musical theatre nods for readers to spot. I love that Liza (Lizzy) and Cher (Charlotte) are named after their mother’s favorite performers, and I absolutely adored the place Will brought Liza after she took her bar exam – it was indeed “greatness” (and I love that he knew of a place like that!)
WHAT I WASN’T TOO FOND OF:
- Some More, Please: I think the pacing felt a little uneven, with a lot of important events occurring in quick succession at the end. I wouldn’t have minded a couple chapters more to draw out these eventful and pivotal scenes, and you know…more Will and Liza scenes wouldn’t have been too bad either… 😉
- Feeling Green: It is weird to comment on this, but there were a lot of vomit incidents in this story. All three Bennett sisters, at different times, and for different reasons – maybe one incident less would have been better?
CONCLUSION:
Light, lively, and full of lawyers – Pride and Prejudicial is an entertaining and engaging modern-day adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Austenesque fans will find this book to be the delightful diversion they need at stressful times! I look forward to reading more from Danica Dawn!
Austenesque Reviews
December 9, 2019
Cute and funny
A modern reimagination of Pride and Prejudice.
I thought it was a cute, funny and compelling read.
Liza Bennett was a law-student with her last exams, right around the corner.
Her mother threw a charity garden party and had invited the up and coming tennis player Charles Bingley who entered the fray with his friend and his sister. (I will not give too much away but the insult was fabulous.)
The framework of canon was recognisable but the events were much changed to fit the modern era, I thought it was well adapted.
Collins was hysterical with his birds...
Recommend.
Rated: Chaste
A modern reimagination of Pride and Prejudice.
I thought it was a cute, funny and compelling read.
Liza Bennett was a law-student with her last exams, right around the corner.
Her mother threw a charity garden party and had invited the up and coming tennis player Charles Bingley who entered the fray with his friend and his sister. (I will not give too much away but the insult was fabulous.)
The framework of canon was recognisable but the events were much changed to fit the modern era, I thought it was well adapted.
Collins was hysterical with his birds...
Recommend.
Rated: Chaste
January 30, 2020
This modern variation follows the outline of P&P closely.
One difference is that there are only three Bennet sisters. Jane is an actress while Lydia is still at home. Elizabeth has not only graduated from Meryton College of Law but also has worked as an intern in her father's and Mr. Collins' Law Firm. She is studying for the Bar Exam whenever she can squeeze in a moment. She has high hopes of working her way up in the firm but worries as the firm has seen a recent fall off of business and thus revenue. Plus the family has been forced to also economize.
However the latter fact does not stop Mrs. Bennet from holding her annual Benefit Garden Party at which she demands Liza and her friend, Cher, perform. It is shortly after their outrageously forward and funny act that Elizabeth overhears an insult. Darcy and Caroline are in attendance along with Charles Bingley, a rising tennis star, whose rich and famous father has a house in the neighbor. Of course, Bingley and Jane quickly become an item.
As I said this story follows canon closely. My biggest complaint is one which Debbie wrote about in her review: the verb tenses keep changing and make for bumpy reading. Many times I had to reread a sentence to understand what was really being said, whether it was a reflection of what had passed or what was presently being commented on.
This Elizabeth continues to work at her father's law firm. However a John Wickham has been hired and he soon has gained her father's accolades. He soon moves into a private office: a privilege Elizabeth had coveted and expected for herself "as the boss' daughter". Partner, Gregory Collins,d dies and his nephew has arrived to help with probate of the will in regards to the law firm. Darcy's law firm offers to buy the firm also.
Some of the amusing events include a number of times when either one of the young ladies in this story overindulges in drink or is slipped a date rape drug or is made sick on purpose by her mother. (More than one dress is soiled.)
The Honorable Judge Catherine de Bourgh makes her appearance and makes her demands. Colin Collins happens to have a "thing" about birds...some of the funniest parts of this story.
I enjoyed this story. It does have lots of misunderstandings between Darcy and Elizabeth and that awful proposal but the second one is rather amusing. No fine speeches there.
