Jane
By April Linder
Published by Poppy
Published on October 2010
Summary taken from Goodreads:
Forced to drop out of an esteemed East Coast college after the sudden death of her parents, Jane Moore takes a nanny job at Thornfield Park, the estate of Nico Rathburn, a world-famous rock star on the brink of a huge comeback. Practical and independent, Jane reluctantly becomes entranced by her magnetic and brooding employer and finds herself in the midst of a forbidden romance. But there's a mystery at Thornfield, and Jane's much-envied relationship with Nico is soon tested by an agonizing secret from his past. Torn between her feelings for Nico and his fateful secret, Jane must decide: Does being true to herself mean giving up on true love? An irresistible romance interwoven with a darkly engrossing mystery, this contemporary retelling of the beloved classic Jane Eyre promises to enchant a new generation of readers.
Wow wow wow wow wow! I am still reeling over this book! I don't know if it is because I am not used to reading contemporary fiction (I seem to have a nice stack of vampire, werewolf, faerie, pixie, you get the idea ... books in my room), but I ADORED this book. I am a huge fan of Jane Eyre- so underloved. I was drawn to this book because of the cover- the moodiness of the gray and the sad girl, countered by the hot pink JANE across the front. I wasn't sure how I would like this book. I knew it was based on Jane Eyre, but come on... a rock star?
Well, I am sold! This is the kind of book that you know what is going to happen next- I mean, it is based off of Jane Eyre! I couldn't wait to find out how the author was going to work in the crazy wife, the fire burning down the mansion, and Jane running away. This book was like a giant piece of chocolate cake- I couldn't keep my hands off of it! I found myself re-reading the last few chapters over and over just so the book wouldn't end. It is the kind of book that I find myself daydreaming about.
April Lindner- you have a new fan.
Well, I am sold! This is the kind of book that you know what is going to happen next- I mean, it is based off of Jane Eyre! I couldn't wait to find out how the author was going to work in the crazy wife, the fire burning down the mansion, and Jane running away. This book was like a giant piece of chocolate cake- I couldn't keep my hands off of it! I found myself re-reading the last few chapters over and over just so the book wouldn't end. It is the kind of book that I find myself daydreaming about.
April Lindner- you have a new fan.
I really liked the original, and I am always hesitant to read spin-offs...but your review has convinced me I should check this out.
ReplyDeleteI have not read the original Jane Eyre BUT I love the movies. Of course, eventually I hope to read the book as well. :)
ReplyDeleteSo, needless to say, this book definitely peeks my interest since it's based off of Jane Eyre. The whole rock star thing didn't phase me. I guess when retelling, you have to change it up somehow. I'm really excited to read it now. Awesome review!