Stuck Up and Stupid: YA Pride and Prejudice Retelling
Stuck Up and Stupid is a young adult romantic comedy and modern Pride and Prejudice retelling set in a beach town. Lily meets Hollywood star Dorian Khan over the summer, in a story framed around enemies-to-lovers tension, holiday romance and humour.
At a glance
- A contemporary Pride and Prejudice-inspired romance featuring Lily and Hollywood star Dorian Khan.
- Set in the beach town of Pippi Beach during Lily's summer holiday.
- The publisher describes it as a young adult romantic comedy with witty humour and celebrity glamour.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- The familiar Austen-inspired setup is given a contemporary beach-town and Hollywood setting.
- The listed 320-page length and 12–18 reading-age range make the intended YA audience clear.
Technical specifications
10 specifications| Publisher | Walker Books |
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| Publication date | 1 May 2025 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| Reading age | 12 - 18 years |
| ISBN-10 | 1529520614 |
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| ISBN-13 | 978-1529520613 |
| Dimensions | 12.8 x 2.2 x 19.6 cm |
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| Weight listed | 224 g |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers aged 12–18 looking for a contemporary romantic comedy.
- Fans of Pride and Prejudice-inspired stories, enemies-to-lovers plots and summer romance.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a non-romance novel or a story without a young adult focus.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
27% 27% - 4 stars
26% 26% - 3 stars
29% 29% - 2 stars
12% 12% - 1 star
6% 6%
Aggregate customer ratings are mixed rather than uniformly positive, with three-star ratings the largest group and a sizeable share of four- and five-star ratings alongside lower ratings. This gives a qualified signal for a YA romantic comedy, but without customer-comment evidence it does not show what readers liked or disliked about the story.
Frequently asked questions
What is Stuck Up and Stupid about?
It follows Lily during a summer in Pippi Beach after Hollywood star Dorian Khan arrives with a group of film stars. Their encounters prompt Lily to reconsider her first impression of him.
Is this a retelling of Pride and Prejudice?
Yes. The listing describes it as a modern reimagining of Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice.
Who is the book intended for?
The listed reading age is 12–18 years, and the publisher describes the story as suitable for teens and adults alike.
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