One difference is that there are only three Bennet sisters. Jane is an actress while Lydia is still at home. Elizabeth has not only graduated from Meryton College of Law but also has worked as an intern in her father's and Mr. Collins' Law Firm. She is studying for the Bar Exam whenever she can squeeze in a moment. She has high hopes of working her way up in the firm but worries as the firm has seen a recent fall off of business and thus revenue. Plus the family has been forced to also economize.
However the latter fact does not stop Mrs. Bennet from holding her annual Benefit Garden Party at which she demands Liza and her friend, Cher, perform. It is shortly after their outrageously forward and funny act that Elizabeth overhears an insult. Darcy and Caroline are in attendance along with Charles Bingley, a rising tennis star, whose rich and famous father has a house in the neighbor. Of course, Bingley and Jane quickly become an item.
As I said this story follows canon closely. My biggest complaint is one which Debbie wrote about in her review: the verb tenses keep changing and make for bumpy reading. Many times I had to reread a sentence to understand what was really being said, whether it was a reflection of what had passed or what was presently being commented on.
This Elizabeth continues to work at her father's law firm. However a John Wickham has been hired and he soon has gained her father's accolades. He soon moves into a private office: a privilege Elizabeth had coveted and expected for herself "as the boss' daughter". Partner, Gregory Collins,d dies and his nephew has arrived to help with probate of the will in regards to the law firm. Darcy's law firm offers to buy the firm also.
Some of the amusing events include a number of times when either one of the young ladies in this story overindulges in drink or is slipped a date rape drug or is made sick on purpose by her mother. (More than one dress is soiled.)
The Honorable Judge Catherine de Bourgh makes her appearance and makes her demands. Colin Collins happens to have a "thing" about birds...some of the funniest parts of this story.
I enjoyed this story. It does have lots of misunderstandings between Darcy and Elizabeth and that awful proposal but the second one is rather amusing. No fine speeches there.
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Also, don't forget about this exclusive single for Pride & Prejudicial called "First Glance" a sweeping ballad with a beautiful melody. Available to stream on ALL platforms.
Stream for FREE on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/1afOfD...
Love,
Danica
February 21, 2020
Modern variation with a lot of confusion in parties
I have enjoyed the story with Liza and Will. John Wickham is despicable.
Jane is an actress, Liza is a law graduate taking the bar exam and Lily is still in high school. Charlie Bingley is a tennis player and Will is lawyer.
Quite weird/funny Colin Colling and Cher is her girlfriend and Liza's best friend.
I am not sure why is so important to say that Will is pale so many times.
A few annoying typos and grammatical mistakes have made an appearance too.
I have enjoyed the story with Liza and Will. John Wickham is despicable.
Jane is an actress, Liza is a law graduate taking the bar exam and Lily is still in high school. Charlie Bingley is a tennis player and Will is lawyer.
Quite weird/funny Colin Colling and Cher is her girlfriend and Liza's best friend.
I am not sure why is so important to say that Will is pale so many times.
A few annoying typos and grammatical mistakes have made an appearance too.
December 28, 2019
Disclaimer: I received this book from the author. Thanks! All opinions are my own.
Book: Pride and Prejudicial
Author: Danica Dawn
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 4/5
Publication Date: October 25, 2019
Genre: Romance
Recommended Age: 15+ (romance, legal jargon, some mature scenes)
Publisher: Indie Published!
Pages: 256
Amazon Link
Synopsis: It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman in possession of a law degree, significant student debt, and a crippling fear of blind dates must be in want of a husband.
False.
For Liza Bennett, finding a husband is the last thing on her mind. Unfortunately for her, it is the very first thing on her mother’s.
This time, the failed matchmaking attempt just so happens to be with the richest, most arrogant, most handsome lawyer in the country, Will Darcy. Even worse, Liza has vowed to hate Will for all of eternity.
When Liza’s plans for her father’s law firm crumble, and her family’s legacy is threatened, it is Will Darcy who steps in to save the failing firm. More than numbers are analyzed as deals are struck and feelings are thrown into the mix.
