Read the following passage:
I just finished reading an amazing book and suggested that Eliza and Dominic read it too. They were skeptical because they don't like fantasy, but both said that they'd give it a try. A week later, both stopped me in the hallway to thank me for recommending the book. They had found a new favorite author. Which phrase most effectively connects the topics in the passage to make the story coherent?
A. New favorite author
B. Amazing book
C. A week later
D. Were skeptical