This was a fun teen romance that was neat little twist on Jane Austen. Julie's friend Ashleigh is always having these phases, or 'enthusiasms.' Suddenly Ashleigh discovers Jane Austen, and decided to go all out. Julie finally persuades her not to wear long dresses to high school, but agrees to go along to a boys' school dance, where they can meet their Mr. Darcys.

Like I said, it was a fun book. Ashleigh reminds me of several people I know, but fortunately, not quite so obsessed. And just about every reader will spot where the story is going almost from the beginning. The fun is in seeing HOW we get there.

Julie is a good character, with a complicated family, complicated emotions, and I really wanted her to get what she deserved. Recommended for teens or adults. ( )

Julie goes along with best friend Ashleigh's "enthusiasms" because they usually are fun. This time, it is to meet their "Heroes" -- right out of "Pride and Prejudice". Misunderstandings abound when Julie meets the man of her dreams, but Ashleigh has set her cap for him, too.

A refreshing romantic tale, full of Austenian wit and charm.

I loved this book. I loved the characters. It was a really fun read. ( )

I have to disapprove on principle of any book that promotes the idea of finding true love in high school, but Enthusiasm has enough redeeming qualities for me to pass it on to my students. The heroine, Julia, and her friend, Ashleigh, are charming if flat characters, as are their respective love interests. Nothing particularly bad happens, few big discoveries about self and life are made, but the story is well written and amusing. Not a bad way to spend a couple of hours. ( )

This book was really cute. It was fresh, funky and funny.It was a little annoying and you could really kind of see what was happening but it was an okay read.I don't think I'd read it again but it was nice to read the first time. ( )