Spoiler free even if you haven't read the first book in this series. The first thing that stands out about Midnight in Austenland is the writing. Shannon's vocabulary choices give it a Jane Austen feel, but it flows so well and is a joy to read. Midnight in Austenland is not really a sequel. The main ... Read More »
Book Review: Austenland by Shannon Hale
A clever mix of escapist fan fiction and a modern re-telling of Jane Austen. When I found out that Stephenie Meyer was making this book into a movie, I HAD to read it. My first thoughts were that (1) there is no conflict in this novel and (2) that this novel is purely escapist. As ... Read More »