4.3 (424 ratings)

The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch

Name: The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch
Rating: 4.3 (424 reviews)
Author: Melinda Taub
ISBN: B0BWGT93Q7

by Melinda Taub

witches

About this book

In this "magical, brilliant" (Lev Grossman, New York Times bestselling author) reimagining of Pride and Prejudice, the youngest Bennett sister is given the spotlight.

In this exuberant retelling of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, Lydia Bennet puts pen to paper to relate the real events and aftermath of the classic story. Some facts are well known: Mrs. Bennet suffers from her nerves, Mr. Bennet suffers from Mrs. Bennet, and all five daughters suffer from an estate that is entailed only to male heirs.

But Lydia also suffers from entirely different concerns: her best-loved sister Kitty is really a barn cat; Wickham is every bit as wicked as the world believes him to be, but what else would one expect from a demon? And if Mr. Darcy is uptight about etiquette, that’s nothing compared to his feelings about magic. Most of all, Lydia has yet to learn that for a witch, promises have power . . .

Full of enchantment, intrigue, and boundless magic, The Scandalous Confessions of Lydia Bennet, Witch, has all the irreverent wit, strength, and romance of Pride and Prejudice—while offering a highly unexpected redemption for the wildest Bennet sister.

A NEW YORK TIMES BEST SCIENCE FICTION AND FANTASY PICK FOR 2023

Publication Date: May 25, 2026
ASIN: B0BWGT93Q7

Reader Reviews

Brilliant

February 18, 2024

This was entertaining and well-written! I enjoyed seeing Lydia from a new perspective. It flipped the idea of Lydia as the “bad” sister, and gave her some much appreciated depth. ) 3 people found this helpful

A sweet, fun, breezy read!

December 17, 2025

I've always been a sucker for Pride and Prejudice retellings, reimaginings, etc. And this book continues the streak! I love the takes on minor characters and the twist of fantasy world set so well hidden in the real world. Highly recommend! )

Loved loved this book!!!

June 18, 2024

I have always loved p&p; and do have a certain fondness for Lydia Bennett. Outrageous and not particularly clever still she always deserved a little compassion. In this book Lydia finally comes into her own. How clever and original to make her a witch and Kitty who is a real cat her sister. Highly recommended!!! ) 3 people found this helpful

Had potential but just fell a little flat

March 12, 2026

I really wanted to love this as I am a huge fan of pride and prejudice and witchy stories, but this fell a little flat for me. I did really enjoy the fact that Kitty was an actual cat and Lydia's familiar. I also really enjoyed the humor throughout. However, the story itself just didnt flow that well and I struggled to finish it. )

A Completely Different P&P Variation in the Best Way

November 29, 2023

I could not get enough of this book and am sad it isn’t a series. It wasn’t predictable and had lots of new elements I am not used to in Jane Austen variations. I fell in love with the characters, even Miss Lydia Bennet herself. Read it! It’s worth it. ) 6 people found this helpful