"Midnight in Austenland" was similar to it's prequel in that they're both about a girl in her thirties who goes to Austenland looking for something. The first sought to find her own Mr. Darcy while the second desired to have an experience that would change her. Charlotte is a self-described "nice" girl with a successful online landscaping business who is recovering from her recent divorce, due to her husband cheating and falling in love with another woman. She goes to Austenland with the hope of having an experience that will change her and help her learn to feel again.
I enjoyed this book even more than the first. It had a delightful blend of mystery/suspense, romance, and humor. Definitely had a darker twist than the first. I grew to love Charlotte; while I couldn't really identify with her life experiences of divorce and infidelity, I began to feel as though she were my sister. I could feel her heartaches, fears, and joy. I think it's so important for a story to have a main character that you really care about, and I definitely think Shannon Hale accomplished that in this book.
I definitely recommend this one!!
4.5 out of 5 stars
