Emma by Jane Austen is a beautiful period piece that follows a young matchmaker in a world of proper manners. Emma is young and single, living with only her dependent father, and takes it upon herself to match the people around her. However, she really never matches herself up with anyone. Her closest friend is Mr. Knightley and he discourages her Cupid-like tendencies. Emma’s matchmaking tendencies don’t always turn out so well, and her friend Harriet suffers the consequences which frustrates Emma. She eventually thinks she might have a future with one Frank Churchill, but it turns out that he was secretly engaged to someone else all along. Finally, she realizes that the one she loves might be closer than she ever expected. I give this book four stars because it is very well written and a classic. Many girls can relate to Emma and feeling like she is never chosen. I think everyone should read this book, but especially young girls and women because it is a testament to how you can find the happiest of things in the most unlikely of places.