This was the perfect book to get me out of my romance novel slump. It was a quick read and I absolutely adored every Pride and Prejudice reference. I thought the plot flowed well too and I never found the story dragging. Liam was INCREDIBLE and literally one of the best book boyfriends. He wasn't perfect, but he felt real and I found him super thoughtful and sweet. Charlie was a little over the top at times, but she pulled it together in the end. Would definitely recommend to clean romance fans.

I have to admit, at first I was trying to remember who Charlotte Lucas was in the Jane Austen books, but then it clicked. I loved how Charlie was a lover of Pride and Prejudice, the Office, ice cream, diet coke. Now that's a realistic character! This book was BEAUTIFUL! I think we can all relate to Charlie on some level. She's always giving to others, is afraid of her dreams and rejection, and compares herself to others. We all do a little of that. But then Liam. Oh, Liam 😍 He sees and points out the best in Charlie. He pushes her to be better. He's the MC of all of our dreams. ❤

I absolutely loved this fun romcom. Charlie Lucas loves Pride and Prejudice, but is also terrified of ending up like he namesake, Charlotte Lucas. Charlie is down to earth and relatable, and Liam is the perfect book boyfriend. I also liked that Kasey Stockton references Pride and Prejudice, without making this a retelling.

*I received a review copy from the publisher through NetGalley

incl was swoony!! if you are a fan of pride and prejudice this book is for you, because it goes heavy on the references and the style is reminiscent. i wasn’t the biggest fan of charlotte as a main character, but she was still a decent character to read. liam was the swooniest from the beginning!! overall, this was a nice read with a sweet romance!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Covenant Communications for a copy of this ARC. All thoughts are my own.

Charlotte "Charlie" Lucas, is a woman determined to avoid spinsterhood like her Austen namesake. She is back living in her parents attic, working a flexible job, and taking care of her family and neighbour. When her neighbour talks her being a blind date for her grandson at a charity ball, Charlie finds herself wanting more than the sensible life she is settling for.

The romance in this story is often held back by Charlie's own self-doubt, but the kind, gorgeous, and rich Liam comes through to show her she is worthy of her dreams.

If you like your romance with frequent pride & prejudice references (movie AND BBC series) then check it out.

If there was ever a book that needed to be photographed with cherry blossoms, it's I'm Not Charlotte Lucas. I read this beauty months ago and I absolutely adore it so much! Honestly, I have been wanting this #bookstagram photo since I stepped foot onto Japanese soil. My patience has paid off I think. ( Even though I have my painter's sweatshirt on, I-feel-creative-today outfit).

I was beyond thrilled to see what Kasey Stockton was going to do with this plot and characters. She definitely combined my expectations of a comfort read and yes-I-feel-this character-wholedheartedly! Like Charlotte, I also feel the weight of being named after a literary character. Being a Ruth and a Charlotte Lucas... geez can't we be the OG of OGs??!!! Nope but we certainly make our own way and talents.

Overall, this book was a pleasure and I will be rereading it soon 🥰

Sincerest apologies to Kasey for my need for this picture and having to wait for a book review. 🤣🤣 I can't be tamed.

Thank you to Net Galley and Covenant for the ARC.
I’ve read a number of Jane Austen-inspired books and retelling; I’m Not Charlotte Lucas manages to bring something fresh to the table with its focus on side character Charlotte and a twenty-first century setting in a Northern California where Austen’s works exist and the main character is doing her best to prove that name is not destiny. I occasionally felt frustrated with Charlotte’s lack of action; but was invested enough to keep reading to see if she could create a happy ending for herself.

I had super high expectations for this book. I'm a huge pride and prejudice fan so I was really looking forward to reading this book. It was super sweet & cute, but it wasn't my favorite book ever. I found it occasionally dull & boring at part and I really hate love triangles.

I really enjoyed this book by Kasey Stockton. I loved how Charlie started out thinking that she was like Charlotte Lucas from “Pride and Prejudice” but as Liam helped her to see herself as he saw her she learned that she is a beautiful, worthy of love young lady. I loved seeing the romance develop between Liam and Charlotte and I loved seeing these characters grow. I know that some times I feel a little like Charlie so I loved how Kasey showed her perspective of herself changing as she started listening to those who loved her. I loved the characters and really enjoyed reading this book.

I received a complimentary book from publishers, publicists, and or authors.  A review was not required and all opinions and ideas expressed are my own.

Charlie is not Charlotte Lucas. Except that maybe she is? She finds herself a supporting cast character in others' lives. Between living with her parents and her unfulfilling job, Charlie has found herself stuck. Things look hopeful when she agrees to a blind date and discovers hunky Liam.
I enjoy Kasey's contemporaries. She has a great sense of humor and her love for Jane Austen might just surpass my own. The references were constant and delightful. I can't quite put my finger on why this wasn't an immediate favorite, but it was enjoyable nonetheless.
Thank you to Covenant and Netgalley for the advanced copy. All thoughts in this review are my own.

A beautiful homage to Pride and Prejudice! This is my first Kacey Stockton book and I was not disappointed! I love retellings and though this wasn't exactly a retelling, the Easter eggs and such are very satisfying. Charlie is a fun and hilarious character! The whole set of secondary characters was delightful! I love Liam and Vera and Beth. I hope that beth gets her own story in the future. I really loved her. Looking forward to reading more from this author!

This was an adorable romance with some heavy nods to Pride and Prejudice that made the book both fun and poignant. Charlie’s emotional journey particularly resonated with me, and Liam was—of course—SUCH a swoony lead. I can’t wait for book two!