Saving the family business is complicated when her heart is part of the bottom line.
Review: I really liked this book! I thought it was super cute and a great romance book. The book kept in line with the original Pride and Prejudice tale and the author did amazing to modernize it. I work in the criminal justice field and I thought the story was interesting from a legal perspective. The book had great writing and great world building. The characters were very developed and the story was intriguing from start to finish!
My only issue is that I thought the book was very slow in certain places (like the original novel) but that didn’t last for long. I also thought the book was a bit too quick in some areas and they could have been slowed down to better absorb the reader into the world.
Verdict: A very sweet and cute book! Definitely recommend!
Book: Pride and Prejudicial
Author: Danica Dawn
Book Series: Standalone
Rating: 4/5
Publication Date: October 25, 2019
Genre: Romance
Recommended Age: 15+ (romance, legal jargon, some mature scenes)
Publisher: Indie Published!
Pages: 256
Amazon Link
Synopsis: It is a truth universally acknowledged that a single woman in possession of a law degree, significant student debt, and a crippling fear of blind dates must be in want of a husband.
False.
For Liza Bennett, finding a husband is the last thing on her mind. Unfortunately for her, it is the very first thing on her mother’s.
This time, the failed matchmaking attempt just so happens to be with the richest, most arrogant, most handsome lawyer in the country, Will Darcy. Even worse, Liza has vowed to hate Will for all of eternity.
When Liza’s plans for her father’s law firm crumble, and her family’s legacy is threatened, it is Will Darcy who steps in to save the failing firm. More than numbers are analyzed as deals are struck and feelings are thrown into the mix.
Saving the family business is complicated when her heart is part of the bottom line.
Review: I really liked this book! I thought it was super cute and a great romance book. The book kept in line with the original Pride and Prejudice tale and the author did amazing to modernize it. I work in the criminal justice field and I thought the story was interesting from a legal perspective. The book had great writing and great world building. The characters were very developed and the story was intriguing from start to finish!
My only issue is that I thought the book was very slow in certain places (like the original novel) but that didn’t last for long. I also thought the book was a bit too quick in some areas and they could have been slowed down to better absorb the reader into the world.
Verdict: A very sweet and cute book! Definitely recommend!
October 29, 2019
Honest confession…… I hated pride and prejudice, I don’t know if it was the writing style used or the fact that I had been told I had to read it. However, I LOVED this retelling.
It truly is a fantastic read; Danica has pulled me in from the very beginning. The writing style is modern and inviting, I became so lost in this gorgeous story that I finished it in less than three hours.
This is a book that has made me giggle throughout, you just can’t help it. I love the characters; especially Liza and Will. They have made this book perfect for me.
I must admit, this is my first read by this author; it definitely will not be my last. I loved everything about this one and honestly have nothing negative to say.
This is a definite five star read, which I highly recommend.
It truly is a fantastic read; Danica has pulled me in from the very beginning. The writing style is modern and inviting, I became so lost in this gorgeous story that I finished it in less than three hours.
This is a book that has made me giggle throughout, you just can’t help it. I love the characters; especially Liza and Will. They have made this book perfect for me.
I must admit, this is my first read by this author; it definitely will not be my last. I loved everything about this one and honestly have nothing negative to say.
This is a definite five star read, which I highly recommend.
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December 4, 20193.5 rounded up to 4 stars
I think most of this plot is excellent, and the author does a good job of creating a modern story set in the legal world that parallels Pride and Prejudice. I like her writing style, too, which is engaging.
Liza Bennett is preparing to be a lawyer, cramming for her bar exam, which is the last step before she anticipates getting a significant role in her father's legal firm. She's been doing intern work there for nine years and has lots of ideas about how to turn things around at the currently struggling business. John Wickham is a new lawyer at the firm who quickly ingratiates himself to Mr. Bennett - and everyone else, including Mrs. Bennett and Liza's teenage sister Lily.
