You really get Jane Austen from this book, especially PERSUASION. The book was a bit confusing at first and it took some time for me to get a firm grasp on all of the history and terms. However, at some point it just suddenly clicked. Once I actually sat down to read, I finished this book in a matter of days. When I wasn't reading it, I wanted to. Very good read. Highly recommended for fans of Jane Austen-- even fans of just the movies. Watch for my full review here: http://www.youtube.com/user/TheBookVl... 
 Recommended 
 Yes/No Checklist 
 Sex: No *Not even a kiss 
 Gore: No 
 Rape: No 
 Magic: No, but there is a light sci-fi tech element. 
 Drugs: No, although some "Cider" is mentioned once at a party. 
 Star Categories 
 Romance: 3.5 Stars *I decided to knock it a .5 cuz I think the romance could have used a little bit more passion. 
 Action: 
 *Not an action novel 
 Pacing: 3.5 Stars 
 Writing: 4 Stars 
 Plot: 4.5 Stars *I threw in a .5 cuz there's no action & yet it kept me reading! 
 Overall: 4 Stars 
 Protagonist Meter 
 Damsel--*--------Badass 
 Yeah, this isn't that sort of novel. She couldn't defend herself against an attacker, but I don't see her just lying down without a fight either. However, that sort of discussion doesn't really fit in with this book. I will say that she's a hard worker, so she could never be a true damsel.