I liked this book. It was different. there are a few things that need some further explaining, but we found out there is a second book to this set. Someone in our club is going to read the second book and report back to us.
Overall this was fun "what if..." kind of book.

I liked this book, but it definetly leaves you hanging at the end. I will be purchasing the sequel when it comes out in June.

The author takes a Jane Austen romance and mixes in the stinky, dirty details of life in the 18th century with a little sci-fi on the side. I can't wait to read the sequel!

Easy to read, fun to talk about. Not a deeply emotional story.

It's sci-fi/mystical nature of the premise nearly turned me off in the beginning but like most 5th graders reading "A wrinkle in Time", I was quickly pulled into the chaos and enchanted by the era, mannerisms, the dichotomy of Courtney/Jane's character and all the hints of Ms. Austen. I was pleasantly surprised by the themes that emerged: forgiveness, regret, the journey to define happiness and contentment, the challenges of seeing beyond what is visible, and like most Austen books-pride. I thought it was fun, engaging, and clever. And I can only imagine the discussions about everyone's Austen fantasies that would emerge at a group discussion around this book!