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Brightly Burning
Brightly Burning | Alexa Donne
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A romantic, cinematic, richly-imagined retelling of the classic Jane Eyre set in space, about seventeen-year-old Stella Ainsley, a mechanic who takes a governess job on board the private ship, the Rochester and falls in the love with the ship's mysterious and troubled captain. For Marissa Meyer and Kiera Cass fans. Seventeen-year-old Stella Ainsley wants just one thing: to go somewhereanywhereelse. Her home is a floundering spaceship that offers few prospects, having been orbiting an ice-encased Earth for two hundred years. When a private ship hires her as a governess, Stella jumps at the chance. The captain of the Rochester, nineteen-year-old Hugo Fairfax, is notorious throughout the fleet for being a moody recluse and a drunk. But with Stella hes kind. But the Rochester harbors secrets: Stella is certain someone is trying to kill Hugo, and the more she discovers, the more questions she has about his role in a conspiracy threatening the fleet.
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TheSpineView
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#Movie2BookRecs @Klou
Prompt: Jane Eyre

LeeRHarry I have Brightly Burning on my TBR….hoping to use it for a prompt later in the year 😊 2y
TheSpineView @LeeRHarry I liked it. Nothing earth shattering but still a good read. 2y
LeeRHarry @TheSpineView thanks good to know 😊 2y
Klou Another great choice!! 2y
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PagesByTheWater
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I hecken LOVED THIS BOOK!! To be fair I have never read Wuthering Heights, so the plot was new to me. But I loved the creativity of space as a backdrop. And the characters felt like real teenagers thrown into adult hood. And how Stella speaks and acts, especially how she has interactions with different men she finds attractive I found super relatablez ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

ShyBookOwl I just finished this one and I also LOVED it. Btw, it's actually a Jane Eyre retelling (though there is a tiny reference to Wuthering Heights). It's so well done, too! Good review 😊 3y
PagesByTheWater Ohhhhh! Well now I‘ll have to read Jane Eyre!! And thank you!! 3y
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#Movie2BookRecs @Klou
Prompt: Judi Dench

Klou Ooooh good choice!! 3y
TheSpineView @Klou 🤩🤩🤩 3y
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#sundayfunday @ozma.of.oz

📚 Tagged
📚 Not sure... maybe The Great Gatsby in the future.
📚 That will require some thought.🤔

BookmarkTavern A Jane Eyre retelling?!? IN SPACE?!? I need this so much! Thanks for posting! 4y
TheSpineView @ozma.of.oz 👍🤩😊 4y
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SLibrarian5
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I really enjoyed this! It was just the right mix of romance, suspense, and sci-fi. The author did a great job with retelling Jane Eyre, as well as adding her own elements to the story. The ending was a little abrupt, but overall, it was a fast, entertaining read.

#doublespin

@TheAromaofBooks

TheAromaofBooks Woohoo!! 4y
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SLibrarian5
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#weeklyforecast:

Goals for this week:

Get to 60% of “The Girl Who Smiled Beads.”

Finish “Brightly Burning.”

Start on my last #booked2020 spring pick. I have a few #panasianauthor titles to choose from.

@Cinfhen

Cinfhen Chemistry was quirky so was 4y
Cinfhen I liked them both, but I think I preferred 4y
Cinfhen Good luck this week 💚 4y
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wideeyedreader
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#BiblioMaynia This is a fun retelling if Jane Eyre #setinouterspace!

OriginalCyn620 That does sound fun! 5y
wideeyedreader @OriginalCyn620 It is! I recommend it 5y
Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks Pretty cover 💜 5y
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e.c.vitoria
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This was quite good, a touch corny at times but a fun read and I enjoyed the characters.

7/10 💫

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wideeyedreader
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This retelling of Jane Eyre takes place on a #ship—a spaceship! I totally recommend it, by the way. #letstravelaugust

OriginalCyn620 Sounds cool! ❤️ 5y
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staci.reads
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A YA take on Jane Eyre in space...what a fantastic idea! Earth has suffered super volcano eruptions, bringing on an ice age, and humans have taken to the skies, orbiting for centuries until Earth is habitable again. In this midst of this setting, Stella, an orphan aboard the farming ship, sets out to find a better life. It was a fun read #YAL

Marilyncjackson Loved this book love the author. I watch her on YouTube all the time. 5y
MemoirsForMe Beautiful photo and flowers! 5y
staci.reads @Marilyncjackson This was my first experience with her. I'll check out her YouTube material, thanks! 5y
Marilyncjackson So glad you liked it! She has a second book coming out next year. It will be set in the same world but different characters. (edited) 5y
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wideeyedreader
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1. Done! I was lucky enough to read an ARC of this book and loved it
2. Crunchy! They‘re so much better and more flavorful
3. Sunset. It‘s the only one of the two I ever see!
4. Books, chocolate. Does donating count, cause I would donate some. And lay off student loans.
5. I think fifth? I don‘t really remember
#friyayintro

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Chara-Dreemur
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It‘s a quick read, with some fun Easter Eggs for Bronte and Jane Eyre fans alike.

