Obviously the punny title grabbed me when I first heard about it. So when the publisher sent me a Netgalley link to read this one, I quickly downloaded it. Unfortunately I didn’t get to it until it was actually published, but then I devoured it pretty quickly!

This is a story for anyone who has loved Bridgerton, especially for the YA crowd, as it doesn’t have the extremely steamy parts that the tv show and the novels have. But it was still a fun romance, set in a time where titles were important and you might have to marry due to money need for your family, etc. There was also a Jane Austen feel to it.

Briggs was a character, we got the enemies to lovers because he and Blythe had a habit of some misunderstandings leading to pranks, leading to a really horrible prank the last time the two saw each other. Both of them had family financial issues that kept any attraction between them from being able to be acted upon because of the responsibilities they felt needed to take care of their families. So then they made a deal to help each other. Blythe to help him win a very quiet, hard to get to know girl with a huge dowry. Briggs was supposed to help introduce her to possible inventors for her proposed beekeeping business.

Of course the two had so many sparks, and so many close encounters. Not to mention more misunderstandings and half-truths, blowing up at each other, then making up. There was a man that through the trying to find investors became a suitor for Blythe, and he was a nice guy, so it was really hard to not root for him. Again, reminded me of the last season of Bridgerton.

So many wonderful side characters as well. I loved the cousins and best friends, and would love if the author maybe wrote some connected stories for some of their HEAs/love stories. Even just the people that lived on Briggs’s land, and his friend who ended up also kind of saving them in the end with his own romantic past.

While there is a bit of a third act break-up/drama portion, it fit into the story enough that I didn’t mind it. I also loved the way the author solved the obstacles for these two star-crossed lovers to be together in the end.

Rating: 4.5/5
I received an eARC for my honest opinion.

This book is perfect for anyone who wants to read cute, funny, friends to enemies to lovers. This book will have you laughing and cheering for the characters to finally give into their feelings and be happy. You will be introduced to Blythe who is a smart, savvy, young lady who wants nothing more than to show the world her inventions for her apiary business and show everyone the great qualities of Honey. However, sadly her family is in financial need, and she is encouraged to marry a wealthy man to help them, even though she would rather do it all herself. You will meet Briggs who is now the man of the house, he finds out that his father has left him and his family with nothing really and the only way that he can see himself out of his father’s choices is to marry a wealthy lady, but we all know that just because you want one thing… love isn’t ruled, it rules you.

I really liked the plot of the book and having it told with dual POV’s made it easier to connect/relate to the characters. I thought the author did a great job with drawing the readers to the book and keeping them enthralled throughout the book, with laughter, with joy, with a little sadness and for me I wanted to shake a few characters to get their minds to start working correctly lol. I like that you will see the characters that used to be childhood friends to enemies, help each other with their problems and during all this you will see how they each look at each other differently. I liked that the author didn’t just make the readers connect with the main characters but with the side ones as well. I know for me that I just loved that Briggs' relationship with his brother August was just adorable and really helped me to see him in a different way. I found myself with Bridgerton feels and I was so there for that.

I will be looking for more books by this author. If you want a book with witty banter, great plot and characters, romance and Bridgerton feels you need to read this book.

I want to thank NetGalley and Entangled Publishing for the opportunity to review this book.

Last week I read Witty in Pink, a YA regency romance - many thanks to Entangled for the NetGalley ARC and LibroFM for early access to the audio as part of their ALC educator program.
I haven't read many YA books this summer, but I want to get back into the genre to have recommendations for my high school students when school starts back up in September! I'm not usually a regency romance reader but this one was really cute. Blythe and Briggs had an unfortunate run-in five years earlier, and now Blythe is hoping she can use his social status to boost her new business venture, which was really interesting to read about. And Briggs, in return, needs her help wooing a rich heiress. But the two former rivals find they have more in common than they previously thought in this slow-burn, wit-filled romp, perfect for Bridgerton fans. I will definitely be recommending Witty in Pink to my students!

*I received a free copy of this book from the publisher; the review is my own.*

I would love to give this book 5 stars, but I think it's more like 4.5. So close, though. I thoroughly enjoyed it and will quite likely borrow the audiobook from my library at some point so I can enjoy it again. It's definitely taken some inspiration from Jane Austen, though it's less polite and proper. (I saw a nod to Mr. Knightley in a dancing scene, and he is my absolute favorite Austen hero.)

