This book was the typical fluffy romance book that I needed. Also, I got some great suggestions for some classical music that I could listen to. I really liked Darcy overall and yeah. That's all folks.

This book is tricky. It seems better than it is because it bases so much of its plot on the original Austen. There's so much potential to make it modern, and she does a good job with the plot, making it fit and seem realistic. But the dialogue, both internal and between characters, just fell short for me.

2.5 Stars

This was a great book palette cleanser for me. It read super quick. It has a high enjoyment factor - you don’t have to overthink or over analyze this one too much and I really liked that. Sometimes you just want to read a book for fun and not to dive into this complex world with new mythology and a completely different set of rules. This book is an easy filler read and I appreciate that/

Things I Liked:
This is a great retelling. The characters and the situation are recognizable, but very well modernized and create a fun story that is easy to get into.

I liked Lizzie’s character development through the story. To be honest, I found her to be rather judgemental and unlikeable for most of the book. But I like that she confronted her less than stellar qualities and tries to become a better person.

I thought Charles was such a sweetheart for most of the story. He is such a genuinely kind and good natured person that it was easy to root for him, even if he is easily manipulated by his sister.

Things I Didn’t Like:
This story is pretty forgettable. I could never remember which side characters were who and had to constantly look back to keep them straight.

I felt that the story was a little rushed, or at least could stand to be a little longer. This story was really only the bare bones - we get characters and setting and plot, but not much development through the story. It made for a really quick read, but not a very memorable one.

This isn’t a story that will stick with me, but I did enjoy it. It was quick and fun and light. I love retellings and this one was a win.

This book is exactly what it claims to be: a modern retelling of Pride and Prejudice, set in a New England boarding school. Even the characters have the same names. I liked the original better, but I could see this version appealing to some teens who might not like the original as much.

A cute retelling of the Jane Austin classic with just enough change to keep you interested.

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Review: **Please Note May Contain Spoilers**

I like that Jane and Lizzie are best friends instead of sisters in this version. I thought it was all cleverly done, turning the estate names into the name of high schools. In this version Elizabeth is on a music scholarship at the esteemed all girl school, Longbourn. They of course have the yearly prom with the equally esteemed all boys school, Pemberly.

Of course since Elizabeth is a scholarship student she is picked on, and pretty much black listed by everyone except Jane, Charlotte (who is on an academic scholarship), and Lydia (who is portrayed as Jane's younger sister). Unfortunately Mary and Kitty don't make the cut until the very very end of the book. I thought it would have been clever if she had made Kitty Lydia's best friend, and Mary another scholarship student, but those are just my thoughts. Mr. Wickham is still here too, though we know him as Wick. And we can never forget about the ever so awkward Mr. Collins. Who is just as equally awkward in this version as well.

Nonetheless, Elizabeth meets Darcy at a mixer between the two schools. Of course it is played out like in "Pride and Prejudice". There is also still the love connection between Jane and Mr. Charles Bingley. I do like that in this book there is a little more interaction between Darcy and Elizabeth. For example, Elizabeth works at a local coffee shop for some extra cash, and Darcy starts to go there during her shifts, and later will start walking her back to the dorm on campus. Although we don't get to read their conversation, we still get to read about that little interactions. The proposal and letter still take place, though there is a modern twist to it.

One of the things that I liked about this, is the way she was able to incorporate the visit to Darcy's house. It was very well done, and I won't spoil it for you. But just know that I loved the creativity of it. Of course we also still encounter the mishap between Lydia and Wickham, and Darcy is off to the rescue for that as well.

Overall it was a very quick and enjoyable read. It is also very light as well, of course as a reminder it is a book meant for middle school kids. But as a Jane Austen lover I recommend reading it at least one. I don't think it will be on of the versions I'll read again any time soon.

3.5 stars. This was such a quick, cute read. I haven't read Pride and Prejudice in a long, long time but I'm inspired to revisit it.

More like a 3.85 stars. Mostly because of how adorable Georgiana is and, as always I couldn't stand Lydia a little bit.

i enjoyed it. it was just such a complete knock off of the original.

Lizzie Bennet is different than the rest of the girls at her school. She doesn’t care about $800 dresses or Jimmy Choos or Gucci bags. And she has zippo interest in prom. In fact, after only one semester at Longbourn, she’s sick of hearing about prom. Of course, this is beyond appalling to the other Longbourn girls. So appalling that she’s become the object of taunts and pranks. If she can just get through without too much physical or emotional harm coming to her, and soak up as much as she can from her music lessons, then everything will work out fine. But that was before that arrogant cod Will Darcy entered the scene…

I usually try to avoid Pride and Prejudice spin-offs (or all Austen spin-offs, rather). Why? Well, long story short, if the spin-off turns out bad, it kind of sours the original book for me. But I gave Prom and Prejudice a go, and was surprised when it turned out alright. In fact, it was delightful and charming and kept me entertained the whole time through. I read it in record time- less than 24 hours (well, record time for me). It was a sweet, easy read and didn’t deface the original Austen work in the least.

The story line follows along pretty closely with that of Pride and Prejudice, but is much more modernized, of course. I actually liked the modernized style, and wouldn’t mind trying another updated version of the Austen classic. Elizabeth was obviously very careful in not tainting the original story in her effort to recreate her version, and I applaud her for that, because many authors have absolutely mutilated many Austen titles in their efforts to design new versions. (let’s leave Austen and vampires separated, please). I was pleasantly delighted that Elizabeth didn’t stain the classic romance with her own awful version- no, quite the opposite.

One thing I wished I saw more of was romance between Darcy and Elizabeth. It was very tame, and that’s perfectly alright, but kind of wish there was a least a kiss or two. This is my only complaint, and a bad one at that, since I’m usually complaining about an issue that’s the exact opposite- the content not being tame enough. I am thankful Elizabeth didn’t sexualize it overmuch, though, because that would have ruined it completely.

All in all, Prom and Prejudice was a delightful summer read that was both short and sweet. I highly suggest you add it to your pile of fanciful romances to read over the summer.

Quick Content Review: *may contain spoilers*
Language: None- Mild (one or two words, if I remember correctly)
Violence: None
Sexual: Mild (“Wick,” aka George Wickham, previously tried to take advantage of Darcy’s younger sister. The handsome devil also attempts to take advantage of Lydia, Jane’s wild younger sister. He’s stopped both times before anything come of it. Nothing described.)