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This is a fun twist to the classic of Jane Eyre, where our main character is a witch who must solve and remove the shadow haunting Thornfield Hall.

This was a fun twist on the classic, and in many ways I think I enjoyed this a bit more. I’m always a sucker for romances, and I felt that Edward and Jane were perfect foils for one another. Also, we get occasional glimpses into Edward’s thoughts and I LOVED THAT. I also loved how much of the novel was focused on him not wanting Jane to change or diminish herself for anyone, and how much his attraction to her was due to her being willful and headstrong.

I also liked how certain elements of Jane Eyre were changed in this book, which both made this novel different and interesting, but also made me like the characters more than I did in the original. (Especially with regards to Mr. Rochester.) I won’t spoil anything, but there were certain things I knew about the original novel that made me a bit anxious about how this one would end, and those exact elements were turned on their head instead.

I think this novel would work for both fans of the original novel, as well as those who haven’t read it or aren’t super familiar with the story. There are many elements and events that are retellings from the original novel, but enough things are changed and adapted to still make this an original and captivating story. If you like gothic romances, with a supernatural danger lurking in the shadows trying to drive the two characters apart, you’ll enjoy this book.