I loved this book so much. It was fun and sweet, and the kind of fantasy a person who doesn't read a lot of fantasy (i.e. me) can still access without literally losing the plot or getting bored. So I guess I like my fantasy and time travel just a shade realistic? Says a lot about me, actually. I would love to have five books just like this right now. It's been a complex several years and the news is pretty terrible for queer people, so this is exactly the kind of media I need to remember our joy, and how hard we work to grow into ourselves. Even across centuries and continents.

3.5 ⭐️

This is in my top 3 books by this author! The characters were really memorable and it was really fun to read, though the plot was a little predictable. Makes me wanna read the real pride and prejudice!

Yearning!!!! gay awakenings!!! Three decent men in the 1800s? Time travel!! This book truly has it all. I would have just killed for it not to be YA but I found like with Lippincott's other work that it didn't feel to juvenile which has been my massive problem with YA as of late. The tension between Audrey and Lucy was delectable and there was truly a moment i wasn't sure they'd get their HAE. A knockout for people who think the 2005 pride and prejudice is the height of cinema and could only be improved by it being gayer

LOVED! This was so cute and had me pinning like crazy for them to get together. Very refreshing as I’ve been on a heavy sci-fi kick recently.

This book was enjoyable. Though it wasn't groundbreaking, I enjoyed how the differences of their circumstances was handled.

Oh my god this was SO CUTE!!! I listened to the whole audiobook in a day, it just filled me with lovely fuzzy feelings. I will say that the title is a bit misleading, it’s not a P&P retelling, it’s just a queer love story in the regency area with some fun time travel involved!

Overall I thought the writing was great. The romance was a liiiiittle insta-lovey but that’s also cause it’s YA and a short book so things generally happened quickly. But idk, I guess you can fall in love with someone in less than 20 days, especially if you’re 17 and in the regency area 🤷🏻 who am I to judge! Loved the focus on personal agency and artistry. And there’s a lot of longing but very little angst in this one :) highly recommend!!

🌈 Queer rep: FF main relationship (bi/pan female main character, lesbian female main character)

This book was pure joy. I read it in one sitting, my face switching back and forth between a wide smile and concern. Rachel Lippincott manages to combine the perfection that is the agonizing slow burn and “just talk to each other!” miscommunication of an Austen novel, with the snappy dialogue and angst of a contemporary YA novel. This queer, coming of age story between two girls lost in their own worlds is completely delightful and as fizzy as a McDonald’s Sprite. You don’t have to be an Austen lover to love this book, but if you are, get ready- it’s delicious. I give it all the stars.

This is just a heartwarming sapphic romance that beautifully weaves together themes of love, time travel, and self-discovery. Audrey Cameron and Lucy Sinclair, from two different centuries, discover an unexpected connection that transcends time and societal expectations.

Audrey's journey of self-preservation after a heartbreaking breakup and academic setback takes an extraordinary turn when she's transported to the Regency era.

Lucy, burdened by familial expectations and the loss of her mother's spark, finds solace in Audrey's arrival. Their growing connection defies the norms of their respective eras, and their chemistry is undeniable.

It's just one of those plot lines that are a tad predictable and full of fluff but the author managed to set this book apart in so many differently beautiful ways 🌟

Thank you NetGalley for providing me with an ARC ereader of Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh. Audrey has lost her sense of self, she was wait listed at RISD where she really wants to pursue art. However, she just can't get herself to draw. Suddenly, she is sent to 1812 where she meets Lucy and adventure ensues. A cute love story about figuring out who you are. In life you will be stagnant unless you are willing to take a risk and put yourself out there. While hard, it can be done, and sometimes you just need a little nudge/help. I enjoyed this sweet story.

This was such a fun take on a time-travel romance, full of all the angst, self-discovery, and sweetness that I'd expect. A total joy and great addition to the Lippincott canon!

Audrey Cameron has lost her spark and her art is struggling because of it. But after being dumped by her first love and waitlisted for her dream school, she is not really in the mood to go out and try to find it again. Until Mr. Montgomery, a regular at her family’s Pittsburgh convenience story, shows up and tosses her a coin…and back in time to 1812.

The last thing Lucy Sinclair expected to find on her family’s estate was a strangely dressed young woman with an American accent claiming to be from 200 years in the future. But has to admit that Audrey is a welcome distraction from the terrible turn her life is about to take.

As the two girls try to figure out how to send Audrey back home, they find their interests sparked, not by the suitors that come calling for their hands, but for each other.

I will fully admit to the fact that, while I did read PRIDE AND PREJUDICE by Jane Austen, I was definitely distracted most of the way through it and only really remember the plot because of the BBC miniseries and the Keira Knightley film (cue diehard fans fighting over who is the better Darcy). But Lippincott’s retelling had my full, undivided attention from start to finish.

A tale of sapphic yearning and bisexual awakening, Lippincott brings to life a struggle that I expect most queer people (myself included) can relate to in one way or another. Set primarily in 1812, it takes the idea of finding the right person at the wrong time to the extreme but also brings along a message of hope and reminder to believe in love.

Audrey and Lucy were both such wonderful characters who had similar journeys to get to where they needed to be. Watching Lucy especially grow into herself and find her voice felt incredibly relatable and deeply personal - it almost felt like reliving parts of my own life through a fresh set of eyes. In addition to these two swoon worthy main characters, there was also a cast of side characters that wormed their way into my heart as well.

