Jessica's Reviews > I'm Not Charlotte Lucas

Dear Kasey,

Oh, I adore this book. It spoke to me at a molecular level. I finished in near tears, because I *felt* this book in my bones, in my heart. The truth is, as an artist (with notes, not paint), it is incredibly difficult not to fall prey to the negative opinions of others. You captured the feelings of an artist so well (though an author is simply a different kind of artist, isn’t it?), and I was wholly engrossed, completely engaged. The words belonged to Charlotte Lucas, but feeling them in my soul, they could have been mine as well.

Okay, enough about me. Back to your book! Let’s talk about Liam. Oh. My. Swooooon! He is seriously good book boyfriend material and I was excited for every single scene in which he was present. From the blind date to the final tulip garden scene, I was a goner on that man. He is the whole bag of chips AND a jar of guacamole. I mean, that’s a terrible metaphor, but also, I have a very deep love for chips and guacamole, so maybe it makes sense. Sort of. Regardless, Liam is the best. Oh, and the chemistry between these two is sizzling! This is a perfect example to me of how a book can still stay clean but offer really good romance. It was crackling! Holy guacamole, I could go for a reread right this second just to drink in more of Liam through the words on the page.

Charlotte is really the cutest and I loved her character arc. I felt like she had become a sister (we’re soul sisters, at the very least) by the end of the book. I don’t think I can tell you how many passages I highlighted in this book. So so many. So many things Charlotte said or thought that made me chuckle, or resonated with me, or were exactly what I would have said. And a girl who is love with Pride and Prejudice? We’re destined to be BFFs. I just adore her! Did I think she was incredibly stupid at one point? Well, yes. But let’s be honest, I’ve thought my biological sister has done stupid things too, and I never stopped loving her. Charlotte completely redeemed herself, and beautifully so, and I love her all the more for it.

The entire storyline is so endearing and adorable and sweet and lovely, and I fell in love within the first couple of pages. Beth, Mariah, Vera, and Charlotte’s parents were all so fun and I cannot express how much I want more books with these people in them.

Seriously Kasey, my love for this book is bursting through my chest and filling me to the brim. I’ve fallen hard for your book. I want all the editions (paperback, hardback [can we make this happen, Covenant?], ebook, audiobook), all the character art, all the inspiration. It has my whole heart. We’ll be basically best buds in my head forever and ever now, partially thanks to this book. Thank you for creating my soul-book.

Ever your friend and devoted fan,
Jessica

*Note: I received a gifted copy of this book. A positive review wasn’t required. These thoughts are purely my own.