Fall for You (The Jane Austen Academy, #1)

by Cecilia Gray

[Suz @ Bookish Revelations]

Fall For You written by Cecilia Gray is a bright sweet and sassy new hip modern re-telling of Jane Austen's Pride & Predjudice. It catapults readers headlong into a sweet charming un-expected romance, introduces them to a world of interesting and likable characters, and a thrill seeking ride full of secrets that are dying to see the light. It's sort of like Jane Austen's version of what Pretty Little Liars would be, if she were to have written it or created the television show itself. What isn't to love about a young modernized version of an old classic story told in such a fun and enjoyable realstic way that is sure to captivate readers as they flip through the pages?

Lizzie is a delightfully bright and fun character, written in such a sassy realstic and honest way that makes it easy for readers to connect with. She has this overwhelming thirst for knowledge and a curious brand of wit. She's incredibly stubborn to a fault (which, can prove to work in her favor occassionally) and a bit immature in other area's. Throughout the book, however, she does experience some wonderfully written character growth that will have readers really connecting with and enjoying her character.

Dante, knows how to push her buttons quite well, and he does so pretty much on a regular basis. Still, though, he's this charming, snobby, rich kid who has a bit of a gaurded personality with secrets of his own that she goes digging for. The two of them have this magnetic charm that pulls them together and sparks with intensity and desire. He's incredibly sweet with her and comes to care a great deal for Lizze as the book progresses. Together, these two are so much fun and enjoyable.

Fall For You is probably one of the best Jane Austen re-tellings I've read so far this year. It was filled with compelling intrigue, mystery, and sweet romantic charm that would indulge any readers fantasies. The secrets and twists, were even more suspenseful than I had personally thought it would be, and proved to keep me on the edge of my seat. I would definitely recommend this book highly to anyone who enjoys re-tellings in general.