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New York Times Bestseller * Publishers Weekly Best Young Adult Book of the Year * Bustle Best Young Adult Book of the Year * YALSA Best Fiction for Young Adults

This comical, fantastical, romantical, New York Times bestselling, (not) entirely true story of Lady Jane Grey is “an uproarious historical fantasy that’s not to be missed” (Publishers Weekly, starred review).

In My Lady Jane, coauthors Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton, and Jodi Meadows have created a one-of-a-kind YA fantasy in the tradition of The Princess Bride, featuring a reluctant king, an even more reluctant queen, a noble steed, and only a passing resemblance to actual history—because sometimes history needs a little help.

At sixteen, Lady Jane Grey is about to be married off to a stranger and caught up in a conspiracy to rob her cousin, King Edward, of his throne. But those trifling problems aren’t for Jane to worry about. Jane gets to be Queen of England.

Like that could go wrong.

And don't miss the authors' next fun read, My Plain Jane!


  • Shapeshifters and Secrets: Jane’s new husband isn’t just a stranger—he’s a horse. At least, from sunrise to sunset.
  • Enemies to Lovers Romance: He thinks she’s a bookish spinster with unsightly red hair. She thinks he’s an arrogant philanderer with a terrible nose. They’re both kind of right.
  • Witty Banter: Get ready for a royal conspiracy, a reluctant queen, and a whole lot of hilarious, fast-paced dialogue that turns Tudor England on its head.
  • Alternate History with a Twist: This isn’t your stuffy history textbook. It’s a story full of animal magic where the tragic tale of the Nine-Day Queen gets the happy ending it deserves.

About the author(s)

The Lady Janies are made up of New York Times bestselling authors Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, and Jodi Meadows. They first met in 2012, when their publishers sent them on a book tour together, and they hit it off so well they decided to write My Lady Jane so they could go on book tours together all the time. Between the three of them they’ve written more than twenty published novels, a bunch of novellas, a handful of short stories, and a couple of really bad poems. They’re friends. They’re writers. They’re fixing history by rewriting one sad story at a time. Learn more at ladyjanies.com. 

The Lady Janies are made up of New York Times bestselling authors Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, and Jodi Meadows. They first met in 2012, when their publishers sent them on a book tour together, and they hit it off so well they decided to write My Lady Jane so they could go on book tours together all the time. Between the three of them they’ve written more than twenty published novels, a bunch of novellas, a handful of short stories, and a couple of really bad poems. They’re friends. They’re writers. They’re fixing history by rewriting one sad story at a time. Learn more at ladyjanies.com. 

The Lady Janies are made up of New York Times bestselling authors Brodi Ashton, Cynthia Hand, and Jodi Meadows. They first met in 2012, when their publishers sent them on a book tour together, and they hit it off so well they decided to write My Lady Jane so they could go on book tours together all the time. Between the three of them they’ve written more than twenty published novels, a bunch of novellas, a handful of short stories, and a couple of really bad poems. They’re friends. They’re writers. They’re fixing history by rewriting one sad story at a time. Learn more at ladyjanies.com. 

Reviews

★ “Wacky, irreverent, and just plain fun. This fantasy-adventure politely tips its hat to history before joyfully punting it out of the way. An utter delight.” - Booklist (starred review)

★ “An uproarious historical fantasy that’s not to be missed.” - Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“The Tudors meets Monty Python. Prepare to laugh and gasp and clutch your pearls.” - Tahereh Mafi, New York Times bestselling author of the Shatter Me series

“History, humor, and unexpected magic come together in this marvelous story.” - Jessica Day George, author of Silver in the Blood

“Three cheers for this well-written and rollicking revision of history full of timely mannerisms and bold adventure. Those who enjoy clever humor, colorful fantasy, and light romance will savor each page.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA)

“Adventure, intrigue, humor, and romance abound. A great choice for those who enjoy lighthearted, alternative history adventures.” - School Library Journal

“Intense, intriguing and highly addictive.” - Kirkus Reviews, on Everbound

“I was pulled under by this bittersweet, beautiful retelling of the Persephone myth. Ashton’s lovely storytelling and strong-on-her-own-terms main character set this one apart. Wonderful!” - Ally Condie, bestselling author of the Matched series, on Everneath

PRAISE FOR JODI MEADOWS: “Meadows delivers a powerful coming-of-age story.” - Publishers Weekly, on The Orphan Queen

“Solid worldbuilding, interesting characters and just enough romance make this an enjoyable read.” - Kirkus Reviews, on The Orphan Queen

“The romance is captivating, as are the questions raised by the reincarnations. This would be a thought-provoking choice for anyone who is looking to move beyond vampires, werewolves, and angels.” - School Library Journal (starred review), on Incarnate

“Gleefully anachronistic comedy.” - Kirkus Reviews

“A quietly powerful, emotionally complex novel that will echo with readers long after it is finished. Both shatteringly painful and bright with life and hope.” - Booklist (starred review) on The Last Time We Say Goodbye

PRAISE FOR CYNTHIA HAND: “A divine supernatural romance.” - Kirkus Reviews, on Unearthly

“Evocative and insightful.” - Kirkus Reviews, on The Last Time We Say Goodbye

PRAISE FOR BRODI ASHTON: “Will leave stunned fans pleading for more.” - Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) (Starred Review), on Everbound

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