It did not take much to be drawn to this book. Give me a good Pride and Prejudice adaptation and you have me hooked. Add in a good who-done-it sleuth and I'm head over heels. I loved this adaptation. It keeps everything loved in the original source, all of the stubborn, misguided, and playful exchanges and twist a narrative that is both imaginative and entertaining. I was even delighted by how our P&P antagonist were deviously rewritten and overjoyed by how much more Elizabeth shines as the independent female hero of this story- regardless of how it veers a little from this era's propriety. I can't wait to follow this series.

I'm not sure why I expected this to be a modernized retelling, so I was in a bit of a shock when the book started and the setting was still very much historical. But I do think the mystery aspect was strong enough to keep me engaged despite the time period not being my favorite to read about. And the characters and their dynamics are everything you would want from a P&P retelling.

This was a delightful story in the world of Pride and Prejudice. I wouldn’t exactly call it a retelling, but something akin. The author takes a lot of liberties with the original story, the characters, and the time period.

I strongly recommend this read if:

1) You loved Pride and Prejudice, but you don’t want to re-read it.
2) You love murder mysteries, detective stories, or lead females doing things that are “unladylike” to get the job done.
3) You want a fluffy read, but something that makes you think a little.
4) You want the classic enemies to friends to lovers trope.

Thank you to Harper Collins and NetGalley for an advance copy!

I adored this YA mystery spin on Pride & Prejudice! It's clever and witty, and puts a feminist lens on the story with a smart and confident Lizzie. The author easily wove all of these new twists into it, all while retaining the characteristics of the time period. I'd highly recommend this to anyone who loves retellings of P&P or other Jane Austen novels. Thanks to Netgalley and HarperTeen for the advance listener's copy.

Honestly it was impossible to get into this audiobook since it was read by an ai. I like audiobooks but hearing this one read by a computer is not it

This was such a fun story. It had the perfectly blended the original story in a unique and entertaining way. I loved seeing so many of my favorite characters shown in a new light. I do wish there was a little more interaction between Lizzy and Darcy but overall I really enjoyed this and look forward to reading more from this author. I definitely recommend it to anyone that loves Jane Austen or historical romance.

You know those cozy murder mysteries? Well pair that with being a Jane Austen retelling and you got Tirzah Price’s upcoming book, Pride and Premeditation. And as you can probably gather by the name, it’s a play on Pride and Prejudice — the favorite Austen novel among many so a great one to start this series with. Yes, it will be a series!! Other upcoming titles include: Sense and Second-Degree Murder and Manslaughter Park. I will be picking up these sequels for sure!
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In this book, you’ll be transported back to, once again, meet the Bennet family and Mr. Darcy 😍 Add in a scandalous murder that Lizzie is determined to solve and prove she has what it takes to do so. But will pursuing her dream job make her happy...or be the end of Lizzie? I really enjoy Jane Austen’s classic novels and I love mystery books so this was right up my alley to pick up.
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I’m very thankful to Netgalley and Harper Teen, Harper Audio for the advanced audiobook of this title! Thank you so much! Loved this and found another author I will be keeping track of for their next release! Well done.

This was a fun novel with a great spin on a classic tale. All of the characters were mostly present and followed with mannerisms that seemed in character if maybe too forward for Austen. I really enjoyed that characters and felt that they were pretty well rounded and modernized.

The murder mystery was a great spin on the classic romance. I loved how a whole new story blossomed, yet a knowing reader would know exactly what the end result would be. This telling gave our main heroine a more prominent role in her own life and a more forward Lizzie. I liked how this felt true to the time and yet modern and the same time. It was very refreshing.

I look forward to reading more by this author and hopes she delves into more Austen and takes us along. The audio of this tale was a robotic with a bit of an English accent. It was fitting and pretty clear to listen to.

Thank you to the publisher for providing a voice galley of Pride and Premeditation in exchange for an honest review.

Being a huge fan of both Jane Austen and Agatha Christie, I am usually a little skeptical when reading a different take on the characters or style of writing. I hold the originals stories in such high regard that I always read interpretations with a grain of salt.

