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Wonderful PandP Variation

Revisado: 12-06-21

This Pride and Prejudice variation begins after Jane's stay at Netherfield, but before the Netherfield ball. After Jane and Lizzy return home, a fire breaks out at Longbourn and Darcy steps up to save his favorite of the Bennet daughters.

This was a very low angst variation with so many sweet moments between Lizzy and Darcy. Staying together at Netherfield gives them the chance to learn more about each other and avoid the worst of their misconceptions. I loved how much Georgiana was in this variation. It was a smooth ride to the perfect ending, a sweet listen with little drama.

I do tend to purchase all the P&P variations narrated by Stevie Zimmerman by reflex, she's a wonderful narrator with the perfect voice for Darcy. It was immersive with no issues with the performance. This was my first book by this author, I'll be putting her on my watch list!

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Great Variation!

Revisado: 11-06-21 El oyente recibió este título gratis

What if Lizzy and Darcy reunited immediately after she read his letter in the woods near Hunsford Parsonage, before Darcy leaves Rosings Park? Lizzy shamefully realizes her error in believing Wickham and Darcy feels the full sting of her comments about his behavior. It's a second chance for both of them, and Darcy is determined to prove to Lizzy that he's changed. But external forces seem even more determined to keep them apart.

This was a passionate variation with some well done steamy scenes. Lizzy and Darcy were wonderfully portrayed. Darcy seemed even more perfect compared to the other male characters, who either fell short or were completely wicked. The angst level in this book was high in the second half!

The narration was well done, with different voices for each character, and drew me right into the story. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review. I definitely recommend this one to JA fans!

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Loved the banter

Revisado: 11-06-21 El oyente recibió este título gratis

In this Pride and Prejudice variation, Jane and Lizzy stay two more days at Netherfield, allowing Lizzy and Darcy to spend more time in each other's company. After many misunderstandings and miscommunications, Lizzy and Darcy finally begin to form a sincere friendship. Other witnesses to this friendship interfere to separate them just when their friendship turns to love.

I loved this sweet variation! Lizzy and Darcy are allowed a lot of page time together in the first half of the book, and their sparring matches were legendary. I loved how the author wrote an undercurrent of conversation between them during games or other conversations with no one else the wiser. There was plenty of angst and villains, and it kept me entertained every moment. The narration was well done, with different voices for each character. I definitely recommend this variation!

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So So So Good!

Revisado: 09-29-21

I absolutely loved this book, and am so disappointed I couldn't immediately start a new one by this author. Instead, I reread Call Me Maybe (for the third time) to tide me over. HOW can this author blend such a perfect amount of sweetness and humor into two absolutely perfect packages? I recommend this book, and Call Me Maybe, over and over!

The narration is perfection itself, and the performance is seamless. Love love love.

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One of my absolute favorites

Revisado: 07-08-21

I'm writing this review after my second listen to this wonderful Pride and Prejudice variation, and it was just as good the second time around. Be prepared to wring your hands and suffer along with Darcy, while wishing Lizzy could see just a tiny part of who he is inside!

The story is told from Darcy's point of view as he wakes in a strange room in utter torment. To his surprise, Lizzy is there with him and taking care of his every need. Slowly the truths come out as our couple learns to communicate with each other, and maybe finally understand each other as well.

I thought the author did an excellent job describing what Darcy went through physically and mentally, but without drawing it out unnecessarily. Every time I thought it was almost too much pain for him, something sweet happened to make up for it. It was the perfect amount of angst. With Lizzy and Darcy literally stuck in the same room together, they got plenty of screen time together, and I loved every moment of it.

The narration was well done, and pulled me right in to the story. I will be re-listening again and again!

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Interesting Dystopian Series

Revisado: 07-08-21 El oyente recibió este título gratis

A series of plagues has swept the world and no one knows when it will come again. Only a few survive the black death and those who do are imprisoned, and not only because they may still carry the disease. The rare survivors are called Plaguers and are able to see things that others can't. Including the Dark Walkers.

