Book Blurb:
The comical, fantastical, romantical, (not) entirely true story of Lady Jane Grey. In My Lady Jane, coauthors Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows have created a one-of-a-kind fantasy in the tradition of The Princess Bride, featuring a reluctant king, an even more reluctant queen, a noble steed, and only a passing resemblance to actual history—because sometimes history needs a little help.
At sixteen, Lady Jane Grey is about to be married off to a stranger and caught up in a conspiracy to rob her cousin, King Edward, of his throne. But those trifling problems aren’t for Jane to worry about. Jane is about to become the Queen of England.
My Review:
5 Out Of 5 Stars
Genre: Historical, Hysterical, Romance, Royal-Court, Supernatural, Suspense, Teen, Werewolves--
This is the story of how Jane became the Queen of England, completely against her will and not-100% historically accurate.
As someone who has been called "quirky" a fair amount of times, I can say with authority that this book is quirky. And I loved every ridiculous minute of this hysterical, crazy pseudo-historical novel. I found myself laughing out loud at the most random of situations that the characters found themselves in, be it a horse trapped in a bedroom after eating the bridal bouquet, a surprising girl found in the king's bed, horse jokes, or a serious of unfortunate betrothals for Jane. This was seriously one crazy entertaining moment after another and I need the next plain Jane book, STAT.
Mentally composed letter from Edward:
"Dearest Jane
Sorry I made you marry a horse. Your father-in-law is trying to kill me, send help."
The story was narrated from three points of view, alternating at chapters, and all very distinct personalities and voices. Edward the young King of England who is dying from "the affliction" and needs to determine who will be the heir to the throne since he has no offspring and his sisters are not suitable, no not at all.
Jane is Edwards oldest and best friend, an odd girl who cares naught for "womanly things" but instead to read books about philosophy and religion- her love of her books was oh so familiar (cough cough- you can never have too many books on your honeymoon).
Gifford call me G was such a funny guy, hiding his love of poetry and plays with a ruse of being a playboy, the black sheep of his family without the hawk nose, oh and the strange "horse affliction" that remains a family secret. The battles that occurred between G and Jane were so ridiculous and 100% real and relatable that I had to laugh. Yes, I have wanted to throw a pillow very hard at some before. And don't violate Horse rules 1-3. G is hands down my favorite- his romantic poetry (which was usually not romantic- but I loved the Shakespeare conspiracy) was so freaking funny, the fact he wanted a quill while in the middle of the battle to write down great lines to later use for poetry, his usually misguided gallantry and use of pet names made him ever so endearing.
Beware of the "very special hug".
Oh, and did I mention that there is an Ethian infestation- aka some of the population turn into animals of all kinds, like the previous king was a lion?
I am pretty sure that this review is a rambling, nonsensical collection of my thoughts but I think that is only fair since the book was such a strange encounter. The story was chock full of historical references and mentions, as well as a game of Thrones reference ever so slyly slipped in (well done ladies, well done)! If this is an example of what the three authors can create together, I am surprised they haven't taken over the world yet...or whatever is the equivalent in the book world (overthrowing a bookstore?).
Needless to say, I was in love with this hysterical romp through (sort of) history and can't wait to read more from their twisted mental collective.
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