Vintage Jane Austen

What would it be like to see Elizabeth Bennet in 1930’s clothes? What if Emma Woodhouse was the daughter of a car dealership owner? What if Marianne Dashwood was seeking to become a movie star in the golden age of film? The Vintage Jane Austen series explores the world of Jane Austen, set in 1930’s America. Five authors took on Jane Austen’s five most popular novels and retold them set in the depression era, remaining faithful to the original plots. As an extra bonus to the series, there is a collection of short stories that were inspired by Jane Austen. Which of these books do you most want to read?

Hey guys! I'm here with a couple reviews for the blog tour of the Vintage Jane Austen Series! I hope you enjoy!

Second Impressions: Jane Austen's stories have inspired writers for generations...in this collection they inspire fiction across the genres!

From the English Regency to the American 1950s, in Houston or a space freighter, fairytale land or a retirement center...Austen's timeless characters come to life again.

My review:

I have looked forward to reading this book since they announced it, and since I am in the collection, it made it even cooler to read. I'm just going to give a short note on every story: Chocolate Surprise by E. Kaiser Writes. This was a cute Emma retelling, set in the 1950's. That is my favorite time period, so I really enjoyed reading this. It was cute, and I enjoyed how the characters were set up. Gently Pursued, Finally Persuaded by Gail Bryant. This was a very unique retelling of Persuasion set in a modern retirement home. To me it was a bit sad, because the characters missed so much of each others lives. But this was really sweet none the less. The Secret of Pemperly Estate by Therese Peyton. This is a sort of add on to the end of Pride and Prejudice told from the perspective of Georgiana Darcy. I generally enjoy mystery's, but I did not really enjoy this one. I was a bit confused at points, and it was all wrapped up really quickly. This author did do a good job of representing the characters from the book. They really felt true to Jane Austen's style. Again, this was rather interesting, but I just didn't enjoy it very much. Emma's Irritation by me! This is my story that takes place nearly seven years before the book Emma begins when she is only sixteen. It explores Emma's part in John and Isabella getting together, and more of Emma and Mr. Knightly's relationship. Mother's Day by Jennifer Baxter. I am really not sure what to think of this one. I couldn't really figure out what this was supposed to be based off of, though I am guessing Sense and Sensibility. I really didn't care ether way about the story. The Mansfeild by E. Kasier Writes. Mansfield Park in Sci-Fi setting. This was my favorite story of the collection. I would give it five stars if I was just rating this one alone. This was so original. I honestly didn't think anyone could pull off Jane Austen in Sci-fi, but she did. The characters were clear, and very easy to recognize, yet they still had an original twist to them. I would love to read a full version of this story. Elaina By Hannah Jones. A medieval retelling of Emma. Emma is my favorite Jane Austen, so I really wanted to like this... but I didn't. It really just felt like a super shortened version of Emma without much of an original twist to it. There were some conversations that felt almost identical to ones in Emma. Peace on the Orchard E. Kasier Writes. A medieval retelling of Pride and Prejudice. I ended up not liking this one very much, because I just wasn't super interested. This author did do a good job of making the setting very interesting, and adding some originality to it. I felt like the ending was rushed, and I had to radically change my view on people, instead of an easier change. But I did like the authors style, and it was an enjoyable story.
Maid in Huston by Jennifer Baxter. A modern retelling of Mansfield Park. It took me a bit to figure out what story this was, but after I did, I enjoyed it. It was an interesting take on the story with some very realistic backstory's for characters. I only had two small things I disliked. 1. The main guy is not very nice. He chaises after girls, and really doesn't appreciate the main girl very much. 2. *SPOILER* at the end the main girl basically says "You're a rotten guy, you've never really liked me, or appreciated me, but I think we can work this relationship out." *Headdesk* *END SPOILER*
Overall, I enjoyed this collection, and I was glad to be a part of it.



Suit and Suitability by Kelsey Bryant (Sense and Sensibility): Canton, Ohio, 1935. Ellen and Marion Dashiell’s world crumbles when their father is sent to prison. Forced to relocate to a small town, what is left of their family faces a new reality where survival overshadows dreams. Sensible Ellen, struggling to hold the family together, is parted from the man she’s just learning to love, while headstrong Marion fears she will never be the actress she aspires to be. When a dashing hero enters the scene, things only grow more complicated. But could a third man hold the key to the restoration and happiness of the Dashiell family?

My Review:

I don't really like Sense and Sensibility, so I wasn't egsactly bouncing up and down ready for this book. But I love Kelsey Bryant, so I knew this would be good.

I loved it. The characters were lovely and so well rounded. The plot kept building, and I was always excited to see what would happen next.

I would recommend this to anyone who would like to see a fresh look at Sense and Sensibility that still has a very classic feel.

The ending was beautiful.

There really wasn't anything I didn't like.

Visit these blogs during this week to find interviews, book reviews, and much more!

November 5

        Review of Emmeline - Once Upon the Ordinary

Review of Bellevere House - Kaylee's Kind Of Writes

Series Spotlight - A Real Writer’s Life

Interview with Kelsey Bryant - Resting Life

November 6

Interview with Sarah Holman - J. Grace Pennington

Review of Emmeline - Kaylee's Kind Of Writes

Mini-Reviews and interview with Sarah Scheele - Deborah O’Carroll

Interview with Rebekah Jones - Livy Lynn Blog

Review Suit and Suitability - Resting Life

November 7

Interview with Kelsey Bryant - J. Grace Pennington

Review of Perception - Kaylee's Kind Of Writes

Review and Interview of Perception - Purely by Faith Reviews

Review of Second Impressions - The Page Dreamer

Series Spotlight - Finding the True Fairytale

November 8

Review Suit and Suitability - Once Upon the Ordinary

Review of Suit and Suitability - Kaylee's Kind Of Writes

Review of Perception - A Brighter Destiny

November 9

Series Spotlight - God’s Peculiar Treasure

        Review of Second Impressions and Suit and Suitability - Ordinary Girl, Extraordinary Father

Interview with Rebekah Jones - Kaylee's Kind Of Writes

Series Spotlight – Christian Bookshelf Reviews

November 10

Review of Suit and Suitability - With a Joyful Noise

Series Spotlight - Liv K. Fisher

Review of Second Impressions- Kaylee's Kind Of Writes

Review of Perception - She Hearts Fiction

Interview with Sarah Holman – Rebekah Ashleigh

November 11

Series Spotlight - Reveries Reviews

Review of Suit and Suitability - Faith Blum

Interview with Sarah Holman - Kaylee's Kind Of Writes

Interview with Hannah Scheele - Peculiar on Purpose

Review of Bellevere House - Seasons of Humility

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