DNF @65%. Loved the family dynamics, hated everything else. I fell into too many plot holes and just couldn't suspend my disbelief anymore. And, even DNF @65%. Loved the family dynamics, hated everything else. I fell into too many plot holes and just couldn't suspend my disbelief anymore. And, even if the guy was a jerk, wouldn't ANYONE in that family be upset to have murdered someone? Maybe even just a glimmer of guilt???...more
For readers who have never really heard of the body positive and size acceptance movement, I'm sure this book felt revolutionary. I think that first wFor readers who have never really heard of the body positive and size acceptance movement, I'm sure this book felt revolutionary. I think that first whole part was well done, and a fun read. But then, the story took a new turn, and influencer turned detective did not make a believable or enjoyable story for me. I skimmed through the last 100 pages, and by the end, it was kind of a wah-wah moment. Meh....more
What an atrocious read. Our main character supposedly is wild about everything Austen, so why, when she is plunked into regency era England, is she unWhat an atrocious read. Our main character supposedly is wild about everything Austen, so why, when she is plunked into regency era England, is she unable to follow any of the social conventions? She can't remember what a woman's reputation is, or what she should and shouldn't do? She craps on everyone, from her best friend, to the servants, and complains incessantly about everything. Sheesh. The time traveling love story angle was also completely unbelievable....more
Fabulous fun, and a great audiobook edition. I can't imagine why our heroine was embarrassed by loving Austen's works, but the entirety of her stay atFabulous fun, and a great audiobook edition. I can't imagine why our heroine was embarrassed by loving Austen's works, but the entirety of her stay at the regency replica estate is so much fun, and the romance is as sweet as can be...more
Generally, remakes of anything that I consider a favorite don't appeal to me. P&P has been done over in different scenarios a million times, but somehGenerally, remakes of anything that I consider a favorite don't appeal to me. P&P has been done over in different scenarios a million times, but somehow, I picked this one up. I was more than pleasantly surprised with the retelling, the romance, humor and placement of the story....more
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