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In this fresh reimagining of Charlotte Brontë’s classic novel by acclaimed author L. L. McKinney, Jane Eyre and Bertha Mason must save each other from the horrifying machinations of Mr. Rochester in this intrigue-filled, empowering young adult romance.
Jane Eyre has no interest in a husband. Eager to make her own way in the world, she accepts the governess position at Thornfield Hall.
Though her new employer, Edward Rochester, has a charming air—not to mention a handsome face—Jane discovers that his smile can sharpen in an instant. Plagued by Edward’s mercurial mood and the strange wails that echo through the corridors, Jane grows suspicious of the secrets hidden within Thornfield Hall—unaware of the true horrors lurking above her very head.
On the topmost floor, Bertha Mason is trapped in more ways than one. After her whirlwind marriage to Edward turned into a nightmare, he locked her away as revenge for withholding her inheritance. Now his patience grows thin in the face of Bertha’s resilience and Jane’s persistent questions, and both young women are in more danger than they realize.
When their only chance at safety—and perhaps something more—is in each other’s arms, can they find and keep one another safe before Edward’s dark machinations close in around them?
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“It's always been fuck mr. Rochester.”PJ 🗑️🐼
Created 12 days ago“I thoroughly enjoyed the journey this book took me on. The oppressive, damp, stuffy, overbearing air of the house itself seemed to enclose me from the pages. I could smell the mustiness and feel the darkness. I love the way the author uses light and the sun to describe the beauty of Bertha and Jane's skin and appearances as they both see each other for the first time. I don't feel like it takes away from the mystery that you know right away what has happened to Bertha because they whys are slowly unraveled as you wade through what is going on with Edward and his staff. The fires of female rage burn hot in this novel and I was here for every twist, turn, and blaze.”corsetedfeminist
Created 16 days ago“I’ve always said that Mr Rochester is incredibly toxic and doesn’t deserve Jane, and this book takes that idea and runs with it.
Jane is perfectly portrayed in this book- sassy, wicked smart, steel spined, and yet able to play innocent when it serves her.
The first change is in the character of Bertha Mason, who is not insane in this book- she is fiercely defiant, with a fiery temper and the strength that comes from broken dreams.
Their relationship is tender and strong, and develops very naturally and tenderly amongst all the other drama.
Adele in this book reminds me quite a bit of Matilda- smarter than she lets you see, brave, and firmly independent.
This brings us to that man. His character is recognizable from the first half of the book, with just bit more added to allow him to be the villain he was meant to be. The author does a fantastic job at showing that man who is sickeningly sweet until he is crossed, and then violent. He is charming, and then he is terrifying, all in one page.”Alexa Kay
Created 23 days ago
About L.L. McKinney
L.L. McKinney is a writer, a poet, and an active member of the kidlit community. Named one of the Root’s 100 Most Influential African Americans, she’s an advocate for equality and inclusion in publishing, the cofounder of Juneteenth Book Fest, and the creator of the hashtags #PublishingPaidMe and #WhatWoCWritersHear. She’s also a gamer girl and an adamant Hei Hei stan. She is the author of A Blade So Black, A Dream So Dark, and A Crown So Cursed.
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