A Pride and Prejudice Remix

Zuri Benitez calls the Bronx home. She has lived there, with her big family, for her whole life. There is nowhere else she’d rather be. She’s proud of all the loud block parties, the shouting neighbors, and the kids having fun. Zuri loves everything about the place she calls home. But "home" is starting to lose its meaning. She can see her neighborhood becoming gentrified. It hits close to home when Zuri sees a rich African American family move in across the block.

Zuri wants nothing to do with the Darcy family, especially their two handsome sons, Ainsley and Darius. But when her sister Janae falls in love with Ainsley, there is no avoiding them. Zuri gets off to a bad start with Darius and his rude attitude. Her life was already chaotic with college applications and crazy sisters. Now, love is making it messier. Zuri’s life is going to be changed forever ... all thanks to the Darcy family.

BTSYA / Teen Reader (17):
Pride is a unique, multicultural retelling of Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. I appreciate Pride’s diverse representation and in-depth dive into different cultures. Through Zuri and Darius' conversations about their different backgrounds, I learned a lot about worlds different from my own. Zuri and her sisters each  have their own unique personalities and ways of approaching life. Zuri’s beautiful poems are definitely a highlight.

Much like Pride and Prejudice, Pride explores romance and class prejudice within Zuri’s life. Ibi Zoboi doesn’t overly emphasize the romance within the story, allowing other elements of Pride to shine. Zuri’s admirable and profound story will make a great impression on all readers. It is a simple, fast read.

Pride would make an amazing gift for fans of Jane Austen, Pride and Prejudice and/or diverse books

Readers who love urban fiction, romance, and diverse stories will love spending time with Zuri in Flatbush! The novel draws on the themes from its namesake (Pride and Prejudice) but creates a story that is unique, relevant, and fun!

Readers need to be aware of sexual references, profanity, and minor violence.