The Spring Girls: A Modern-Day Retelling of Little Women
Jan 2018 · Sold by Simon and Schuster
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A modern retelling of Little Women, this contemporary romance reimagines Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic through the lives of four sisters coming of age on a New Orleans military base.
The Spring sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—are inseparable, fiercely loyal, and determined to build futures that rise beyond their modest circumstances. With their father deployed overseas and their mother harboring a secret of her own, the sisters face a year that will test their ambitions, relationships, and sense of self.
Meg, the eldest, dreams of becoming an officer’s wife and entering military society—if her passion and reputation don’t get in the way. Beth, the quiet backbone of the family, struggles with fear and isolation, unsure how to step beyond the safety of home. Jo longs to escape entirely, setting her sights on New York City and a journalism career that will let her change the world, even if love threatens to slow her down. And Amy, the youngest, watches and learns from her sisters’ triumphs and mistakes, shaping her own path in their shadow.
With romance, drama, and plenty of sass, this fresh, emotionally charged novel brings the themes of love, war, class, ambition, and family into the language of the 21st century—offering a bold, contemporary take on a timeless story.
The Spring sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—are inseparable, fiercely loyal, and determined to build futures that rise beyond their modest circumstances. With their father deployed overseas and their mother harboring a secret of her own, the sisters face a year that will test their ambitions, relationships, and sense of self.
Meg, the eldest, dreams of becoming an officer’s wife and entering military society—if her passion and reputation don’t get in the way. Beth, the quiet backbone of the family, struggles with fear and isolation, unsure how to step beyond the safety of home. Jo longs to escape entirely, setting her sights on New York City and a journalism career that will let her change the world, even if love threatens to slow her down. And Amy, the youngest, watches and learns from her sisters’ triumphs and mistakes, shaping her own path in their shadow.
With romance, drama, and plenty of sass, this fresh, emotionally charged novel brings the themes of love, war, class, ambition, and family into the language of the 21st century—offering a bold, contemporary take on a timeless story.
A modern retelling of Little Women, this contemporary romance reimagines Louisa May Alcott’s beloved classic through the lives of four sisters coming of age on a New Orleans military base.
The Spring sisters—Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy—are inseparable, fiercely loyal, and determined to build futures ...
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Peg Glover
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January 2, 2018
3.5 stars The Spring Girls is a modern-day version of the best selling classic, Little Women, by Louise May Alcott. The book focuses on four sisters, Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy Spring. They live in New Orleans, on a military base, with their emotionally, unavailable, mother. The girls desperately miss their father, who has been fighting in Iraq, for several months. The characters come alive as the author brings the reader deep into the hearts and minds of the Spring sisters. The oldest Spring sibling, Meg, yearns to be a mother and marry well. She desperately wants to erase her past mistakes and ruined reputation. Having a wealthy and prestigious husband by her side, Meg feels, will do wonders for her self-esteem and social status. Jo, however, is just the opposite. She has no interest in finding love or getting married. She wants a successful career in NY as a journalist. Beth is the co-dependent workhorse of the family. It bothered me that Beth was allowed, and even expected, to pick up, clean and cook for the entire family. Beth was riddled with social anxiety, stayed in most of the time, and was homeschooled. Amy, the youngest sibling, was twelve and treated like a princess. All four girls would grieve their father’s absence differently, but the older three would face their demons and begin to emotionally grow and change. I enjoyed reading The Spring Girls but found the pace slow. The writing is very good, however, and the storyline captivating. Thank you, Gallery Books and NetGalley, for my advanced review copy.
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Crystal Cordova
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January 3, 2018
I first read Anna Todd books in her "After" series and was very interested in what she would bring us with her newest book coming up. The Spring Girls. WOW! I am amazed how much I loved this book. I have never read Little Woman, but I get the whole picture now. I love the Spring sisters. My heart broke for their mother. Even though she had her own demons, she loved her girls whole heartily. Their dad did what he could do. The heartbreak this family goes through is gut wrenching when he is sent home. This story is about a family bond. Anna shows us how military life is not all that it is cut out to be. There is so much more that our heroes have to go through besides defending our country. This brings so much more perspective for the military families that live this life. The bond of sisters made my heart warm and fuzzy. The fighting, the drama, and the growing pains are all there. What a great book to read over a weekend or two! I love Anna's books, but she had brought her writing to a new level that will stay in your hearts way after you finish reading the last page.
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Robin Hurtado
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August 31, 2019
Good but leaves so many questions. What happens now?
About the author
Anna Todd (writer/producer/influencer) is the New York Times bestselling author of the After series, the Brightest Stars trilogy, The Spring Girls, the After graphic novels and The Last Sunrise. The After series has been released in thirty-five languages and has sold over twelve million copies worldwide—becoming a #1 bestseller in several countries. In 2017, Anna founded the entertainment company Frayed Pages Media to produce innovative and creative work across film, television, and publishing. She served as a producer and screenwriter on the big screen adaptations of After and After We Collided and is a producer on the upcoming films Regretting You and The Last Sunrise. A native of Ohio, Anna lives with her family in Los Angeles.
Anna Todd (writer/producer/influencer) is the New York Times bestselling author of the After series, the Brightest Stars trilogy, The Spring Girls, the After graphic novels and The Last Sunrise. The After series has been released in thirty-five languages and has sold over twelve million copies wo...
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