Thank you to Netgalley and Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing, Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers for the eARC.

This book is One Last Stop meets Pride and Prejudice vibes, and I love it. I went into it thinking it would be a P&P retelling, and while it's not one, I still had so much fun. While I feel like the plot could've been paced out a bit more evenly (a lot of things happen after the 70%-ish mark!), this book was more fun than I expected it to be. The characters are all amazing, and the concept is different and new -- just trust the process and don't look too hard at the sci-fi worldbuilding. Trust me, it's worth it for the characters and the fun you'll have.

This is a sweet teenage lesbian romance that combines magical realism, Austen-esque comedy of manners, and a strong message of female empowerment. I found the easy adjustment to living in a time so different from one's own a little far-fetched, but then, I am not the target audience for this book. I think teens would enjoy it very much. I would recommend this at my bookstore.

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book!

I LOVE “Pride and Prejudice”, so I was sooooooo excited to read a queer adaptation! I would highly recommend “Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh”. Going in, I was a tiny bit wary of the time travel element but it was so perfectly done, and both of the heroines were so beautifully written with such depth. The wording was very descriptive, making me feel as if I was there. It was nice to see two characters of different but overlapping sexual orientations. The romantic spark between Audrey and Lucy might not have been obvious from the start, since they were both pursuing male suitors, but I really liked the slow build up, and their eventual queer awakenings. Lucy and Audrey both complimented each other so well. What I loved most about this book was the both characters discovering they can choose themselves and they are able to be free, that it doesn’t matter what anyone thinks. I loved the dual POV which really allowed you to get to know each character on a very personal and emotional level which made it much easier to step into their shoes. I love alternating POV in a romance novel as it allows the reader to gain insight on both characters, which allows for better chemistry as it makes it more obvious as to why the two characters’ care for one another. This story wrapped up so nicely, and I honestly think the ending of the story is perfect. It allows you to get a glimpse into the future of the characters and resolves any questions that the reader might have, which is the perfect ending for a YA historical romance novel. Thanks to Rachael Lippincott, Netgalley and Simon & Schuster Children’s Publishing for an e-arc in exchange for my thoughts. I look forward to Rachael’s next book!

Rachael Lippincott never misses and Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh proves that. After getting waitlisted from her dream art school and losing her inspiration, Audrey is transported to 1812 where she meets Lucy, who kickstarts her bisexual awakening. That’s right, sapphic time travel, people! The banter, the pining, it’s perfect. Lucy is such a lovable character and I was rooting for her to find true love as soon as she was introduced, and her relationship with Audrey is so cute. Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh is a sweet read and reminds you to be true to yourself.

I received an ARC from Simon and Schuster Children's Publishing through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Exactly the cute love story I was hoping for!

Audrey is a high school senior struggling to find the inspiration she needs for her RISD application. When a grumpy regular at her family’s convenience store suddenly sends her 200 years into the past, she has to figure out why, and how to get back home. And the answer just might be with Lucy, the vibrant but trapped girl eager to escape a fate she hasn’t chosen.

I was hoping this would be adorable and swoony and it absolutely delivered. I loved watching the romance slowly develop between Audrey and Lucy, and thought it was built up with just the right pacing (no insta love here!). Both of their characters were so easy to root for: Audrey, looking for inspiration and confidence after being made to feel small by her ex-boyfriend, and Lucy, eager to get out from her father’s controlling reign and escape the predetermined life laid out before her. They each had such beautiful independent, but also interconnected, journeys to self-discovery.

The time travel aspect, while more a minor facet of the story to bring our two MC’s together, made for a really interesting setup. I will say, if you aren’t one for pop culture references in books, this is one I would stay away from. Audrey is transported back in time, but that doesn’t stop her from commenting on things from the future (the bachelorette, Bridgerton, and the Super Bowl to name a few). Most of the time I didn’t take issue with this, as Audrey did really sound like a young adult from 2023. And if you want some funny banter involving how futuristic sayings, mannerisms, and all around way of life would clash with the past, this book definitely delivers.

One thing I did take slight issue with was repetition. I feel like a lot of the times contemporary romance takes whatever big driving question the MCs are facing and brings it up a lot, and this book was no exception. Readers were reminded very frequently of Audrey’s 25 day deadline, her need to find love, and Lucy’s struggle to get out from under her father’s influence. And as a slight formatting issue, there were quite a few italics used (multiple times per page usually). These were more minor issues though, as I really did enjoy the story as a whole.

