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My Lady Jane
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Edward (long live the king) is the King of England. He’s also dying, which is inconvenient, as he’s only sixteen and he’d much rather be planning for his first kiss than considering who will inherit his crown…
Jane (reads too many books) is Edward’s cousin, and far more interested in books than romance. Unfortunately for Jane, Edward has arranged to marry her off to secure ...more
Jane (reads too many books) is Edward’s cousin, and far more interested in books than romance. Unfortunately for Jane, Edward has arranged to marry her off to secure ...more
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“My lady,” he said gallantly, “I’m willing to stop whenever you are. Perhaps you’d be better off sticking to more womanly pursuits, like embroidery or music or-“
She bashed him in the ribs.
4 1/2 stars. This was so much fun. So much fun. Turns out that a good laugh at my country's expense is exactly what I needed right about now.
Before you pick up this book, make sure of two things:
1) You know what you're about to read. This is a silly, lighthearted historical comedy, full of Monty Python-styl ...more
It was amusing. It was romantic. It was slightly based on medieval history. And it was a gem.
I'm dancing like a happy ferret!
As the auth ...more
I'm dancing like a happy ferret!
“You may think you know the story. It goes like this: once upon a time, there was a sixteen-year old girl named Jane Grey, who was forced to marry a complete stranger (Lord Guildford or Gilford or Gifford-something-or-other), and shortly thereafter found herself ruler of a country. She was queen for nine days. Then she quite literally lost her head.”
As the auth ...more
4.5 stars This revisionist retelling of Lady Jane Grey's brief reign and romance shouldn't work--but it does! It's deliriously dotty and clever, with affectionate nods to great absurdist historical comedies like THE PRINCESS BRIDE, Monty Python, and even, I think, Black Adder and LADYHAWKE. The ridiculously punny humor had me giggling from beginning to end.
It's also superbly well-crafted, especially considering the three POVs were written by three different authors, and the historical details an ...more
It's also superbly well-crafted, especially considering the three POVs were written by three different authors, and the historical details an ...more
I freaking loved this. I'm making everyone I know read it ASAP!
P.S. Video review to come ...more
P.S. Video review to come ...more
I finished this book last night. So I literally slept on it, and, up to when I finished this review, continued to have no idea what to rate it. (Okay, well, not NO idea. It was between one star and two.)
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Here’s the thing. I’ve never had so many problems with a book while not wanting, exactly, to give it one star. Usually I love slapping one star ratings on books when I feel they deserve them. It was hard to decide whether this was that type of book.
I did so ...more
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Here’s the thing. I’ve never had so many problems with a book while not wanting, exactly, to give it one star. Usually I love slapping one star ratings on books when I feel they deserve them. It was hard to decide whether this was that type of book.
I did so ...more
May 04, 2018
Melissa ♥ Dog/Wolf Lover ♥ Martin
rated it
it was amazing
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Omg! This book was so damn good!!!!! I can't believe it took me this long to get to it. I'm excited for the next book!! Yay!
Happy Reading!
Mel 🖤🐾🐺 ...more
Happy Reading!
Mel 🖤🐾🐺 ...more
If you’re looking for a fluffy YA historical fiction that also included fantasy… this is it! I ended up laughing out loud a few times and definitely recommend it.
The way the authors decide to retell - and let’s call it what it is - pretty much completely change history, was a lot of fun!
I hope they’ll come out with more!
The way the authors decide to retell - and let’s call it what it is - pretty much completely change history, was a lot of fun!
I hope they’ll come out with more!
**Some spoiler-y quotes ahead!!!**
You know..... marrying a horse doesn't sound THAT bad. As long as his name is Gifford Dudley, oh hell yeah. Who knew I would love a book about a girl getting married to a horse, living in a world where people can shape shift into animals with a 16 year old dying king who has never been kissed.
This ...more
“Very funny, my lady. And that reminds me"---he pointed a finger at her---"no horse jokes."
