Jane and the Damned by Janet Mullany

Used book in excellent condition

Spice level: 🌶️/5 - one closed door scene. Very brief lead up and fade to black.

What I enjoyed: The pacing is excellent!! So much action and adventure packed into this novel. I really loved that it never felt boring or slow. Such a page turner. And the length of the story hit a sweet spot of being satisfyingly described and succinctly edited to keep the suspense strong. The love story between Jane and the vampire is believable. The world-building of the “Damned” was fun as well to explore. I loved the new bits of lore and cultural structure. Plus, the cure raised a new possibility of consent and agency in the transformation. The descriptions of French occupation enraged me in all the best ways a historical fiction brings to the table. A brilliant way to bring real empathy to history while also allowing for breathing space with the campy humor of vampirism. Also, lots of Easter eggs if you’ve read Austen to see familiar storylines.

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