Praise for The Last Word : A Junior Library Guild Selection " Witty, spirited, and utterly swoon-worthy. Filled with fierce feminism, impeccable period detail, and a charming romance that's sure to stay with readers long after the last word." --Addie Thorley, author of An Affair of Poisons " Great voice. Unique premise. And who can resist a plucky heroine who is determined to help write an unfinished romance novel by her favorite author!" --B.R. Myers, author of Rogue Princess " Hastings' debut is a charming period piece with all the romance and scornful nods to high society any Austen fan will love. Lucinda moves beyond the cliché of being a young woman who chafes at the restrictions of a sexist world, as she's elevated by her true passions--numbers and accounting.
The Last Word is the perfect read for anyone who wants to spend a few hours in Victorian England in the company of a girl who understands that the entire country is being led by a Queen. " -- Booklist " Refreshing . Lucinda, a young Victorian woman with a modern sensibility well ahead of her time, has plenty of pluck and determination. Hastings' breezy prose and crafty plotting will leave readers racing to uncover her own last installment." -- BookPage "This book was so lovely! Lucinda's spunky personality mixed with her independent nature made her one of my favorite female MCs . If you love historical romance than you'll definitely love this one!" -- The Clever Reader "I was blown away by the wonderful feminist themes throughout this book, and Hastings delivered them with such a witty punch. Lucinda is the type of heroine girls need to read about! . This book was everything I'd hoped it would be and then some.
" -- YA and Wine "A great, clean, romantic, historical novel that all ages would enjoy! " --Stacy.Moon, reader on SwoonReads.com "Make[s] history accessible to YA readers. It's light, fun, and has a modern flare that many readers will appreciate." --Cassie Rose, reader on SwoonReads.com "I adored this story, especially all of the characters and the very fitting humor and modern messages. This book was amazing! " --Bluestar, reader on SwoonReads.com.