Monthly Archives: June 2014

By Diana Peterfreund 5/5 A post-apocalyptic retelling of Persuasion. It’s Jane Austen. And it’s Sci Fi. It’s a Jane Austen Sci Fi. Is it my birthday?? It’s like someone reached into my brain, took the two things I love most, … Continue reading →

By Margot Livesey 3 ½ out of 5 When first her mother dies of an illness, and then her father drowns, Gemma is sent away from her native Iceland to live with her uncle and aunt in Scotland. When her … Continue reading →

By Amanda Grange 2/5 The things I do for you, dear readers. Do I even need to bother giving a summary? The conceit of the book is right there in the title. Mr. Darcy is a vampire. Ok, ok, fine, … Continue reading →

This has got to be one of the only spinoff novels I’ve read that has a BBC miniseries of its own made out of it. Since I reviewed the book in my last post, I’m going to compare and contrast … Continue reading →

By PD James 5/5 It’s the eve of the Lady Anne’s Ball at Pemberley, and Elizabeth is making sure everything is perfect. As the family an guests retire to bed, the quiet is broken by a frantic carriage at the … Continue reading →

by Jo Baker 4/5 “If Elizabeth Bennett had the washing of her own petticoats, Sarah often thought, she’d most likely be a sight more careful with them.” That line pretty much sums up what this book is about. Pride and … Continue reading →

by C Allyn Pierson 1/5 Georgianna, little sister to Mr. Darcy, finally gets her time in the spotlight. It’s her first season, and  she should be excited and ready to take her place in society. The only trouble is, just … Continue reading →