A fun, upbeat romcom with plenty of heart, a heroine to root for, and just the right touch of Jane Austen nods. I really enjoyed reading this frenemies-to-lovers romcom with lovable characters, quirky moments, and a dreamy romance. Charlie Lucas is stuck in her parents' attic apartment and a lacklustre job. When a man who seems to good to be true falls for her humour, kind heart, and down-to-earth ways, Charlie learns to look inside herself to see and embrace her own worth in order to embrace the perfect love right in front of her.

📔 Pride and Prejudice references galore!
👠 An insanely fancy blind date
🎨 Lovely descriptions and discussions of beautiful artwork
👨 An extremely attractive, wealthy, hero that will steal your heart right from the get-go
👹 A slimeball competing interest you'll love to hate
👩 A beautiful, strong heroine who has no idea how amazing she is, who lives the careful life, believing she can't have anything more. Who must rediscover her worth and remember her value before she can find the life and the love she deserves.
💕 A sweet romance that will remind you of your own worth and inspire you to chase the life of your dreams. At least, that's what it did for me!

I'm Not Charlotte Lucas was a very cute story. There were many characters to love including the main character Charlie, handsome Liam, his feisty Grandma Vera, and Charlie's younger sister Mariah. Charlotte is not the most confident woman out there. She's had experiences with people letting her down and not acknowledging her artistic talent. The theme of Pride and Prejudice is alive in this novel but it's not a spin-off or retelling. Charlotte (Charlie) is a lady who's looking for the love of her life, her own Mr. Darcy.

Liam is a good-looking guy who has many Hollywood stars as friends and an Ex-girlfriend. You can tell from the start that this confident, and charming man is looking for that special woman in his life. I liked how sincere he was to all of those around him. He also never gave up on Charlie. Even though there were hurdles in the way of their romance, he still was patient and kind to her. I liked the humor in the story especially the witty texts and banter between Liam and Charlie. This adorable romance was easy to read and lots of fun. I am excited to read more from this author.

I loved this book! It was such a fun romance! I loved all the pride and prejudice references! I loved Liam and Charlotte! I loved the friends to lovers trope in this one. Both characters had some depth to them and had to overcome things. Overall a great book! Definitely recommend!

I'm not Charlotte Lucas was easy and fun to read. It is about Charlotte who is retired artist and currently working at a bank. She abandoned her art thinking she isn't good enough to be the field. Her neighbor Vera set up a blind date with Charlotte and her grandson, Liam. Charlotte was not expecting Liam to be so nice and so dashing! The chemistry between them was great at first but the last 20% of the book felt a bit childish to me. They are in their late 20s and arguing like high schoolers and the break up was so sudden? It threw me off. It felt rush and I felt like the author was trying to pack everything in 200 pages. The blind dates, the cute moments, the third act conflict, and the reconnecting part.

Where do I even begin to describe how much I loved this book? I originally read it based on the title alone, because I have always feared being like Charlotte Lucas or Mary Bennet from Pride and Prejudice. I'm not approaching 30 and even though I tell myself I don't care, there's still a small part of me that still has that fear.

I'm Not Charlotte Lucas is about a girl whose legal name is Charlotte Lucas, though everyone calls her Charlie. She's fast approaching her 27th birthday and she has always feared ended up like her namesake from Pride and Prejudice. Charlie draws a lot of similarities between her life and that of Charlotte Lucas from the book and movies. They both have sister's named Maria, they both have friends named Beth, and they've never experienced the love story that tends to be attributed to Lizzie and Mr. Darcy.

Charlie is set up on a blind date with the grandson (Liam) of her next door neighbor (Vera). Vera is trying to set Liam and Charlie up because Liam has come out of a difficult break up and has a giant work event coming up, put simply it's a formal ball in his honor. Charlie originally turns the idea down and thinks that maybe this grandson should go with Beth, because everyone loves Beth. However, Charlie being Charlie, she decides to help Liam out for Vera's sake.

I absolutely loved how relatable Charlie was. It all felt so raw and real, so personal, and it touched me because it was like looking in the mirror when reading about Charlie's thoughts and experiences. Liam and Charlie have such brilliant chemistry and banter, and I found myself smiling like an idiot as I watched each encounter between the two of them unfold.

This book is a clean romance, no spice, and mentions of make out sessions that are closed-door. This romcom will warm your soul and give you something to smile about. It pulls from Pride and Prejudice as it's inspiration while adding its own identity to create this beautiful book.

I received this book as a free ARC on NetGalley for an honest opinion. Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher, and Kasey Stockton for providing me with this opportunity to read this book.

I’m a huge fan of Kasey Stockton! I love Pride & Prejudice, and I knew instantly that I needed to read this book. And I will say it did not disappoint. Easily another favorite book! This was a quick, fun read and absolutely adorable. Perfect for P&P fans but you do not need to be a P&P to enjoy this story. Charlotte was so relatable and such a wonderful heroine. Charlie was the perfect balance for Charlie. This is a story about finding yourself and finding love in the most unlikely of places..... just what I needed for this year. Perfection!

3.5 stars for me.

It is a bit charming and cute book, it has some nice secondary characters but the main characters did not work for me. I could not find much chemistry between a gorgeous rich guy and a self-doubted poor girl. What do they have in common to build the future on? Any average looking girl with an average job would never be happy with a gorgeous guy with unlimited funds because she would forever feel inadequate and not in his league. I wish we stopped focusing so much on the appearances, the looks, and the wealth. Men can be very attractive and good looking without having "Hollywood" looks whatever that means. Actually men who have more substance than a symmetrical face tend to be even more good looking. Hard working men without having to rely on their family wealth are actually more attractive. CEOs or any other type of Wall Street guys tend to be psychopaths and not very interesting to relate to.

I do love the title.

So the end of the story is that I wish there were more substance to the book despite its light hearted approach. I do love a good fall in love story after all.

Thanks to Netgalley for a free copy in exchange of an honest review.