Blythe (18) and Briggs (20) couldn't have been more perfect for each other. Yes, they spent much of their adolescence pranking each other, and one went too far (wait for the explanation). But their relationship with each other (regardless of the phase--friends, frenemies, nemeses, partners, lovers) was genuine, and each was able to truly see the other in a way that the rest of society couldn't. They could be raw with one another, even when they weren't being entirely forthcoming. Blythe and Briggs challenged each other in a way that made them better. I adored them individually, too. Were they perfect? Absolutely not. But their strength and vulnerability made them very easy to like even when I was irritated with them.

I think all of the characters were written well. Nobody struck me as flat, even those I assumed were (not saying I liked a certain character any more by the end of the book--that would be a lie). Even though I didn't want him for Blythe, Lord Colchester stole my heart a little bit.

And of course I cannot omit Blythe's bees. I absolutely love that she was so focused on apiaries and establishing them throughout the county.

This is my first Erica George book, but I'm interested in looking into her other books now.

Note: Some swearing. Some sensuality. Two LGB side characters.

✨ “I will myself not to admire her. I clamp my mouth shut, trying to hold my breath, but it's soon too overwhelming a task to maintain. I tilt my head to the side, allowing myself a deep breath of her scent, and I'm dizzy with her sweetness. I should have walked away when I had the chance- I shouldn't have allowed myself this intimacy with Blythe Rowley, because I know she will be the only thing on my mind tonight as I pray for sleep." ✨💖

4.5 rounded up

“Witty in Pink” is so cute! This is an 1800s setting, enemies to lovers tale focusing on families that have known each other for generations. A guy (Briggs) and girl (Blythe) have grown up always teasing each other, but it grew sour as they got older. Despite their long standing feud as children, they eventually need each other's help, but along the way realize what they REALLY want is each other. However, there are many social and economic hurdles keeping them apart.

So many great quotes and beautiful storytelling/ verbiage. I loved the way the main characters' emotions and attraction for each other were expressed! Highly recommend for those who enjoy:
💖time period romance
💖rivals/enemies-to-lovers banter
💖dual pov with mutual pining
💖forbidden love due to societal difference
💖family driven drama
💖coming of age hurdles & self-recognition

Thank you so much to NetGalley, Entangled Publishing, and author, Erica George, for the opportunity to read an eARC in exchange for my honest review.

This book was everything and has instantly become a new favorite. Erica George has truly knocked it out of the park as far as YA historical romcoms go. It’s safe to say that if she writes it, I’ll read it. And I really appreciate that this reads as a more mature YA romance. Let’s face it, people had to grow up a lot quicker in this time period, and both Briggs and Blythe face very adult problems and decisions in this story.

This story was filled with every emotion from beginning to end. It was a romcom in every sense of the word. The banter and wit was top notch; I found myself constantly laughing out loud or chuckling. I simply couldn’t get enough of the back and forth between Blythe and Briggs. But then I LOVED how the shots and jabs at each other slowly morphed into real conversations and they really got to know each other. The fact that they’re both trying to set each other up with other people but starting to like each other…lawwwwwd the tension and angst this created. It just about killed me and made me giddy at the same time. The sacrifices they were willing to make for each other just about broke my heart. I absolutely love these two cuties.

There are also so many side characters that shine! I loved Charlotte and how much she supported Blythe. I also loved Westley and Julian, but I think my favorite was August. You’ll just have to read to find out why. 😏 There is also a fun twist at the end and characters you like, but then don’t and then do again. It’s a bit crazy, but I loved how everything works out in the end. It was so satisfying and I will say it again — I’ll read anything this woman writes. I can’t recommend it enough.

Content: make outs, mild swearing

Thank you to Entangled Teen for my copy. My thoughts are my own.

Thank you Entangled Publishing and Turn The Page Tours for the ARC.

If you’re a fan of strong independent females in the Regency era, family and friend group drama, and banter for dayssss, you should definitely read this. I loved how mature this young adult romance felt to read - both Briggs and Blythe are putting aside their personal desires for the sake of their families and estates. My heart ached for Briggs as the repercussions his father’s death left behind. And no matter how hard they tried to stay apart, their attraction and chemistry was undeniable. As someone who doesn't read nearly enough historical romances and often skips YA books, I'm so glad I read Witty in Pink and highly recommend.

Wrexford Park - 1812

Blythe is staying at Wexford Park and facing trying to find a match that will help her save her family finances. Recently, neighbor Briggs Goswick has become the master of Mistlethrush Hall. While he appears to be quite wealthy, the truth is that he is not. As children, Blythe and Briggs used to play tricks on one another and now that they are grown, they seem to not care for one another. This was after he embarrassed her at a soiree. Now, both of them are needing to find a way to get the money they need for their families.

