This book was a fast-paced jaunt through a story that I've loved for years. The way the author reimagined aspects helped to create a completely new experience, while still allowing for that nostalgic quality to peek through. The author also included more class and situational dynamics that I feel really added to the depth of the story.

Many thanks to NetGalley and HarperTeen for a copy of this book! As soon as I read the description, I was intrigued! a classic Jane Austen retold with a twist AND its the first of a series! However, I was still left wanting more. I appreciated the feminist retelling and liberties the author took to write Lizzie on her own terms with respect to the traditional portrayal. I will definitely be sticking around to check out the next installment in the series!

There is definitely potential here, but the Author made an attempt to mash-up a modern retelling and a Regency era reimagining in a way that just doesn't work and was often somewhat jarring. I like the idea of JA heroines sleuthing around enough that I think I'll stay tuned for whatever comes next in the series.