Review: New Adult Meets Austen
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 05 21, 2013
I bought this book after seeing rave reviews of it on a number of book blogs. I was not disappointed. A Prior Engagement has a classic set up that dates back to the books of Jane Austen, but there is nothing stuffy about this New Adult book. It feels contemporary and the emotional journey sucked me into the story. Scott does a wonderful job building the relationship (and sexual tension) between her star crossed lovers, William and Everleigh. Their struggle against circumstance and expectation has you rooting for them against the odds. Darker themes are handled with respect and grace by this talented writer who can make you laugh and smile after wiping your tears. Looking forward to more from Scott.