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allyreadsromance's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 Stars for me but 4 Stars for a middle/early high school reader.
I was so excited for this book!! I loved My Lady Jane...it had me rolling on the floor and intrigued the whole time.
My Plain Jane just did not work for me at all! I skimmed the majority way through. I just didn’t find myself caring deeply about the characters. I was just curious about the twist and who got happily ever afters. Maybe it’s because I love the original. More than anything I think this one is meant for a younger audience! There are some fun pop culture references and it’s a happy go lucky book! It’s a great book premise for twisted classics! Better luck with the next one, which I plan on reading!
I was so excited for this book!! I loved My Lady Jane...it had me rolling on the floor and intrigued the whole time.
My Plain Jane just did not work for me at all! I skimmed the majority way through. I just didn’t find myself caring deeply about the characters. I was just curious about the twist and who got happily ever afters. Maybe it’s because I love the original. More than anything I think this one is meant for a younger audience! There are some fun pop culture references and it’s a happy go lucky book! It’s a great book premise for twisted classics! Better luck with the next one, which I plan on reading!
indigoblue777's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
I loved this. I didn't expect to, but I loved this.
When I found out that the Lady Janies were going to write two more books together I was so excited. And then I found out that the next one would be a retelling of Jane Eyre. YESSSS! Jane Eyre is my favorite classic novel. My favorite part is the romance between Jane and Mr. Rochester.
As the months flew by and we got closer and closer to the release date, I learned more about the plot of the book, and I started to get nervous. I loved My Lady Jane, but I also didn't know anything about that part of history so the changes weren't very obvious. It was its own story.
Because My Plain Jane was based on literature, I knew everything about the source material. I was able to tell what they took directly from the book and what they added. I was afraid this would affect my perception of the retelling.
So the most important piece of advice I took when starting this book was:
Try to throw everything you know about Jane Eyre out the window.
What Stood Out:
-Charlotte Bronte and Alexander Blackwood: They're great new characters that take some time to grow on you, but will feel like they were always meant to be there by the end of the story.
-The ghosts and ghost hunting: The Lady Janies have shown that they are masters of creating new worlds and weaving new plot points to combine with the original storyline.
-The romance: Even though there wasn't a lot of my favorite ship, there was still a healthy dose of romance with the other characters.
-Helen Burns: Her blunt remarks on Jane's choices reminded me of every reader who watches their favorite character make bad decisions. Half the time this was funny and relatable, the other half it was tiring.
'Why, Jane? That's a terrible idea!' 'I know, but I'm just going to do it anyway and ignore all of my instincts'
-The humor: This book definitely didn't make me laugh as much as My Lady Jane (probably because I miss the Shakespeare references). Maybe this is because I didn't understand some of the references, but I still had a couple good chuckles here and there.
Overall, I'm really glad I read this story. It's unique, fun, and exciting.
I can't wait to read [b:My Calamity Jane|31284532|My Calamity Jane (The Lady Janies, #3)|Cynthia Hand|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|51943420] when it comes out.
I loved this. I didn't expect to, but I loved this.
When I found out that the Lady Janies were going to write two more books together I was so excited. And then I found out that the next one would be a retelling of Jane Eyre. YESSSS! Jane Eyre is my favorite classic novel. My favorite part is the romance between Jane and Mr. Rochester.
As the months flew by and we got closer and closer to the release date, I learned more about the plot of the book, and I started to get nervous. I loved My Lady Jane, but I also didn't know anything about that part of history so the changes weren't very obvious. It was its own story.
Because My Plain Jane was based on literature, I knew everything about the source material. I was able to tell what they took directly from the book and what they added. I was afraid this would affect my perception of the retelling.
So the most important piece of advice I took when starting this book was:
Try to throw everything you know about Jane Eyre out the window.
What Stood Out:
-Charlotte Bronte and Alexander Blackwood: They're great new characters that take some time to grow on you, but will feel like they were always meant to be there by the end of the story.
-The ghosts and ghost hunting: The Lady Janies have shown that they are masters of creating new worlds and weaving new plot points to combine with the original storyline
Spoiler
The possession with the pearls was GENIUS. What a plot twist!-The romance: Even though there wasn't a lot of my favorite ship, there was still a healthy dose of romance with the other characters.
-Helen Burns: Her blunt remarks on Jane's choices reminded me of every reader who watches their favorite character make bad decisions. Half the time this was funny and relatable, the other half it was tiring.
'Why, Jane? That's a terrible idea!' 'I know, but I'm just going to do it anyway and ignore all of my instincts'
-The humor: This book definitely didn't make me laugh as much as My Lady Jane (probably because I miss the Shakespeare references). Maybe this is because I didn't understand some of the references, but I still had a couple good chuckles here and there.
Overall, I'm really glad I read this story. It's unique, fun, and exciting.
I can't wait to read [b:My Calamity Jane|31284532|My Calamity Jane (The Lady Janies, #3)|Cynthia Hand|https://s.gr-assets.com/assets/nophoto/book/50x75-a91bf249278a81aabab721ef782c4a74.png|51943420] when it comes out.
sofia_santana's review against another edition
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
slow-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
4.25
votesforwomen's review against another edition
4.0
A wonderful retelling of Jane Eyre, with a pitch-perfect ending. <3
reeyabeegale's review against another edition
3.0
I loved My Lady Jane, it was full of humor and adventure, where My Plain Jane definitely lacked.
There were humorous parts towards the latter, and the plot didn’t move faster until I was around Chapter 18. It was okay, not as entertaining as I thought it would be.
Nice plot, I didn’t guess that it’s where it was heading but it’s not enough to keep a higher rating. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good story altogether, but following in the awesomeness My Lady Jane — it failed.
There were humorous parts towards the latter, and the plot didn’t move faster until I was around Chapter 18. It was okay, not as entertaining as I thought it would be.
Nice plot, I didn’t guess that it’s where it was heading but it’s not enough to keep a higher rating. Don’t get me wrong, it’s a good story altogether, but following in the awesomeness My Lady Jane — it failed.
brendalovesbooks's review against another edition
4.0
This was really, really fun. It's been a long time since I read Jane Eyre, and I barely remember it. So resemblances or whatever were kind of lost on me. I don't know if that made a difference in my enjoyment, but I had a lot of fun reading this.
erintowner's review against another edition
2.0
What a creative idea for a story! Unfortunately the humor fell flat and the writing felt lazy. There were some feel-good moments in the book--when the authors say crying is a reminder that we are alive and when Jane Eyre has a moment of thanks for all the people she loves in her life. This is a YA book and I might have liked it better if I'd read it when I was younger.
kleedc73's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0
stacieh's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
4.75