I'm always up for a retelling, especially ones that have a twist and from ones that I truly adore.
I think maybe I went into this expecting a bit too much. Yes it was fun, yes the twists were there but, for some reason I just couldn't get into this one like I wanted to. I didn't connect at all, especially not like I did with the original and that just left me feeling a bit disappointed and sad.
The writing however wasn't bad and the mystery and story line was fun, it just lacked something that I can't even really explain except to say I just wasn't feeling any of those feels I normally have when it comes to this type of story, original or retelling. I think many people will like this, maybe even love it, it just wasn't quite what my expectations were hoping for.

I'm a sucker for an Austen retelling, and this one surpassed my already-high expectations! P&P has been retold so many times that I think it's hard to make a totally fresh take on it, but Price managed to do just that. With the murder mystery element (opening with Bingley in prison!), my attention was captured from the get-go, and held through the whole fun, twisty ride that was this book. I loved this rendition of Lizzie as an amateur detective and the ways all the other characters were creatively woven into the narrator--Wickham as a Bow Street runner, the rival law firms of Pemberley and Longbourn, etc. I really didn't know how everything would wind up until the very end, which is probably something I've never said about a P&P retelling. Price's debut was witty, romantic, YA historical-romantic-murder-mystery perfection. Really looking forward to the next in this series!

I just finished this book and absolutely LOVED everything about it!!! I am a fan of Stalking Jack the Ripper which is what drew my interest to this book and am so glad I was able to get an ARC. I also just preordered a physical copy to support the author and because I loved it. Now into my review on the book I gave this 5/5 for many reasons. I thought it was very well done, with character development to the plot development. The murder mystery aspect of it all did not seem rushed and I had no idea who the murderer was in the end either!!! I absolutely loved the banter between Lizzie and Darcy as well, and the connections to Pride and Prejudice. As someone who is a head strong female herself always fighting against societal norms, Lizzie was an extremely relatable character. I adored the setting in this book too and seeing how Lizzie always fought against the trials and people against her. Overall, I cannot wait for the second book!!!!

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Seventeen year-old Lizzie Bennet would make the perfect lawyer…except for the fact that she’s a woman in an era where female lawyers are practically unheard of. Stubborn and inquisitive Lizzie refuses to let this setback stop her, and when a scandalous murder shocks London society, she sees it as the perfect opportunity to prove her worth as a lawyer and save a man she’s convinced is innocent while she’s at it. Unfortunately for her, with rival aspiring lawyer Darcy blocking her every move and the true murderer still on the loose, Lizzie finds that solving a case completely on her own may not be as simple as she first believed. With every clue, she slips more and more into danger until her very life is on the line. Can Lizzie solve the mystery, face her complicated feelings for Darcy, and successfully demonstrate her skills as a lawyer? Or will her pursuit of the truth silence her once and for all?

I can’t stop thinking about this amazing book. Tirzah Price’s debut is thrilling, romantic, and full of clever callbacks to Jane Austen’s classic novel. Just as Elizabeth Bennet is courageous, intelligent, and quick-witted in the original, Price’s Lizzie is all that and more. The scintillating banter between Lizzie and Darcy is brilliant and quite possibly one of my favorite features of this book. All the characters are very well-developed, and the setting is delightful. Solving the mystery at Lizzie’s side is an unforgettable and thoroughly enjoyable experience. I was not expecting the more perilous elements, but as a lover of action/adventure stories, I was pleasantly surprised at how well the danger is woven into the romance and societal standards of the time. This fantastic retelling of Pride and Prejudice is perfect for fans of Jane Austen and murder mysteries and has become one of my favorite reads of the year.

(Pine Reads Review would like to thank NetGalley and the publisher for providing us with an ARC in exchange for an honest review. Any quotes are taken from an advanced copy and may be subject to change.)