When I read that both my worlds would be clashing together in one book I was intrigued but doubtful and happily listened to the voice galley with trepidation.

I was so struck by how easy and collected the writing was. The way the characters were reimagined to fit into the story made sense. She made me forget the original sequence of events that I would have expected and made her story come to life in its own way. Her world became as interesting as the original borrowed material and made me excited to see what was next and how the next character would be. She took out the parts that I didn't fully enjoy from the original, limiting the story without hurting it's full purpose. Though I wish there had been a little more interaction between Lizzy and Darcy, it's the same feeling I felt in Pride and Prejudice, it still kept a smile on my face.

You'll need to let go of the framework the original work had, but it is worth the time doing so. It's a great re-visioning of the original and look forward to purchasing it when it becomes available. I'm excited to read the next installments from this author!

Lizzie Bennet is an aspiring lawyer. When her father tells her she needs to prove herself if she wants to work at the law firm, she sets out to do just that. So, when a murder happens that shocks the high society, Lizzie is determined to solve the case and prove to her father that she could make a good lawyer.

The first bit of knowledge I wish I had before reading this book (which I know by the summary I should have guessed) is that the author took some liberties with the history. While Price did try to stick to the Austen time, she didn't want Lizzie so restrained and opened the world up for her a bit more. There is nothing wrong with this is the slightest. It did just take me out of the story from time to time as I had to think about what time period this was actually in.

<i>Pride and Premeditation</i> had plenty of callbacks to the original with some of the same or similar lines. Lizzie and Darcy still feel true to the original and their banter was nice. I could tell that the author really does love and care for the original works as she did try to stick to that feel as much as she could which was nice.

The mystery itself wasn't entirely captivating for me. I enjoyed watching Lizzie work through it all and thought she was brilliant. It was nice to see how as the case went on it did bring Lizzie and Darcy closer together.

Overall, it was an enjoyable read, quick read that did leave me entertained.

This was such a fun retelling of Austen's Pride and Prejudice! I loved that Lizzie is obsessed with her crime-solving, especially as she follows the case of Bingley. I liked that the mystery is intertwined with the characters in a way that makes the story and the characters still innately the ones we know and love. It was fun to read the story and I can't wait to see what the next book in the series will be!!

I was provided a gifted copy of this book. I am leaving my review voluntarily.

I want to start by saying I have never read or seen Pride and Prejudice so I'm not exactly sure how similar this retelling is to the original; however I am familiar with the names of the characters and time period. I think I was expecting a more contemporary retelling of the original story rather than using the same characters in a different storyline. I'm not typically a fan of classics , which is why I wanted to give this version a try but unfortunately it just wasn't for me and I found it a bit difficult to get through. I think those out there that have read and loved Pride and Prejudice and enjoy mystery/thrillers will really like this retelling.

Lizzie Bennet wants to be a lawyer, which is very clearly frowned upon as she is a woman. Fitzwilliam Darcy is the heir to Pemberley Associates. After a brutal murder, Lizzie vows to find the correct killer, sure that they've got the wrong guy.

Chaos ensues, enemies to lovers and awkward sexual tension ensues, and smashing the patriarchy ensues.

I will be transparent here - I am not typically a fan of classics, I am not typically a fan of Austen, and I don't really enjoy the "BUT I DON'T WANT TO BE A WOMAN IN THIS SOCIETY" *stomps feet* trope that is so over-stressed by Austen and the like. I like a good smash the patriarchy, prove you're a boss who doesn't need a man trope, but not (what I perceive as) the whiny overdone version. Since this is an Austen reimagining, there is some of this, however it feels like the author gets it out at the beginning, and then moving forward it's not mentioned as much.

You may be asking, "okay but if you don't like Austen, why did you decide to read this book?" Well, nosy, it's because I found the idea of this mash-up very creative. It was described similar to the My Lady Janies series ad Stalking Jack the Ripper series, both of which I enjoyed.

As far as the story itself, it kept me interested. The pacing was great, especially for an audio where it tends to be easier to lose interest and have your mind drift. Where the story falls flat for me was the characters and my lack of connection to them (this could also be because I feel a lack of connection to the OG Elizabeth & Darcy). Overall, it was good and I won't run out for the second installment, but I will be interested to see where the story goes from here.

