I received an eARC of this book from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review.

I'm a little wary of Jane Eyre retellings because my English grad program forever ruined the book for me. (Try reading Wide Sargasso Sea and tell me you don't feel the same!) This one doesn't handle the secret wife theme any better than its source material. (The deus ex machina of it all made me roll my eyes.) Aside from this, though, I found it to be a compelling read; Jane's sense of agency is strong, and Edward is actually sweet and likeable. The banter is a little odd, but somehow it works really well (at least for me). I also enjoyed the fact that the book isn't solely about their relationship but, rather, about Jane getting what she deserves. (I'm being intentionally cryptic here.)

Four stars is probably generous, but if you enjoy Brontë retellings give this one a try!