Netherfield Prep: A Modern Reimagining of Jane Austen's 'Pride & Prejudice'

Netherfield Prep: A Modern Reimagining of Jane Austen's 'Pride & Prejudice'

It is a truth universally assumed that a stupidly rich boy must be in want of a girlfriend. It is a truth universally acknowledged that a girl who has just travelled half a world must be in want of a bed. From her first day at pompous boarding school Netherfield, fiery Australian Lily Brewer comes up against the arrogance of Austin Cooper. Austin and his twin Jax are the hottest guys in school. And the richest. It's quick wits and sass versus suave intelligence and abs, and they refuse to fall for each other. The rest of the school ignores Austin's behaviour for his pretty face and fat wallet. But, Lily can't get past his cold character even while her insults are enough to bring a smile to Austin's usually dour face. As Lily's roommate Anne is getting closer to Jax, Austin and Lily are always at each other's throats despite the sizzling chemistry that both of them deny simmering below the surface. Between an ardent proposal from her step-mother's simpering nephew, a dashing young fellow-Aussie from the Military College, the twins' scheming bitch of a cousin, Lily's embarrassing family, Austin's intended fiancée, the antics of the twins' best friend, the overbearing Lady Celia, and a whole lot of stubbornness, love seems off the dance card for everyone. Will pride and prejudice ruin them all? Or will love win the day? Get ready to spot all your favourite characters in this Young Adult modern reimagining of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, told in dual POV. Please be aware that this story uses Australian English spelling and syntax.
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Grace Christensen @drace
4 stars
Sep 26, 2021

I consider myself somewhat of an expert on Pride and Prejudice retellings/adaptations and let me tell you, this is a good one. I loved that the characters felt like they were inspired by the originals but weren’t carbon copies. They had their own quirks and personalities but they had the same inherent prides and prejudices as the original characters. I also love that the author kept all the important plot points of the original storyline. It seems like whenever I read a P&P retelling they always leave something out. This one didn’t though. It did the story justice while having it’s own things to add. I will say, this story is 100% written about teens for teens so keep that in mind. They’re kids and they sometimes act like it. It isn’t necessarily some major love story like some retellings I’ve read, but it’s adorable and comforting and it made me happy to read.

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