Scan barcode
emmakaryn's review
challenging
emotional
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Super fun retelling!! Stayed true to the original without trying to be too modern. I also really liked all the different POVs we got.
em_mcd's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
stephmonforte's review
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.25
ariygk's review
4.0
This was a fun read! I’ve never read Pride and Prejudice and know very little about the Kardashians, so I can’t speak to the likenesses there, but I appreciate it for what it was.
avagerber's review
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
syl_val15's review
3.0
3.5 Stars
A follow-up to Birds of California? Say no more.
Side note: Looks like I gotta re-read the previous book.
A follow-up to Birds of California? Say no more.
Side note: Looks like I gotta re-read the previous book.
elyssam's review against another edition
emotional
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
Meet the Benedettos, like any Katie Cotugno book, is a good read. It follows the Benedetto family, a set of parents and their five adult daughters, who used to be reality tv stars and are now on the brink of foreclosure. When action star Charlie Bingley moves to the neighborhood with a roommate, Will Darcy, the Benedettos spend the next several months making headlines. Lilly, the second sister, can’t help but feel a magnet pulling her toward Will despite their reservations about one another. In Meet the Benedettos, we explore what the tabloids don’t mention or, more often than not, get wrong through multiple points of view.
This modern Pride and Prejudice retelling was solidly structured. Honestly, with how well the characters fit the 2020s, it was not easy to pinpoint the classics inspiration. The glaringly obvious names and plot points were a big hint though, haha. I liked the intricacies of the family. Will’s backstory was heartbreaking and created a well-rounded character. His dynamic with Lilly, given her backstory, was messy in the best way possible. I always believe that two romantic characters need a good balance of similarities and differences, and these two reflected that.
I would have loved more form these characters. The ending, though satisfying, felt abrupt and I was sad to have finished their story.
Loved the Benedettos, loved Lilly and Will. Can’t wait to read more from Katie Cotugno.
alittlebitheather's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
3.75
A delightful twist on Pride and Prejudice! Think if the Bennets were Hollywood and a Kardashian-esque family. Personally, I have no interest in the real Kardashians, but this was a fun way to modernize P&P. Plus, I always love a fake celebrity book.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Suicide attempt and Death of parent
Moderate: Eating disorder