Northanger Alibi-A fun, entertaining read

What if you've never read Northanger Abbey. Are you still going to like Northanger Albi?  

That's the dilemma Kathy over at Book Worm Nation faced, and guess what? She found Northanger Alibi throughly charming.  In her review she said, "If you suspend reality for a couple hours though, it’s a very fun entertaining read. I thought it moved along nicely and kept me wanting to read more. I think I may have a new author to look out for."


So if you've been worried about picking up Northanger Alibi, don't be. Twilight, non-Twilight, Northanger Abbey, non-Northanger Abbey fans will all find something to enjoy!

Pride and Popularity- A classic for Teens

Jenni James "decodes [Pride and Prejudice] for a teenage audience."  

"The twists and turns play out in this teenage romance where popularity, school dances and getting into college are all that matter. . . . Pride & Popularity is romantic, age-appropriate and morally clean, giving younger audiences reassurance that they don’t need to compromise to be cool. But the message rings as true in Pride & Popularity as it does in Pride and Prejudice — first impressions are too often wrong and second chances are always welcome.


Thanks to Caitlin Orton for the Deseret News for this great review.

Northanger Alibi--wittiness and appeal of Jane Austen's novels, but with a modern twist

Sheila over at LDS Women's Book Review said of Northanger Alibi:


Main character, Claire Hart, is obsessed with The Twilight Series. She loves hot vampires and is excited to visit Washington state during the summer. Claire is hoping to find her own vampire while she is there. . . . There is a lot of romance, with eye-batting, flirting and kissing. . . . I am happy to recommend this book to my daughter, her friends, and blog reader’s daughters. Northanger Alibi is a clean romance, with many “giggle” moments, and the wittiness and appeal found in Jane Austen’s novels, but with a fun modern twist.


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Northanger Alibi-The King's English Book Launch

Shelly over at Writing with Shelly and Chad wrote about Jenni's Salt Lake City Book launch of Northanger Alibi at The King's English.

And as Shelly says, the book "had me at Northanger"

Northanger Alibi-Teenage girls will likely find "Northanger Alibi" as engrossing as Twilight.

What do fans of Twilight read now that the Twilight craze is dying down? Why Northanger Alibi!  In her recent review, Caitlin Orton for the Deseret News said "teenage girls will likely find Northanger Alibi as engrossing as Twilight." Wow! 


Which is especially appealing to parents who are looking for fun, clean, wholesome reading for their teenage daughters. Caitlin goes on to say that "[Claire] is the kind of role model parents hope for their daughters, and the author gives readers plenty of reasons to look up to [her.]" Jenni James "continues to make Austen's classics come to life for 21st century teens. The plot, language and characters are appropriate for young readers, and on top of that the story reinforces traditional family values." 


Check out the full review here.

Another great book in The Jane Austen Diaries!

Kathryn over at Clean Teen Fiction received Pride & Popularity and Northanger Alibi on Tuesday. By Sunday, she'd finished both! So if you're going to pick up Pride & Popularity and Northanger Alibi, make sure you've got time to finish it.

Kathryn said of Northanger Alibi, "Super fun to read and very funny. . .  I can see where Claire is coming from when she gets wrapped up in her fictional world."

Kathryn's review of  Pride & Popularity was another that needed to be shared in it's entirety!

"I have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of this book for review. When it came in the mail yesterday I paused the book I had been reading to start this immediately. Once my kids were in bed at 7:30 last night I started reading Pride and Popularity and couldn't put it down! I stayed up until 1:30 in the morning to finish. I've never been happier to lose sleep. I was still happy this morning. You can't help but be happy when reading this feel good book. Thank you Jenni for the fun night!

I know I've said this before, but let me remind you. I love retellings! There is something peaceful and relaxing about knowing how a book will end but not knowing how it will get there. I love Jane Austen books and her characters. Before I began reading I knew I would love the "Elizabeth" and "Darcy" characters, and I was right. Chloe and Taylor are so fun!

The chemistry between Chloe and Taylor is amazing! Don't worry, it wasn't steamy or anything. :) I loved every scene with Chloe and Taylor whether they were hating or loving each other. The tension was so great. Chloe was fiery, prideful, and afraid of getting hurt. She surprised and mesmerized Taylor. I don't think I'll say any more about how these two change throughout the book; I'll let you read and find out for yourself.

This was a fun, light, clean read that I loved! If you're in the mood for a light-hearted fiesty romance go read this book!"

Read her reviews of Northanger Alibi and Pride & Popularity here and here.

First review of Northanger Alibi by Heather at Fire and Ice

Heather over at Fire and Ice gave Northanger Alibi it's first review! And we couldn't be more excited!

Heather described Northanger Alibi as fun, laugh-out-loud, favorite, adored, 4 stars, and recommend.

"I am adoring the Jane Austen Diaries series as a fun, clean choice for tweens and teens. . .  I would recommend Northanger Alibi to all readers, and think it will especially appeal to middle grade and younger teens. If you haven't read the first in the series, Pride & Popularity I would go pick it up, since it was one of my favorite reads of this year. This, book two is a stand alone so you won't be lost without book one."

Doesn't that make you just want to pick up Northanger Alibi? Read what else Heather has to say about Northanger Alibi here.  Don't forget to read her review of Pride & Popularity and why she thought it was one of the best book she read last year.

You can preorder Northanger Alibi on Amazon.

Pride & Popularity-Perfect mix of Jane Austen and fun

Are you somebody that reads for enjoyment? According to I Am a Reader Not a Writer, Pride & Popularity will be a hit for you!

She said that  Pride & Popularity  is the perfect blend of Jane Austen and fun, and she enjoyed every minute of it!

Pride & Popularity-Best book of 2011!

Don't you love reading best books of the year posts, especially when you know that the reviewers are prolific?  Guess which book made it onto the top seven of of Fire and Ice?  It's Pride & Popularity of course!!

Why did Heather choose Pride & Popularity? She said it "won her heart" and she would "completely recommend it as worth the time and purchase." Wow! But don't take my word for it, head over and read the rest of her recommendation. 

A Fire and Ice bonus: an interview with Jenni James.

Pride & Popularity is engaging, adorable and sparkling

If you're a fan of Jane Austen and have yet to check out Jane Austen Reviews, you need to soon as it seems she's covered every Jane Austen sequel/spinoff ever written.

So it's no small praise when she says "Having read several other Young Adult retellings of Pride and Prejudice – Love, Lies, and Lizzie by Rosie Rushton, Prom and Prejudice by Elizabeth Eulberg, and Mr. Darcy Goes Overboard by Belinda Roberts – I must admit that Pride and Popularity by Jenni James is my top choice and receives my highest recommendation! In my opinion, it is the most plausible, accessible, and well-crafted YA version of Pride and Prejudice I have read!"