In any event, I think that any P&P/Austen fans will enjoy this. I also really think with the actual narration it will be even more enjoyable.

3.5 stars

Pride and Prejudice is one of my all-time favorite books, so when I saw this book on NetGalley being promoted as "Pride and Prejudice" meets murder mystery, I knew I HAD to check it out. I enjoyed the authors feminist approach to Elizabeth (Lizzie) Bennet's career ambitions, and felt it was realistic for the character created initially by Jane Austen. I do wish that there had been more interpersonal relationship build-up amongst the characters, but appreciated the mystery twist. I found it enjoyable and plan to continue reading the series.

Additionally, the ALC I was gifted by NetGalley (thank you!) was an automated voice, so that did at times make it a little more difficult to listen to as some of the inflections were off. This may have affected my overall experience, but as noted above, I did enjoy it and plan to continue the series.

This one started off slow but I did enjoy it. Price was able to take the characters from my favorite book and spin it into a murder mystery. Each of them was fit into the story without it being too obvious or forced. I was happy that she didn't try to make the deplorable characters from Pride and Prejudice more likable and vice versa. I'll probably reread this in a few years when i forget the details. It's a fun and quick read (or rather listen since I used the voice galley format).

Side note. I liked the authors note at the end, I was wondering when women had started to be allowed to court in England but wasn’t sure which century it was.

I'm always eager to read a fresh twist on an old classic especially if it's based on Jane Austen ; so of course I requested this.

Unfortunately I had a bit of a mixed reaction to this book. It kept my attention and the premise was interesting ; but at the same time it was lacking depth and was missing something that makes the original special. What exactly that is i'm not sure, but I was feeling the loss nonetheless.

I appreciate this book for what it was though. This retelling felt like it's own thing while being what it was advertised as which was a fresh take on Pride and Prejudice. It had the characters we all know and love with a new purpose and did touch plot points from the original ; so far as retellings go it was decent. Just can't stop from feeling the potential was somewhat lost, which i'm hoping is only the case because it's just the first book in the series.

Overall I didn't love it, but I did enjoy it so I will definitely keep an eye out for the next book.

Upon having this for way longer than the other books and galleies I've been approved for, I will say that Price's elevator pitch for this is creative, and her prose seems to be good, I could never fully engage with the story, solely because of the voice galley. I finished, it was solid, I probably will end up rereading once it's published with more opinions.

This was a well crafted, clever murder mystery set slightly after the Jane Austen era. Parts of the mystery were predictable, but there were twists and complications that made it intriguing. The feminist ideas were a bit heavy-handed at times, but I genuinely enjoyed the characters and writing style.

Pride and Prejudice is one of my top 10 of all time novels, and I never want it to end so I will pretty much read any adaptation of it. This is definitely the most interesting one I have come across. The author mentioned in her author's note that she was going for a cross between Austen and Agatha Christie and I think she succeeded. This novel is still set in the regency era but there are liberties taken in places (which the author also noted) so if you can step out side of historical accuracy and enjoy a good feminist twist, this was an excellent read. The element of a murder mystery added a new level of excitement and anticipation.i really liked it. I recommend this book if you love strong femal characters,

“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a brilliant idea, conceived and executed by a clever young woman, must be claimed by a man.”

This book was such a delight! It combined two of my favorite things: a retelling of a Jane Austen classic & mystery/suspense! I loved the reimagining of Lizzy & Darcy as rivals working for competing law firms, and especially enjoyed some of the additions the author made to humanize both characters as well as to provide them with ample opportunities to match whits and to see each other as equals. While the mystery itself was not too difficult to solve as a reader, I really enjoyed the pacing and felt satisfied with the ending.

One thing to note is that this book isn’t particularly historically accurate. I was easily able to suspend my disbelief but it might be difficult for others to get past. I did really appreciate the author’s note at the end explaining the historical differences and findings from their research on the time period.

Overall, I can’t wait for the other books in the series!