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My Calamity Jane
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Welcome to 1876 and a rootin’-tootin’ America bursting with gunslingers, outlaws, and garou.
JANE (a genuine hero-eene)
Calamity’s her name, and garou hunting’s her game—when she’s not starring in Wild Bill’s Traveling Show, that is. She reckons that if a girl wants to be a legend, she should just go ahead and be one.
FRANK (*wolf whistle*)
Frank “the Pistol Prince” Butler is ...more
JANE (a genuine hero-eene)
Calamity’s her name, and garou hunting’s her game—when she’s not starring in Wild Bill’s Traveling Show, that is. She reckons that if a girl wants to be a legend, she should just go ahead and be one.
FRANK (*wolf whistle*)
Frank “the Pistol Prince” Butler is ...more
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This is a separate Jane than our beloved Jane Grey. Her story is wrapped up, and all other Janes in this series stand on their own.
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Jan 04, 2018
Hailey (Hailey in Bookland)
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I’m not into westerns or anything so I think this one wasn’t for me. It was a lot of fun and made me laugh out loud multiple times like the other 2 books, but I was just kind of bored a lot of the time. It wasn’t bad but definitely my least favourite of the series. Looking forward to the next ones though!
Jul 28, 2016
Cynthia Hand
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it was amazing
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August 2018--Just finished a first draft! Hooray!
3.75 Stars
What a hairy adventure of The Wild West proportions!
I LOVE Westerns. My knowledge of this particular period and its historical figures is limited. I probably messed up a few related terms. Regardless, I’ve always been captivated by cowboy culture and country music. My Calamity Jane gave me a slice of that awesomeness.
I didn’t get the 1876 rootin’-tootin’ America references scattered throughout this book, but it didn’t hamper my enjoyment. I wasn’t enthusiastic when I found out the stor ...more
What a hairy adventure of The Wild West proportions!
I LOVE Westerns. My knowledge of this particular period and its historical figures is limited. I probably messed up a few related terms. Regardless, I’ve always been captivated by cowboy culture and country music. My Calamity Jane gave me a slice of that awesomeness.
I didn’t get the 1876 rootin’-tootin’ America references scattered throughout this book, but it didn’t hamper my enjoyment. I wasn’t enthusiastic when I found out the stor ...more
This was better than I thought. I assumed it was all about killing werewolves, which I’m against as I want to be one, but I was wrong 😉
Mel 🖤🐶🐺🐾 ...more
Aug 08, 2016
Wendy Darling
marked it as to-read
Annnnd now I have a "2020 publication" shelf. o.O
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WHAT IS THIS ???
A SEQUEL TO MY LADY JANE???
AND IT COMES OUT IN 2020???
THAT'S LITERALLY IN 3 YEARS!!
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Who am I kidding ?? How does one wait for this? ...more
A SEQUEL TO MY LADY JANE???
AND IT COMES OUT IN 2020???
THAT'S LITERALLY IN 3 YEARS!!
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DNF 32% | 29/06/2020
So let me tell you what’s wrong with this book.
It’s so boring and unfunny not even the audiobook works for me. Literally nothing is happening one third in and I’m not going to wait till more than halfway through like I did with My Plain Jane only to discover there will never be a plot.
I didn’t laugh once, I only rolled my eyes multiple times at how ridiculous the writing and the characters are.
At the point I reached there’s no plot alongside the romances. If I wanted to read ...more
So let me tell you what’s wrong with this book.
It’s so boring and unfunny not even the audiobook works for me. Literally nothing is happening one third in and I’m not going to wait till more than halfway through like I did with My Plain Jane only to discover there will never be a plot.
I didn’t laugh once, I only rolled my eyes multiple times at how ridiculous the writing and the characters are.
At the point I reached there’s no plot alongside the romances. If I wanted to read ...more
The cover was not orange and green, but I’m still really happy with this book! Western, our Lady Janies’ humor, talking dogs, were-umm, garous, and loads of history to be straightened out! Absolutely outstanding!
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I'm calling this cover to be orange and green. If it's not, the rainbow will not be complete and I'll be sad.
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THIS IS AMAZING OMGSH I CAN JUST NOT WAIT.
*lowkey singing the songs from the musical*
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I'm calling this cover to be orange and green. If it's not, the rainbow will not be complete and I'll be sad.
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THIS IS AMAZING OMGSH I CAN JUST NOT WAIT.
*lowkey singing the songs from the musical*
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Jun 26, 2020
Drewthereader20
rated it
really liked it
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This was a really good sequel! I'm sad that this is over but Ik we will have more from these three lovley authors. RTC...
