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lemonwrlds's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Hate crime, and Antisemitism
Minor: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Confinement, Death, Domestic abuse, Racism, Violence, Blood, Antisemitism, Medical content, Grief, Religious bigotry, Murder, Alcohol, and War
daniellereadslikealot_'s review
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
Why did I not read this book sooner?! This was such a fun and creative take on Jane Grey and Edward VI. I loved the animal shape shifter magic system in place of the Catholics vs. Protestants part of the story. That was such a cool way to make it unique. I loved getting Jane, Edward and Gifford’s POVs and it was one of those rare times I didn’t like one POV over another because they were all so good! Edward was hilarious as this person with absolute power, but also as a clueless and awkward teenage boy. Jane was delightfully bookish and strong and Gifford was such a cinnamon roll. I LOVED their slow burn romance so much. I did think the story dragged in a few parts, but overall, I really enjoyed it! It was funny, irreverent, silly and just a whole lot of fun! I’m really excited to watch the series and also read the other Jane books plus the Mary ones!
CW: animal death
Content Warnings
Minor: Animal death
greatexpectations77's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
What a TREAT of a book! I had so so so much fun with this audiobook, and I've simply fallen in love with both the authors and the incredible narration gift of Ms. Kellgren. I join the scores of people who mourn her loss. This book feels like it was written by fun history and book nerds for fun history and book nerds, and the easter egg quotes from other works totally tickled me. This def feels like a vacation read for me - light and funny and a delicious little happy ending.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Gaslighting, and Classism
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Animal death, Bullying, Violence, Abandonment, Alcohol, and War
Minor: Confinement, Misogyny, and Death of parent