I decided to give this one a go on a whim. I've heard so much about My Lady Jane, but it wasn't available on Libby and this one was, so I decided since you don't have to read them in a certain order, that I would try this one out.

I really liked how the authors took the classic and made it unique. Honestly I prefer this to reading Jane Eyre. It was a lot more entertaining, funny, and I loved the social commentary. I did find the characters to be annoying though. Jane especially bothered me, but I'm not a romantic, and honestly I would take 5000 pounds a year over Mr. Rochester.

The mystery part of the story was pretty interesting. I sort of guessed Wellington was evil lol, but I wasn't expecting Rochester to be possessed by the ghost of his brother and I was still thinking Jane would end up with him, but I'm glad that didn't work out. Though...the ending is weird. Jane having a thing for Mr. Rochester and then his son appears and she's like oooh, he's handsome. I don't like that.

I did think it was pretty cool that we got to see Charlotte Bronte in this story as a character and writer. She was a bit more likeable than Jane for sure. I found her brother to be a little annoying though.

HELEN. Helen was the best. I loved her commentary on everything. She was actually me in most situations Jane and Charlotte found themselves in. When she tells Charlotte to never again kiss Mr. Blackwood in front of her again, I was like haha huge mood. And her constantly trying to beat some sense into stupid Jane cause Rochester is so suspicious and rude and horrible, but Jane is still smitten with him. Helen was the only sensible character in this book lol

I think I might consider trying out My Lady Jane one day. I have heard that its better than this one, so I hope I enjoy the characters more.