Overall: I highly recommend this book as a cute sapphic YA romcom, with some impactful commentary surrounding self discovery and the freedom to be unapologetically you.

Intended audience: YA
Pacing: medium
Content warnings: death of a parent, emotional abuse by a parent, mentions of homophobia

*review to be posted on social channels nearer to the publication date

Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh is a fun story in which a 2023 teenager gets shot back to 1812 to basically find herself by a grumpy man with a magic quarter. Sounds fun and interesting right? Because it is, and you should read it!

I loved almost every character here (save for a few, you know who I mean) they were all really not what I expected out of them upon first impression. Audrey getting thrown 200 years in the past as a very typical teenager and trying to fit in to this 1812 society was very interesting to watch because omg its a literal culture shock? I could only imagine how badly I would crumble if put in her situation lmao, learning proper etiquette, how to sit, how to eat, all these dance steps (especially when i have the coordination of a worm) down to which silverware to use when. And don't get me started on language either. Lucy taught it all to Audrey with what seemed like infinite patience and didn't even skip a beat to cover for her and help when she fumbled something or didn't understand. Lucy's situation was such shit and I hoped things would turn in her favor the entire book. Going back to the grumpy old man with the magic quarter, i actually liked him a lot. Hes like the neighborhood grump who seems like he hates life but he really cares in his own way. Mr. Shepard, Alexander, James, and Martha also get a special spot because they broke their molds of what was expected of them in 1812 society slightly and they have a lot of heart. The explanation of the time travel and very end of the book was kinda funny to me too, it was very nonchalant

I had a couple issues with the book, first the pacing was off for me. It was shorter than I expected it to be which I thought would make for a quick read but a lot of the plot happened at the end of the book so it made the first half a little hard to get though. It didn't fully get my attention till about 70-80 percent in even if I really cared for the characters and wanted to know how it all turned out. The attention part might totally be an issue on my part but even so. I also didn't see before I requested that I couldn't send this to my Kindle which also made it a little harder to finish since I find it difficult to read on my tablet/phone for very long. Rachel Lippincott's books are always some of my favorites to read and though this one might not have been one of my most favorites I still look forward to her next book. Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for the arc copy, all opinions have been completely my own.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

As soon as I heard that Rachael Lippincott had written a sapphic time travel Regency romance, I was in. I'm always in for Lippincott's books, and I love Regency romances, wlw, and time travel, plus, the title? Chef's kiss. This book was just so adorable, and the romance had me feeling all sorts of squishy feelings. Nicely paced, with few if any slow bits, and a very satisfying resolution. Highly recommended for anyone who loves any or all of the things I mentioned in that opening sentence there. It will not disappoint.

I should start by saying this was mostly fun. It's not self-serious, and does a good job of just telling you to buy into the premise so it can start on the story. I was really nervous I wouldn't be able to get over that hump and just enjoy it, but I did. Overall though, characters were fun enough, dialogue was good, and the internal monologues were intriguing. My issue was with pacing. It seems like all of the action is at the end in a very short period. I kind of would have liked to see it the other way around, where Lucy gets transported to the future versus Audrey going back to the past. Still a lot of fun. I'm a big fan of the author and her style so I'd give it ago.

***Thanks for the ARC***

Well I’ve found the new book I’m going to obsess over for the rest of the year.

I love, love, love time travel romances. And a sapphic time travel romance? Be still my heart. I knew Lucy & Audrey were going to fall in love but the lead up to it was just so perfect.

The only thing I didn’t like is the end and how I couldn’t stop myself from going “Well what are they going to do now? How are they going to make this work?” (iykyk). But I still loved it enough to say “whatever, I don’t care.”

Please Hollywood when the writers strike is over make this a movie because it will make me eternally happy.

So this is not a P&P retelling or reimagining, just FYI! I thought it was, but I also don't read premises lol. I just went off the name & it's just in the spirit of those books.

It is 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania! Audrey is a high school senior who was dumped, and then waitlisted for her dream school. She is supposed to be working on a new portfolio to submit to the dream school to get off the waitlist, but she has had an artist's block if you will. She runs into her ex boyfriend and his new girlfriend, and then after a chat with an older neighbor Mr. Montgomery, she unknowingly time travels to 1812 Regency-era England (how did that time travel work?!). Audrey ends up on Lucy Sinclair's family estate and Lucy teaches Audrey about becoming a proper lady in 1812. It's a fun little romp, and it is very short (about 220 pages!) so I zoomed through.

