Giselle's Reviews > First & Then

Why didn't I realize this was a retelling of "Pride and Prejudice" in a modern setting? I would have picked it up sooner and I missed getting the author to sign it at a Fierce Reads event. *smacks head* 

Quite easily one of the cutest contemporary stories that have similar personalities to the beloved Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, all told within a football town with an adorable little cousin to match. I pretty much devoured this in one sitting, even if I'm on a good contemporary kick at the moment. It's witty, adorable, and just downright sweet. Not only is it a love story but there's also friendship and family thrown in for good measure.

There's just something about the adorable main characters that are so heavily flawed yet you can help but love them when they make their mistakes. 

Definitely one of my faves of the year :) and I would want to reread this over and over again just so I can get all the feels! Oh and that cover! If that beautiful but simple cover doesn't make you want to pick this one up, then I don't know what will!

RATING 5/5

QUOTES

"You don't want to make yourself different for anyone." 

"What must it be like to have a path do clearly delineated for you? To have talent and a passion that guide your future like that?"

"When you love something, you can't be happy all the time, can you?"

"I should've been better. But sometimes all you can really stand to do is think about yourself. Sometimes it's the only way to cope."

"Just because you like hair and makeup doesn't mean you're stupid."