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A review by lucyp21
Bluebells in the Mourning by KaraLynne Mackrory
3.0
This was a Pride and Prejudice variation I picked up because of a reading challenge (it has bluebells in the title) and I normally read these quite quickly but I enjoyed it when it came down to it.
In this book, Lizzy receives a letter from Jane before Darcy addresses her at Rosings, saying Lydia has died after taking a fall. She and Maria Lucas have to travel back home in order to mourn Lydia and Darcy accompanies them. What I find the trouble with these variations sometimes is that they bring Darcy and Lizzy together in a different way but don't address their character flaws. After the first proposal in P&P, Lizzy has to confront her prejudice against Darcy and Darcy has to confront his pride before they can come together as a couple and variations sometimes miss that. Thankfully, that wasn't the case in this book.
Despite the differing circumstances, Lizzie frequently assumes the worst of Darcy and Darcy has to swallow his pride and realise he made several mistakes in Meryton and concerning Lizzy and her family. Bingley plays a part here and not just to propose to Jane and Georgiana is delightful. Not to mention there is an unforeseen development with Mr and Mrs Bennett and of course, Wickham has to be dealt with.
I would have liked to have seen more of Kitty and Mary, especially since Kitty was the one with Lydia and closest to her when she died and felt like they were left out to the detriment of the book. However, this was an enjoyable book.
3.5 stars!
In this book, Lizzy receives a letter from Jane before Darcy addresses her at Rosings, saying Lydia has died after taking a fall. She and Maria Lucas have to travel back home in order to mourn Lydia and Darcy accompanies them. What I find the trouble with these variations sometimes is that they bring Darcy and Lizzy together in a different way but don't address their character flaws. After the first proposal in P&P, Lizzy has to confront her prejudice against Darcy and Darcy has to confront his pride before they can come together as a couple and variations sometimes miss that. Thankfully, that wasn't the case in this book.
Despite the differing circumstances, Lizzie frequently assumes the worst of Darcy and Darcy has to swallow his pride and realise he made several mistakes in Meryton and concerning Lizzy and her family. Bingley plays a part here and not just to propose to Jane and Georgiana is delightful. Not to mention there is an unforeseen development with Mr and Mrs Bennett and of course, Wickham has to be dealt with.
I would have liked to have seen more of Kitty and Mary, especially since Kitty was the one with Lydia and closest to her when she died and felt like they were left out to the detriment of the book. However, this was an enjoyable book.
3.5 stars!