When Blythe is invited to spend some time at Mistlethrush Hall, she reluctantly accepts even though she does not like to leave her bees. She keeps bees which produce honey that she can sell and make money for her family. She wants to be able to establish these for other people and make even more money for the family. While at Mistlethrush Hall, Blythe enjoys seeing Briggs again but he is looking to try and marry Sabrina, a young woman with a large dowry. Sadly, the young woman is not a very nice person. When Sabrina notices that Blythe and Briggs are becoming closer, she is determined to break them apart. Can the growing love between Blythe and Briggs be saved?

I enjoyed watching these two characters struggle to hide secrets as they tried to save their families while not being able to follow their hearts. But love always prevails, doesn’t it? A sweet and clever book. And Boo-Hiss to Sabrina! Enjoy!

Copy provided by NetGalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.

I loved this book, it was funny, witty, quirky, had moments of despair and redemption, and of course a love story filled with enough drama to keep tounges wagging in any century.

Blythe and Briggs make me remember why I love grumpy sunshine books so much, because sometimes doing the right thing, makes you look like something you're not and then the sunshine enters your life and all at once it all makes sense.

I sat down to read this thinking it would be a fun quick read, and six hours later I closed the last page, I literally didn't put it down, it was so easy to get lost in this story, I do still want to know if a certain lady had relations with a certain gentleman but I feel like she needs her own story so that's ok.

Fun, flirty, and fabulously full of witty banter Witty in Pink is one of those books that's going to live in my head for a while, and I don't think I'll ever look at barns or pink dresses the same way ever again.

Thank you to Entangled Teen and NetGalley for providing a copy of this e-book, I have volutarily read and reviewed it and all thoughts and opinions are my own.

This Teen/YA outing is an enemies-to-love story. It was cute with good humor, a lovable heroine and was an overall good read.

Blythe and Briggs, as neighbors, grew up together as rivals/pranksters but at one point Blythe developed a crush on Briggs which was abruptly and humiliatingly severed. Now after five years of not seeing him, Briggs has returned following his father’s death to try and salvage his family’s estate from debt. Blythe, also in a similar financial situation, is trying to market her own innovative apiary business to secure investors. As the two realize that they are working toward basically the same basic goal, Blythe convinces Briggs to solicit for her business through his wealthy connections while she will help secure a wealthy fiancé for him.

My favorite things about this story were the humor between the protagonists/co-stars, the strength, gumption and caring nature of Blythe, and Briggs’ growth arc through the story (I started off as not his biggest fan, which I thought would be a dealbreaker, but I ended up applauding him). At first, the sometimes more modern vernacular and eschewing of some of the traditions/mores of the time threw me, but I got past that.

All in all, I enjoyed this one.

My sincere thanks to Entangled Publishing/Entangled Teen for providing the free early arc of Witty in Pink for review. The opinions are strictly my own.

Imagine Pride and Prejudice, but with Darcy as a somewhat self-centered rogue and Elizabeth as an entrepreneurial bee enthusiast.

Any historical romance that has an opening paragraph in which the female protagonist calls the male main character “a certified man-child” has my full attention. Erica George’s Witty in Pink is nothing less than that (witty) and is honestly laugh-out-loud funny. There is no shortage of smart banter and coming-of-age clumsiness in George’s new young adult Regency-era romantic comedy.

Witty in Pink is a dual point-of-view story of Blythe Rowley and Briggs Goswick, two childhood friends who grew up torturing one another with pranks and quips. After four years of absence from one another, they are reunited in the prime of their young adulthood, where each is ready for the marriage mart. Blythe, however, could care less about making a suitable match this season. Her goal instead is to secure investors for her apiary business. Yet she quickly learns that a gentleman’s daughter is expected to act and dress a certain way. She needs some help learning how to mingle with the wealthiest landowners in the county. In steps her childhood nemesis, Briggs Goswick, who is handsome, charming, and recently became lord of Mistlethrush manor after his father’s death. Briggs needs help as well. He needs to secure himself a bride with a large dowry so that he can save his ancestral home from debt. Blythe and Briggs enter into a reluctant alliance to help one another: Briggs will introduce Blythe to potential investors while Blythe will help Brigges win the heart of a young heiress with fifty thousand pounds to her name.

What unfolds from their agreement is one of the sweetest enemies-to-lovers romance that I’ve read in a while. Blythe and Briggs are both endearingly flawed characters who you see growing up and growing together through the pages of the story. t. Through their partnership, Blythe and Briggs find that, when they stop arguing with one another long enough, they bring out the best in each other. They understand one another and see through that front that many of us feel as if we need to put in place to protect ourselves from the trials of young adulthood.

