Pride

Pride is a contemporary retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice set in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood. The story follows Zuri Benitez, an Afro-Latina teenager who lives with her four sisters and parents in an apartment building. When the wealthy Darcy family moves into a renovated mansion across the street, Zuri clashes with Darius, the older Darcy son. Their initial antagonism stems from cultural differences and assumptions as gentrification changes their neighborhood. The narrative explores themes of first love, family bonds, social class, and community identity through the lens of modern urban life. Zoboi's adaptation maintains the core dynamics of Austen's classic while addressing contemporary issues of cultural heritage, socioeconomic status, and neighborhood change in America.

Readers appreciate the contemporary Brooklyn setting and how the story makes Pride and Prejudice accessible to modern teens. Many note that the cultural elements and gentrification themes add depth to the classic storyline. Readers highlight the strong family dynamics, especially between the sisters, and praise Zuri's authentic voice. The Afro-Latino representation resonates with many reviewers. Common criticisms include the romance feeling underdeveloped and Darius appearing less dimensional than other characters. Some readers found the pacing slow in the middle sections and noted that familiarity with Pride and Prejudice enhanced their understanding. Ratings: Goodreads: 3.7/5 (13,000+ ratings) Amazon: 4.4/5 (580+ ratings) Barnes & Noble: 4.3/5 (100+ ratings) "The poetry and cultural elements brought a fresh perspective" - Goodreads reviewer "Needed more chemistry between the leads" - Amazon reviewer "Captures teen voice without trying too hard" - School Library Journal reader review

The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas A Black teenager navigates two worlds - her poor neighborhood and wealthy prep school - while seeking justice after witnessing police violence against her friend.

On the Come Up by Angie Thomas A 16-year-old aspiring rapper fights for her dreams while dealing with poverty, family obligations, and stereotypes in her neighborhood.

Dear Martin by Nic Stone A Black prep school student writes letters to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. while processing experiences with racism and police brutality.

American Street by Ibi Zoboi A Haitian immigrant builds a new life in Detroit while balancing family expectations, first love, and the American dream.

Love, Hate & Other Filters by Samira Ahmed An Indian-American Muslim teen pursues her filmmaking dreams while confronting prejudice and parental expectations in her small town.

🌟 Pride is a modern retelling of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice set in Brooklyn's Bushwick neighborhood, exploring themes of gentrification alongside romance 📚 Author Ibi Zoboi was born in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, and immigrated to New York when she was four years old 💫 The protagonist's name, Zuri Benitez, pays homage to the original Elizabeth Bennet while reflecting the book's Afro-Latina representation 🏆 The novel was named a Coretta Scott King - John Steptoe Award for New Talent Author finalist 🎭 Like Austen's original work, the story features five sisters, but updates their dynamics to reflect contemporary urban family life and Dominican-Haitian cultural elements