I’m a huge fan of Little Women. I’ve read the book, seen like every movie adaptation, and I’ve seen a play version that was a musical. This is the first time I’ve read a retelling, and I’d say it was pretty decent. I loved Jo and Eric and their storyline. Meg and John annoyed me a bit. I love how the author incorporated parts of the original book except in a modern way, but if you’re a fan of Little Women, you’ll definitely catch those Easter eggs. But I’m looking forward to the sequel because I want to see what Beth and Amy do with their lives. ( )

The March sisters—reliable Meg, independent Jo, stylish Amy, and shy Beth—have grown up to pursue their separate dreams. When Jo followed her ambitions to New York City, she never thought her career in journalism would come crashing down, leaving her struggling to stay afloat in a gig economy as a prep cook and secret food blogger. ( )

A modern retelling of some parts of Little Women, focusing (unsurprisingly given the title) on Meg and Jo. Some parts were well done but overall I think the story would have been more enjoyable if some character traits and hints were more subtle. ( )

Cute but definitely not as good as Little Women. ( )

My favorite thing about this book was Meg. She, as a character, didn't stand out to me in the original Little Women, especially since we spend so much time in Jo's head. This retelling kept the integrity of each character while seamlessly integrating the contemporary environment. Meg is a perfectionist who is trying to balance perfectionism, twins, and an overworked husband. Her situation is so under portrayed in literature, or at least in many of the books I find myself reading. The character arc for Meg and Jo felt so realistic, and it made me both hooked on the story and happy to be there.

I would recommend this book to more of an adult audience, due to the fact that Meg and Jo are adults in the book, deal with adult situations, and make adult choices. This book also appeals to the part of me that likes seeing this book from forever ago in a new light. It's not graphic, so YA readers would be fine with it, but the story just relates better to me as an adult.

This was worth the read to me. It took a little bit to get a sense of what the timeline was and what the reader was supposed to assume had already happened and what had not happened yet. The story deviates from the original in a few key ways, but the choices seemed justified to me and the nicknames (Theodore, "Laurie", becomes Trey) fit the modern setting. Honestly, this book surprised me in a pleasant way and I'm excited for book two! [b:Beth and Amy|51298958|Beth and Amy|Virginia Kantra|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|78239961] ( )