Since this was a shorter book, it did move extremely quickly! However, I still loved the moments of longing, angst and pining from Audrey and Lucy. I also thought the sex scenes (off-page, closed-door, fade-to-black, don't worry lol) were done very well, since it was both of their first times with another young lady.

. Overall, I enjoyed the buildup of their friendship, and then romance, and I was very surprised by the ending haha. It was super cute and I love Rachael Lippincott!

Such a cute, fun, escapist read that still managed to tackle important issues in a beautiful way! PRIDE & PREJUDICE & PITTSBURGH is yet another romantic heartfelt book by one of my favorite authors, Rachael Lippincott. Seriously can't get enough of this!!

I love the concept of this title, but to me if all felt very rushed. The whole time travel idea is never really complete, and everyone is just to accepting of the fact that it is occurring, which I found odd. I did however appreciate the romance plot line and the fact that the characters really were able to uncover the best parts of themselves. The author also did a nice job incorporating the secondary characters into the story. If you’re looking for a romance that you don’t think too deeply about, give this a try.

I know that this is a 5 star read, but cannot give adequate feedback because this is only available on the Netgalley app and not available to send to kindle. I will be reading the physical copy once it comes out. Thank you to Simon & Schuster for the eARC!

I loved the dynamic between Lucy and Audrey from trading stories and culture across time to their relationship blossoming into a fierce need to earn more time.
I went to college in Pittsburgh so I am always a fan of Lippincott's PGH stories. They bring back so many memories. Her settings are so distinctly Pittsburgh. While this one mainly takes place in 1800s England, I always knew that Audrey was do clearly a yinzer from the various Pittsburghese nods to her complete character design and behavior. She was Pittsburgh through and through and I loved it! Even Port Authority got a mention which really takes me back!
I also enjoyed the English countryside. While I haven't lived there, I found that setting to be just as fun and immersive. Lippincott has succeeded in writing a fun romance that is entrenched in the regency romance genre from the contemporary Austen to now. Can't wait for more!

A very sweet YA romance I enjoyed quite a lot and not only because of the shout outs to my adopted hometown. Really liked the character development and the fact that Audrey and Lucy grow together and as individuals, that their relationship develops organically, and that it’s well paced for a YA audience. I also appreciate that there wasn’t a bunch of words wasted on Audrey needing to convince various characters of her origins: evidence was examined and accepted. Side characters were a hoot (except for the villains who were VERY villainous).

It’s a YA Kate & Leopold meets One Last Stop… and I loved it!! Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh has…
- Time travel
- Dual POV
- Bi & Lesbian MCs
- Electricity from stolen glances & brushing of fingertips (think P&P 2005)

I loved the message about taking chances, getting back up, and not allowing fear or possible rejection dampen your spirit or keep you from pursuing your dreams. Lippincott reminds readers to be an active participant in their life and not a passive observer. I think this story will resonate with YA readers especially as they are transitioning into adulthood or venturing off to college, encouraging them to be brave and choose themselves.

The romance was an exquisite slow burn and so tender with stolen glances, brushing of fingertips and a “you’ve consumed me completely” line that had me SWOONING!

So sweet and heartfelt with a beautiful message of getting back up, being brave, and choosing yourself. Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh is a beautiful fusion of modern sentiments and classic romance.

After being dumped and waitlisted at her dream school, Audrey Cameron is feeling lost. A local man, Mr. Montgomery, arrives at her Pittsburgh shop that day and promises he can help her—and ends up sending her back in time to 1812. She meets Lucy Sinclair, a girl who is promised for marriage to a man she doesn’t love. Together the two try to figure out what’s happening with Audrey, while sparks begin to fly between them.

I really enjoyed this unique YA book—so different for Rachael Lippincott’s other novels with the time travel and historical fiction elements. I really enjoyed both Audrey and Lucy as characters, and thought they played off each other well and made for a fun, charming, and romantic story. This was a quick, easy read, and I’d definitely recommend it!

Thank you to NetGalley and Simon & Schuster for my gifted e-ARC!

Rachael Lippincott has done it once again! PRIDE & PREJUDICE & PITTSBURGH is unlike anything she's written yet, but it is such a fun and romantic story that I already can't wait to reread! Though it felt mostly like an escapism type of book for me (which is a good thing!), I also did really love the the themes this explored since they hit close to home for me.

Already awaiting Rachael's next book!!

