Finding good, or even decent, YA contemporary is very hard these days, so I was pleasantly surprised at Being Mary Bennet. It's full of references to literary heroines I love, and the main character (Marnie) reminds me of myself in many ways. Lots of good sister relationships and friends; Marnie learning to be her own person, and that she doesn't have to be the Elizabeth Bennet of her life, was lovely and a good reminder to me.

Of course, there's the requisite content warning: profanity, sexual content, underage drinking, family strife... because apparently we can't write YA without that these days. This book does handle heavy topics better than most, though, and needless adult content is minimal. (Still only recommended for older teens and up.)

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There's also a lost pregnancy, which (though handled very well) was hard to read about.

All in all, a cozy, bookish romp that I very much enjoyed. For older teens and adults who like Austen and Anne, and who have never quite fit in because they'd rather go to the library than a party: read this book :)