This modern retelling of Emma was such a delightful read. Even one chapter in I knew I was going to like this book. The authors' writing had a sense of warmth to it.

I loved the forced proximity of Emma and Knightley being neighbors. There was an ease to their relationship from growing up together. Going back and forth between each others houses by just walking across the yard. The teasing and banter that came along with years of getting close.

The supporting characters added so much to this book. Especially when they all met at Emma's house for the Sunday dinners. Those were some of my favorite scenes as it created a homey feel with everyone being together. I liked the dynamics of all the different relationships.

The slow burn created some will they or won't they scenes. I enjoyed being pulled along, waiting for Emma and Knightley to finally admit their feelings to each other. It created some tension that I was totally here for. I was so happy we got both of their POV's.

4.5 stars

I’ve never read Emma or even seen a movie version, so I have nothing to compare this retelling to, but this book was a miss for me. I had a very hard time getting in to it and I could not stand Emma. Interested to try more from this writing duo though in the future,

Jane Austen fans rejoice, another well done adaptation of an age old favorite and a spicier one at that. As a long time lover of Austen and the various adaptations over the years, both written and visual, I am always impressed when one comes along that manages to be fresh and engrossing while respecting the original elements.

Emma of 83rd Street is just such an adaptation. I read this novel straight through in a single sitting (going to bed later than I ought to of) because I had to see where the authors took this story. Set in modern New York City, our Emma is a Grad student working toward an Art History degree with her eyes set on the prize, the Met internship. Various characters, story points and themes were tweaked to match this new world like Mr. Woodhouse's hypochondria shifting toward a healthy living obsession. The major themes were of course present with our Emma still learning lessons of pride, conceit and snobbery but with new twists and leaning on different characters to find our way there.

Without spoiling any scenes, I was intrigued by the changes and choices that the authors made to move the story along to the same major plot points by introducing new characters or leaning on supporting characters more heavily than the original text. Emma's personal growth and journey was far more profound thanks to the third person narration of our main character's actions, feelings and thoughts. More time spent with one particular pivotal scene for Emma scratched an itch for me I hadn't realized that the original text and earlier adaptations had left un-soothed.

If you are a Jane Austen fan and enjoyed the tone of the HBO version of Emma or Netflix's Persuasion, then this book is for you!

Thoroughly enjoyable retelling of Emma in a contemporary NYC setting. I didn't realize this was a joint author project until I finished reading and thought it was a pretty seamless effort! Thank you NetGalley for the advance ecopy.

This was a fun retelling of Emma, one of my favorite Jane Austen books, mixed with the reality of modern dating and trying to figure out your place in the world. I loved the 2 characters Emma and Knightley, they had great chemistry together and were very relatable characters. The NYC setting, art history, friends to lovers and slow burn made this a very enjoyable read. Strong debut!

Emma has lived in the same house in New York City her entire life and the neighbors are her family, literally when her sister marries one of the Knightley boys. Emma feels adrift after her sister marries and sets out on a new project, helping Nadine, a graduate school classmate adjust to life in New York City and find love. The problem is the other Knightley boy, George, he is definitely an adult and constantly reminds Emma that he still thinks she is a flighty child. As Emma tries to 'adult' to his standards they both discover something new and different but will they let the other know.

A retelling of Emma, this was a cute story with a fun premise, I read it in one sitting!

Many thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the advanced copy of the book.

I was expecting a nice, clean retelling of Emma but honestly I don’t understand why I ever do. I could’ve done without the cursing and sexual situations (which I skipped past), and would’ve rated the book much higher than I currently am. Without it, the modern storyline was enjoyable. I just wouldn’t recommend it because of the other content in the book

This book is a modern retelling of Emma by Jane Austen with some parts of the movie Clueless thrown in for good measure. Overall, I thought parts of this were cute, but it was not the greatest of novels to me. There were points where it dragged and points where I was unsure how I felt about Emma, the main character.

The chemistry between Emma and Knightley was unreal; I definitely felt like I was seeing sparks pop off from my Kindle! If you are interested in steam, it definitely was there toward the end of the novel.

