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amschelly153's review against another edition
- 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
3.5
Minor: Animal cruelty, Death of parent, Death, Emotional abuse, and Grief
alisonvh's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Graphic: Murder, Death of parent, Animal cruelty, Death, Misogyny, Grief, and Sexism
esme_may's review
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
Graphic: Grief
Moderate: Alcohol, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Confinement, Death of parent, and Kidnapping
Minor: Homophobia, Animal cruelty, Classism, Death, Incest, Murder, Pregnancy, Sexual content, Torture, and Excrement
msjk427's review
- 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
4.5
Minor: Death of parent, Gaslighting, Grief, Kidnapping, Torture, and Violence
melaniereadsbooks's review
- 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
3.75
The Lady Janies did it again with a hilarious and charming retelling of well known historical events! If you've read My Lady Jane, you already know about the world of Verities and Edians that these authors have concocted, further complicating the historical setting with an extra layer of politics and fantasy! This time, instead of focusing on England we are focusing on France and Scotland during a time soon after the events of My Lady Jane.
Note that you do not have to have read the 3 My Jane books in order to read and enjoy this one, but it will be a richer reading experience if you have read My Lady Jane in particular.
Mary, Francis, Aristotle, and their friends have to navigate courtly intrigue, deadly uncles, grief, and ruling in a world where everyone wants a piece of the throne...all while hiding the fact that Mary is....a mouse?
This book was quite charming and I really enjoyed the characters. I loved Ari and Liv the most and was so happy to see the queer representation in this book. I also enjoyed Mary and Francis' story and watching them grow together, apart...back together.
Sometimes I feel like the authors are trying a little too hard with the amount of modern day references and fourth-wall breaking they cram into this book. I think it would be funnier if they went for these humor devices less frequently.
I enjoyed this book and look forward to seeing what The Lady Janies come up with next!
Pub Date: June 22, 2021
Moderate: Animal cruelty, Kidnapping, and Grief
nytephoenyx's review against another edition
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Graphic: Kidnapping
Minor: Animal cruelty and Grief