Book Review: Suddenly Mrs Darcy

 

Suddenly Mrs Darcy

Jenetta James

4/5

Another Pride and Prejudice Variation because I have no self-control! I'd like to give a shout-out to this cover for being nice despite its Kindle Unlimited status. This variation follows another forced marriage, Mrs. Bennet perceives Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth being in a compromising situation and forces them to get married. Elizabeth feels like a burden, she tries to do right by her duties and her new family, but she can't help but feel out of place. Especially considering the secrets which Darcy is keeping from her and some opposition from society and his own family. 

It's well-written, the characters follow the original characters very nicely. I also appreciate that it follows the same themes as the original but with different events. I want that perfectly written blend of pride and prejudice that Jane Austen accomplished so well and this one matched up pretty nicely. There are misunderstandings motivated by misunderstandings rather than malice. Moments when they could've solved all their problems with communication but rather they perceive them as slights from one another. 

I liked it and if you're binging variations like I am, this one is one of the best. It was a little rushed at the end considering how long it took to build up to that point, I don't know if I believed that Mr. Bennet could be that out of character either. But other than that, it was a fun and interesting read.