Accomplished is the story of Georgiana Darcy, also known as Fitz Darcy’s little sister. After her last school year at Pemberley Academy, she is now a social outcast and misunderstood by most of the student body. Wickham Foster was beloved at the academy and most people blame her for his absence. Fitz Darcy is clear that this is her last chance to prove that she has what it takes to be a member of the illustrious Darcy family. With the help of band leader Avery, can Georgie find a way to earn back all that she’s lost?

I will read any and all Pride & Prejudice retellings without question, but it’s a particular joy to find retellings that focus on seldom represented characters. Georgie goes on quite the adventure to work her way out of the precarious situation she finds herself in after the disaster that is Wickham. It is a truth universally acknowledged that I will always hate Wickham in any retelling! I enjoyed the inclusion of Bingley (hilarious that he was a frat bro), Jane Bennet, and Lizzie Bennet. However, my favorite character was probably Avery because he is a sweet cinnamon roll who can do no wrong.

Accomplished explores expectations, manipulation, and privilege. Along the way, Georgie and Fitz must face the grief they share over the death of their parents and the complicated emotions they have over Fitz stepping into a guardian role for Georgie. This is a story for anyone who has ever had the best of intentions and experienced terrible consequences. I would recommend it for fans of Samantha Markum and Pride & Prejudice. I really enjoyed Accomplished and look forward to seeing what Amanda Quain writes next!

Thank you to Amanda Quain, Wednesday Books, and Netgalley for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.