While it worked for the story and I didn’t hate it, I personally felt that the explanation of the time slip/time travel was maybe the weakest part of the story. Don’t get me wrong, the reveal was cute and funny and totally made sense for the book. I think I was just hoping for something a little bit…more.

That being said, this book took my breath away and renewed my (wavering) belief and faith in love. And it also had one of the most cinematic and truly iconic scenes that I wish I could talk about but feels a bit spoiler-y so I won’t. But trust me when I saw it swept me off my feet and made me wish that I could live in that moment as either Audrey or Lucy.

Disclaimer: I received an advanced copy of this book from the publisher for free and have voluntarily written this review.

A love story for the ages, literally. Feeling unmotivated, Audrey Cameron is looking through old paintings, searching for the inspiration she needs to finish her portfolio and get into art school. When the universe throws her a lifeline in the form of a magical time traveling coin and lands her in 1812, on the estate of Lucy Sinclair, a woman about to be married to a man she doesn't want. While attempting to help Audrey blend in until she can get home, the two discover their may be more to their friendship, and more to what they want out of life if they're brave enough to ask for it.

This book took so many twists I was not expecting. It's a great regency romance with a fantastical modern twist. I was a little concerned for a bit about the characters, but this is a romance after all, so I won't say too much about this. It was hard to put down. The story was compelling, the banter and humor between the characters was engaging, and it was beautiful to watch Lucy and Audrey open up not only to each other but to themselves as well.

As a huge 'Pride and Prejudice' fan who's always wanted to find more Sapphic regency romances, I was excited to get into this! Personally, the literal writing style, the more modern references, and some plotholes around the supernatural element didn't totally click for me. But it was a fun read, and I think queer 'Bridgerton' fans would enjoy this!

When I saw the title, Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh, I assumed it would be a modern, queer retelling of the Austen classic. Think of the title instead of two settings: Regency England and modern day Pittsburgh. Audrey is sent back in time to get a chance to find love outside of the corner of the world she's lived in her entire life. And well, regency England is definitely outside of that corner.

To be honest, I was sold on the title and the queer main characters without reading the synopsis. I wasn't necessarily expecting the time travel. All good. It was fun, didn't take itself too seriously, not getting bogged down with lengthy explanations. Instead, the characters were left to run with Audrey's sudden arrival and to enjoy a nice slow burn romance.

You're not going to get full on Pride & Prejudice vibes here. That's okay if you're not expecting them. The first half of this novel would get a three from me due to pacing, but it picks up so much in the second half I bumped it up to four stars. It's a fun ride, happily predictable, and there's nothing wrong with that.

Thank you for the ARC!

thank you to the publisher, author, and netgalley for the chance to review this book!

Pride & Prejudice & Pittsburgh is an adorable time slip sapphic novel.

We follow our main characters Audrey and Lucy. Audrey lives in the present and is getting over a heartbreak, trying to get into art school, and trying to find her inspiration again. Lucy lives in the 1800's, is about to be married to man she has no interest in, stuck feeling unhappy, and like she can't be herself.

Audrey works in a convenience store and has a regular, Mr. Montgomery. Mr. Montgomery offers to help her find her inspiration again, and flips her a coin. Once Audrey catches the coin she's immediately transported back to 1812 and ends up on Lucy's family estate.

Lucy and Audrey's friendship blossoms and turns into a beautiful connection and they get to learn more about each other and about each other's life/time period.

I think this book is SO cute. I can't get over how good it is. I love the authors writing style and previous books. Can't wait to eventually read more!!

This story was so cute! All the friendly side characters were lovely and charming, and the villains were very hateable. The pace was good, the romance a satisfying slow burn, and the ending happy. Add in all the fun time travel cultural shock antics, and what more could you want?

This story is a sweet slow burn romance and self discovery between Audrey and Lucy the main characters which I found myself enjoying both of them. After being transported back to 1812 Audrey has no idea why and she wants to go back home until she meets Lucy. Join them along their journey of learning and trusting in their selfs. Thank You netgalley

Unfortunately, this gives none of the P&P vibes I wanted so badly. No tension. No passion. No yearning. No big 3rd act realization. Just two girls hanging around for a while?

It wasn’t bad by any means, but I did get bored and was not rooting very hard for them to end up together. It’s a pass for me.

3⭐️

I’m a big fan of Rachael’s books, but this just didn’t hit as well as some of her previous work. I think this book requires quite a bit of suspension of disbelief; the historical inaccuracies and the method of Audrey’s time travel disrupted the flow of the story for me. Still, it was extremely cute and fun, and if you’re able to not take things too seriously, you’ll probably enjoy it.

A sweet time-travel story about love and risk, this novel is so much fun to read!

Audrey is a typical teen in 2023 just working at her parents' convenience store and wishing to get over her heartbreak and over her creative block. Thanks to a neighbor, Audrey is sent to 1812 where she meets Lucy, a high society girl who is being pressured to marry someone she doesn't love.

Absolutely loved reading about Audrey adjusting to 1812 life. Both of the girls' self discoveries felt so real and sweet, and I particularly liked turning the damsel in distress trope on its head. This is my first time reading this author's book but it definitely won't be the last!