The cover is cute, but doesn't quite fit what I picture based on what I have read before. However, that doesn't deter me from wanting to read more. I was hooked by the first 3 chapters, and ready for the drama to see what happened with Anne and Adam in the past. I have never read Persuasion, but it has been on my to read list. Sonneborn's writing is almost beautiful, and she has completely sucked me in. I'm ready to ready more.