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fromjuliereads's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
tense
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
4.5
I loved this book. It was so much fun! If you have read Jane Eyre, you will love it even more.
I must admit that I enjoyed this book more than My Lady Jane, and that is definitely because of the characters of Charlotte and Mr. Blackwood. They were such fantastic characters! And Helen. She had some great moments.
This is such a well done weaving of mysteries and ghost stories with some good comedy and a hint of romance. And I loved it. I wish I could be dropped into this book... ghosts and all!
I must admit that I enjoyed this book more than My Lady Jane, and that is definitely because of the characters of Charlotte and Mr. Blackwood. They were such fantastic characters! And Helen. She had some great moments.
This is such a well done weaving of mysteries and ghost stories with some good comedy and a hint of romance. And I loved it. I wish I could be dropped into this book... ghosts and all!
Moderate: Body shaming, Confinement, Death, Gun violence, Misogyny, Forced institutionalization, Grief, and Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Child death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Abandonment
There is a paragraph that is a Harry Potter reference. It doesn't name Harry Potter, but if you have read the books or seen the movies, the reference will be apparent.brookey8888's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
relaxing
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
5.0
I really enjoyed this! I was a little nervous because once again I know nothing about Jane Eyre and Charlotte Brontë. I just really liked the humor in this and how they kind of relate it to the world now. I also like how the authors jump in to say something. I liked all the characters and the ghosts. I think Helen was my favorite though.
Graphic: Confinement, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Kidnapping, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Fire/Fire injury, and Gaslighting
brynn_books's review against another edition
4.0
I really enjoyed this book.
I did get annoyed with the constant use of parentheses and the way the authors constantly talk directly to the reader. That drew me away from the story and I found it hard to jump back into the story after that.
I have never read Jane Eyre but I do know the basic story enough to know that this book definitely did not follow the original plot line. I actually like this version a lot more. Who doesn’t love a spooky ghost retelling??
I did get annoyed with the constant use of parentheses and the way the authors constantly talk directly to the reader. That drew me away from the story and I found it hard to jump back into the story after that.
I have never read Jane Eyre but I do know the basic story enough to know that this book definitely did not follow the original plot line. I actually like this version a lot more. Who doesn’t love a spooky ghost retelling??
Graphic: Death, Sexism, Violence, and Murder
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