This book warmed my Jane Austen loving heart! I recommend if you are a fan of Bridgerton or pride and prejudice, definitely pick this book up.

For those who grew up with the March sisters, who love following their stories, and imagining their lives, this book explores the other March sisters' lives. It adds to the classic story, giving more satisfaction to those who love the world of the March sisters.

I've certainly read Little Women, but not for a while. This book told the stories of the "other" three sisters. Amy is in Europe trying to find a rich man to marry while learning to paint. Meg is an unfulfilled wife and mother, wanting to do her part for women's rights. Beth just wants to be allowed to leave the house.
Regardless of the connection to Little Women, these were several pleasant stories about young women in a historical setting. Meg and Beth's stories were really interesting to me. Possibly because the book is supposed to be read with Little Women, the ending felt very sudden and incomplete. You get a little insight into these women's lives but it is only a brief time period.
I did enjoy listening to this but one thing really annoyed me. The naive treatment of racism, sexism, and homophobia. They were given such shallow treatment and completely brushed aside, quickly fixed in a way that was kind of offensive. Not at all realistic for either that time or our time.

I heard a lot about this book, so of course I was excited to give it ago. Especially with the audiobook, so I could listen at the gym. Also having loved the novel by Louisa May Alcott, I figured this could be interesting (like Pride & Prejudice & Zombies was). I was not impressed. I hate to give less than 4 stars for any book (I really do), but I have to be honest in my review. I lost interest in this book not too long into it. The way things were written out as the characters didn't feel like it fit the way it should, and maybe it's just me. I apologize to the author for not giving the best review, but for me - this wasn't a 4 star read.

I got this as an ARC from Netgalley (audio) and actually won a copy from Goodreads in exchange for my review.

I want to preface that I'm not a diehard Little Women fan. I read the book once a few years ago and never have seen any film adaptation (<i>I know</i>). So, I think this book wasn't entirely for me the way all of the various Pride and Prejudice adaptations are.

With that said, I did enjoy the book. It starts off very slow with Amy going off about a bit of soot in her eye. It really throws you right into the book and I have to say I didn't follow at all what was going on with that abrupt start. However, I got more into it as the book got more into Amy's travels around Europe and the courting of Fred. Every section of the book is about a different sister and has a different author/ narrator but Amy's was my favorite, and her part of the Little Women story came back to me the easiest.

Next up we had Meg. The only thing I remembered about her was how busy she always was with the twins and that's definitely a major part of her story here as well. As a mom with young kids, I really appreciated her portion of the book and how lost one can feel when you're a mom, especially to babies. Her section of the book was probably the most powerful.

And then we have Beth. The beloved and meek Beth. This chapter helps give her a little bit of a voice despite her struggles. I found this one to be the most difficult because I identify the least with this character and the section also struggled on how to approach telling the story from the perspective of someone who dies, while not being able to say that outright since that character won't be able to talk about it from their perspective.

Lastly, it circles back around to conclude with Amy. I appreciated that since I liked her story the most. It would have been good to use this chapter for more closure on Beth. Even though we know what ultimately happens to her, the book felt lacking for not including this part.

These three (/fourish) sections were all really independent from eachother. I think the book would have flowed better if the sections were more intertwined and we alternated from each perspective character more instead of having roughly 1/3 of the book for each. If you struggled with a particular perspective, that would leave you stuck for a big portion until you got to the next person. I saw a lot of DNF and perhaps those people would have enjoyed the Meg or Beth parts of the book more.

The Other March Sisters shines the spotlight on Amy, Meg, and Beth, and as a lifelong fan of Little Women, this felt like coming home and catching up with old friends. I loved the slightly feminist angle that this updated version reflects, inferring from passages in the book where Meg did have some difficulty transitioning into motherhood, for instance. One interesting thing I learned at the Alcott estate in Concord, MA is that the real May Alcott mentored the boy who would grow up to carve the Lincoln Memorial! So to hear of a fictional friendship with Mary Cassatt is not too far from the truth.

