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PRIDE AND PREJUDICE AND PITTSBURGH

Rachael Lippincott

Audrey Cameron is transported back in time via a magic quarter to 1812 England, where she meets Lucy Sinclair. (Ages 14 and up)

Ages 13+Source checked

Why this age? Best suited to teens because of its sustained romance, queer identity themes, historical prejudice, emotional conflict, and moderate reading complexity; sexual content is not expected to be explicit. This is guidance, not a safety guarantee; reading level and family context may differ.

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Recommended age13+

Strongest cautions

  • LGBTQIA characters5/5
  • Romance4/5
  • Strong language2/5

Strongest positives

  • Diverse representation4/5
  • Positive messages4/5
  • Courage & resilience3/5

What’s in it?

Products & advertising1/5
Why this rating?

References to modern Pittsburgh pop culture exist but are not promotional.

Strong language2/5
Why this rating?

Occasional mild language consistent with modern YA standards.

LGBTQIA characters5/5
Why this rating?

Queer identity and a same-gender romance are central to the protagonists' story and development.

Romance4/5
Why this rating?

Romance is a central element as both girls navigate crushes and the pressures of courtship.

Frightening scenes1/5
Why this rating?

Time-travel uncertainty and social danger may create mild tension, but the story is not horror-focused and does not appear to contain frightening creatures or intense peril.

Sexual content & nudity1/5
Why this rating?

Contains very mild romantic tension and innocent longing.

Violence1/5
Why this rating?

There is no physical violence.

What’s good in it?

Courage & resilience3/5
Why this rating?

Characters show courage in adapting to new environments and expressing their truths.

Creativity & curiosity3/5
Why this rating?

The time-swap premise provides a creative vehicle for exploring identity.

Diverse representation4/5
Why this rating?

Features queer representation and focuses on the intersection of personal identity and social constraints.

Educational value2/5
Why this rating?

Offers a light, accessible contrast between Regency-era social structures and modern life.

Kindness & empathy3/5
Why this rating?

The protagonists show care and empathy for each other and the people they encounter.

Positive messages4/5
Why this rating?

Emphasizes self-acceptance, the importance of staying true to oneself, and empathy.

Good role models3/5
Why this rating?

Characters display growth, resilience, and personal integrity.

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