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Reader reviewed by The Library Lurker

Prada and Prejudice was everything that I expected it to be: a fast, fun
romantic comedy. Callie is the typical outcast, a science whiz with no
real friends since her best friend moved away and a longing to be in the
"in crowd". When she overhears some popular girls talking about going
clubbing later she decides that she's going to join them, and buys a
pair of real prada pumps to prove her worth. Except she's a clutz, and
on the way back to her hotel she trips and knocks herself out.



She wakes up in 1815 where we meet Emily, and nice girl in an unwanted
engagement, and Alex, a duke. Callie is mistaken for an American friend
of Emily's, Rebecca and is taken into the household. Callie finds
incriminating letters addressed to the duke that make her dislike him
immensely. She also takes it upon herself to break Emily's engagement,
as well as do other meddlesome things that cause much hilarity.



I'd be lying if I said that this book wasn't predictable, but sometimes
predictable is good right? Callie is relatable and I enjoyed her as a
main character. Emily is so sweet and trusting, I wanted her to be my
best friend. Alex is cold and distant, and does and says things that
make Callie mad. I had some trouble with how believable some aspects of
the story were. Callie shows up in jeans and a t-shirt with her Prada
pumps on and all anyone remarks about is that she's wearing mens
clothing. She wears her Prada pumps almost continuously throughout the
book and no one bats an eyelash. I guess that I was just expecting more
questions as to where she came from.



Overall, it was a cute and very fast read that wasn't more than it
promised to be. I enjoyed it, but I might stick with the drama's for a
while...