This was a quick listen with a strong female lead and a mysterious male just as strong. Dahlia was an interesting mix of naive and stubborn, at times I wanted to shake her, at others I wanted to smack everyone around her. The world building was excellent, and I can tell the author is just getting started. You'll definitely want to have book two bought and ready to listen to next!

The narration was well done, and immersed me in the story. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.

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Slice of Life LitRPG

Revisado: 07-07-21 El oyente recibió este título gratis

It's the year 2040, and science has conquered death. Pip's brain has been uploaded into Talespace, an advanced game world with a space theme. Most players are human and alive, but Pip's status as a permanent player sets her apart. As a beginner, she needs to learn to navigate the world and get along with the players, but her own personal issues seem to get in the way.

The world Pip starts in is great, full of friendly players and with tons of fun tasks. I really enjoyed the world building. This is a slice of life story without a strong antagonist or overarching villain, and it was a good read. I had difficulty liking Pip in the beginning, she constantly displays a hostile and unreasonable disdain of men and male players, which didn't make sense in a world where a player could be an animal or a magical being. How did she know the player behind it was male? She resents all men and refuses help from them, even those making sacrifices to help her, and instead wanders around making mistake after mistake rather than listen to a "patronizing" male. Luckily it does get better as she realizes she's only hurting herself and starts having adventures.

The narration was really well done, very animated and drew me right into the story. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.

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So Much Fun!

Revisado: 04-24-21

To truly understand this Pride and Prejudice variation, interwoven with so many of Jane Austen's original characters, as well as some new ones, you'll definitely need to read or listen to book one. That story focused on Lizzy and Darcy, introduced some completely new characters, and changed everyone's storylines around topsy turvy. I really enjoyed it! This second book in the series focuses on Mary and Georgiana, and some familiar faces from Emma and Persuasion are introduced and woven into the story. I had no trouble keeping up with everyone, even in their new locations and with some surprising new pairings!

This author is so original and creative, building storylines and interactions I think Jane herself would have approved. The dialogue is especially clever and kept me on my toes. One aspect I really enjoyed is that the characters are completely three dimensional. The good characters aren't perfect, they still argue with each other and make mistakes, and the bad characters are redeemable. It's refreshing. This book was just a ton of fun and I definitely recommend it!

I am a huge Austen fan, but I haven't read Mansfield Park or Northanger Abbey yet. Shocking, I know, but I'm saving them. Even without reading Austen's entire catalog, I had no trouble following this storyline.

The narration was well done, she narrates energetically and with a lot of spirit, and performs different voices for each character. It was engrossing, and pulled me right into the story. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.

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Something a little different

Revisado: 10-19-20 El oyente recibió este título gratis

Lydia Stafford is in the middle of her first season and on the hunt for her Prince Charming. She's looking for a kind man who caters to her every whim. Instead, she's drawn to the curt and rude new Duke, Aaron Drake. He's recently returned from a 10 year trip to the Americas and the harsh life has roughened him. He doesn't want or need a society miss but he and Lydia become the talk of the ton when he saves her life.

This romance had something a little different, I really liked Grey Wolf and Aaron's travels in America. The story is sweet and steamy at times. Lydia and Aaron have some sweet moments together. The narration was immersive but I did have to bump it up to 1.35 for it to be a normal pace. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.

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Duke in Disguise

Revisado: 10-16-20 El oyente recibió este título gratis

The Fifth Duke of Norwich is tired of his title and the simpering from young ladies that comes with it. When his friend leaves to his remote estate he leaps at the chance to disguise himself as Daniel, a lowly laborer. There he meets Ann, living with her younger sisters in a cottage and immediately admires the spunky miss who spars with him every time they meet. But he keeps his secret from her, and Ann can tell something is amiss.

This was a sweet romance with some slightly steamy scenes and two spunky leads! There was a lot of miscommunication or straight up misleading here, and I wanted to shake Daniel for not coming clean sooner. Ann was head over heels for him and it was refreshing that she was so open. There was no cliffhanger and this can be read as a standalone.

The narration was immersive but I did have to bump it up to 1.35 for it to be a normal pace. I requested a copy of the audiobook, and I'm voluntarily leaving a review.

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