Monday, December 12, 2016

Currently Reading Thoughts

Hello everyone it's Nicole Henderson here and I thought I would discuss with you guys my thoughts on my current read. I'm currently reading My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodie Ashton and Jodie Meadows. This is a historical-fiction retelling on Lady Jane Grey (you know the one who was executed nine days after being queen?). Well anyways, this is based off the real history behind Lady Jane Grey, but there are a few twists, like people turning into animals kind of twist. 

Now, I won't go into too much detail on the plot other then what is already on the desk jacket. All of the following is paraphrased: Edward is a sixteen year old king who is dying and he rather be planning for his first kiss than considering who will inherit the throne next...While Jane, who loves books, is Edwards sixteen year old cousin who never would of thought she'd have (said cousin) marry her off to a man who is to secure her that line of being king/queen. However, something is rather odd about her intended....Gifford is a horse! He's a Ediun. Which means he's a horse by day, and a human at night. And he has no control of this change. The plot thickens as Edward, Jane and Gifford are drawn into this dangerous conspiracy. With the fate of the kingdom at stake, they will have to delve into some planning of their own. "Can they pull off their plan before it's off with their heads?" (desk jacket words, not mine)

Now onto my thoughts. I love this book so much. Honestly, I didn't expect to love it originally going into this book. However, the more I read it, the more I fell in love with every page I turned. I initially thought this was going to be a serious historical fiction that was going to bore me to tears. But it actually turned out to be a very witty and satirical read that is very entertaining. This book is actually quite hilarious and sarcastic and I'm personally into that kind of humour in books. I'm almost halfway through this book and I'm enjoying every minute of it. 

Anyways, those are all my thoughts on this book so far. If you have read My Lady Jane then let me know your thoughts in the comments below (but no spoilers please). There will be a review for this book once I'm finished. Happy reading and until my next post, goodbye for now. 

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