I also loved the way Laurie spins the proposal. It could be that Jo wrote from her perspective, and I think it's an interesting nuance for young readers to understand also that there's her version, his version, and then there's the truth. However, as a lifelong frenemy of Amy, I'm glad to take Laurie's word for it that he didn't just pick Amy because Jo spurned him. I hope!

This was such a fun audiobook to listen to in the car, with a great narrator and story that stays true to the heart of the original book. I highly recommend for schools and libraries, and book clubs too!

I was really excited about this new release because I really love Liz Parker's writing style. I didn't think it would matter that I'm not familiar with Little Women, but I think that would have really helped my experience with understanding the nuances of each character.

It's really hard for me to review this book because at the end of the day. I think I'm just not the right reader for it. However, I was granted access to an audio ARC. I do believe that for folks who enjoy listening to regency era audiobooks and other historical fiction, that this will feel familiar and also new.

Alright, so Little Women was just okay for me.
Don't come for me.
I only watched the movie because I was obsessed with Winona Ryder, not because I loved the book.
So I went into this with realistic expectations.
Did I like it?
I adored Meg & Beth's stories and was completely invested. Watching them find their place in the world was wonderful!
Amy's story added nothing to this for me.
This would have been a 5 star read for me if Amy's chapters had been left out.
Meg was by far the best part of this book and I want more!
Thank you NetGalley & RBmedia for my ALC.

Unfortunately this book had an LGBTQ agenda
I do not recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley for the chance to preview this title.

I had mixed feelings about this book at the start, but once I got into it I really enjoyed it. I found this look at the sisters of Jo March to be very intriguing, although I did occasionally feel that there was a bit too much of a 21st-century feel to some of the scenes (despite the fact that the March family was rather forward-thinking for their time). In particular, what I liked was the notion that each sister is portrayed in Little Women, from the perspective of Jo, in a specific way, that is viewed a bit differently here without actually changing their character. I think that the authors did a wonderful job in that respect. I enjoyed the narrators—each one gave a voice to the sisters that was fitting and distinct. Thanks to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for the opportunity to review this audiobook.

Starting off, I love the original Little Woman book and story, one of my favorites and a true classic. With that being said, I was instantly interested in hearing an alternate version focusing on the ‘other March sisters’.

I listened to the audiobook and I just couldn’t get into the story. It was missing that thing that grabs your interest, at least for me. And the direction taken wasn’t what I was expecting. It just wasn’t for me. Definitely disappointing.

Thank you to NetGalley and RBMedia for an advanced listening copy.

I understand the point of this book and I wanted to enjoy it but I didn't really. This was supposed to show Meg and Beth and Amy in a different light, to show more of their true personalities and lives. This book seemed to almost show the worst side of them. I didn't really like any of them. I especially didn't like the portrayal of their parents. All of their stories fell flat for me and didn't seem believable when held up to the original story.

I absolutely adored this fresh perspective on the lives of the 'other' March sisters—Meg, Amy, and Beth. Each sister's story was beautifully told from her own point of view, exploring their unique struggles, desires, and moments of happiness while Jo is away in New York. I was completely captivated by the audiobook; the narrators brought each sister to life in such a perfect way, making it an absolute joy to listen to.

As someone who isn’t typically drawn to classic literature, I found this story to be almost like discovering a brand-new book. While I may not remember all the details of Little Women, this retelling felt fresh and engaging, offering a deeper connection to the March sisters and their lives.

This book gave an intriguing backstory to one of the most beloved classics. The writing was beautiful and reminded me of the original and fit in well. I enjoyed the pacing and voices of the narrators. My favorite parts were Amy and Meg's story. I appreciated the backstory of both girls and felt they made sense. I did not relate as much to Beth's story however it was still written well and made you think. My least favorite representation was Marmie however I understood why she needed to be portrayed that way to make the story progress. Overall an interesting story.

