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Relative Strangers by A. H. Kim
4.0

I really enjoyed this modern take on Sense and Sensibility! Messy family drama and believable romance add a new flair to the reimagined classic.

Amelia and Eleanor are two half-Korean sisters living in a cancer retreat center after their family falls on hard times. A free spirit who isn't used to settling down, Amelia starts a romance with a local, while Eleanor deals with a lawsuit where a man from Seoul claims to be the family's long-lost half brother. While the legal and romantic dramas play out, the two sisters realize that leaning on each other is the key to handling their challenges and finding happiness.

I'm a sucker for an Austen retelling and this one didn't disappoint. Kim does a great job adding fun changes to modernize the classic story, while still adding an emotional depth and humor that makes it her own. If you love women's fiction--especially Austen retellings--give this one a try.