Waiting on Wednesday (30): The Trouble with Flirting

Waiting on Wednesday is hosted by Breaking the Spine.

Initially, I wasn't especially interested in this one, ngl. I mean, the cover isn't doing anything for me and it sounds super cutesy. However, then I read those magic words: "inspired by Mansfield Park." Okay, so I hate Mansfield Park, but I love Jane Austen and I want to read pretty much every retelling ever. The fact that I'm not in love with the source material could actually result in me liking this better. I just hope Franny has a backbone, unlike Fanny Price.

The Trouble with Flirting

Author: Claire LaZebnik
Expected Publication Date: February 26, 2013
Publisher:HarperTeen

Synopsis from Goodreads:
In this fun romance inspired by Jane Austen's Mansfield Park, Franny Pearson learns about the troubles that flirting can cause-and enjoys (almost) every second of it.

Franny Pearson never dreamed she'd be attending the prestigious Mansfield College Summer Theater Program. And she's not, exactly. She's working for her aunt, the drama department's costume designer. But sewing her fingers to the bone does give her an opportunity to spend time with her longtime crush, Alex. If only he was as taken with the girl hemming his trousers as he is with his new leading lady. When Harry, a notorious flirt, shows more than a friendly interest in Franny, she figures it can't hurt to have a little fun. But why is Alex suddenly giving her those deep, meaningful looks?

In this charming tale of mixed messages and romantic near-misses, Claire LaZebnik (author of Epic Fail, inspired by Pride and Prejudice) has cleverly reimagined the world of Mansfield Park, crafting a fun, engaging romance, filled with witty narration and fantastic banter. Flirting might be more trouble than Franny ever expected, but fans of Susane Colasanti, Stephanie Perkins, and of course Jane Austen will agree that it makes for an irresistible read.