num_pages: 384
description: Acerbic and delightful this YA rom-com about a girl who resolves to become the main character of her own story is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Becky Albertalli.It is a truth universally acknowledged that every bookworm secretly wishes to be Lizzie Bennet.A less acknowledged truth is that Mary Bennet might be a better fit.For seventeen-year-old Marnie Barnes whos convinced she is the long-suffering protagonist of her life this revelation comes at the end of a series of self-induced disasters that force her to confront a devastating truth: Marnie has more in common with Mary Bennetthe utterly forgettable middle sisterthan the effervescent Lizzie.Determined to reinvent herself she enlists the help of her bubbly roommate and opens herself up to the worldleading lady style. And between new friends a very cute boy and a rescue pup named Sir Pat Marnie realizes that being the main character doesnt mean rewriting your life entirely. Its about finding the right cast of characters the love interest of your dreams and most important embracing your story flaws and all.With a hilariously sharp voice a sweet and fulfilling romance that features a meet-cute in an animal shelter and a big family that revels in causing big problems this charming comedy of errors will have readers cheering for Marnie during every step of her obstacle-ridden journey toward embracing who she truly is.
language: English
title: Being Mary Bennet
publisher: HarperTeen