My Lady Jane by Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows

If someone told me, mix these elements: 1) historical fiction; 2) magical twist; 3) silly humor; 4) a little bit of romance; and love the book, I would probably have deemed it impossible. This book puts a new, refreshing and laugh-out-loud funny spin on the life of the Lady Jane Grey, an often overlooked ruler in the tumultuous period following King Henry VIII's death.

But this is not your average historical fiction novel.  The reader is immediately treated to as much.  Also, its kind of hard to notice when the main characters start turning into animals.  In order to solidify the line of succession, Edward VI  (Henry VIII's only surviving son) marries his cousin, Lady Jane Grey to Guildford Dudley, the future Earl of Suffolk.  But Guildford (or G as he would have you call him) has an affliction, he spends his waking hours as a horse.  Yup, a horse.  This immediately makes life complicated for the newlyweds.  They are joined by fellow history mates by Edward himself, Elizabeth and Mary.  

What could easily be written off as absurd works quite well in this story.  What follows is a tale of intrigues, plots, assassination attempts and rescues.  It will make you smile the whole time you're reading and the narration style is fantastic. I just never wanted this book to end. Here's to hoping these three authors come together to once again rewrite history.

Recommended by Monica Shine
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