Will Darcy is a lawyer at the prestigious Fitz Williams law firm, and his friend Charles Bingley is a professional tennis player. Bingley's parents (who never appear) are new residents near the Bennetts, and Mrs. Bennett pointedly invites the Bingleys to her charity event, with Jane, Liza, and their friend Cher providing musical entertainment for the guests. Charles is smitten by Jane, Will is overheard insulting Liza, and the P&P plot is immediately recognizable.
It's a light, feel-good story. I do find the HEA scenes where Charles finally declares himself to Jane and where Will declares himself to Liza are jump-the-shark moments in an otherwise solid plot.
The writing flows well, and the author is clearly talented. Unfortunately, repeated errors in verb tense occur throughout the entire book. I stopped noting the many incidents where a sentence switches inexplicably to present tense when it be either past tense or past perfect tense. Ditto for missing commas. Some authors use too many commas or misplace them; in this case, they're often absent where they're needed. The author has raw talent, but this book cries out for the polish a good editor should have provided.
I think most of this plot is excellent, and the author does a good job of creating a modern story set in the legal world that parallels Pride and Prejudice. I like her writing style, too, which is engaging.
Liza Bennett is preparing to be a lawyer, cramming for her bar exam, which is the last step before she anticipates getting a significant role in her father's legal firm. She's been doing intern work there for nine years and has lots of ideas about how to turn things around at the currently struggling business. John Wickham is a new lawyer at the firm who quickly ingratiates himself to Mr. Bennett - and everyone else, including Mrs. Bennett and Liza's teenage sister Lily.
Will Darcy is a lawyer at the prestigious Fitz Williams law firm, and his friend Charles Bingley is a professional tennis player. Bingley's parents (who never appear) are new residents near the Bennetts, and Mrs. Bennett pointedly invites the Bingleys to her charity event, with Jane, Liza, and their friend Cher providing musical entertainment for the guests. Charles is smitten by Jane, Will is overheard insulting Liza, and the P&P plot is immediately recognizable.
It's a light, feel-good story. I do find the HEA scenes where Charles finally declares himself to Jane and where Will declares himself to Liza are jump-the-shark moments in an otherwise solid plot.
The writing flows well, and the author is clearly talented. Unfortunately, repeated errors in verb tense occur throughout the entire book. I stopped noting the many incidents where a sentence switches inexplicably to present tense when it be either past tense or past perfect tense. Ditto for missing commas. Some authors use too many commas or misplace them; in this case, they're often absent where they're needed. The author has raw talent, but this book cries out for the polish a good editor should have provided.
October 31, 2019
This is a modern day retelling of Pride and Prejudice. I have never read Pride and Prejudice so this story was all new to me and I loved it! A sweet romance story coupled with the modern issues that plague our society today, bullying, gossip and the dangers in the clubs that everyone needs to know about.
Three sisters, Jane the oldest an actress, Liza a law school graduate who is studying for the bar exam and works at her dad’s law offices, Lily the baby of the family is going into her last year of high school, and a mom that will stop at nothing to get them married to a wealthy man. I wanted to shout at that mother to just stay out of it! She was pushing her children too much and I could see that she would ruin everything for her one daughter in love.
A clueless father was more of a background character and although he clued in to the manipulation of his wife at the end and the level headed ability of his daughter Liza. It frustrated me that Liza seemed to be invisible to her dad regarding her work at the law firm.
Liza and Will had real chemistry from the beginning, taking the story from hate to friendship Liza didn’t seem able to know who to trust or who was telling the truth. This story had many unpleasant side notes, bullying not only by piers but by those in authority and how Liza handled those situations was epic. I wish I had the ability to stand up for myself like this character did. Gossip was another side venue which can ruin not only relationships but can cause a person to lose their jobs or their standing in a community; gossip is also another form of bullying.
I enjoyed reading this book one cozy afternoon, in front of a fire sipping tea. Hmm, hmm good!
So many things going on in the story and it is a lovely read.
