I enjoyed, immensely, just how clever this entire tale was. Animals can make daring rescues and are spoken to and cared for by other humans because, after all, they could be human themselves. Moreover, My Lady Jane reminds me of fantasy books I would read as a child, such as The Tale of Desperaux. I never had doubts or questions that went unanswered but, also, the fantasy elements blend seamlessly into a typical historical setting.

As such, the world-building is not heavy and detailed, but it is sufficient. First and foremost, the world of My Lady Jane is almost identical to ours with the exception that there are humans who can shape-shift and the historical, political struggle through time has not been one of religion but rather one of prosecuting those who can shape-shift opposed to those who cannot. If The Princess Bride had you worried sick, laughing, crying, and utterly joyful then My Lady Jane is guaranteed to have you in a similar state of mind.Ģ. Expect dramatic escapes, sword-fights, shape-shifting, treason, poison, and true love. Instead, expect sarcastic commentary from three highly amusing narrators. But My Lady Jane is an entirely different beast from their previous work, so don't expect angels or Greek mythology or high fantasy.

Probably you will enjoy this novel if you're a fan of Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and/or Jodi Meadows. If you're a fan of The Princess Bride, either the novel or its film adaptation. But if you, like me, were considering skipping out on this gem of a novel, do yourself a favor and give it a chance.ġ. Yes, you read that right I finished this book in one sitting. If these three ladies couldn't win over my heart individually then how could they manage it with differing POVs in a fantastical realm, similar (but also not quite so similar) to our own world and history? Well, the truth of the matter is this: I pushed back lunch for three hours to reach the end of My Lady Jane. As can be suspected, I figured that their joint collaboration, while creative, would fail to charm me. Historically, Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows have never been my go-to authors (to put it mildly). Author(s): Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows

My lady jane by cynthia hand