Book of Interest: Being Mary Bennet

I don't think I'll ever tire of reading Jane Austen inspired novels because I love seeing some of the interesting and different takes on Austen's work. And as long as the author has their own voice and isn't just rehashing Austen's words then I see no reason to not enjoy the stories.

For instance, Being Mary Bennet by J. C. Peterson looks like another fun take on Pride and Prejudice with an emphasis on Mary Bennet instead of the fan favorite Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bennet. I think this is a good decision because Mary is rarely mentioned among fans and this will be a good way to maybe put the spotlight on her character while telling an interesting story about main character Marnie Barnes. I'll have to add this to my list.

Book: Being Mary Bennet by J. C. Peterson

Description:

It is a truth universally acknowledged that every bookworm secretly wishes to be Lizzy Bennet from Pride and Prejudice.

A less acknowledged truth is that Mary Bennet might be a better fit.

For Marnie Barnes, realizing she’s a Mary Bennet is devastating. But she’s determined to reinvent herself, so she enlists the help of her bubbly roommate and opens up to the world.

And between new friends, a very cute boy, and a rescue pup named Sir Pat, Marnie finds herself on a path to becoming a new person entirely. But she’s no Lizzy, or even Mary—instead, she’s someone even better: just plain Marnie.

With a hilariously sharp voice, a sweet and fulfilling romance that features a meet-cute in an animal shelter, and a big family that revels in causing big problems, this charming comedy of errors about a girl who resolves to become the main character of her own story (at any and all costs), is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Becky Albertalli…and Jane Austen, of course.