[description from Amazon]To impress the popular girls on a high school trip to London, klutzy Callie buys real Prada heels. But trying them on, she trips…conks her head…and wakes up in the year 1815!
There Callie meets Emily, who takes her in, mistaking her for a long-lost friend. As she spends time with Emily’s family, Callie warms to them—particularly to Emily’s cousin Alex, a hottie and a duke, if a tad arrogant.
But can Callie save Emily from a dire engagement, and win Alex’s heart, before her time in the past is up?
More Cabot than Ibbotson, Prada and Prejudice is a high-concept romantic comedy about finding friendship and love in the past in order to have happiness in the present.Review:
Another fabulous debut author book! Seriously, I don't think the Debs can do any wrong. They must take some magical pills that make them and their books fabulous. This Deb book in particular was super cute and quick.
I don't have much to say about this book, so this will be a short review. All I really have to say is that this book is so cheesy and predictable, especially, as I've been told, if you've read Pride and Prejudice. (I've read that, but I didn't really pay attention to it, so I've no idea what happened. I'm just going with what everyone else said. Though, it's still predictable if you've never read Pride and Prejudice.) But even though it's so cheesy, it's cute. There are also funny bits in it, when Callie does something ridiculous and oh-so-21st century, and not only does that make Callie a little more endearing, it distracts from the predictability.
I loved the change Callie goes through in the book. I wish there was more about modern Callie, because she drops in to 1815 rather quickly, and there isn't much time to get to know her while she's in her normal environment. Still, there is a visible change by the end, which I think was the whole point. The other characters are kind of in the background, not doing or saying much. So although there is not as much to learn about the supporting characters, they still influence Callie a lot and help make her character shine.
Prada and Prejudice, albeit cheesy, is entertaining, fun, and great to read in the summer.
7.5/10
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I was interested in reading this but now I'm not so sure. Thanks for the honest review.
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I think you would have a great time reading the book. It is very informal about the 1800's. But it is also a great comedy and romance. Once Callie finds out Alex is not a jerk, she falls head-over-heels for him. I personally think that when they were laying on the ground watching the stars together was the most romantic part. I don't want to give the whole book away, so I'll let you find out for yourself!!! Hope you read it!!!! :-}
DeleteI really want to read this. I think it will be interesting. Thankyou for the review!
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I totally wished that there was more about modern-day Callie, too! But wasn't this adorable? I just love it--from the cute title & cover to the creative plot.....Congrats on the release, Mandy!! (:
ReplyDeleteI loved the book! But I didn't like how her time in the 19th century ended so abruptly. I think she should have included more about what happens to Alex and Callie. I hated how they were just holding hands and he had his arm around her and.... poof! She's back in the 21st century. Altogether, it was a GREAT book!!!! I hope there is a sequel to it. I would definetly buy it!!!
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