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June 18, 2025
Shemmelle’s Kitty is brilliant—funny, flawed, and full of heart. Introducing Puck is a perfect blend of Austenian wit and modern comedic energy. It’s rare to find a retelling that both honors the source material and gives fresh life to a side character. Fans of Pride and Prejudice, Shakespearean humor, or chaotic heroines will adore this.
Rating: ★★★★★
(Witty, charming, and wonderfully chaotic—a love letter to late bloomers and younger sisters everywhere.)
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In this delightful Austen fanfic reimagining, Shemmelle breathes new life into Catherine “Kitty” Bennet, turning her from a footnote in Pride and Prejudice into a hilarious and sharp-witted narrator. The novel follows Kitty in the aftermath of Lydia's infamous elopement, forcing her to step out of the shadow of her scandalous sister and, unexpectedly, into her own chaotic spotlight.
Told in Kitty’s spirited and highly self-aware voice (often in journal-style entries), the story opens with her frustration at being left behind in boring Longbourn. When Mr. Bingley returns and rekindles his courtship with Jane, Kitty becomes the unseen observer of Lizzy and Darcy's growing connection, hilariously misinterpreting most of it while secretly aiding their romance—earning her the nickname “Puck” from Darcy himself, a reference to the mischievous sprite from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Things escalate when Kitty meets Lord Horatio Fitzwilliam (Ash), Darcy’s cousin, after a literal mud-covered rescue. What follows is a battle of wits, endless misunderstandings, and mutual provocation between Kitty and Ash. Their banter is sharp and chemistry undeniable—though complicated by class differences and Kitty’s own insecurities.
From throwing soup at Caroline Bingley (accidentally), to mockingly assigning Austen characters Shakespearean roles (declaring Mr. Collins as "Bottom"), Kitty stumbles her way into maturity, building unlikely friendships and slowly coming into her own sense of worth, independence, and even romantic potential.
By the end, Kitty begins to see Ash in a new light—not just as an irritating nobleman but as someone who might actually admire her for who she is, chaotic charm and all.
Rating: ★★★★★
(Witty, charming, and wonderfully chaotic—a love letter to late bloomers and younger sisters everywhere.)
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In this delightful Austen fanfic reimagining, Shemmelle breathes new life into Catherine “Kitty” Bennet, turning her from a footnote in Pride and Prejudice into a hilarious and sharp-witted narrator. The novel follows Kitty in the aftermath of Lydia's infamous elopement, forcing her to step out of the shadow of her scandalous sister and, unexpectedly, into her own chaotic spotlight.
Told in Kitty’s spirited and highly self-aware voice (often in journal-style entries), the story opens with her frustration at being left behind in boring Longbourn. When Mr. Bingley returns and rekindles his courtship with Jane, Kitty becomes the unseen observer of Lizzy and Darcy's growing connection, hilariously misinterpreting most of it while secretly aiding their romance—earning her the nickname “Puck” from Darcy himself, a reference to the mischievous sprite from A Midsummer Night’s Dream.
Things escalate when Kitty meets Lord Horatio Fitzwilliam (Ash), Darcy’s cousin, after a literal mud-covered rescue. What follows is a battle of wits, endless misunderstandings, and mutual provocation between Kitty and Ash. Their banter is sharp and chemistry undeniable—though complicated by class differences and Kitty’s own insecurities.
From throwing soup at Caroline Bingley (accidentally), to mockingly assigning Austen characters Shakespearean roles (declaring Mr. Collins as "Bottom"), Kitty stumbles her way into maturity, building unlikely friendships and slowly coming into her own sense of worth, independence, and even romantic potential.
By the end, Kitty begins to see Ash in a new light—not just as an irritating nobleman but as someone who might actually admire her for who she is, chaotic charm and all.
April 28, 2022
The writing in this one is like an uninterrupted stream of thought. It did feel quite on point with Kitty's character, -- but a struggle to get through all the same.
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June 18, 2025
Too much things happening at one. But it still good
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