This book was okay. It read more as women's fiction to me than a romance.
It was quite slow and I ended up skipping a lot of paragraphs as I waited for the story to pick up the pace.
I had read the previous book, Blame it on the Brontes, and had also found it a bit slow, but decided to try this book to see if it was better. Again, it was fine.

I found that there was a lot of exposition, a lot of description, leading up to dialogue and action, and it just wasn't a great balance for me.

I also didn't like how the MMC, Theo, basically ghosted the woman he was seeing, with a reference made to his not replying to anymore of her 'sexts.' I lost a lot of sympathy for him then.

I also really was bothered by Amy's visit to her former art instructor who very clearly was dealing with old age and/or decline in mental health. Instead of being concerned about his well-being, she kept pushing her portfolio in front of him and then being annoyed when he didn't pay attention. Lost sympathy for her at that point.

I really liked all the animals included in the book! So those parts were great fun for me with all the cats and the dog.

Thanks to NetGalley and Forever for the advance copy of the book. Opinions are entirely my own.

2.5 Stars I was very excited to read a modern take on the classic "Little Women," but sadly, this was a bit of a disappointment. I've read other modern takes on classic romance novels that were done well, but this one was a bit dull and when it felt like the author was alluding to the plot of Alcott's original, it was pandering and not a fun nod. Also, the main characters were supposedly in their mid-thirties, but all acted like they were much younger, which is what I would've expected given the original novel.

When another bookworm tells me about a classic remake, be it a movie or book, they’ve caught my curiosity. I love a good retelling or remaking of a classic novel. Giving the story a complete makeover, with a fresh new look and modern feel.

However, Leave it to the March Sisters by Annie Sereno didn’t quite check off those boxes that make a retelling romance the one that will burn into my long term memory.

In this version of the classic novel Little Women, there are only two sisters Jo and Amy and of course the love interest, Laurie. And there's still that uncertainty (although in this version it's into adulthood) of whether Jo and Theo (the modern day Laurie) is still attached to Jo.

As for the love story, for me it didn’t propel itself into a whirlwind of pinning, fun witty banter, or, anything really. Which was disappointing, because the setup between Amy and Theo was brilliant. Sereno had this great opportunity of forced proximity, but nothing ever really happens. You never get those multitudes of charged looks and feelings and words. I didn’t invest in the story of Amy and Theo because there wasn’t much effort into the making of them as a couple.

This one wasn’t for me, but if you’re a fan of Little Women, enjoy quotes from the original books and movie remakes at the beginning of each chapter, and a loosely-modern-day retelling, think about adding this one to your TBR.

Happy Reading ~ Cece

dry and pretty dull. uninspiring dialogue and a lackluster love story. also, it's a modern pastiche of little women, your audience definitely knows what you're talking about, so then why rename laurie to "theo"? just a goofy choice lol

I thoroughly enjoyed this book that parallels the book Little Women and openly acknowledges the similarities. Jo and Amy were named after the March sisters in Little Women because their mother, who is quite the character, loved the book so much. They are fascinating characters with successful, creative careers. Theo, their beloved family friend, has a career change and is working on his licensure to be a counselor. As a counselor myself, I understood how he struggled in his role as a therapist at times and how his expectations often conflicted with reality. This story involves recognizing the past and taking chances for the future. I read this book on Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I was so excited to get this book as I loved little woman. Unfortunately, this book was hard to read as it felt disjointed and choppy. I didn’t like any of the characters and the story was very long and drawn out. I didn’t feel any chemistry between Amy and Theo. I kept reading until the end hoping that I would get engaged and care what happened but there was nothing going on.

This book was just not for me. I love little women and the adaptations but this one just did not do it for me.

Finished ✔️ Leave It to the March Sisters by Annie Sereno

3 ⭐️’s
Publish Day: May 30th, 2023
Kindle Unlimited: No

It had a storyline that should have been interesting and well put together but I feel like something was missing.
It didn’t hold my attention like I thought it would.
The characters weren’t as enjoyable as I thought they would be.
Yes, I’d recommend this book because others might enjoy it more than me.

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DNF. Stopped on page 114.

I cannot find anything in this book that makes me want to finish reading it. The writing itself is not bad, but the characters are odd, and not in a good way. The situation Amy is in with the ex-boyfriend in the beginning is something I expect out of a 20-year old. Not a supposedly 30-something professor.

I love Little Women, so maybe my expectations were too high. But this is not for me, and I don't feel like waiting another 200 pages to see if I'm wrong.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced copy.

