This book was very much in the style of Jane Austen...except for the addition of magic. It was totally Regency England but in this take on it, high-born ladies are expected to be able to "use glamour" to enhance their surroundings, in addition to everything else it takes to be accomplished. (Mr D...
I think this book's biggest problem is that it's being marketing as "just like Jane Austen but with magic." It has an alternative Regency setting and is clearly influenced by her, but it's not Jane Austen. Only Jane Austen is Jane Austen. After the first couple of pages, I set aside any compariso...
This book was better than the first, in my opinion. The magic system is better explained, and Kowal really expanded on her world rather than keeping with Austen's. Of course, Austen never went past the happy couple becoming engaged/married. I adored Jane's development over the book. She starte...
Imagine if AI were real? Now imagine that one AI could interface with every police officer on an investigation. Instant records checks, complete maps and analysis of every crime scene. A genius researcher at your fingertips. Now, what would happen if the criminals got ahold of the AI?I don't ...
*Special Content only on my blog, Strange and Random Happenstance during Regency Magic (March & April 2015)After their ordeals in Italy, Jane and Vincent are enjoying their time in Vienna. They are catching up with Vincent's old mentor, Herr Scholes, as well as enjoying becoming acquainted with J...