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libraryofdreaming's review
5.0
Oh my gosh, you guys, this book is glorious! It's clever, well-written, and just downright HILARIOUS! This book was the perfect thing for me to read and laugh out loud over. I got it from the library and I'm considering buying it myself right now so I can read it again (and again). This book might not be for everyone but it's particular brand of humor was RIGHT down my alley.
My Lady Jane is a wildly eccentric alternate history featuring magic, adventure, and TRUE LOVE. There are pop cultural references to everything from Tangled to Game of Thrones and Monty Python. Spoiler alert: there's also a lot of Shakespeare. The authors frequently break the fourth wall. It's just an absolute riot. Think Princess Bride with real history written for a more modern audience.
I would never have guessed in a million years that this was written by three authors. It blew my mind, honestly. The book is so cohesive, well-written, and fluid that I can hardly believe it! What kind of magic did these guys perform to be able to write so well??? I would give an arm and a leg for a mere particle of their skill in writing humor!
My Lady Jane is a wildly eccentric alternate history featuring magic, adventure, and TRUE LOVE. There are pop cultural references to everything from Tangled to Game of Thrones and Monty Python. Spoiler alert: there's also a lot of Shakespeare. The authors frequently break the fourth wall. It's just an absolute riot. Think Princess Bride with real history written for a more modern audience.
I would never have guessed in a million years that this was written by three authors. It blew my mind, honestly. The book is so cohesive, well-written, and fluid that I can hardly believe it! What kind of magic did these guys perform to be able to write so well??? I would give an arm and a leg for a mere particle of their skill in writing humor!
rstardew's review against another edition
2.5
Weird, I won’t be reading the rest of the series. I’ll totally watch the prime tv version though.
fretem22's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.75
I loved the humor of the narrators and the characters were easy to fall in love with
rebeccasreadingrambles's review
3.0
2.5 stars
I really wanted to love this book. I LOVE reading historical fiction and ESPECIALLY about Tudor history. So Tudor alternate history sounded just awesome. And add some magical shape shifting and I thought wow this book was written for me. But I was let down by this book. The writing can be snarky at times, but even more heavily near the end of the book, so it wasn't that consistent. Also I felt like the characters were so flat. These are interesting characters with amazing traits and they go through some seriously dangerous situations, but I still felt blah about them and even the story line was kind of slow for me. I wish the Eðian questions was explored more because that was a really fun part of the story. But some parts just kept repeating and got a little stale. I liked the ending, but I probably won't be reading the next book.
I really wanted to love this book. I LOVE reading historical fiction and ESPECIALLY about Tudor history. So Tudor alternate history sounded just awesome. And add some magical shape shifting and I thought wow this book was written for me. But I was let down by this book. The writing can be snarky at times, but even more heavily near the end of the book, so it wasn't that consistent. Also I felt like the characters were so flat. These are interesting characters with amazing traits and they go through some seriously dangerous situations, but I still felt blah about them and even the story line was kind of slow for me. I wish the Eðian questions was explored more because that was a really fun part of the story. But some parts just kept repeating and got a little stale. I liked the ending, but I probably won't be reading the next book.
fuzzy1999's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
medium-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? No
4.0
zepeng's review
3.0
3 stars
I can almost imagine the authors being a little too tipsy, having a heated debate over English history while being surrounded by their pets. And then, all of a sudden, everything clicks and in their alcohol-filled state, they decided to write this book.
The narration and added commentary by the authors are hilarious. It is more aloof and whimsical as it is not grounded (or loosely based) on history. I'm not particularly fond of either characters, as I can't quite take any of them seriously. Overall, if you just want to chill and read, this might be the book for you. However, don't take anything seriously or you'll be seriously offended.
I can almost imagine the authors being a little too tipsy, having a heated debate over English history while being surrounded by their pets. And then, all of a sudden, everything clicks and in their alcohol-filled state, they decided to write this book.
The narration and added commentary by the authors are hilarious. It is more aloof and whimsical as it is not grounded (or loosely based) on history. I'm not particularly fond of either characters, as I can't quite take any of them seriously. Overall, if you just want to chill and read, this might be the book for you. However, don't take anything seriously or you'll be seriously offended.
angielina's review
5.0
Definitely one of the more interesting books I've read this year! I usually don't like retellings, but this one was so good. I sailed through it easily, even though it's on the longer side.
michireading's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
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
5.0