1) My lady jane 4/5 stars
2) My plain jane 5/5 stars
3) My calamity jane 4/5 stars ...more
1) My lady jane 4/5 stars
2) My plain jane 5/5 stars
3) My calamity jane 4/5 stars ...more
3.5 stars
Full disclosure: I don't like westerns. I don't watch them, and I don't read them (which is surprising considering how much I like drinking, poker, and shows/movies with guns). The only reason I even read this book was that I just happened to get my hands on an advance copy, which in hindsight is a bit unfair considering some people have been waiting for this book to come out for a couple of years. Hell, before I read this book, I couldn't have told you who Annie Oakley was or what she ...more
Full disclosure: I don't like westerns. I don't watch them, and I don't read them (which is surprising considering how much I like drinking, poker, and shows/movies with guns). The only reason I even read this book was that I just happened to get my hands on an advance copy, which in hindsight is a bit unfair considering some people have been waiting for this book to come out for a couple of years. Hell, before I read this book, I couldn't have told you who Annie Oakley was or what she ...more
Jul 28, 2016
Cindy ✩☽♔
marked it as to-read
10/10/19
I love the cover and the synopsis has me pumped!
Give me this book ASAP
I love the cover and the synopsis has me pumped!
Give me this book ASAP
With this book I only had two problems with it. One is that the pacing towards the end would often switch from everything happening all at once and then nothing happening. The other problem I had was that one of the MC’s Annie, I felt her character growth should have been shown more. I also didn’t like how the authors made her the most skilled person in the group when she had a lot of growing to do. And I just find it annoying in books and movies that when a new person joins a group they are the
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I enjoyed the first half of this book, because even though I didn't find it as funny as the previous two entries in the series, I liked Frank and Annie Oakley. I also enjoyed the amusing asides from the coauthors, and the absolutely ridiculous anachronisms that they put in on purpose. There are so many delightfully silly elements to this book, including a conversation with a dog where the dog starts quoting lines directly from Pixar's Up. (Some characters have the ability to talk to dogs for rea
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May 01, 2020
Meagan ✊🏼 Blacklivesmatter ✊🏼Blacktranslivesmatter
marked it as 2021-priority-tbr
Can't wait for this! I hope this isn't the last one and they continue the series 😝
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That was a lot of fun! I definitely enjoyed reading another spin on a famous Jane (this time, Miss Calamity Jane herself) written by the Lady Janies. Must admit to not being as familiar with her story (or Frank Butler or Annie Oakley), so everything felt really new and interesting. Definitely laughed a lot and had fun spotting pop culture references along the way!
I loved "My Lady Jane". Funny, irreverent. Amazing story and characters.
"My plain Jane" bored me to no end. I didn't DNF it because of how much I loved the first one, and because I kept thinking that maybe I wasn't on the right frame of mind for the story.
So "My Calamity Jane" was supposed to be my tie breaker: if I did enjoy it I wouls continue with the series. If not, I would assume "My Lady Jane" was a fluke and keep thst one as a lovely unique book.
I DNF'ed at page 80. I didn't like the nar ...more
"My plain Jane" bored me to no end. I didn't DNF it because of how much I loved the first one, and because I kept thinking that maybe I wasn't on the right frame of mind for the story.
So "My Calamity Jane" was supposed to be my tie breaker: if I did enjoy it I wouls continue with the series. If not, I would assume "My Lady Jane" was a fluke and keep thst one as a lovely unique book.
I DNF'ed at page 80. I didn't like the nar ...more
Oct 10, 2019
Christy
added it
The Lady Janies deliver once again as they mess with history to give us a happy ending to the Calamity Jane, Annie Oakley, Frank Butler, and Wild Bill Hickok stories.
This was a fun, rollicking tale of the Wild West and Deadwood, and werewolves. (Werewolves?!) Yes werewolves, dear reader.
I really enjoyed book 3 in their Janey series and can’t wait to see what they do with the Marys!
This was a fun, rollicking tale of the Wild West and Deadwood, and werewolves. (Werewolves?!) Yes werewolves, dear reader.
I really enjoyed book 3 in their Janey series and can’t wait to see what they do with the Marys!
I had such a fun time with the previous two books in this series that I’ve been quite eager for this one to release, even though I know nothing about the historical figures this story is based on. And while I did have access to the audiobook, I kept putting it off without even realizing that it was perfect for one of my readathon prompts. Glad I finally figured that out in time, because this book couldn’t have been read at a better time.
The first thing that comes to mind when I think about this ...more
The first thing that comes to mind when I think about this ...more
CW: parental death, prejudice against a group of people, and mentions of treatment of Native Americans per the time
If this is the last book in the Janies series, I will riot. I need more of the historical fiction alternative universes that these writers create! They are always such fun and full of pop culture nods and anything else.
Unlike the past two books, I didn't know anything about Calamity Jane and just the era in general. I was worried that I wouldn't get into this one as much, but I shou ...more
If this is the last book in the Janies series, I will riot. I need more of the historical fiction alternative universes that these writers create! They are always such fun and full of pop culture nods and anything else.
Unlike the past two books, I didn't know anything about Calamity Jane and just the era in general. I was worried that I wouldn't get into this one as much, but I shou ...more
Ok. So. This is awkward.
I absolutely love the first book in the series, it was one of the funniest things ever. But then, the rest of the series just couldn't live up to it for me.
I liked the concept. And the story. And the humor (all the asides and nods from the authors).
But I did find it a bit convenient and predictable most of the time, and I ended up skimming quite a bit. I also didn't feel the token diversity characters really fit in (view spoiler) ...more
I absolutely love the first book in the series, it was one of the funniest things ever. But then, the rest of the series just couldn't live up to it for me.
