The Other Bennet Sister by Janice Hadlow

It is a sad fact of life that if a young woman is unlucky enough to come into the world without expectations, she had better do all she can to ensure she is born beautiful. To be handsome and poor is misfortune enough; but to be both plain and penniless is a hard fate indeed.

In Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Mary is the middle of the five Bennet girls and the plainest of them all, so what hope does she have? Prim and pious, with no redeeming features, she is unloved and seemingly unlovable.

I LOVED THIS BOOK!! Mary Bennet known as the 'plain' sister, the ' unsocial' sister, the 'boring sister, the 'undesirable' sister, gets a new life in this novel by Janice Hadlow. The first part of the book re-tells the story we all know and love in 'Pride and Prejudice' but from Mary's point of view which was really wonderful to read. It then follows Mary and her life. I really loved this book, and truly admired Mary. This book gave her the story she deserved! There was romance, adventure and of course lots of pride and prejudice. I found myself constantly being disappointed in the other sisters and I now have very different views towards them, they were so annoying at times! I have to admit that Mary is now my favourite Bennet Sister.

I loved the section of the book about Mr. Collins and the insight I got into his life, but would have loved a bit more character development on Caroline Bingley. I really enjoyed the story and had a great time reading it, however it took me a longgggg time to get through as it was extremely long!! There were definitely some parts that could have been shortened. The ending made me beyond happy, and I 100% recommend this read.

I was privileged enough to receive an ARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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