Delightful, perfect for Austen fans

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I haven't read Persuasion, which this is a modernization of, but I have read other Austen novels and think this is a perfectly fun read for fans of her work, whether they're familiar with Persuasion or not. It has many of the themes central to Austen's work, including family, social class/structure, wealth, and of course, love. I thought it was brilliant to update 1800's England to a modern small college setting. Academia has its own insular community, rules and rankings that play perfectly into Persuasion's original storyline. Anne working to achieving tenure is a nice twist on a traditional Austen character making a good marriage - they can both set you up for life. "Publish or perish" is a substitute for the "old maid" concept, though modern-day Anne is also seeking romantic happiness as a secondary goal to her career objectives. I can't remember the last book I read this fast, it was purely delightful.

First look read through BookishFirst, full digital galley obtained through NetGalley.