He was making it too easy. "Ah, my lord, why the long face?"
"That's it!”
You know..... marrying a horse doesn't sound THAT bad. As long as his name is Gifford Dudley, oh hell yeah. Who knew I would love a book about a girl getting married to a horse, living in a world where people can shape shift into animals with a 16 year old dying king who has never been kissed.
This ...more
Feb 17, 2018
❄️BooksofRadiance❄️
rated it
really liked it
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3.75⭐️
Without a doubt, the silliest book I’ve ever read and I loved every joyous moment of it.
RTC
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Dedication
For everyone who knows there was enough room for Leonardo DiCaprio on that door.
And for England. We’re really sorry for what we’re about to do to your history.
Oh, I cannot wait for this.
...more
Without a doubt, the silliest book I’ve ever read and I loved every joyous moment of it.
RTC
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Dedication
For everyone who knows there was enough room for Leonardo DiCaprio on that door.
And for England. We’re really sorry for what we’re about to do to your history.
Oh, I cannot wait for this.
...more
Honestly I-
...no that's not a good start.
IF YOU EVER READ THIS BOOK, DON'T. LISTEN TO THIS BOOK FIRST OMGSH PLEASE YES IT IS THE BEST EVER PRAISE GOES TO KATHERINE KELLGREN OMGSH YOU WERE MADE TO READ THIS BOOK TO ALL THE WORLD.
I finished two point five incredible books on the same day, so my brain is a little fried from delight. Seriously I have to keep reminding myself to come write this review and stop dancing in the kitchen with the dogs or asking the cats if they are actually from the blood ...more
...no that's not a good start.
IF YOU EVER READ THIS BOOK, DON'T. LISTEN TO THIS BOOK FIRST OMGSH PLEASE YES IT IS THE BEST EVER PRAISE GOES TO KATHERINE KELLGREN OMGSH YOU WERE MADE TO READ THIS BOOK TO ALL THE WORLD.
I finished two point five incredible books on the same day, so my brain is a little fried from delight. Seriously I have to keep reminding myself to come write this review and stop dancing in the kitchen with the dogs or asking the cats if they are actually from the blood ...more
Definitely not my normal cuppa, but still a cute book!
I'm not a history buff (view spoiler) so I had no idea (or at least no recollection) of any Lady Jane, or her short-lived reign as Queen of England.
Not that I'd let a thing like that stop me...
So it turns out that this was a fictionalized (read: alternate universe) version of that story.
But with the added bonus of shapeshifters & a happy ending!
Oh, oh! And it's funny!
...more
I'm not a history buff (view spoiler) so I had no idea (or at least no recollection) of any Lady Jane, or her short-lived reign as Queen of England.
Not that I'd let a thing like that stop me...
So it turns out that this was a fictionalized (read: alternate universe) version of that story.
But with the added bonus of shapeshifters & a happy ending!
Oh, oh! And it's funny!
...more
Continuous fun the entire way through!
My Lady Jane is a fantastical YA Historical Comedy loosely based upon the life of Lady Jane Grey.
Who is Lady Jane Grey, you may ask?
To be honest, I really don't know. All I can tell you is that she was Queen of England for a shockingly short 9-days; hence her nickname, the Nine Days Queen.
As to the circumstances surrounding that, it's a complete mystery to me.
I am choosing to believe this amazingly hysterical version of events put forth within these pages ...more
My Lady Jane is a fantastical YA Historical Comedy loosely based upon the life of Lady Jane Grey.
Who is Lady Jane Grey, you may ask?
To be honest, I really don't know. All I can tell you is that she was Queen of England for a shockingly short 9-days; hence her nickname, the Nine Days Queen.
As to the circumstances surrounding that, it's a complete mystery to me.
I am choosing to believe this amazingly hysterical version of events put forth within these pages ...more
Oh my goodness, that was the best thing ever!
Is it possible for a book to be sweet, funny, awesome, and led by a cast of amazing narrators? Indeed it is, because that book is My Lady Jane.