While Lizzie Bennet is more than competent working in her father's law firm, it's not enough to keep men from stealing credit for her work (especially the repugnant Mr. Collins). Now Mr. Bennet needs to hire a new employee, and he has made it clear that she has to do more than prove she's better than Collins; she has to prove she's qualified for the job through logic and reason. Fortunately, a certain Mr. Bingley has just been accused of murder, and Lizzie knows that she can prove he's been framed and win the job all at once. As long as Bingley's lawyer Mr. Darcy doesn't get in the way, anyway.

This book is such a delightful retelling. Price remixes the characters and circumstances in just the right way to balance classic personalities and new plot points. It makes for a unique experience that still feels familiar and comfortable. Lizzie and Darcy read a bit younger than they do in the original, but they still experience the same kind of character growth - while of course building a cute romance. The touches of reflection on social class, justice, and sexism are just enough to make their point without becoming heavy-handed. I didn't know how much I needed an Austen-based murder mystery, and now that I have it, I'm delightedly craving the next one. Overall, charming!

I loved this retelling of pride and prejudice. I mean it mixed together some of my favorite things, murder, Austen, strong female, and regency England.

This is more of a reimagining of the Pride and Prejudice story than a retelling. Almost all of the characters from the original are there, some more prominent than others, but the story is totally different. But the essential themes are there and then some. I ended up quite enjoying the story, once I accepted that this was not a retelling but more of a fan fiction with more modern ideals established for the characters.

All of the important characters from the original are present, and if you know the story well, then it won’t be a complete surprise who the villains are in this murder mystery. Both Lizzie and Darcy make the same assumptions about each other in this book and work their way around to changing those opinions. It might have helped to see Darcy a bit more than we did. He kind of disappears for awhile, as Lizzie works on the mystery. Jane is also surprisingly absent as well. It would have been nice to see that sisterly relationship developed in this book too.

With the characters already well established, the focus of the book then becomes the murder mystery which was pretty well done. I liked that even though it was easy to figure out who had done it , the why was not as apparent. There were quite a few surprises in this regard and some well done scenes when all is revealed. The author does take some liberties in giving Lizzie more agency in this book than would have been allowed in Austin’s time. But you can forgive that modernization. And except for some dialogue that was perhaps more modern than it should have been, the setting of Regency London was nicely done.

If you are a Jane Austin fan, you will probably enjoy this book as long as you go into them with no expectations that they will stay true to the original story. There are more Austin mysteries to come, one based on Sense and Sensibility and the other on Mansfield Park. I am looking forward to these books as fun and well done re-imaginings of well loved classics.

If you enjoy Jane Austen's characters and seeing them in variations on the original story (Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, anyone?) you should give this new series a try. Lizzie's father is a barrister and she wants to work by his side, even take over the practice when he retires - but a female practicing law is just not done. Determined to prove to her father and everyone else that she has the skills for the job, she takes on the case of Charles Bingley and sets out to prove his innocence. Bingley's best friend Darcy is the heir to a successful law office and is already on his friend's case. Sparks fly. Banter and verbal sparring occur. And we wait for everything to be resolved (happily, we hope), before the last page.

Readers of historical fiction will notice that a few liberties were taken to transplant the story into the legal arena rather than sticking to ballrooms and house parties, but those changes can be forgiven and are explained in the author's note. This version of Elizabeth Bennet is still close to her father, determined not to marry her mother's choice, dislikes her father's heir, and finds Mr. Darcy infuriating. Social customs such as calling cards and subscription dances at public assembly halls help bring the time period to life. Lizzie's use of street children is reminiscent of Sherlock Holmes and his Baker Street Irregulars. For those who have read the original, the motivations of the characters and hidden relationships between them may provide a few clues to the mystery's solution, but newcomers to the world of Austen will not be hampered in their enjoyment.

