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John Eyre: A Tale of Darkness and Shadow

John Eyre

A Tale of Darkness and Shadow


by Mimi Matthews


⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ /5



Moody, atmospheric and true in its’s original; this was the Jane Eyre retelling that I have been waiting for!


In this gender reversal retelling of Charlotte Brontë’s Jane Eyre, we meet John Eyre as he embarks on his trip to a new post as a tutor for two young boys at a remote estate. These boys are the Rochester wards and John soon finds out that things are not quite as they seem when he arrives at the house. His employer, the mysterious Mrs. Rochester keeps him on his toes as he tries to navigate this difficult teaching assignment…


I don’t want to give too much away, but reader’s can rejoice on the similarities found in this retelling with the original, only they are delivered with a new zest! John Eyre os given an almost horror treatment and it fits so well!


As a Jane Eyre fan, I can safely say that this retelling is perfection; enough of the original to keep the intended story and plenty of twists and adaptations than seamlessly blend into the classic story.


This is a must read for fans of classics and gothic romance alike!



John Eyre by Mimi Matthews is scheduled to release July 20th, 2021.



I received a complimentary copy of this book from Perfectly Proper Press through NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.



 

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