When I first heard about it, I was skeptical. A comical retelling of Lady Jane Grey, written by three different authors? It sounded like a recipe for disaster. As it turned out, I've never read a better co-authored novel. The writing flowed so I couldn't tell the authors apart and the chapters transitioned smoo ...more
Is it possible for a book to be sweet, funny, awesome, and led by a cast of amazing narrators? Indeed it is, because that book is My Lady Jane.
When I first heard about it, I was skeptical. A comical retelling of Lady Jane Grey, written by three different authors? It sounded like a recipe for disaster. As it turned out, I've never read a better co-authored novel. The writing flowed so I couldn't tell the authors apart and the chapters transitioned smoo ...more
What a DELIGHT. This book was such a treat. I already want to read it all over again. Easiest 5 stars I've given all year. Also, pro tip: if you guys want to read this you should definitely consider the audiobook! One of the best I've ever listened to. Everything about this was just SO DAMN GOOD.
...more
Sep 13, 2016
Ryan
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
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read-in-2016,
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“Dedication:
For everyone who knows there was enough room for Leonardo DiCaprio on that door.
And for England. We’re really sorry for what we’re about to do to your history.”
Since I read this as an audiobook, I'm at a bit of a loss at to how I'm going to review it. I don't normally listen to audiobooks - they're not really "my thing." (In fact, had I read a physical copy of this, I'd probably would have given it a full five stars.) So just a word of forewarning: this'll probably be a mess. Gr ...more
For everyone who knows there was enough room for Leonardo DiCaprio on that door.
And for England. We’re really sorry for what we’re about to do to your history.”
Since I read this as an audiobook, I'm at a bit of a loss at to how I'm going to review it. I don't normally listen to audiobooks - they're not really "my thing." (In fact, had I read a physical copy of this, I'd probably would have given it a full five stars.) So just a word of forewarning: this'll probably be a mess. Gr ...more
I have the final copy and it. is. glorious.
Deckled edges. Spot gloss on the cover and spine. It's so pretty!
And there's a ferret on the spine, just above the HarperTeen logo. ...more
Deckled edges. Spot gloss on the cover and spine. It's so pretty!
And there's a ferret on the spine, just above the HarperTeen logo. ...more
This was so lovely and entertaining! I don't think it was quite at the level of loving and engrossing me, but I enjoyed it a lot!
I especially loved the characters and the mixing in of actual history with a fictional book. It was quite well done!
I guess this would be labeled a comedy, and it was funny, but I never laughed out loud. A lot of internal laughing happened, though.
THE REFERENCES. SO MANY REFERENCES. My life is lived in references to books and tv shows and movies so all the little Easte ...more
I especially loved the characters and the mixing in of actual history with a fictional book. It was quite well done!
I guess this would be labeled a comedy, and it was funny, but I never laughed out loud. A lot of internal laughing happened, though.
THE REFERENCES. SO MANY REFERENCES. My life is lived in references to books and tv shows and movies so all the little Easte ...more
If you told me I would read a story about a girl who marries a man who turns into a horse and then becomes the Queen of England (for nine whole days, may I add) and has to attempt to save all of England I probably would have laughed at you. But then again it's 2018 so I really shouldn't be surprised that YES, I read a story like this, and YES, I loved it. I'm still trying to figure out three things though:
1) HOW IS THIS EVEN REAL?
2) WHY DID I ENJOY THIS SO MUCH?
3) WHY DOES THIS MAN WHO TURNS INT ...more
1) HOW IS THIS EVEN REAL?
2) WHY DID I ENJOY THIS SO MUCH?