Thank you RB Media for providing this audiobook for review consideration via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Meg, Beth and Amy March have been living in their sister, Jo’s, shadow in for years, but it’s time for them to get their own stories. With Jo away following her writing career, the other three sisters are following their own paths too. Amy is in Europe pursuing her love of art. Meg is raising her family, but finding something for herself in her garden and the remedies she can make to share. And Beth is learning that her illness doesn’t define her, she can still shine. Each sister is following their own path that will hopefully lead them to happiness.

I have never read Little Women, so I know I am missing a lot that I wouldn’t with a knowledge of that book, but with that being said I still enjoyed this book and thought it was a well crafted story. Each sister got her own story and the book would jump back and forth between these different paths. This isn’t the typical book I would read and it did take me awhile to get into the story, but once I did I was invested in the characters lives. It was good to listen to while I was going about my day and it was a nice escape. I am not sure if this book would be better if I had read Little Women or had some knowledge or it, or if I wouldn’t have enjoyed it as much. Anyway, this was an enjoyable read outside of my usual genre that was a fun break from my typical romances and mysteries.

I have not read the original Little Women, but I have heard and read enough to understand its essence and characters.

These three authors have a new perspective on the beloved Little Women classic. Where the original included Jo’s POV, we now hear from only the other sisters. These March sisters grapple with a unique set of life issues: motherhood, identity, illness, and artistic goals. This re-visit with these sisters through a lens of diversity might challenge the classic purist. But it did make for an interesting and compelling read.

3.5 ⭐️

Thank you @uplitread @lindaepsteinauthor, @lizparkerwrites, @allymalinenko for these gifted books and ebook via NetGalley.

Thank you @recordedbooks for the gifted audiobook via #netgalley.

I've seen a lot of mixed reviews for this book, with most negative reviews unhappy with the way the other three March sisters are portrayed so opposite to the Little Women book. I personally loved it. I love seeing their lives from a different perspective, not through Jo's eyes, and imagining how things might have played out differently for them to get to the same place they ended up. It was a delightfully fresh take on a beloved classic.

OVERALL: 🌟🌟🌟🌟/5
•Storyline: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5/5
▪︎Spice Level: 0/5
•Narration: 🎧🎧🎧🎧🎧/5
•Narration Type: 3 POVs
•Re-Listen/Re-Read: No
•Recommend: Yes
•Platform: Audiobook
•Trope: More back story to the classic little women, Historical Romance Fiction

I loved Florida—she had total book-girlfriend vibes! Beth was portrayed so much better in this book than in the first, making her character feel more complete and deserving of the depth she received. Amy and Laurie’s love story was richer and more profound this time, adding layers of emotion that made their connection even more compelling.

Meg’s dedication to Apothecary and Holistic medicine was inspiring, highlighting the crucial role these practices played—and still play—for women’s health. The intricate detailing of each character’s journey made their stories even more impactful. However, I would have preferred if each character’s arc had been told fully before switching to the next, rather than the back-and-forth structure. Despite that, the storytelling was beautifully done, and these characters truly deserved the depth and care given to them.

I was immediately drawn to the description of this book and it piqued my interest. As a lover of Little Women, I’ve often wondered about the other sisters. This book explores their lives and allows us a deep insight into their thoughts and feelings. Of course, this is just one interpretation of their lives, but I really enjoyed it. It was fun to see each of them rebel against the path set out. At the end of each character’s story, I wanted to know more about them.

A great listen for anyone interested in continuing the story!

Thank you NetGalley for the audiobook. All thoughts are my own.

This was a better idea than finished product. I enjoyed hearing another perspective of the March family, however all of their charm was gone. That’s kind of the point of Little Women, right? That nostalgic, cozy feeling. There’s none of that here. I also did not care for the Barrie of Amy at all.