Unfortunately the story was not for me. There was nothing particularly wrong with it just not my cup of tea

I stumbled upon Amanda Quain's book, Accomplished, and was totally intrigued by a Pride and Prejudice spin-off that focused on Georgiana. Quain's modern retelling of Austen's classic is not only entertaining but also brilliantly thought out. She put in a ton of effort to recreate Austen's world in a contemporary setting, and the characters are both delightful and genuine, yet still reminiscent of their P&P counterparts.
Georgie Darcy is headed back to her fancy private school after a messy scandal involving her ex-boyfriend Wickham, who was caught dealing drugs from her dorm room. Now, everyone blames Georgie for getting the charming and popular older boy expelled. As if that weren't enough, her brother Fitz transfers from his dream university in California to a local college close by so he can keep an eye on her. Determined to prove herself, Georgie tries to fix things and move on from the previous year's drama, but she keeps tripping over Wickham and making questionable decisions.
The modernized characters are fantastic. High school and college serve as a perfect substitute for the rigid social structures of Austen's time, and Fitz is an excellent choice for the wealthy boy who resents leaving his elite school for a more working-class college. The book also touches on wealth and privilege issues and introduces an adorable new love interest for Georgie. Fitz and his new study partner Lizzie are in the background, adding a nice touch. If you're looking for a unique take on Austen's work, especially if you're tired of reading about Darcy and Elizabeth, this modernized Austen world is a must-read!

I really liked the concept of a modern spin on Pride & Prejudice - the Lizzie Bennet Diaries did this remarkably well in the early 2010s - but this one missed the mark for me. The beginning was slow and, when all was said and done, the modernization made it feel a bit flat. It ended up reading like any other YA romance. Georgie's self-loathing also made parts of this a bit frustrating to get through. I think there's an audience for this, but unfortunately I don't think it's me.

"Accomplished" spins a fresh tale on the beloved "Pride and Prejudice," this time through the eyes of Georgie Darcy, Mr. Darcy's little sister. Picture Georgie as a junior at Pemberley Academy, grappling with a tarnished reputation and the heavy expectations that come with the Darcy name.

For someone who adores "Pride and Prejudice," diving into this retelling was a treat. Georgie, usually a background figure, steps up as a fully fleshed-out lead in Quain's novel. Her journey is genuine and heartwarming, and you can't help but cheer her on as she figures out what it means to carry the Darcy legacy.

And, of course, there are delightful appearances from the usual crowd. We get Fitz (aka Mr. Darcy) as the slightly grumpy but loving big brother, Wickham in his typical villainous role, and even Charles Bingley reimagined as a frat boy. The real kicker, though, is how the story reframes the idea that our value isn't just in our triumphs, but in the lessons we learn from our stumbles. It's a story about growth, making it a must-read for any Jane Austen fan!"

This is such a well done P&P update. Georgie Darcy returns to Pemberley Academy in a cloud of scandal. She's persona non grata with her fellow students, even the marching band. Her brother transferred to a nearby college to keep an eye on her. To distract her brother Georgie plays matchmaker between him and his argumentative classmate Lizzie.

Georgie is still traumatized by an incident with Wickham Foster. He saw a vulnerable girl, he separated her from her friends and took advantage of her naivete. While he was expelled from school, she hears him in her head putting her down. She doesn't think she's worthy of forgiveness. By the end of the book she is able to stand up for herself. She learns about her privilege and takes responsibility for her actions.

With having a love for Pride and Prejudice, I thought that I would give this book a go, but it wasn’t something that kept my attention. I kept getting distracted by real life and not able to actually able to submerge my self into he story and have a real connection with the characters.

It’s been awhile since I requested this, and my tastes have changed a little bit so I won’t be reading and properly reviewing this title.

I’m always down for a reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, so I was delighted to receive a copy of Accomplished. This is Georgie’s story at Pemberly Academy, and it’s a charming ride.

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for sharing this book with me.

Give me another Pride and Prejudice related. I loved this novel and thought that it was so well done. Definitely recommend!

