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kgraham10's review against another edition
2.0
Regency romance without Georgette Heyer’s wit or sense of the absurd or Jane Austens’s astute observations or wit. Tepid.
elootje's review against another edition
Not invested in story. Couldn’t get into it.
mljain's review against another edition
4.0
Definitely a mix of Pride and Prejudice and Bridgerton, only more catered to a YA audience. Loved the main character and humor scattered throughout.
celine13_01's review against another edition
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
arint's review against another edition
funny
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
harrrrrri's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.5
ladyyaru's review against another edition
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.0
jarvm's review against another edition
4.0
I stayed up until 5 in the morning to finish this book. That tells you all you need to know.
heddas_bookgems's review against another edition
4.0
“‘One must never begin a game by conceding,” he warned. “Play to win, my dear, always.”’
After Kitty’s parents have died, she and her sisters are drowning in debt. As the oldest she is responsible to take care of her family. Fortunately there has been an arranged marriage for her. But then Mr. Linfield informs her he’s not going to marry her and Kitty has to think of another plan to save her family from ruin.
A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting starts off with an epigraph from Pride and Prejudice. “Without thinking highly either of men or of matrimony, marriage had always been her object; it was the only honourable provision for well-educated young women of small fortune, and however uncertain of giving happiness, must be their pleasantest preservative from want.” A characteristic for that period of time. And while it’s not possible to compare a classic with this novel, it does come close with a modern and quirky twist.
You know those comfort movies you watch to just believe in love and a happily ever after? Well, this is it! Reading this book it gave me the exact same feelings. It had the same structure: problem, fixing problem, surprise, bonding, conflict and…. Well no fun in spoiling the ending.
Plus side, to this book: it has a lovely, smart ahead of time female, siblings, a charismatic love interest and it’s just written excellently.
Pacing was consistent, it was funny and to the point. Was this a masterpiece like Pride and Prejudice? Maybe not, but who cares! It did the job in feeling entertained, amused and more importantly it made me feel romantic.
After Kitty’s parents have died, she and her sisters are drowning in debt. As the oldest she is responsible to take care of her family. Fortunately there has been an arranged marriage for her. But then Mr. Linfield informs her he’s not going to marry her and Kitty has to think of another plan to save her family from ruin.
A Lady’s Guide to Fortune Hunting starts off with an epigraph from Pride and Prejudice. “Without thinking highly either of men or of matrimony, marriage had always been her object; it was the only honourable provision for well-educated young women of small fortune, and however uncertain of giving happiness, must be their pleasantest preservative from want.” A characteristic for that period of time. And while it’s not possible to compare a classic with this novel, it does come close with a modern and quirky twist.
You know those comfort movies you watch to just believe in love and a happily ever after? Well, this is it! Reading this book it gave me the exact same feelings. It had the same structure: problem, fixing problem, surprise, bonding, conflict and…. Well no fun in spoiling the ending.
Plus side, to this book: it has a lovely, smart ahead of time female, siblings, a charismatic love interest and it’s just written excellently.
Pacing was consistent, it was funny and to the point. Was this a masterpiece like Pride and Prejudice? Maybe not, but who cares! It did the job in feeling entertained, amused and more importantly it made me feel romantic.
schlegellikebagel's review against another edition
3.0
Slow burn, regency banter, high society politics. Love it!