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Demi (22 KP) rated A Christmas Carol in Books

Apr 25, 2018  
A Christmas Carol
A Christmas Carol
Charles Dickens, Robert Ingpen | 1843 | Children
9
8.6 (84 Ratings)
Book Rating
A classic
I still love this story after countless readings and about as many reboots. Few are unfamiliar with the story, which lends itself well to contemporary retellings. But I enjoy revisiting the original now and then. It's a very quick read, and one of my favorite ghost stories and tales of redemption. If Scrooge can change, who can't?
  
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries
The Lizzie Bennet Diaries
2012 | Comedy, Drama
9
8.0 (2 Ratings)
TV Show Rating
I love retellings, especially modern-day (3 more)
Some phrases and things lifted straight from the book (Pride and Prejudice)
Shout outs to other Austen books (amongst other classics)
Pemberley Digital's YouTube page features Emma in a modern-day retalling as well - within the same company
Didn't like how the ending didn't complete Lizzie and Will's story as in the books (0 more)
Maybe missed the bus on this one...
  
Geekerella (Once Upon a Con #1)
Geekerella (Once Upon a Con #1)
Ashley Poston | 2017 | Contemporary, Romance, Young Adult (YA)
10
7.8 (11 Ratings)
Book Rating
When I heard of this book, I screamed: fairytale retellings, fandom culture, and cute romances, all in one??? Sign me the FUCK up. This book was incredible, and so, so, so sweet. It's a cute slowburn, a bit of anger, a lot of humor. A lovely, well-written story that I truly really love. The characters are sweet and relatable, and you tend to understand some of their struggles. I loved this book so, so much, and honestly? You guys should too.
  
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ArecRain (8 KP) rated Evan And Darcy in Books

Jan 18, 2018  
EA
Evan And Darcy
8
8.0 (1 Ratings)
Book Rating
I was on a Jane Austen kick when this popped up on Net Galley. I was delightfully surprised that this novel wasn’t horrible. Jane Austen retellings/rip offs are a dime a dozen, especially modern versions. However, I felt that this was a lovely retelling. I felt is held true to its inspirations and I likes Evan and Darcy almost as much as Elizabeth and Darcy. The side characters were just as meddling and frustrating too!

Bottom line, if you want a cute modern retelling that doesn’t butcher the feel of the original, I highly recommend this novel.