The title also captured my attention from the beginning since I’m a fan of the 1986 Pretty in Pink starring Molly Ringwald. I can see some continuities between the two stories when it comes to the tension between classes, as Blythe’s family is not as well positioned as the social circles she tries to mingle with in hopes of finding investors. The most fun connection, though, is the dress. A pink dress. A dress that makes Blythe feel secure in herself and confident as well as a dress that draws Briggs’ attention in the most “girl steps into the prom and takes the boy’s breath away” kind of way. So classic.

Blythe Rowley wears a pink dress. Perhaps the first time I’ve seen her in that color since the incident in the pigsty. But this pink is different. This Blythe is different. She’s vibrant, deep, and powerful, and I’m blown away by the sheer glory of her, unable to notice any other person in the room.

Since this romance is written for young adults, the spice level is low. This doesn’t mean, however, that there’s not plenty of tension and swoony kisses. I found the romance satisfying, sweet, and genuine.

If you are in the mood for a fresh Regency-era romance with fun dialogue and lovable characters, then I’d highly recommend Erica George’s Witty in Pink.

Witty in Pink is a fun Regency romance! I enjoy the Regency era a lot so this book was right up my alley. Blythe is a sassy, intelligent heroine who I immediately adored. Her chemistry and frenemies vibes with Briggs were amazing and I enjoyed watching their relationship develop. Anyone who's a fan of Bridgerton or other Regency era novels will probably enjoy Witty in Pink as well!

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this book because regency or Victorian historical fiction isn’t necessarily my thing, but I absolutely loved this book! It was so cute!!!

Both Briggs and Blythe were likable characters and I enjoyed following both of their perspectives. Their chemistry was absolutely sizzling, but this is a clean romance with nothing beyond kissing. There was so much that was conveyed through pining, gazing, longing, and plenty of witty banter.

I loved how Blythe wanted to make a little business out of her love of bees, and I loved seeing her interact with the bees in their apiaries. I also loved Briggs’ relationship with his brother August (who I LOVED!) and he needs his own story!

I honestly could not put this down. I loved every interaction between the two of them.

This was just a big bundle of cuteness that left me with a big smile on my face.

This was a super cute period romance read. I enjoyed the enmities to lovers story line. While it’s not something age appropriate for my students it was really cute. Bridgerton vibes for sure.

En bref, j'ai beaucoup aimé Briggs et Blythe, ils sont touchants et attachants, on a envie de les voir s'ouvrir l'un à l'autre et de les voir heureux. Ils ont tous les deux des choses à dépasser pour y arriver mais leur attirance est flagrante dans un monde où le paraitre est complexe, tout comme la relation à l'argent quand on est sensé en avoir... J'ai apprécié le contexte et les personnages secondaires et même si j'ai trouvé quelques longueurs, dans l'ensemble je ne me suis pas ennuyée avec eux et j'étais curieuse de voir comment ils allaient se dépatouiller de leurs ennuis. Le final est étonnant sur certains points mais on les laisse tout de même sur une note plus que positive. J'ai aimé me laisser surprendre par certains pans de l'intrigue...

Ahhhhh! This YA historical romance was sooo good, ya'll! Definitely check this one out for all the feels it will give you. Thank you so much to netgalley for the arc and chance to read this one!

💜Very cute YA historical romance. Briggs and Blythe start as enemies but after striking up a deal to better each of their situations sparks begin to fly. The main characters shared plenty of tension, angst and chemistry. Blythe is an entrepreneur, and I love to see women doing things you wouldn’t expect from a historical standpoint in any story. I also really enjoyed the LGBTQIA+ representation that we got and loved how it was embraced. All around loved the story, and connections between our 2 main characters.

This book is a young adult historical romance and is pure delight. The main characters, Blythe and Briggs, have a lot of chemistry and are multi-faceted and likable. I enjoyed the first 70% more than the rest, as it go a bit too angsty for me, but that is most likely a personal preference. I received a digital arc of this book through NetGalley.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book. It is not often I find a young adult book that keeps me up late kicking my feet and giggling. Witty In Pink hit the mark. I wish the ending would have been a little more flushed out as it felt slightly rushed.

This was a delight! I loved how determined Blythe was. It was especially refreshing in a regency setting. I was rooting so hard for her business to take off.

As for the romance, the banter was excellent and the tension was palpable. I’d recommend it for older teens and adults alike.

I think you’d enjoy this too if you’re into:

💕 Ambitious FMCs
💕 Bridgerton vibes
💕 Beekeeping 🐝
💕 Enemies to lovers

Thank you ever so much to Entangled Teen and NetGalley for this eARC. All opinions are my own.