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Olivia Brownlow is no damsel in distress. Born in a workhouse and raised as a boy among thieving London street gangs, she is as tough and cunning as they come. When she is taken in by her uncle after a caper gone wrong, her life goes from fighting and stealing on the streets to lavish dinners and soirees as a debutante in high society. When Jack encounters Olivia Brownlow in places he least expects, his curiosity is piqued.
Why is a society girl helping a bunch of homeless orphan thieves? Even more intriguing, why does she remind him so much of someone he once knew? Jack finds himself wondering if going legit and risking it all might be worth it for love. Now eighteen, Olivia finds herself at a crossroads: Hardcover , pages. London, England , To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. To ask other readers questions about Olivia Twist , please sign up. Is this a Christian Fiction book? Lisa Not Christian Fiction, but it is a clean YA romance that will be enjoyed by proper romance readers too.
Is this a stand-alone? Malaika Yes it is a stand-alone.
If you love retellings please pick this one up. And so on an attraction grows between the two of them. Overall, I really enjoyed every part of this book. Olivia - she is the type of character that you'll find yourself wanting to be. A new take on a old favorite, that kept me flipping the pages with its mystery and suspense, but mostly with its romance. Their interactions together were hilarious and I definitely cracked a smile on multiple occasions.
See all 6 questions about Olivia Twist…. Lists with This Book. This is the fastest book I have gotten through all year. The story is very well written and it reached all my expectations. The story follows two people who made their living in hell and still grew up to be amazing people who are willing to help the children stuck in the same violent, depraved conditions they faced in their childhood.
Olivia spent her childhood in the poor streets, in a life filled with thievery and deception. Jack, formerly known as the Street Lord Artful Dodger, is now a gentleman of the wealthier section in society.
He knew Olivia from his days on the streets, but not as Olivia but Oliver Twist as she maintained the guise of being a boy in her childhood, now as he sees her he senses something familiar about the ferocity in her eyes but he is yet to guess that she is, in reality, his childhood partner in crime.
Both these people are wonderful characters with the best intentions at heart. They have both been through a lot because of their time living on the streets, more so for Jack, but because of this they understand and willing to do anything to protect any other kids from going through the same thing. I loved watching Olivia take care of those orphans no matter how dire her own situation gets.
They live by a code of loyalty and love that is absolutely endearing. Watching Olivia stand her ground and make her own and face of so many harrowing circumstances is wonderful.
Watching them realise that they have always loved each other, in one way or the other is an ecstatic moment filled with joy. This book was one of my more anticipated releases of the year and it did not let me down. They story of Olivia Twist is an amazing reimagination of the original classic.
View all 8 comments. Jun 06, R. I've never actually read Oliver Twist I know, I call myself a theater nerd and a lover of the classics, but I still have not read that one. Oh well but I know the story vaguely and was eager to pick this one up when I saw it at the library. I loved The Lost Girl of Astor Street, another book by this same publisher--Blink--and I knew that they had a reputation for publishing clean reads.
That's their trademark, actually. I figured there was nothing to worry about. That reputa How disappointing. That reputation is why I'm judging this book so harshly. As a historical novel, this one was excellent. It was a fast-paced, well-plotted novel that provided atmosphere, strong characters, and a fun, exciting ride through the London streets.
I really enjoyed that aspect of it, and I wish I had more positive to outweigh the negatives. But negatives, I'm afraid, are a way of life There will be some spoilers in this review, although I'll try not to spoil the major plot points for the sake of those who might still want to read this book. The thing I didn't understand was why Jack and Olivia fell in love in the first place. Olivia is the titular Oliver Twist, and this book serves as something of a sequel to Oliver Twist, just imagining that Oliver was a girl in disguise the whole time. Jack is the new name of the Artful Dodger, a street boy who took care of Ollie when "he" was a street boy.
Both of them now live in upper-society London now, and are content with robbing people randomly--Jack because his new "aunt" requires him to in order for them to survive, Olivia because she and her uncle are losing money quickly and she desperately wants to provide for a little band of orphan boys out on the streets. They meet at a party where they catch each other stealing from the house, and Olivia runs away quickly--but not before noting his "broad shoulders" and him noting her "autumn-wheat hair" and "tawny eyes. Jack saves Olivia from some guys trying to assault her okay, good job, Jack, I can applaud you for this and then she flirts heavily with him in order to get away without answering as to why she stole HIS money.
