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Jul 22, 2014artemishi rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Confessions of a Jane Austen Addict was a very sweet, quick read, just like its sequel (which I read first). This one was a bit steamier, which fits given the narrator, and brings up some excellent observations on the role of women in Regency society, the view of sex and scandal, and bodily odors. It's amusing (diverting?) as well as sweet, and although I didn't quite give the male love interest the benefit of the doubt, Courtney's voice was a familiar one to me. It felt pretty true to what any of us would do if faced with her situation, and there were some positive messages in there about enjoying the now and letting go of cynicism. I also recommend reading both novels back to back (in either order) as the complete story has parallels and crossovers, and makes more sense that way. This one had fewer nods to Jane Austen novels, though there were quotes from Pride & Prejudice sprinkled in. I recommend it for fans of Jane Austen, modern romance/dating, happy endings, and musing on cultural differences (Regency vs now).