The Austen Sisters by Dee Blankenship

 

What classic characters from literature would you like to see in a modern adventure?

The five Austen sisters; Elinor, Elizabeth, Emma, Anne, and Catherine were orphans at a young age.  Elinor, as the only legal adult, put her own dreams aside to help raise her sisters.  Now years later, she is hoping that she will have another chance at her own dreams.  She gathers together with her sisters at their cousin Fanny’s wedding at Mansfield Park resort.  Will the sisters each find their own happiness?

My thoughts on this novel:

·       I loved how each Austen heroine was true to the original character but modernized to fit in today’s society.  For example, Emma has started a data app and is a social media influencer.  This is very true to her original character.

·       I also enjoyed that many other Austen favorite characters popped up into the story.

·       I liked the characters, storyline, and sweet romance. I would love to see future books set in the world maybe each featuring one of the sisters.

·       This is a perfect book to read to celebrate Jane Austen’s 250^th birthday.

·       This was a great debut book for author Dee Blankenship.  I have enjoyed @dees.reads on Instagram for the past few years and enjoy participating in her Classic Buddy reads.

·       I would label this book as a rom com, slow burn romance, and mostly clean read (a character is caught in the act with a lady in the library).

·       Each sister has a romance that was a mini version of her classic story and it worked.  For example, Anne refused her engagement to Wentworth years ago due to pressure from others before he went into the military.  Now he’s back at this wedding and a captain.  Can old wounds be healed?

·       This could be a standalone novel that is a cute rom com on its own, but it would be the most fun for someone who has read all six Austen novels.

·       I love the beautiful cover of this novel and I also received a cute bookmark as well!

Overall, The Austen Sisters by Dee Blankenship is a cute romantic comedy and a love letter to Jane Austen and her six classic novels.  I highly recommend it to all lovers of Jane Austen!

Book Source:  Review copy from author Dee Blankenship. Thank-you!