Sadly it was a DNF for me I stopped after a couple of chapters. I couldn’t get into the characters, it seemed like they only wanted to get close to the actor.

Oh nooooo. I had high hopes for this one, but it really didn’t deliver. The writing style was my first issue—I hated it. It switched between characters in third person without any breaks, so one minute you’re in Lily’s head, and the next you’re suddenly in Dorian’s or Casey’s. It was so jarring and confusing that I could barely keep track of who was speaking.

As for the characters? I didn’t feel like I knew any of them. Lily’s “I hate Hollywood” attitude was repetitive, Dorian had zero personality, and I couldn’t care less about the rest of the cast. The plot was meant to be a modern twist on Pride and Prejudice, but it missed the mark completely.

I wanted to love this, but it just ended up feeling flat, forced, and difficult to follow.

I really wanted to like this one but it fell flat for me. I struggled with the characters and the pacing. It was a let down for me unfortunately.

I unfortunately had to DNF at only 11%
I really did not enjoy the writing style at all and I felt like I knew nothing about any of the characters. It was in third person POV, but kept switching with no breaks between the characters. One paragraph it would be talking about Lily and the next (with no space breaks at all) it would be talking about Dorian or Casey.
Honestly, it's just not something I wanted to keep reading. I was not interested to see where it went.

What I really loved about this book was how it stayed true to the essence of Pride and Prejudice while adding that modern flair that makes it so relevant to today’s generation. It’s full of heart, humor, and just the right amount of swoon-worthy romance. You’ll find yourself laughing out loud and falling head over heels for these characters.

Stuck Up and Stupid was a cute book that was a quick read. I found the characters likable, and I loved the setting of Pippi Beach. It sounded like paradise, and I understood why Lily, the main character, loved calling it home. I also loved the theme of serendipity- how the universe keeps bringing people into our lives even when we think we’ll never see them again.

I found some of the story a bit redundant, and while I love a character as independent as Lily, I did sometimes find her desire not to accept help a bit tiresome.

Still, the book was a really good read, and I thoroughly enjoyed it.


I received an advanced copy from Holiday House/peachtree/ Pixel + ink and Net Galley in exchange for my honest review.