platzapus's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Joniece Abbot-Pratt narrated this book. That’s why I read it. But I’m glad, because I ended up enjoying it. It was my first sports-related romance book, and it has made me, a non sports fan, not fear them as much. There’s family drama and shout-outs to classical literature. Overall good.
iggyebab's review
4.0
**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
This book was really well written. I loved the basketball player/ reporter spin on this Darcy tale.
Both main characters were perfectly prickly in the best way. Darcy is from a wealthy family, determined to make a name for himself on his own talent. ISara is a reporter whose father is in prison for an illegal sports betting operation. There’s an evil boss a charmingly irritating friend who thinks his fane means he can do what he wants.
I must admit that there was several uses of slang that i had to look up. It’s mostly because I’m old.
This book was really well written. I loved the basketball player/ reporter spin on this Darcy tale.
Both main characters were perfectly prickly in the best way. Darcy is from a wealthy family, determined to make a name for himself on his own talent. ISara is a reporter whose father is in prison for an illegal sports betting operation. There’s an evil boss a charmingly irritating friend who thinks his fane means he can do what he wants.
I must admit that there was several uses of slang that i had to look up. It’s mostly because I’m old.
mags_louise's review
2.0
2.25⭐
I was very kindly provided with a copy of The Wrong Mr. Darcy many months ago by the publisher in exchange for an honest review, and the first thing I have to say is I have no clue who Ms Lozada is, in fact, I've never heard of her and until I googled her I didn't know she had been married to a sports star, or that she herself had been a reality TV star, particularly in a sports related tv show.
So, I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but with a sport(ish) background and a ghost writer plus what appeared to be a love for Pride and Prejudice I was equal parts intrigued and excited to dive into this story.
But sadly it just wasn't for me as not only did Ms Lozada show she had no knowledge of sport she also showed little love for Pride and prejudice as this wasn't anything like a fun retelling in fact, it barely stuck to the original which is a shame as from the synopsis I was expecting a fun basketball-esque twist on the story.
Yet, there was the bones of a good story here and there were honestly bits I enjoyed, but unfortunately they were few and far between as everything just got lost in inaccuracies, unlikable characters, and a plot that just ultimately jumped about too much.
**ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review**
I was very kindly provided with a copy of The Wrong Mr. Darcy many months ago by the publisher in exchange for an honest review, and the first thing I have to say is I have no clue who Ms Lozada is, in fact, I've never heard of her and until I googled her I didn't know she had been married to a sports star, or that she herself had been a reality TV star, particularly in a sports related tv show.
So, I wasn't quite sure what to expect, but with a sport(ish) background and a ghost writer plus what appeared to be a love for Pride and Prejudice I was equal parts intrigued and excited to dive into this story.
But sadly it just wasn't for me as not only did Ms Lozada show she had no knowledge of sport she also showed little love for Pride and prejudice as this wasn't anything like a fun retelling in fact, it barely stuck to the original which is a shame as from the synopsis I was expecting a fun basketball-esque twist on the story.
Yet, there was the bones of a good story here and there were honestly bits I enjoyed, but unfortunately they were few and far between as everything just got lost in inaccuracies, unlikable characters, and a plot that just ultimately jumped about too much.
**ARC provided by publisher in exchange for an honest review**
aybi's review against another edition
challenging
emotional
hopeful
informative
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
brynnrib's review
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
mysterious
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
cruchotzke's review
1.0
I didn't enjoy this book I am very sad to say. It was chaotic and jumped around too much. The romance was awkward, and to be honest most of this story and the dialogue felt awkward. Far too many things are happening at one time and it feels like the basic plot got lost.
I love anything P&P related, but this was in no way a retelling. Quoting P&P at the beginning of each chapter and some characters having the same/similar names, doesn't make it a retelling in any way. Derek just wasn't likable, even when we are in his thoughts he comes across as a jerk. Hara is okay, but I wasn't really invested in her character. I liked the premise, but not long after starting the book it went off the rails.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for kindly providing an advanced reader's copy. All opinions are my own.
I love anything P&P related, but this was in no way a retelling. Quoting P&P at the beginning of each chapter and some characters having the same/similar names, doesn't make it a retelling in any way. Derek just wasn't likable, even when we are in his thoughts he comes across as a jerk. Hara is okay, but I wasn't really invested in her character. I liked the premise, but not long after starting the book it went off the rails.
Thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press for kindly providing an advanced reader's copy. All opinions are my own.
kaliebennettt's review
slow-paced
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
raineyfree's review against another edition
this book sucks ass. only read it for the sex scene and even that was awful
jfaye's review against another edition
2.0
Interesting story idea but felt really rushed and that we were missing a lot of background and plot