Pride and Premeditation is a fun new take on Pride and Prejudice, setting the story against the backdrop of a murder mystery. While I understand this is a YA novel, I was disappointed in the lack of romance. I wanted more of that part of the novel. The mystery storyline was a bit complicated; I found myself losing track of what was happening and I feel like the explanation was a bit convoluted and strayed from the main characters in the novel. I think this book is good and there is definitely an audience for it, but I probably won't be reaching for it again.

My thanks to NetGalley and HarperCollins for an advance reader's copy.

This Pride and Prejudice retelling has a twist: murder. Lizzie Bennet's mother and sisters want her to find a husband, but she's more focused on becoming a lawyer by creating a role for herself in her father's law practice. When a murder takes place in town, Lizzie sees an opportunity to bring in a new client and show off her investigative skills. As she dives into the case, she discovers intrigue, danger, and a handsome legal rival named Darcy.

Pride and Premeditation is the perfect balance of familiar characters, new surprises, mystery, humor, and romance. Tirzah Price intentionally breaks some historical rules by giving Lizzie Bennet more agency and opportunity, putting a feminist lens on a classic story. This was SO much fun to read and kept me wondering what would happen next through every page, a quality you don't always find in retellings. I can't wait to read the next installment in Lizzie's story!

Pride and Premeditation is a cute and fun YA novel that mixes a remake of a classic with a murder mystery at the center of it all. There have been many Pride and Prejudice remakes, but never one as clever and entertaining as this. Hopefully this is just the first of many Jane Austen Murder Mysteries. If you enjoy romance, mystery, and classic novels, this was made for you! Be sure to check out Pride and Premeditation today!

A cute and clever cross between a classic and a cozy mystery. The characters you know and love from Pride and Prejudice have been reimagined into new crime-solving roles.

This book was just fun for a Jane Austen fan who has a love of Agatha Christie style mysteries. There are numerous retellings of pride and prejudice the nun accomplish the voice so closely to the original text. I think it was great to have Lizzie working on this case and seeing the mystery unfold.

I received a complimentary copy of this book through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

"Perfect for fans of the Lady Janies and Stalking Jack the Ripper, the first book in the Jane Austen Murder Mysteries series is a clever retelling of Pride and Prejudice that reimagines the iconic settings, characters, and romances in a thrilling and high-stakes whodunit.

When a scandalous murder shocks London high society, seventeen-year-old aspiring lawyer Lizzie Bennet seizes the opportunity to prove herself, despite the interference of Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, the stern young heir to the prestigious firm Pemberley Associates.

Convinced the authorities have imprisoned the wrong person, Lizzie vows to solve the murder on her own. But as the case - and her feelings for Darcy - become more complicated, Lizzie discovers that her dream job could make her happy, but it might also get her killed."

Austen and murder seem to go together so well, and the title is pure Midsomer Murders

4.5

When a scandalous murder makes waves within London society, aspiring barrister Lizzie Bennett sees it as the perfect opportunity to prove to her father that she deserves a place at Longbourn and Sons. Competing against the more prestigious Pemberley Associates, specifically Fitzwilliam Darcy, makes things all the more complicated. Lizzie is convinced that the wrong person has been accused and is determined to find the real murderer. She's prepared for justice, but she's not so prepared for the danger that awaits.

It is a truth universally acknowledged that this reader is drawn to anything that fits the description "Jane Austen Retelling". I was particularly drawn to the idea of Pride and Prejudice getting caught up in a murder-mystery plotline. And I think that Tirzah Price pulls it off pretty well.

I loved the familiarity of the characters and the overall story. Such as knowing that there will be a Lizzie, there will be a Darcy, they will be at odds with one another.

I thoroughly enjoyed all the ways in which other things from the main story would pop up throughout. Like Longbourn and Sons and Pemberley Associates referring to law practices instead of houses. Interesting things like that.

I loved seeing the various ways the familiar characters popped up throughout as well. Fulfilling the ingrained image readers have of these classic characters in their minds, but fitting them perfectly into the mystery setting.

