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A review by eyleen
Brightly Burning by Alexa Donne
5.0
First off I have to admit that I've never read Jane Eyre.
This book is advertised as a retelling of it and I cannot really rate this aspect.
Now that I've finished the book I've read a summary of Jane Eyre and recognized many aspects and names and plot lines, so in my opinion it seems very fitting.
Now to the actual book:
It was such a brilliant read!!
This is set in the future where Earth has entered a new ice age and all surviving humans have been living on a fleet of space ships orbiting the planet for many decades. I think this is such a great and unique idea and I loved learning about life on board the ships.
Our main character, Stella, has grown up in space, is now 17 and a teacher/engineer aboard one of the poorest ships. In the beginning of the book she transfers to a rich private ship as a governess for a ten-year old girl, whose big brother is the captain (and obvious love interest).
Stella is a wonderful character to read about. She's funny, humble and bold at the same time, very intelligent and very relatable in her feelings and actions.
Hugo (the captain) was not my favorite character, but definitely an interesting one.
There were many side-characters, plenty of whom I liked a lot. And there was a charming AI on board the ship which is always a good thing (love you Rori!!) ;)
There were many twists and the plot really kept me guessing. There was not one dull page. Lots of action, mixed feelings, mysteries, flirting and heartbreak.
I can't say much more without any spoilers, but this is so worth reading!! If you like stories set in space, go ahead and pick this one up! You won't be disappointed!
This book is advertised as a retelling of it and I cannot really rate this aspect.
Now that I've finished the book I've read a summary of Jane Eyre and recognized many aspects and names and plot lines, so in my opinion it seems very fitting.
Now to the actual book:
It was such a brilliant read!!
This is set in the future where Earth has entered a new ice age and all surviving humans have been living on a fleet of space ships orbiting the planet for many decades. I think this is such a great and unique idea and I loved learning about life on board the ships.
Our main character, Stella, has grown up in space, is now 17 and a teacher/engineer aboard one of the poorest ships. In the beginning of the book she transfers to a rich private ship as a governess for a ten-year old girl, whose big brother is the captain (and obvious love interest).
Stella is a wonderful character to read about. She's funny, humble and bold at the same time, very intelligent and very relatable in her feelings and actions.
Hugo (the captain) was not my favorite character, but definitely an interesting one.
There were many side-characters, plenty of whom I liked a lot. And there was a charming AI on board the ship which is always a good thing (love you Rori!!) ;)
There were many twists and the plot really kept me guessing. There was not one dull page. Lots of action, mixed feelings, mysteries, flirting and heartbreak.
I can't say much more without any spoilers, but this is so worth reading!! If you like stories set in space, go ahead and pick this one up! You won't be disappointed!