A review by lauren_miller
I'm Not Charlotte Lucas by Kasey Stockton

emotional hopeful lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Like my fellow Pride & Prejudice lovers, I was drawn in by the title and sweet cover and y'all, this did NOT disappoint! This book is compulsively readable. You don't even have to have read P&P or seen an adaption to enjoy it (though it definitely adds to the impact and charm). Charlie is such a selfless, kind, and relatable protagonist, not without her flaws—like girl, OWN the fact that a man "out of your league" is obsessed with you lol.  I'm so happy that the author didn't really try to make her funny because her brand of charisma is uniquely sweet and awkward as hell; she's absolutely someone I would die to be friends with. And Liam...? Lord, indeed what a Darcy he is! Successful, handsome, a great communicator... sign me up for all that. And their chemistry together was absolutely flawless—a true friends to lovers arc with believable highs and lows. Sure, there was necessary drama and maybe a bit too much self-deprecation in places, but overall, I'm Not Charlotte Lucas was as fun to read as it was romantic. It's been such a long time since I had a reading experience THIS pleasant! I think that says it all. 

5 out of 5 stars, ★★★★★