3) WHY DOES THIS MAN WHO TURNS INT ...more
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When I was in high school, I would sometimes walk over to my best friend's house and we would sit down and write, and then post, fanfiction. Completely off-the-wall AU fanfiction, of the variety that's often known derisively as "crackfics." It was terrible fanfiction and, yes, it's still up - or was, last time I checked. And no, I'm not going to tell you where it was posted or under what name, because it was bad, and I was fifteen when I ...more
Aug 04, 2014
Steph Sinclair
marked it as to-read
Three of my favorite authors writing a book together? WHAT IS THIS WITCHCRAFT? JUST TAKE MY MONEY.
okay but the title shoulda been my king Edward cause he was the highlight of this book for me. until he wasn't. but still!
buddyread with chandler 👑 and veronique 🌹
so initially I said I wanted a wild ride, I wanted to laugh a ton & I wanted to understand what was going on.
check, check & check !!
but like... it was still kinda lacking.
anyways, onward to the good! the bad! & my messy review!
Edward : a teenage king suffering from the Affliction, with only a year to live and the poor boy h ...more
buddyread with chandler 👑 and veronique 🌹
so initially I said I wanted a wild ride, I wanted to laugh a ton & I wanted to understand what was going on.
check, check & check !!
but like... it was still kinda lacking.
anyways, onward to the good! the bad! & my messy review!
Edward : a teenage king suffering from the Affliction, with only a year to live and the poor boy h ...more
Well this was an absolute delight.
All the hype was true! I was a bit worried at first but even at the introduction, I got it. I have to be honest though- I think this is the type of book that will really only appeal to you if this is your type of humor (very much British humor with nods to "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and even little references to "The Princess Bride" and "Tangled" - yep, the Disney movie.)
Not to mention, the story was absolutely charming. Granted, I wasn't 100% familiar wi ...more
All the hype was true! I was a bit worried at first but even at the introduction, I got it. I have to be honest though- I think this is the type of book that will really only appeal to you if this is your type of humor (very much British humor with nods to "Monty Python and the Holy Grail" and even little references to "The Princess Bride" and "Tangled" - yep, the Disney movie.)
Not to mention, the story was absolutely charming. Granted, I wasn't 100% familiar wi ...more
Another book that took me WAAY too long to finish simply because I put it down for too long and didn't pick it back up until two days ago! This was a delight—hilarious, sweet, and absolutely over-the-top in the best way. Although it was a bit long, I loved every character in this book and I especially loved the narrator. Highly recommend the audiobook because the actress did a wonderful job and her british accent really makes things better 😂
...more
4.75 stars!!!
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I'm willing to MARRY a horse if it goes by the name of Gifford Dudley.
Now this book is about the Tudors which were quite known as England's most notorious dynasty. What I love about this book is its captivating writing style and the charming characters. It was a delightful, exciting, magical, and hilarious book.
When I read this book, I became curious on what really happened to lady Jane Grey's reign for nine freaking days! I was also intrigued about her life and he ...more
Full mini review
I'm willing to MARRY a horse if it goes by the name of Gifford Dudley.
Now this book is about the Tudors which were quite known as England's most notorious dynasty. What I love about this book is its captivating writing style and the charming characters. It was a delightful, exciting, magical, and hilarious book.
When I read this book, I became curious on what really happened to lady Jane Grey's reign for nine freaking days! I was also intrigued about her life and he ...more
3 Stars
I'm not sure what I expected, but it definitely wasn't an alternate version of history where Lady Jane Grey marries a were-horse.
This takes a ton of fun tropes and mixes them together-- using 16th Century England as a starting point. As such, our story beings with Jane Grey's marriage and ascension to the throne. Instead of the Catholic/Protestant debacle this focuses on ma ...more
"My Lady, please! I am indecent."
"You are,"Jane agreed. "Not to mention the fact that you are also unclothed.”
I'm not sure what I expected, but it definitely wasn't an alternate version of history where Lady Jane Grey marries a were-horse.