He's angry about the money being stolen, obviously And of course on their next meeting, they do kiss. They know nothing about each other--just that they're both two very attractive young people and get a rush when they look at each other. They flirt back and forth for a while, and in the midst of this Olivia gets engaged to a faithful childhood friend who genuinely cares about her and who she seems to like--although of course "not in that way. The scene that gave me the most trouble with this book, however, comes about halfway through.
Olivia is changing into a boy costume in order to go out and see her orphans when Jack sneaks into her house, somehow, and enters her room in the middle of the night. They very passionately make out until Olivia can't breathe, and she unbuttons her shirt and then part of her chest bindings to be able to do it again. At this point Jack pushes her up against a bed and it's implied that they'd both like to go further.
Then this dialogue happens: He backed her across the room and spoke with slow deliberation. To give me the benefit of the bloody doubt? Her pulse accelerated in time with the warning vein pulsing in her throat. She's known this guy her whole life In fact, you're making her cheat on HIM with you! And it's up to her if she wants to "save herself for him," actually. This whole scene left a very bad taste in my mouth. Someone dies, although the fact that everyone is literally ONLY concerned about this because of what happens to our hero and heroine in the wake of it makes me feel really bad for the victim And once they've gotten him out of jail, they don't spend a drop of time thinking about poor Francesca She and Max both did not deserve this.
Several h-words, a number of d-words, and a whole host of "bloody"s join more mild words like "blast", "blight," and "dolt. This is not a book I can recommend. I'm thankful I didn't buy it, and I'm disappointed--both in the author and in Blink. Because this could have been an epic story had the romance been a bit less physical both in attraction and in execution and had the side characters not been so utterly swept under the rug to make room FOR the romance. I'm giving it 2. He committed the murder and the kids stole his safebox…. He's still roaming the streets, probably seeking revenge.
But no matter to that, since our beloved Jack and Olivia have each other now. View all 69 comments. Apr 10, Rachel McMillan rated it it was amazing. It is everything LIFE should be.
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It is a gaslit Victorian carousel of pickpockets and villains, rickety pubs, railing danger and clandestine meetings with handbrushes that send tingles to your toes and harrowing meetings on London Bridge. Olivia Twist marries a well known trope while finding footing in a dazzling new world. Though not fantastical as it is rooted deep in perfectly-researched Victorian London, the heart-pounding feeling you get as the curtain is pulled back on its colourful universe makes you feel you are stepping into another world.
It is my favourite type of read.
Image result for olivia twistIt takes you into a place of nostalgia while offering a unique tug into a world at once familiar and surprising. It elicits all manner of giggles and gasps and blanket-gripping tension as you think you know how it will end, but you are not quite sure.
It reminds you why you love reading in the first place. Olivia Twist finds a brilliant balance between source material novel and famous adaptation and adds another layer to this delicious cake. Cameos from the book like Monks and Fagin are paired with the sheer heart behind the musical that introduced many of us to Dickens the musical, it should be said, is a gateway drug. And while the book is gifted with subtle lovely nods to red roses and mornings whose sunshine you want to buy and bottle, it springboards into its own realm of adventure.
Basically, if you love Oliver Twist—in any formyou have come to the right party. If you love Dickens, you have come to the right party. If you love cross-dressing female heroines, you have come to the right party. If you love ROMANCE that will strangle you breath and pulse your heart into a gallop from the first unexpected meeting between two people who used to know each other one knowing a little more about one than the other , then you have found a virtual literary rager.
A heroine of agency and heart who reminded me a lot of Wonder Woman for some reason weird contemporary link, I know ; but like WW, Olivia has a kind heart, even if you never want to run into a bout of fisticuffs with her. Like WW, Olivia would see a baby and melt, taste ice cream and melt, care of her elderly guardian by day playing the winsome socialite while sneaking out be-wigged to help a band of orphans at night.
