" Another book about a group of 20 (and then 30) somethings living in New York, this reminded me so strongly of Claire Messud's The Emperor's Children, though A Fortunate Age isn't quite as good. But it's still smart and engaging; I literally didn't want to put it down and hauled it around with me everywhere, even though it's quite heavy, while I was reading it. It is also that rare combination of very real, believable characters plus great plot plus intelligent and beautiful writing. I'm wondering now if I didn't give it a 5 just because I don't think it's as good as The Emperor's Children, which doesn't seem fair. "
— Kasey, 2/19/2014