Thank you Danica Dawn and Booksprout for the free copy of this book in exchange to for my honest review
Three sisters, Jane the oldest an actress, Liza a law school graduate who is studying for the bar exam and works at her dad’s law offices, Lily the baby of the family is going into her last year of high school, and a mom that will stop at nothing to get them married to a wealthy man. I wanted to shout at that mother to just stay out of it! She was pushing her children too much and I could see that she would ruin everything for her one daughter in love.
A clueless father was more of a background character and although he clued in to the manipulation of his wife at the end and the level headed ability of his daughter Liza. It frustrated me that Liza seemed to be invisible to her dad regarding her work at the law firm.
Liza and Will had real chemistry from the beginning, taking the story from hate to friendship Liza didn’t seem able to know who to trust or who was telling the truth. This story had many unpleasant side notes, bullying not only by piers but by those in authority and how Liza handled those situations was epic. I wish I had the ability to stand up for myself like this character did. Gossip was another side venue which can ruin not only relationships but can cause a person to lose their jobs or their standing in a community; gossip is also another form of bullying.
I enjoyed reading this book one cozy afternoon, in front of a fire sipping tea. Hmm, hmm good!
So many things going on in the story and it is a lovely read.
Thank you Danica Dawn and Booksprout for the free copy of this book in exchange to for my honest review
November 1, 2019
ARC received in exchange for an honest review.
I’ve never read Pride and Prejudice and I’ve never really seen any adaptations but some how this retelling felt familiar like slipping a comfortable pair of shoes on.
As a prolific romance reader I’ve always thought I should read P&P. I think of it as the OG romance novel. But if the old fashioned views of Mrs Bennet in this book made me grit my teeth how would the original make me feel? Maybe ignorance is bliss?
There was a couple of romances devolving throughout this book and I really enjoyed being a spectator to them both. Despite Mrs Bennett’s interfering her girls’ romances actually developed really organically with a few bumps in the road which only made the outcome sweeter.
Will was a great character. I’d read the heck out of a book from his POV as it was I loved the glimpses of his psyche we were treated to through text messages and him finally being forthcoming.
I picked this book up for the sensational cover and stayed for the cute story. I’d have loved Will and Liza to face off in court for reals I have to say. I loved how this book was light-hearted and frustrating and sweet and serious at the same time.
I’ve never read Pride and Prejudice and I’ve never really seen any adaptations but some how this retelling felt familiar like slipping a comfortable pair of shoes on.
As a prolific romance reader I’ve always thought I should read P&P. I think of it as the OG romance novel. But if the old fashioned views of Mrs Bennet in this book made me grit my teeth how would the original make me feel? Maybe ignorance is bliss?
There was a couple of romances devolving throughout this book and I really enjoyed being a spectator to them both. Despite Mrs Bennett’s interfering her girls’ romances actually developed really organically with a few bumps in the road which only made the outcome sweeter.
Will was a great character. I’d read the heck out of a book from his POV as it was I loved the glimpses of his psyche we were treated to through text messages and him finally being forthcoming.
I picked this book up for the sensational cover and stayed for the cute story. I’d have loved Will and Liza to face off in court for reals I have to say. I loved how this book was light-hearted and frustrating and sweet and serious at the same time.
April 18, 2020
4.5/5 Give me all the P&P retellings! I love them so much! Now, add in some law and it’s perfect! I’m not a lawyer, and have taken one business law class, but I love all the law shows and learning about the justice system.
Pride and Prejudicial is about Liza Bennet, a new lawyer, with the dream of taking over her father’s law firm. When Liza goes back home to visit, her mother has set up her annual get together. There she meets the handsome lawyer, Will Darcy. Too bad he is arrogant and rude. Liza vows to stay away from him, but when her father’s form is in danger, it will be Darcy that steps in.
This was such a great retelling! I loved the modern twist and the new look on all the characters. Mr. Collins was definitely the best! Everyone should read it just for his character. But really, all the characters were great! They had traits of the original, but a personality of their own. I really loved them all!
