Jane Eyre is one of my favorite classics and I was very much looking forward to a witchy retelling. While Salt & Broom delivered a fun twist on an old story, it fell short of my expectations. 

What I loved most about the original tale was the passion I felt from Jane and Rochester’s interactions. Their relationship was a slow burn that dragged me along until I was obsessed over whether they would end up together. Everything in the retelling felt rushed instead. I didn’t have time to feel a connection with the characters so I struggled to find their romance believable.

There are good bones here and it’s not a bad retelling. I really enjoyed the changes to the plot. The idea of making it a fantasy-gothic was an excellent fit. I just wish it had more depth so those gothic vibes could be fully formed.