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Jan 01, 2023
DNF @34% For some reason, I had it in my head My Lady Jane was a historical fiction for young adults. Instead, this is a fantasy retelling novel for young adults. I like both genres, but definitely prefer more of a historical look at real…
Sep 08, 2022
English history gets a touch of magic and plenty of contemporary snark in this highly enjoyable take on the story of Jane Grey. The trio of Hand, Brodie Ashton, and Jodi Meadows has a grand old time rewriting the past, focusing their story…
Mar 13, 2022mebacher rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Just the break I needed from the real world! A (mostly) lighthearted mix of history and fairy tale, full of tropes and Princess Bride-like dialogue. Highly recommend!
Feb 17, 2021ALittlePixieDust rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
My Lady Jane was a nice light story with a burst of magic in it! It tells the story of Jane, a cousin of King Edward, who is set to marry a man named Gifford. The twist is that he's a Horse! It's a hilarious read with some funny situations…
Nov 04, 20201234ravenmore rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
My Lady Jane By Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows My Lady Jane, is a humorous story about the actual figure, who was queen for 9 days. It is a very light, fun read, with just a small bit of fantasy, and is a good escape from…
Sep 04, 2019penelopegomez rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I'm giving this book a thumbs wayyyy up! I absolutely adored this history re-imagined story of the real life Lady Jane Grey. To be honest I have no idea who that is, but whatever you learned in history class I'm sure this version of events…
Feb 02, 2019TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
I wasn’t sure how much I’d enjoy this one, but it turned out to be an excellent read! Full of not-so-accurate history and rollicking fantasy, Brodi Ashton, Jodi Meadows, and Cynthia Hand’s My Lady Jane is wild ride. The writing was witty…
Nov 15, 2018ArapahoeTiegan rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Do you know the story of Lady Jane Grey - the Protestant heir to the throne whom conspirators tried to push after Edward in place of Bloody Mary? Even if you think you know her story, here's a different take, in a world where people have…
Aug 02, 2018Leeannsmyth rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This isn't the kind of book I usually read, but I absolutely loved it! Funny and weird and just the way I wanted to spend my weekend.
Nov 08, 2017Library_Jill rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
I had so much fun reading this light and humorous alternate history, and I think it was largely because I felt like the authors had so much fun writing it. If you like your history with a healthy dose of fantasy, clean romance, and…
Sep 21, 2017booknrrd rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A 2018-2019 Missouri Gateway Readers Award preliminary nominee (grades 9-12). An alternate history in which Tudor England is divided not into Anglicans versus Catholics but shapeshifters (Edians) versus non-shapeshifters (Verities).…
Jul 29, 2017MelifluousView rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Delightful! It was funny and witty. It had characters that annoyed me a little at first, but then drew me in and made me love them. What a fun read!
red_rabbit_806
Mar 15, 2017red_rabbit_806 rated this title 0.5 out of 5 stars
Did not like this book! Bad writing, bad plot, bad character relationships... the list goes on and on. Now I know this is supposed to be a comedy not a work of art, but it wasn't funny and some of the relationships were…
Feb 18, 2017goddessbeth rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was perhaps the most-voted book during my Book Reaping last year, and countless numbers of reader friends recommended it to me. So I'm glad I only waited this long to read it, and not longer (as I've done with so many others).…
Jan 18, 2017badwolf82 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Funny and witty and a tad absurd, I mean one of the characters spends most his time as a horse, but it works! If you loved the Princess Bride this story has the same feel, almost a story within a story. An engrossing story with romance,…
Jan 06, 2017
It's a great book, it's an easy read on way of saying it's not super heavy.
Nov 09, 2016Beatricksy rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Cute. Oh, so cute. It's a most charming, light read, with an adorable magic system. It's ultracolorful, painted by people who clearly love stories. Worth all the time.
mvkramer
Oct 20, 2016mvkramer rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This very humorous alternate history deals with the not-actually-very-funny historical Jane Grey - who was queen for nine days before being executed. History in complicated in this novel by the fact that some people - including Jane's new…
kirstd31
Oct 04, 2016kirstd31 rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Fun read. Historical fiction and magic to tell you what really happened to Lady Jane.
Sep 21, 2016nidofito rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
For a book that wasn't supposed to give me stress, it gave me a lot of stress. Towards the end, I started really appreciating the author interruptions. And two thumbs up for badass ladies (both good and bad) and original, comedic…
Aug 31, 2016ArapahoeCatherine rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Unexpected and delightful! I loved the narrators' irreverent tone and constant breaking of the fourth wall! A fun take on a well-known part of British history with a little magic thrown in!
Aug 16, 2016Persassy rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
a modern day shakespeare comedy tHATS ACTUALLY FUNNY !!!!!!! ayyyeee
Aug 02, 2016melmccurdy rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Take Tudor England/Reformation history and turn it inside out! Clever re-imagining, witty dialogue, magical elements, and everyone keeps their head! Utterly delightful.
Jun 29, 2016pianogurl87 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Three authors came together and wrote a super creative book. Based on historical characters but these characters live in a unique world of magic and plot twists. I only wish there was more...