I liked the concept. And the story. And the humor (all the asides and nods from the authors).
But I did find it a bit convenient and predictable most of the time, and I ended up skimming quite a bit. I also didn't feel the token diversity characters really fit in (view spoiler) ...more
Sep 08, 2016
Tink Magoo is bad at reviews
marked it as is-this-ever-coming-out
I am squealing like a pig over here. A remake of Calamity Jane you say?! That's my favourite film - well that and Goonies!
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3.5 stars
In 1876, America was full of gunslingers, outlaws…. and werewolves.
Thankfully, there’s Wild Bill’s Traveling Show featuring Wild Bill Hickok and his adopted kids Calamity Jane and Frank Butler. They’re already legends in their own right, known for their quick draws, but what the general public doesn’t know is that they also hunt werewolves.
Annie Oakley arrives looking for a job, captures the heart of Frank, and is more than okay with hunting werewolves in her spare time.
When a hunt goes ...more
In 1876, America was full of gunslingers, outlaws…. and werewolves.
Thankfully, there’s Wild Bill’s Traveling Show featuring Wild Bill Hickok and his adopted kids Calamity Jane and Frank Butler. They’re already legends in their own right, known for their quick draws, but what the general public doesn’t know is that they also hunt werewolves.
Annie Oakley arrives looking for a job, captures the heart of Frank, and is more than okay with hunting werewolves in her spare time.
When a hunt goes ...more
Actual Rating 3.5
I waited for 2 years for this book. From 5 to 3.5 stars, this series is going downhill for me. I don’t know if there’ll be more books in this series. I just want this series to end now.
I REALLY loved My Lady Jane, it was HILARIOUS. My Plain Jane had paranormal elements which are not my cup of tea, still, I ended up loving it.
My Calamity Jane’s story focuses on woofs/garou/werewolves. I am not much enthusiastic about them either, but interestingly I liked them in this book. I lov ...more
I waited for 2 years for this book. From 5 to 3.5 stars, this series is going downhill for me. I don’t know if there’ll be more books in this series. I just want this series to end now.
I REALLY loved My Lady Jane, it was HILARIOUS. My Plain Jane had paranormal elements which are not my cup of tea, still, I ended up loving it.
My Calamity Jane’s story focuses on woofs/garou/werewolves. I am not much enthusiastic about them either, but interestingly I liked them in this book. I lov ...more
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This was really cute and clever and I do like the incorporation of werewolves, but I just can't get into western anything no matter how hard I try so this was just 3 stars for me personally. DO NOT LET MY RATING TURN YOU AWAY. Seriously - if you're into westerns and you've enjoyed My Lady Jane and/or My Plain Jane, you'll probably love this one. I think this one had a better overall story than My Plain Jane and there were some narrator parts that I definitely giggled at. Of the three, My Lady Ja
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Somehow, I didn't realize this book would be about werewolves. Either I didn't read the synopsis carefully enough, or ... *hides face* idk ...
I don't like werewolf stories, you see. I just don't like them. It's not that I object to "humans turning into animals" plotlines, I just don't enjoy the particular trappings of werewolf myths (the moon, bloodlust, thralldom, alpha wolves etc, etc, etc).
So even though the writing is just about as good as the previous book (My Plain Jane, which I ADORED), ...more
I don't like werewolf stories, you see. I just don't like them. It's not that I object to "humans turning into animals" plotlines, I just don't enjoy the particular trappings of werewolf myths (the moon, bloodlust, thralldom, alpha wolves etc, etc, etc).
So even though the writing is just about as good as the previous book (My Plain Jane, which I ADORED), ...more
DNF (did not finish) @ 30%-ish due to disingenuous lesbian romance storyline
Slow beginning, but fairly ejoyable writing for the most part (up to where I read) and had some wit like the first book in the series, My Lady Jane (which I loved). This novel is an alternative history where Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, and Annie Oakley join forces to not only show off their shooting prowess, but to hunt werewolves on the sly.
However, I stopped reading due to the lesbian romance storyline of Calamity Jane. ...more
Slow beginning, but fairly ejoyable writing for the most part (up to where I read) and had some wit like the first book in the series, My Lady Jane (which I loved). This novel is an alternative history where Wild Bill, Calamity Jane, and Annie Oakley join forces to not only show off their shooting prowess, but to hunt werewolves on the sly.
However, I stopped reading due to the lesbian romance storyline of Calamity Jane. ...more
1.) My Lady Jane ★★★★★
2.) My Plain Jane ★★★★★
2.) My Plain Jane ★★★★★
I had a lot of fun reading this book! They're just the right amount of humor mixed with action and history to be enjoyable. And for a book that's 500 pages it reads quick, and never does it feel like I'm slogging through anything. I also was unaware of anything to do with westerns and famous people from history (though I've been meaning to watch the tv show Deadwood) so this was very interesting to read in that regard. Also loved the twist with this one and the garou, I still think the ghosts in
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“For the boat rockers, the rulebreakers, and the troublemakers. No one ever became a legend by blending in.”
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“Well, I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should just go ahead and be one.”
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