It is this perfect balance of scrappy and sophisticated that pairs a wonderful example of the complexity of women. To be strong, Langdon asserts, does not mean shrugging out of femininity. Likewise, to enjoy finesse and have a caring maternal view does not undermine strength. The rough-and-tumble street kid with the heart of gold. He is our guide to the underworld while, like Olivia, balancing a life of high social standing and finding it a bit like a sweater with sleeves too long for him. While I was delightfully on the edge of my seat to reacquaint myself with well known characters against a well known canvas in a new backdrop, I think the most surprising aspect of the novel for me was its amazing portrayal of sacrifice: It is here that the subtle and deft touch of faith is interwoven within a compelling world at large.
If your soul is not strangled in breath-gulps by the end by either the beautiful writing or the sob inducing choice one is willing to make in the spirit of true love—then go sit in a corner with a lump of black coal. This is one of those books. Reading this I felt I had found new fictional friends, yes, but also a kindred spirit in the pen behind the page. This passion is a portal for gorgeously lyrical writing that at turns grips and surprises. Apr 09, Melissa Landers rated it it was amazing. As Lorie's critique partner, I get to read everything first and Olivia Twist is awesome!!!!
I hope you guys love it as much as I do! Lots of enthusiastic GR reviews so I might bite. May 02, Georgina rated it really liked it. I adored this book, the entire premise of it being a retelling of Oliver is right up my street, I have such a thing for books about thieves and heists that I knew I would love it.
I had a few little issues with some aspects of the story, but overall it was ridiculously fun to read and I devoured it in only a few hours. Both she and Jack grew up as orphans on the street, picking pockets and living through hell trying to get by, and so much of her strength comes from her determination to ensure that she uses her new life to help others in the same situation that she used to be in.
Her love for her uncle, the orphan boys, and then for Jack, knows no bounds and she truly would do anything for the people she loves. The plot was so engaging, I was hooked from the get go and was shocked at each and every plot twist, although some were slightly more plausible than others.
There was enough for it to make sense, I just think there needed to be a little bit more to fully cement it. The ending was a little bit too all-tied-up-nicely-with-a-bow for me, the jump from the end of the story to the glimpse into their lives 2 years later felt very rushed, they suddenly had this happily ever after dream life and it felt too much like a forced happy ending than an overly believable one.
Despite this, I absolutely adored this book, and now I really want to find more books like it as I found the retelling aspect truly captivating. It was executed so well, I came to really love the characters, and I just thoroughly enjoyed reading it! Apr 09, Melissa Tagg rated it it was amazing. At some point I will hopefully be capable of writing a coherent, albeit gushing, review. Right now, all I can say is I adore every little thing about this book and just picture that emoji with the heart eyes I absolutely loved the action sequences, but I felt like the romance was too insta-lovey and forced.
The major plot twist wasn't that twisty either. Even though I wasn't expecting it, it didn't hit me that hard. Unfortunately, this book just wasn't for me. Sep 07, Mary Weber rated it it was amazing. Jun 11, Ines rated it liked it Shelves: I really liked it, the writing style was not my favorite but it was so good. Nov 02, Heather Webb rated it it was amazing.
Lively and transportive, Olivia Twist is a romantic and clever take on a classic that will leave readers yearning for more from this author. I am such a fan of Oliver Twist in all its incarnations. I loved the book, the film, the play, and I always want some more. I was very interested in seeing Langdon put her spin on this story, and I must say, I was very pleased with the results. I was delighted that Langdon did not try to rewrite the original story, but rather, took us to a point after the end of Oliver Twist.
We get small peeks into the past, which will seem familiar to anyone acquainted with the original story, and even ge I am such a fan of Oliver Twist in all its incarnations. We get small peeks into the past, which will seem familiar to anyone acquainted with the original story, and even get an appearance from a familiar face. Olivia was a great heroine. She was fierce, feisty, and fabulous and had the biggest heart. She was essentially the anti-Victorian woman, and I loved her. Jack was so swoony. He would say these things to Olivia that absolutely made me melt.
He was also working so hard to be the best that he could be all for her. He wanted to be worthy of Olivia, and I am a sap for that sort of thing. I absolutely loved being in Victorian London. Langdon did a wonderful job painting the picture of life in that day and age, and it was fun doing the party circuit with Olivia. There was a lot going on this story, yet I never felt like it was too much.
