A review by elizabeth_juliet
My Lady Jane by Jodi Meadows, Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

I am not one typically drawn to fantasy, but this book had me in its grasp, and I would have finished it faster had I not been studying for midterms! I am typically a historical fiction type of girl, and Lady Jane Grey and that period of English history has always fascinated me and while this was a “(not) entirely true story”, this historical retelling with fantasy flavors bewitched me and left me longing for more after I turned the last page.

Lady Jane is a spunky, short redhead who dances to the beat of her own drum (ie. enjoys spending time reading books rather than chasing romance. Her cousin Edward is king of England, yet he has recently fallen ill with a mysterious sickness, and seeks to solidify his line of succession should he die. Unfortunately for Jane, this means Edward has arranged for her to marry Gifford, a noble boy with a surprising secret. As the three are pulled into throne-stealing conspiracies, they must work together (with a little magically help) to untangle their problems and create their own happily ever after quite different from what is in the history books.

Chock full of jokes and lovable characters, My Lady Jane is sure to keep you laughing and wondering what surprising plot twist is coming next!
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