Basically, if you are a fan of retellings and Jane Austen, I would give this one a try. It was truly a fun book and I really loved the addition of law to the story line.
Pride and Prejudicial is about Liza Bennet, a new lawyer, with the dream of taking over her father’s law firm. When Liza goes back home to visit, her mother has set up her annual get together. There she meets the handsome lawyer, Will Darcy. Too bad he is arrogant and rude. Liza vows to stay away from him, but when her father’s form is in danger, it will be Darcy that steps in.
This was such a great retelling! I loved the modern twist and the new look on all the characters. Mr. Collins was definitely the best! Everyone should read it just for his character. But really, all the characters were great! They had traits of the original, but a personality of their own. I really loved them all!
Basically, if you are a fan of retellings and Jane Austen, I would give this one a try. It was truly a fun book and I really loved the addition of law to the story line.
October 31, 2019
This is a light-hearted, funny and engaging modern P & P variation. Liza (EB) lives with her sister Jane and Lily (Lydia) with her parents. Mr Bennet is lawyer and partner of a struggling law firm with an old Mr Collins. Mrs Bennet is a charitable, conniving mother. The story pretty much started with Mrs Bennet holding a charity fund-raiser. Liza and Cher (Charlotte) did a dance performance , with Liza picking on Will (FD). Then they met again an that's when the story took off.
Love the modern Liza, she was smart as always, funny , forward and direct. Will was brooding as always. The rest of the characters were protrayed as close to the original. This story was enjoyable. highly recommend to P & P fans
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Love the modern Liza, she was smart as always, funny , forward and direct. Will was brooding as always. The rest of the characters were protrayed as close to the original. This story was enjoyable. highly recommend to P & P fans
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November 2, 2019
It is a truth universally acknowledged that this is a wonderful, modern day re-telling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice.
Set in the US, Liza Bennett and Will Darcy are lawyers. Liza is working to save her fathers law firm, Bennett & Collins. Will Darcy comes into her life in the usual way, as a friend of Charlie Bingham.
All of the parallels between the original story and this book are there: the awkward Mr (Colin) Collins, Liza’s best friend Cher Lucas and even the great Catherine DeBourgh turns up as a federal judge.
Knowing how the story will play out doesn’t affect your enjoyment of it. It’s witty, funny and the final scene where Will declares his love for Liza is wonderful. A great read.
Set in the US, Liza Bennett and Will Darcy are lawyers. Liza is working to save her fathers law firm, Bennett & Collins. Will Darcy comes into her life in the usual way, as a friend of Charlie Bingham.
All of the parallels between the original story and this book are there: the awkward Mr (Colin) Collins, Liza’s best friend Cher Lucas and even the great Catherine DeBourgh turns up as a federal judge.
Knowing how the story will play out doesn’t affect your enjoyment of it. It’s witty, funny and the final scene where Will declares his love for Liza is wonderful. A great read.
October 30, 2019
A comedic yet emotional retelling of Pride & Prejudice...
Pride & Prejudicial is a must-read modern retelling of Pride & Prejudice. I was laughing while reading and couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next between Liza Bennett and Will Darcy. This is still an emotional story as well since it does follow the "dislike, tolerate, love" them. You have to read about the birds, you don't want to miss it.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
Pride & Prejudicial is a must-read modern retelling of Pride & Prejudice. I was laughing while reading and couldn't wait to see what was going to happen next between Liza Bennett and Will Darcy. This is still an emotional story as well since it does follow the "dislike, tolerate, love" them. You have to read about the birds, you don't want to miss it.
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October 30, 2019
Anyone who loves Pride and Prejudice will read and watch every version found. This is a great contemporary version with Liza a law student studying for the bar in an attempt to save her family's failing law firm. Will Darcy is also a lawyer from a rich family who doesn't have the best interpersonal skills even though he has a warm heart. There is the usual snobbery, new misunderstandings and settings for the telling of the great story.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 27, 2019
I received an ARC in exchange for a review in full disclosure.
