It is a truth universally acknowledged that every bookworm secretly wishes to be Lizzy Bennet from Pride and Prejudice.

A less acknowledged truth is that Mary Bennet might be a better fit.

For Marnie Barnes, realizing she’s a Mary Bennet is devastating. But she’s determined to reinvent herself, so she enlists the help of her bubbly roommate and opens up to the world.

And between new friends, a very cute boy, and a rescue pup named Sir Pat, Marnie finds herself on a path to becoming a new person entirely. But she’s no Lizzy, or even Mary—instead, she’s someone even better: just plain Marnie.

With a hilariously sharp voice, a sweet and fulfilling romance that features a meet-cute in an animal shelter, and a big family that revels in causing big problems, this charming comedy of errors about a girl who resolves to become the main character of her own story (at any and all costs), is perfect for fans of Jenny Han and Becky Albertalli…and Jane Austen, of course.

She’s determined to shed her side-character energy, but what happens when two very different boys get in the way?

• Pride and Prejudice Retelling: A modern twist on a beloved classic, where the quiet, bookish Bennet sister finally gets her own story—and her own Mr. Darcy. Or two.
• Boarding School Romance: Set on the campus of an elite San Francisco boarding school, full of academic rivalries, late-night study sessions, and the drama of trying to find your place.
• Love Triangle: Marnie has been in love with her charismatic family friend Hayes for years. But a meet-cute at an animal shelter with the thoughtful, funny Whit has her questioning everything she thought she wanted.
• Adorable Rescue Dogs: Featuring plenty of cute canines, including the scene-stealing Sir Pat, a very good boy who might just help Marnie rescue herself.