Finally, a reworking of Pride and Prejudice that would make Jane Austen proud! Claire LaZebnik created a vibrant cast, took Austens original novel, but then made the concept her own with a great modern twist. The ending result is fabulous and total entertainment.
I cannot get over how much I fell for Elise and Derek. Something about their connection simply jumped off the pages and grabbed me. Elise was simply awesome. Shes the type of girl I would have loved hanging out with in high school. And yes, while Derek is a bit standoffish and hard to read at times, that mystery only adds to his appeal. Their scenes together were a big part of what kept me readingI could not wait to get to their next interaction.
If I find fault in anything about this novel its the way it sort of fizzled at the end. I felt like it dragged on a chapter or two more than necessary. Im not sure what, if any, purpose the last few chapters added to the story. I thought maybe something else would happen, but it never materialized. I was left a little confused and let down by that.
Epic Fail is a fast, fun, and adorable read. Its the kind of book you want to sink into in one sitting and not feel the least bit guilty about binging on after three straight hours.
I cannot get over how much I fell for Elise and Derek. Something about their connection simply jumped off the pages and grabbed me. Elise was simply awesome. Shes the type of girl I would have loved hanging out with in high school. And yes, while Derek is a bit standoffish and hard to read at times, that mystery only adds to his appeal. Their scenes together were a big part of what kept me readingI could not wait to get to their next interaction.
If I find fault in anything about this novel its the way it sort of fizzled at the end. I felt like it dragged on a chapter or two more than necessary. Im not sure what, if any, purpose the last few chapters added to the story. I thought maybe something else would happen, but it never materialized. I was left a little confused and let down by that.
Epic Fail is a fast, fun, and adorable read. Its the kind of book you want to sink into in one sitting and not feel the least bit guilty about binging on after three straight hours.
Super cute take on Ms. Austen's Pride and Prejudice. Quick, fun, teen romance taking place in present day LA. I enjoyed this bit of fun. Definitely a guilty pleasure. Loved that it was spot on to the original love story.