Again...this is a cute read, but I don't know that I would go over the top in recommending it. I do like how the authors left it open to continue the story while also wrapping up Emma and Knightley's love story.

Simply obsessed!!!!! I absolutely loved this book and didn't want it to end. The dynamic between Emma and her suitors was absolute perfection - I have a serious book hangover from this one. I loved the connections to the original novel by Jane Austen and the modern additions. I need the authors to continue retelling modern versions of Jane Austen novels ASAP!

I enjoyed Emma of 83rd Street very much. It’s a modern take on Jane Austen. It’s a fun, witty quick read with a slow burn romance. A sweet story (think of the movie Clueless) . Thank you to NetGalley and Gallery Books for the E-ARC. This is my own opinion.

Thank you, NetGalley for this arc.
Emma was a very relatable character to me, always trying to be in control of things and wanting things to go a certain way. seeing her character development and how she became self-aware of her actions was enlightening. I loved this retelling of Jane Austen’s “Emma”!!!!
ALSO!!!!! the banter between Emma and Knightley. chefs kiss

As someone who loves Jane Austen's Emma, I was pretty excited for Emma of 83rd Street. That being said, I think my attachment to the original storyline made it hard for me to enjoy this retelling. I felt like the romance wasn't compelling, often wished that Emma and Knightley would properly communicate, found the characters to be annoying and lack character growth/development. I'm sure others would enjoy this one a lot more, but it just wasn't for me.

Emma of 83rd Street was such a pleasant surprise! A modern retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma that will make you swoon just as much as the original. The slow-burn between Emma and George drew me in and pinned me down, to a point where I literally could not put the book down. I loved the character development and how Emma and Knightly started to see each other in a new light as the story progressed. The book is full of witty dialogue, lovable characters and romance.
Thank you NetGalley and Gallery Books for the ARC. I highly recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to read this ARC! Emma of 83rd Street is a modern day retelling of Jane Austen’s Emma. I’ve never read a Jane Austen novel but I may have to now! I loved this book! I knew I would since I love all things NYC and fashion!

I thought the best friends to lovers trope was done really well. You had your frustrations, your miscommunications, the sexual tension! But I also really liked how the book was not strictly about the romance but also explored Emma’s other relationships such as with her friend Nadine, her sister Margo, her father, and her many neighbors. I thought her character growth from beginning to end was fantastic. Overall, I thought this was fabulous debut.

I love a book set in New York! This modern adaptation of Jane Austen's Emma is smart, spicy, and fun! Thank you to Gallery Books for the digital ARC in return for an honest review!

I loved modern day Emma. Gave me clueless vibes. If you liked the movie clueless and Emma by Jane Austen you will enjoy this book too. I will definitely recommend this book to friends. Thanks for the arc.

Loved this story! It was so cute. I loved how the character grew through the story. It was set in NYC, which is always a plus for me. The growth of the characters was so fun to watch. I’ve recommended already to friends!

Thank you Gallery Books, the authors, and NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review!

This book was perfect for me. I love retellings of classics, “Emma” is my favorite Jane Austen novel, and “Clueless” was my favorite movie growing up (and maybe still is). This debut novel was a really fun take on the original!

“Emma of 83rd Street” is “Clueless” meets “Gossip Girl” meets “Emily in Paris.” Emma lives in a mansion with her father in the wealthy Upper East Side, she dresses in head-to-toe designer, and she attends lavish parties and family gatherings. Like the original, the supporting characters are caricatures, silly in their ways but fun additions to the story.

What I really liked about this adaptation is that Emma is a character you want to root for. She’s kind, she’s intelligent (a grad student at NYU earning her master’s in art history), she’s driven, and she’s a hard worker. Yes, she’s selfish, but she ultimately exhibits a lot of character development by the end that *doesn’t* have to do with the main love interest, which I loved to see.

This book was great. Highly recommend if you’re looking for a sweet rom-com, if you love “Emma” and/or classic retellings, or if you’re searching for a book you can easily binge in one sitting.

Super cute rom-com. Loved the characters and their history. Fast, easy read. The tension between Emma and Knightley was *chefs kiss*.

Thank you NetGalley and Gallery Books for the ARC.