Langdon let it unfold in such a way and at a great pace, that it flowed nicely. I loved the orphan boys. I really thought it was fabulous that Olivia had that link to her past, and sort of kept Olivia walking a fine line between her former street life and her posh upbringing. I was a fan of the romance of course. There was a lot of tension and electricity between these two, and they shared so much in their past, that they had a solid foundation to build upon. It was quite lovely and made me smile. The word smashed into his chest like a cannon ball.
Who was he kidding? Every street kid knew love was nothing but a myth. But to have her by his side - to know she was his - would be enough. A new take on a old favorite, that kept me flipping the pages with its mystery and suspense, but mostly with its romance. Apr 13, Sarah Monzon rated it it was amazing. Some delicious kisses inside these pages! Oh, Jack, you handsome rogue. Plot - 5 Writing style - 5 Characters - 4 Romance - 4 In which Olivia was forced to disguised herself as a boy ever since her late mother gave birth to her. Now, at the age of eighteen, with the help of her uncle whom she tried to steal from when she was still a street rat, Olivia is now a fine young lady.
Where Olivia Twist was already adopted by her uncle. Read More Read More. Average rating from 33 members. See all member reviews. Featured Reviews Kaitlyn B, Educator. I love, love, love this book! Can't wait for this to come out and share it with my kiddos. This will definitely be a book I reread every year. Was this review helpful? Full review to come.
At some point I will hopefully be capable of writing a coherent, albeit gushing, review. Right now, all I can say is I adore every little thing about this book and just picture that emoji with the heart eyes Enjoyable twist on Oliver Twist. Olivia is a charming read. It is everything LIFE should be. It is a gaslit Victorian carousel of pickpockets and villains, rickety pubs, railing danger and clandestine meetings with handbrushes that send tingles to your toes and harrowing meetings on London Bridge.
Olivia Twist marries a well known trope while finding footing in a dazzling new world. Though not fantastical as it is rooted deep in perfectly-researched Victorian London, the heart-pounding feeling you get as the curtain is pulled back on its colourful universe makes you feel you are stepping into another world. It is my favourite type of read. Image result for olivia twistIt takes you into a place of nostalgia while offering a unique tug into a world at once familiar and surprising.
It elicits all manner of giggles and gasps and blanket-gripping tension as you think you know how it will end, but you are not quite sure. It reminds you why you love reading in the first place. Olivia Twist finds a brilliant balance between source material novel and famous adaptation and adds another layer to this delicious cake. Cameos from the book like Monks and Fagin are paired with the sheer heart behind the musical that introduced many of us to Dickens the musical, it should be said, is a gateway drug.
And while the book is gifted with subtle lovely nods to red roses and mornings whose sunshine you want to buy and bottle, it springboards into its own realm of adventure. Basically, if you love Oliver Twist—in any formyou have come to the right party. If you love Dickens, you have come to the right party.
If you love cross-dressing female heroines, you have come to the right party. If you love ROMANCE that will strangle you breath and pulse your heart into a gallop from the first unexpected meeting between two people who used to know each other one knowing a little more about one than the other , then you have found a virtual literary rager. A heroine of agency and heart who reminded me a lot of Wonder Woman for some reason weird contemporary link, I know ; but like WW, Olivia has a kind heart, even if you never want to run into a bout of fisticuffs with her.
Like WW, Olivia would see a baby and melt, taste ice cream and melt, care of her elderly guardian by day playing the winsome socialite while sneaking out be-wigged to help a band of orphans at night.
It is this perfect balance of scrappy and sophisticated that pairs a wonderful example of the complexity of women. To be strong, Langdon asserts, does not mean shrugging out of femininity. Likewise, to enjoy finesse and have a caring maternal view does not undermine strength. The rough-and-tumble street kid with the heart of gold. He is our guide to the underworld while, like Olivia, balancing a life of high social standing and finding it a bit like a sweater with sleeves too long for him.
While I was delightfully on the edge of my seat to reacquaint myself with well known characters against a well known canvas in a new backdrop, I think the most surprising aspect of the novel for me was its amazing portrayal of sacrifice: It is here that the subtle and deft touch of faith is interwoven within a compelling world at large.
If your soul is not strangled in breath-gulps by the end by either the beautiful writing or the sob inducing choice one is willing to make in the spirit of true love—then go sit in a corner with a lump of black coal. This is one of those books.