There were, unfortunately, more things I was annoyed at than good, and at its short length, not enough of the things I liked managed to outweigh the things I didn’t.

A little homage and allusive mentions to Austen’s fabulous works (particularly that of Pride and Prejudice, which may have largely been influenced by Austen’s own life).Īnd in some respects, I did like the story.

Spies and French espionage whaaaaat is happening?.

Lefroy and well, shit, this romance is only going to end in tears, isn’t it?

It reminded me of the movie Becoming Jane and oh my god I remember a Mr.

It focused on a historical figure–a fun one in my opinion, but I was always a Jane Austen fan, so of course I’m already biased in that respect.

It promised to be a mystery novel during the Regency time period.

I thought there were a number of things going for this book that from the getgo should have won me over. LeFoy arrives on the scene.īut when her cousin is suspected in aiding the French, England’s enemy, Jane is suddenly sidetracked trying to prove her cousin’s innocence, solving a murder, and ultimately facing a decision that might just cost her true love. Jane is much more interested in writing her novels, and finds every suitor lacking in one way or another.

Coming from a family of little means, it is the only way she can be assured of a comfortable future. Jane Austen’s family is eager to marry her off. Rated: 2 / 5 cookies provided by NetGalley (Thank you!)

It was a fast read at least? SECRETS IN THE SNOW by Michaela MacColl Lack of editing and formatting aside (and there was a LOT of that), there was just too much nonsense in this story for me to actually like.

Secrets in the Snow by Michaela MacColl