This takes a ton of fun tropes and mixes them together-- using 16th Century England as a starting point. As such, our story beings with Jane Grey's marriage and ascension to the throne. Instead of the Catholic/Protestant debacle this focuses on ma ...more
Sep 03, 2015
Cynthia Hand
rated it
it was amazing
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UPDATE 12-13-15
The ARCs are here! Please ask the publicity department at HarperTeen, as we do not have very many ourselves to give away! So pretty!
UPDATE 10-15-15
And WE HAVE A COVER, people. And it is oh-so-beautiful.
UPDATE 9-3-15
Well, the book is through copy edits, it has a cover (check back for the reveal), a jacket copy, and it is well under way to becoming a real book!
It turned out SO GREAT, you guys. It may be the best book, in some respects, that I have ever worked on.
Woohoo!
The ARCs are here! Please ask the publicity department at HarperTeen, as we do not have very many ourselves to give away! So pretty!
UPDATE 10-15-15
And WE HAVE A COVER, people. And it is oh-so-beautiful.
UPDATE 9-3-15
Well, the book is through copy edits, it has a cover (check back for the reveal), a jacket copy, and it is well under way to becoming a real book!
It turned out SO GREAT, you guys. It may be the best book, in some respects, that I have ever worked on.
Woohoo!
Feb 03, 2018
Imane
rated it
it was amazing
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review of another edition
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“Dedication
For everyone who knows there was enough room for Leonardo DiCaprio on that door.
And for England. We’re really sorry for what we’re about to do to your history.”
― Cynthia Hand, My Lady Jane
...more
For everyone who knows there was enough room for Leonardo DiCaprio on that door.
And for England. We’re really sorry for what we’re about to do to your history.”
― Cynthia Hand, My Lady Jane
...more
I think this is one of the funniest books I’ve ever read 😂
(3.5/5)
Much to my own surprise, I actually quite enjoyed this book.
I'm going to be honest with you here, I didn't have much hope for this book, especially after the beginning. The narrators were quite annoying, speaking almost as though the reader is a small child who needs everything explained to, and the writing itself was mediocre at best.
Things (thankfully) improved as I kept reading, but there were still definitely some problems that I had with this.
For starters, there are the characters, a ...more
Much to my own surprise, I actually quite enjoyed this book.
I'm going to be honest with you here, I didn't have much hope for this book, especially after the beginning. The narrators were quite annoying, speaking almost as though the reader is a small child who needs everything explained to, and the writing itself was mediocre at best.
Things (thankfully) improved as I kept reading, but there were still definitely some problems that I had with this.
For starters, there are the characters, a ...more
Feb 09, 2018
Abbie (boneseasonofglass)
rated it
really liked it
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review of another edition
Shelves:
historical,
fantasy
4.25
I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would! It was so fun to read, and I remembered how much I used to like Tudor History, and this book brought back that interest!
Also, it turns out that I quite like alternate histories haha
I love Jane, she's just amazing, and her and Gifford are just my fave couple atm
The book flows so well, idk how 3 writers managed to write a book together that just flows as well as this one does
I've been hesitant about getting this for ages, but I'm so gla ...more
I enjoyed this book a lot more than I thought I would! It was so fun to read, and I remembered how much I used to like Tudor History, and this book brought back that interest!
Also, it turns out that I quite like alternate histories haha
I love Jane, she's just amazing, and her and Gifford are just my fave couple atm
The book flows so well, idk how 3 writers managed to write a book together that just flows as well as this one does
I've been hesitant about getting this for ages, but I'm so gla ...more
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“No horse jokes," he said.
"My lord, I apologize for the horse joke. If you put down the book---unharmed!---I will give you a carrot."
He brandished the book at her. "Was that a horse joke?"
"Neigh."
"Was that a horse joke?”
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"My lord, I apologize for the horse joke. If you put down the book---unharmed!---I will give you a carrot."
He brandished the book at her. "Was that a horse joke?"
"Neigh."
"Was that a horse joke?”
“I know I'm not inspiring much confidence at this point, but there's something else I thought I'd bring up.” She lifted her eyes to him. “I love you more than I love books.”
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