The most important thing for me in retellings is when authors honor that original material, yet put their own stamp on the material and I do think that Tirzah Price has achieved that. I think it's safe to say that nothing was super surprising in terms of how the mystery plays out if you have read the source material you won't be surprised by the villain at the end, but I think that the way that each part gets somehow accounted for and included is spot on. I also enjoyed the moments when originally passages / dialogue would be reproduced possibly in a different context than the original, but would still pack that witty punch that Jane Austen is known for in her dialogue.

Overall, if you're like me and enjoy a good Pride and Prejudice retelling, I don't think you can go wrong with Pride and Premeditation. I look forward to Tirzah Price putting her own mystery spin on more classics.

While the voice was easy to ease into, the setting was underdeveloped and left the reader unsure about the world they were entering.

I was lucky enough to receive an advance copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

In Pride and Premeditation, Tirzah Price takes the classic enemies to lovers story of Elizabeth Bennett and Mr. Darcy and places it within the context of a scandalous murder mystery that has rocked high society London. Lizzie is desparate to prove herself capable of working as a barrister in her father’s law firm, and has to suffer her nemesis Mr. Collins (he father’s employee and heir) who has no qualms about taking credit for her ideas. When Mr. Bingley is accused of murdering his brother in law Mr. Hurst, Lizzie sees an opportunity to prove her mettle, and many twists and turns ensue from there.

I enjoyed that the story was set in an ahistorical version of Regency era London, and I think the author used that to her advantage to tell a different kind of story. I also absolutely loved that Price reveals who the TRUE villains of the story are--I cannot say more without spoiling it, but I was thrilled to see one of my favorite characters escape a fate that she did not deserve in the original! The relationship between Elizabeth and the side characters, such as Fred and Alice, were a lovely addition to the story, and I also appreciated seeing a new perspective of Caroline Bingley.

There were a few things that fell short for me. First, I felt the relationship between Lizzie and Jane was underdeveloped. It’s such a central part of the original story and unfortunately I felt like Jane was a bit side lined here. That was a necessary sacrifice in order to introduce the elements of solving a murder case, but I missed that sisterly bonding, which is one of my favorite parts of the original. Also the character Fred who is introduced in the beginning of the book does not make an appearance later on as I thought he would. That felt like a missed opportunity. I also wished there was a bit more steamy chemistry between Lizzie and Darcy--I know this is a YA mystery, but I felt their relationship lacked real sparks.

All in all, I thoroughly enjoyed myself while reading this re-imagining of my favorite book of all time. If you are an Austen fan, and enjoy murder mysteries, I’d recommend giving this one a read, and I look forward to seeing what other books arrive in this series. I would love to see Lizzie and Darcy solving crimes together again!

When I saw this one, I knew I had to read it. Not all P&P retellings are for me though so I was cautiously . But this one proved itself. It did hit a patch in the middle where I wasn't sure where it was going and thought it might not be as stellar of a read as I had first thought, but then then they plot twists hit that had me going "oh my god" and it finished perfectly. No one has to marry the odious Collins or that rake Whickam. As for Lady Catherine, what a fresh take.

The banter with Lizzie and Darcy was on pointe, and it had enough of the original dialogue in it to pay homage without completely copying. The other characters also payed homage, but also had some fresh takes and updates. In this version, Charlotte's mother was form the East Indies, making her biracial, and she was an orphan adding another couple of layers to her plight of being an "Old Maid". Whickam was more dastardly, Collins more social climbing, and as for Lady Catherine, what a devious one she was!

I was pleasantly surprised with this one and will definitely be reading the rest of the trilogy. Four Lightsabers.

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This book was so much fun. I'm a fan of Bookriot and have been listening to Tirzah talk about books for quite a while. Her charm and ease reflect in her wonderful writing style. She's taken a favorite story and made an unforgettable retelling. Super fun, feminist, and contemporary. Highly recommend for you or the teens in your life.