One classic novel. Two adaptations. A competition that shakes up everything. Perfect for fans of Emily Henry and Ali Hazelwood, this steamy rivals-to-lovers romance set in Manhattan features two writers fighting to sell the adaptation of their favorite classic novel. Mo Denton has been obsessed with the classic feminist novel The Proud and the Lost for as long as she can remember. When Mo puts everything she has into writing a modern adaptation of her all-time favorite book, her agent Yuri loves it-but can't pitch it anywhere. The original author's estate must approve any adaptation, and so far, it has never allowed one to go forward.
The agent who represents the estate-Wes Spencer-is also working on an updated version of the beloved story. Promoting Mo's project would go against Wes's own interests, and he's reluctant to bring it to Estelle Morgan, the elderly daughter of the original novelist. But when Yuri contacts Estelle herself, Estelle invites Mo and Wes to her home for a weekend where they will pitch each book to her and let her decide whose book will be approved-and whose work will be destined for deletion. Soon, Mo and Wes realize that they have more in common than just their love of the original book. As they grow closer and wait for the estate's decision, will the secrets Wes is keeping ruin the bond between them, or can they find their way to a happy ending?
Themes & Tropes:
- He falls First
- There’s only one book deal
- I wonder what her library holds list looks like
- Let’s get it out of our systems
- Caught in the rain
- Grand gesture
- Rivals-to-lovers
Review:
Rivals to Lovers by Elise Wayland is a cute book about the stories that shape us. Mo and Wes are writing a retelling of the same book, “The Proud and the Lost”, both with hope that they will get approved to publish as the estate that owns the original work has not allowed any retelling to be published. When each author receives a notice from Estelle Morgan, the elderly daughter of the original novelist, they are given the chance to pitch their novels to see who gets to be lucky enough to have their work published. Mo and Wes started out as rivals for this project but they begin to admire each other and even dare say start to fall in love.
This story started out really slow. I almost gave up on it a few times but I kept with it and enjoying the book overall. I think the narrator did a great job, as I did listen to the audiobook but the story itself was still slow. This is a story about two people falling in love while also sharing their love over the same stories.
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