The Journeys of John and Julia

There is a new book just out that is so brilliant I have to share it with everyone.

From my Goodreads shelf:

The Journeys of John and Julia in Chapter One: Genesis by Aurelia
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

"Get ready for the adventure of your life. This masterful debut novel will have you turning pages long into the night and contemplating them well after the story ends. Or shall I say begins? For "The Journeys of John and Julia: Genesis" is but the first installment of what promises to be a brilliant series. The author weaves a shimmering tapestry with words, populates it with unforgettable characters, and ushers us into a world that is by turns magical, frightening, and ultimately empowering."

What I didn't mention in my review is that the characters in The Journeys of John and Julia also have really good taste. In fact, one of the characters is curled up with Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict. And you know what? Jane from Rude Awakenings of a Jane Austen Addict stayed up all night with The Journeys of John and Julia. And so did Wes. It's a perfect book for a young lady from 1813. And a guy from 2011. And kids and teens like Wes's teenage niece Emma, who's been telling all her friends to read it.

As Jane Austen put it in Northanger Abbey:

Alas! if the heroine of one novel be not patronized by the heroine of another, from whom can she expect protection and regard?