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

adventurous emotional funny lighthearted mysterious 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? No

4.0

i wanted to read this before watching the tv show adaptation, so i started in on it the moment it came off hold for me. this was seriously delightful -- i had no idea of the magical twist and i was all for it when it was explained. i was surprised that edward's pov was a prominent part of this book, but it definitely added nuance to the plot. and the romance between jane and gifford was such a good slow burn, even if it was mostly circumstance that kept them apart, which made it all the sweeter when they properly talked about their feelings. 

i've also been watching the tv show since i finished, and while i understand and enjoy a lot of the changes they've made in the adaptation, people should know they're not going to get a very close retelling of the source material. it's lovely though as both book and tv show have their own charm.