After I finished Lizzy & Jane, I quickly got my hands on Dear Mr. Knightley from the library. I actually found Lizzy & Jane more approachable if you (like me) aren’t necessarily an Austenite. But I still read Dear Mr. Knightley in maybe two sittings, probably only because I had to sleep. Reay is just a fascinating, engaging author, with vibrant characters.

I read some reviews who saw the end coming from a mile away. It wasn’t like that for me; maybe I am just dense or was too involved in the story to really think about it. I really, really loved the plot line about the main character’s relationship with a fellow foster child as they work together to help one another heal.