Review: Not quite what I hoped for
Rating: 3 out of 5
Date: 12 8, 2013
Fall for You is a light, interesting introduction to the world of Jane Austen, complete with the prideful Dante representing Mr. Darcy and the prejudiced Lizzie, who is so busy trying to hold on to her own pride she doesn't realize she isn't giving Dante a chance.  Lizzie has the potential to be a strong female character who is more worried about real issues than boys.  My problem with the novel is that Lizzie doesn't quite reach that potential.  She came across as whining and foot-stamping, almost as if she were running around crying out, "This is not fair!" all the time.  In my opinion, a strong female lead recognizes that life is not fair and meets it head on anyway.  I didn't get that impression from this character.  I enjoyed the story, but I love Jane Austen's plots.  I would have gotten more out of it if Lizzie had complained just a little less.