SHADES OF MILK AND HONEY proved to me that just because I enjoy recency romance movies doesn't mean those are the books for me. However, it was enjoyable but I definitely would have preferred watching it over reading it. Some things just work better for each of us in different formats. I never have been much of a person for classics and such. I'm so much more into fantasy. And while this did have a fantasy element it wasn't enough for my tastes. 
 I think readers who enjoyed Sense and Sensibility, and Pride and Prejudice will really enjoy this book. It of course reminded me of those and had a few similarities as far as annoying sisters go. I wanted to absolutely throttle Jane's sister Melody! And then I wanted to smack Jane for not putting her in her place to begin with. It was mostly about courtship and romance. I will say that tho that the book surprised me. I thought I knew just who and how things would end so I was delighted that I was wrong. 
 The fantasy element included consists of glamour magic. I didn't think it lent a very fantasy feel to the book. Instead glamour was like any other talent that women of the time pursued. 
 Thoughts on the narration 
 I also decided to go with the audio version of this because I tend to put down regency type books or classics so I thought listening would be easier for me to get through and it definitely was. The book is narrated by the author herself and she does a marvelous job. 
 If you're looking for a nice regency romance book with a touch of fantasy then this is well worth giving a read.