I think I'm learning that I'm just not a huge fan of modern retells of classics. This was a modern twist on Pride and Prejudice and while I think it will definitely be a hit for many, it just didn't keep me engaged as much as I was hoping for. I enjoyed the author's writing style so I will be on the lookout for other books by her! Thank you, NetGalley, for the ARC!

Being a devoted Austen fan, I’m always eager to explore creative retellings of her timeless classics. Thus, when I learned about a reimagining of my beloved Pride and Prejudice, one that introduced me to the Darcy siblings, my excitement knew no bounds.

The narrative revolves around Georgiana Darcy, who finds herself in a tumultuous situation during her school year. An incident involving Wickham Foster, with whom Georgiana had a connection, could have led to expulsion from Pemberley Academy for anyone else. However, due to Georgiana’s prominent family name, she remains at the academy, albeit shunned by her peers. Determined to redeem herself in the eyes of her older brother, Fitz, and her former friends, Georgiana hatches a plan. She aims to rebuild her tarnished reputation through her involvement with the marching band, put Wickham and his deceitful ways behind her, and divert her brother Fitz’s attention by orchestrating a romance between him and his classmate, Lizzie.

In sum, this book proved to be an enjoyable read, although it leaned more towards the Young Adult genre than I had initially anticipated.

Thanks to Netgalley and the publishers for sending a digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I enjoyed this modern take on Pride and Prejudice written for a YA audience. There were engaging characters, humor, and snark. Quain has put Georgina Darcy at the Pemberley Academy trying to redeem herself after her near expulsion last year. High schoolers will be able to identify with some of her antics. I am not a Jane Austen fan but I enjoyed this one. I thank NetGalley and Wednesday Books for the opportunity to read this ARC.

I love reimaginings of classic stories. Accomplished is Pride and Prejudice from Georgiana Darcy’s prospective. I really enjoyed how Quain took the old characters that we love and made them new and modern. It was fun to explore a character that’s not really flushed out in the classic novel and watch as she deals with, and learns from events that we had only a glimpse of.

Oof. A huge miss for me. I'm a hard sell for a decent Pride & Prejudice redo, and this one was just not as good as I was hoping for.

Thanks, Wednesday Books for the advanced copy.

Overall an interesting read, though devastatingly sad at times to experience so much of her pain. I appreciated getting to view the events of P&P through Georgianna's eyes, and this high school modernization does a lot to weave in crucial plot points into conversation.

It has been a HOT minute since I have actually read this book but I need to post some reviews lol. I fell into a bit of a rabbit hole of reading classical retellings and this one definitely HIT the spot! This book made me feel so many things and wished I'd had an older brother growing up. Alas, I am a Jane 😔

I will admit that it took me a bit to get into this book. But once I did, I found myself unable to put it down. Throughout Georgie's dealings with Wickham, I found myself wishing she would just push him away and never talk to him. He annoyed me to NO END. I loved watching Georgie embark on her journey to become the best version of herself.

Thanks to NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press/ Wednesday Books for sharing this digital reviewer copy with me in exchange my honest opinions. Sorry its a bit (lot) late!

It’s not that this book was bad, it was just not meant for me. The writing, the characters, all of it was unfortunately not my cup of tea. However, I do believe in the hands of the right person, this would be enjoyable.

First off, thank you so much to the publisher for sending me a digital copy of Accomplished! This book, while lovely, ended up not being exactly what I thought it would be. Though I enjoyed the author's writing style I wasn't a fan of the plot and so am not able to provide the best review possible for this book. Unfortunately, I made it about 2/3 of the way through and ended up DNFing the book.

Thank you to the publisher for allowing me advance access to this title. I really enjoyed reading this story and look forward to reading more from this author. As a reader, I am really motivated by character driven stories and I found myself quickly becoming immersed in these characters’ lives. Full review to come.

I love Pride and Prejudice retellings or reimagining. Accomplished is fun and told from Georgie Darcy’s POV. She attends Pemberley Academy where she is in marching band, and after an incident with Wickham Foster the prior year, Georgie should have been expelled. The books pacing was fantastic and for a YA book it didn’t read young. I love the friendships, and relationships in this book, they are written with such realism. I found this book to be charming.
Thank you to St. Martin’s Press, Amanda Quain, and NetGalley for the readers copy of this book.