Based off of the title, I’d gone into Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh assuming it was going to be a Pride and Prejudice retelling with a time travel element, even though the blurb doesn’t mention anything about the original Pride and Prejudice — which, is totally on me and my own expectations. It didn’t really affect my opinions of the book, but I did want to start this review off with that disclaimer in case other people had similar expectations.

Told in dual POV, Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh follows Audrey Cameron, who, in 2023, works at her family’s convenience store, while trying to find her muse after being heartbroken and waitlisted at RISD. She’s supposed to submit five more pieces for her portfolio in the next two weeks, which would normally be fine, except for the fact that she has no inspiration. When one of their regulars tells her he can help her, the last thing she expects is to be sent to 1812 England. There, she meets Lucy Sinclair, who is about to be betrothed to someone she loathes. Forming a quick friendship, the two work together to try to send Audrey home, thwart Lucy’s suitors, while managing their own growing feelings for each other.

Truth be told, I really loved the dual POV. I loved getting to learn about Audrey’s life in Pittsburgh, while simultaneously learning about Lucy in England. Often, I feel like dual POV allows us to gain a deeper insight in each character’s thoughts and personality, and given the short length of Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh, I do think getting to know a little more about how Audrey and Lucy were feeling helped move the story forward. Even so, I felt like there wasn’t a lot of character development, and I think that was in part, due to how short the book was. What’s even more odd, is that I felt like we didn’t spend enough time in Pittsburgh, or in Regency England. Whether it was setting up the characters' lives prior to Audrey’s time travel, or once she had returned home, I simply felt like we didn’t spend enough time.

Audrey and Lucy shared a lot of sweet moments, and I found Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh to be predictable and cheesy, but in a good way. The two of them had such care for each other, and I loved how they made each other better. Overall, Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh was a fun and easy read, and I’d recommend it to anyone looking for a light rom com!

There was a time when throwing back to Jane Austen was all the rage... both in terms of niche genre lit and fantasy escapism. Fiction ran the gamut from Lost in Austen to Pride and Prejudice and Zombies with varying results. But in Rachael Lippincott's latest outing, sci-fi and romance have an equal footing.

Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh focuses on Audrey, a hopeful teen artist at a crossroads in her life. She's just been through a breakup that's left her questioning her path forward to art school. Working at her family's store in her hometown is secure, but still not exactly what she's looking for. Then Mr. Montgomery, a cranky but loyal shop regular, throws a quarter at her and she wakes up in Regency England.

It's equal parts Life on Mars and Somewhere in Time, though Audrey at least gets to keep use of her cell phone for a bit. She's first discovered by Lucy Sinclair, a young lady who's having a pretty bad time of her own. Her widower father is gunning for her to earn an engagement to one Mr. Caldwell, an eligible bachelor who will give her (and thus her father) a comfortable life. But Lucy doesn't feel that "spark" with Mr. Caldwell, and is dreading an end to her life of freedom.

Fortunately for her, she has Audrey to distract her. The two work out that Audrey's magic quarter is counting down her days in 1812. Based on some cryptic words from Mr. Montgomery, the two figure out that she needs to have some sort of experience before the number on Audrey's quarter reaches zero. Probably finding love. Luckily, Radcliffe and the surrounding estates are absolutely crawling with eligible bachelors. But between fancy balls, late-night dance parties, and (of course) unexpected dips in nearby lakes with handsome men in gauzy shirts, Lucy and Audrey find themselves falling for each other.


Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh is aware of its source material in just the right way: versed enough in it both to hat-tip it and subvert it. All the earmarks of an Austen work are there—both the straightforward references and the thematic elements. Rather than seeking to overthrow the source material, though, it creates a romance that works surprisingly well within it. So often, we see older fiction reapproached through a modern lens in a way that thoroughly shreds the original, marking it as misguided and problematic with the new take being the superior, enlightened one. Here, though, classic and modern work in harmony. Instead of damning Regency literature for having no space for Audrey and Lucy's romance, it both acknowledges a place for it and demonstrates how suited to the genre their burgeoning love actually is.

If there is a shortcoming with the book, it's the last-minute nature of Mr. Montgomery's whole deal being explained. While it's entertaining—and in the end really just a means to an end—I would love to have seen this addressed a tiny bit more. There's so much in those little moments that adds another compelling layer to Audrey's story, including how she found herself in this particular time with this particular person. But a lot of it is lost in the rush to the climactic finale. That's such a small gripe compared to the larger positives of the book, though.

Funny, sweet, compelling, and head-over-heels in love with the books that came before it, Pride and Prejudice and Pittsburgh is a sweet read for anyone who's ever been at a crossroads in life or in love.