Book was cute, writing style was charming. I loved Amy and her family. Theo frustrated me. Overall enjoyable. Full review on Instagram, booknerdysam

Amy has had her share of relationship disasters and finds herself desperate for housing after her latest boyfriend decided someone else is better. She hurriedly signs a lease and is surprised to learn that her landlord is sisters previous friend – Theo. As sparks start to fly, and their feelings grow, Amy can’t help but wonder if shes setting herself up for another disaster.

This was definitely a slow burn romance. The romance didn’t happen until about the 80% mark – before that it was just a bunch of long drawn out exchanges and angst. I felt that this really slowed the pacing of the whole book down. Being 400 pages, this book is already fairly long, and then for it to feel even longer was disappointing. Then the ending just felt rushed.

What I like: the characters. I really did enjoy the character development. I also really enjoyed getting a few chapters from Theo’s character though I would have liked a few more. The chemistry between Theo and Amy. This was part of the reason I got annoyed it took them so long.

If you are looking for a slow burn romance, with lots of great chemistry, then check this one out May 30th.

Don't you DARE subject Jo March to character assassination just Amy can have her happy ending. I was so entirely disappointed by how this classic story was handled. Greta Gerwig did it better.

I’m a huge fan of “Little Women” but I failed to see the correlation between it and this story. Frankly, this was kind of odd, and I felt like it was trying too hard to be something it isn’t. If we removed any and all connections to “Little Women” it MAY have made an okay standalone. However, the plot was a bit jumpy, and it didn’t seem to know what the point is. While I think the story COULD HAVE potential, it just wasn’t for me.

I was given an ARC by NetGalley and Forever. All opinions are my own.

Leave it to the March sisters is a Little Women retelling where we follow sisters Amy and Jo Marsden and their childhood friend Theo. Amy and Theo reconnect after a falling out when Amy becomes his roommate by mistake. We get a back and forth view of Amy life and Theo’s and the many people they interact with. I did enjoy the book, but not as much as I thought I would, I think it had to do with the side characters. They were great, yet there was a heavy focus on them in some parts and I was hoping for more details on Amy and Theo’s growing relationship, I was looking for a bit more conversations between them, and more discussions about the pining going on. This book did a great job of capturing the characteristics of Amy, Theo, and Jo. I would love to read more from this author. Thank you to NetGalley and Forever for the ARC

This was such an enjoyable story. As someone who really enjoys Little Women, I really found myself captivated by the story. I looked at other titles by the other and I love how she is reinventing the classics.

This was a good book about the little women living today it ww fun on how and what they would be doing living now. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline. This book was approved by netgalley and the publisher for me to read and review.

I loved this Little Women retelling! It was so good it was witty and funny, I couldn't put it down!!this was the perfect retelling done right.
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This is a love letter to fans of Little Women, the book and movie adaptations. Quick wit and sharp dialogue pair with the slowest of burns in this contemporary romance.

Heartwarming often humorous look at small, college-town life where everyone knows you and your business sometimes far too intimately. This second chance/close proximity romance overflows with pining! Amy and Theo try to navigate their current relationship (Friends? Acquaintances? Lovers?) but both are still hurting over events in their past and the secrets they’re keeping.

All of the Little Women references you could want. Several adorable animal appearances. Athena and Thorne from Blame It on the Brontes are supporting cast members.

Little Women is such a special book to me and I have very strong emotions tied to this American classic. I cried three times while reading it, including on a stationary bike in a public gym. I cried in those same exact spots when I saw the Greta Gerwig adaptation. When I saw there was a modern retelling of it available, I jumped at the opportunity. Leave It to the March Sisters certainly captured the essence of Little Women, but was lost through the oversaturation of side characters. I personally relate very deeply with Amy March and it was so exhilarating to see her finally get the spotlight instead of her sister, Jo. It was evident the author resonated with her as well or we wouldn't have gotten this unique perspective. There were too many snapshots of Amy's daily minutiae, instead of those key scenes between her and Laurie.

My favorite scenes in the book were between Laurie and Amy, and they were scattered like crumbs. There was too much emphasis on the side characters rather than the main couple. Perhaps that's just me being a greedy romance reader, but I wanted to see that relationship blossom on a more consistent basis. I really didn't like our characters going on dates with other people within their own love story. That really rubs me the wrong way, specifically within the context of knowing they're end game. I thought Laurie and Amy complemented each other in the loveliest way and it was evident they were soulmates from the beginning. Is it wrong of me to desire more interactions of two beans in love?

Leave It to the March Sisters was a lovely modern retelling that brought back all those little flutters when I first read Little Women. It was clear this was a love letter to Louisa May Alcott and how influential it was to this particular author. It was by no means perfect, but it was certainly written with love. I'm glad we finally got some justice for Amy March and little sisters everywhere. Leave it to the March Sisters and I'll take Laurie for myself!