I enjoyed this particular retelling of Pride and Prejudice. It was lighthearted, fun, and read quickly. The characters were well-developed. She does a really excellent job with the romantic suspense of the book, and has the reader on the edge of the seat in anticipation of when the characters will see each other again.
It could have done with one more run-through for edits and some continuity errors, but overall it was entertaining. I think if you’ve read Pride and Prejudice it’s a very enjoyable read, but a bit confusing if you haven’t read it before.
I enjoyed this particular retelling of Pride and Prejudice. It was lighthearted, fun, and read quickly. The characters were well-developed. She does a really excellent job with the romantic suspense of the book, and has the reader on the edge of the seat in anticipation of when the characters will see each other again.
It could have done with one more run-through for edits and some continuity errors, but overall it was entertaining. I think if you’ve read Pride and Prejudice it’s a very enjoyable read, but a bit confusing if you haven’t read it before.
October 30, 2019
Pride & Prejudice is my favorite movie (because I have yet to read the book), so I can be a bit picky with retellings. Danica Dawn did not disappoint and did an amazing job of modernizing it. I loved it. I loved how strong-minded Liza was and Darcy was still sexy. It worked perfectly and didn't mess with the original story too much since she follows the same guideline and just switched it to modern times.
This was my first read by this author, but I'll be keeping her on my watchlist.
This was my first read by this author, but I'll be keeping her on my watchlist.
October 29, 2019
What a cute redo of the classic. Since the original is my favorite book I usually don’t care for retellings but I enjoyed this fun and quirky retelling with all the wonderful characters in an interesting but fun light. Great job.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
November 4, 2019
I received an ARC from the author in exchange for an honest review.
I really enjoyed this retelling of Pride and Predjudice. The author kept the essence of the characters while managing to modernize the story. Loved Liza’s wit and Darcy’s honesty. I laughed several times and read the book in just a few hours.
I really enjoyed this retelling of Pride and Predjudice. The author kept the essence of the characters while managing to modernize the story. Loved Liza’s wit and Darcy’s honesty. I laughed several times and read the book in just a few hours.
October 27, 2019
I received a free copy for an honest review. I have to say, this is one of the better modernized retellings of Pride & Prejudice. Liza was a spitfire and this Darcy was a bit more talkative and charming than most. I was so engrossed in the pages, I lost track of time. I kind of wished it was longer or had an epilogue or something. I didn’t want it to end. It could use one more round of editing for those silly grammar errors (there’s not many though). I would recommend this to anyone who loves P&P or needs a good chuckle.
October 28, 2019
I must say I've never read Pride & Prejudice sorry. But I did enjoy reading this book!! I found it to be very entertaining, hilarious, well written and loved the characters. And I received an ARC for my honest opinion.
October 29, 2019
This is a first from this author. I really liked this book and it was really well written and the characters are engaging. Awesome book.
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I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
October 31, 2019
All the character of the original with modern characters, situations and language. If you are a fan of the original story, give this one a try.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
April 5, 2021
Well written, well thought plot, Pride & prejudicial cleverly follows the plot of the original book.
It shows, doesn’t tell, which is a welcome change from most of the P&P variations. Three stars because it still lacked a little bit of emotions for my taste.
It shows, doesn’t tell, which is a welcome change from most of the P&P variations. Three stars because it still lacked a little bit of emotions for my taste.
November 2, 2019
Cute retelling story. This book will have you laughing and smiling. The characters are great and the story flows nicely. You won’t be able to put this one down.
January 5, 2020
Im a sucker for anything Pride and Prejudice. I love the differnt things about it. Yes u knew how it was going to end. But the difference was great. Enjoyed the writting.
April 15, 2020
Loved this! Danica, you are amazing!
dropped
May 21, 2021DNF @ 16%.
Lost interest.
Lost interest.
October 13, 2022
This improved in plot as I kept reading. I enjoyed the modern take on a classic book. Interesting setting and the usual wickham drama was different which I enjoyed.
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