Jane Austen Book Blog
Devoted to the reading, reviewing, and celebrating of all things Austenesque!
A Splendidly Subtle and Sophisticated Tale Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Purchased TYPE OF NOVEL: YA Modern Adaptation of Emma THE PREMISE: A photo scandal and an unsuccessful congressional re-election forces Kate Hamilton’s family to retreat from Washington, […]
An Inspiring and Authentic Tale For Children Illustrated by: Vesper Stamper Rating: 5 out of 5 stars Source: Review Copy from Publisher Even though I am not a young reader myself, I have always had such fondness and appreciation for […]
Bougie Darcys and Lizzy from the Block Source: Jolabokaflod Gift 🎁 Rating: 4 out of 5 stars TYPE OF NOVEL: A Modern YA Pride and Prejudice Adaptation THE PREMISE: Zuri Benitez is hard-core devoted to her ‘hood in Brooklyn and […]
Persuaded By Peer Pressure and Fear of Social Suicide Rating: 4 out of 5 stars Source: Purchased TYPE OF NOVEL: Persuasion Modern Adaptation, Young Adult SETTING: Los Angeles, Present-Day SYNOPSIS: When she was a freshman, Anna Eliot was secretly dating […]