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#sundayfunday @sebrittain

📖 Brightly Burning (tagged)

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Marilyncjackson
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YES!!! This was awesome. It is Jane Eyre in space and it is great. I loved it. I think it is a pretty accurate retelling. It is missing things but what it adds in the third act makes up for anything left out. Some things have been changed to give it a freshness that Jane Eyre really needed. I very much recommend this book. Good job to Alexa Donne for creating a work that is beautiful and engaging.

TheSpineView I loved it too! 😊 6y
Marilyncjackson @TheSpineView it‘s so good 😊 6y
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#ANewChapter @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks @vkios88
Prompt: Retelling

Think Jane Eyre in space!❤📘

Marilyncjackson I love this book! I am reading it now and it is so awesome!! I can‘t even describe how much like Jane Eyre it is, but it‘s some how fresher and just different enough to have me captivated. 6y
imyril I‘ve had this on my shelf for months and I really must read it! 6y
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Marilyncjackson
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Ok I wanted to wait and talk about this book when I was done with it, but I couldn‘t wait! I love it 🥰! The chapter I am on ended with the best line, but I can‘t share it because it would be a spoiler. I love Alexa Donne she has a YouTube channel I watch all the time. I love her writing and her fashion. Thanks Alexa Donne for taking Jane Eyre to space!

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imyril
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#RRSciFiMonth Day 1: (part of my) SciFiMonth TBR. Yes, I‘m late to my own photo challenge party. I‘ll try to be all caught up by the weekend!

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inthecatacombs
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At least 3.5. I am a huge mood reader. Times I enjoyed it a bit and others I didn't. It is making me want to have more Jane Eyre retellings. I'm not well read in sci fi, but I did like it. I didnt appreciate the cussing around 10 times. The author also created a curse word to replace the f word. I did enjoy the nods to Jane Eyre. Tried to write the author's name, but it was too messy.
#retelling #youngadult #ya #teen #janeeyre #brightlyburning

ninergrl6 My Plain Jane is a humorous, supernatural semi-retelling of Jane Eyre. I read that right before I read this. There's also one called Rochester that's from his point of view, but I haven't read it yet. 6y
inthecatacombs Thanks for telling me! 6y
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I thought this described cats perfectly. I'm liking the book. I wish the MC made me think of Jane. Am not that far into it.

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inthecatacombs
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“After I lost my mum and dad, I started talking to the stars,” I said. “Someone told me that when we die, we are released out there, turned into something burning and brilliant.

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literarywisdom
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#currentlyreading Brightly Burning by Alexa Donne. This cover is stunning!!!

I'm thankful to have received this from the publisher Titan Books.

#bookblogger #bookreviewer

ninergrl6 Oh I LOVE that cover! Much better than my generic one 6y
literarywisdom @ninergrl6 it's so pretty and it's a great book 6y
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Nitpickyabouttrains
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Jane eyre seems to be having a moment right now in YA and I am loving it. This is a retelling set in space on ships. Some character changes and plot updates but overall it had that Eyre feel.

tjwill Sounds cool! 6y
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Alytrue
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Sold! Can't wait to dig into this Jane Eyre retelling set in space!

GypsyKat Interesting! 6y
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mdemanatee
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It‘s been a long work week and I plan to go back in for even more overtime tomorrow (hey more money means more books even if it‘s robbing my reading time a bit right now right?) But for tonight I am going to throw on a face mask and enjoy a bubble bath with my current read. If I‘m feeling real fancy I may even open the wine.

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ralexist
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I'm always interested when new retellings are created especially when they fall into YA. This is Jane Eyre...in space. I like these kinds of books because they take the "classics" which we've elevated into some kind of elite status and rework them for today's age. The classics were only ever meant to be stories and retellings help make them accessible again. I enjoyed going through and comparing the two and seeing how it got adapted.

QuoteQueen So I read Jane Eyre twice and didn‘t like it either time. But now I‘d really love to read this one! You had me at space. Lol 6y
Alytrue Ooh, I'm a sucker for Jane Eyre retellings! Mr. Rochester, Jane Steele, Re Jane....all great. Adding this to my stack! 6y
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TheSpineView
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Jane Eyre in space! That is what Brightly Burning by Alexa Donne is. A fabulous retelling of the classic tale. 4 stars! Great for fans of young adult aand romance.

MirrorMask Sold!!! Just added it, thanks. 6y
TheSpineView @MirrowMask ur welcome! Hope you enjoy. 🐶 6y
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I received this ARC of Brightly Burning by Alexa Done. Just started reading. Good so far. Just need to figure out how to give up the day job so I can read more. 😊

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Sophoclessweetheart
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4 ?A quirky and exciting retelling of Jane Eyre and one that is so wonderfully parallel in plot yet entire different. It was a treat to devour and a welcome edition to my Brontë collection. Full review here: https://mysticreadsbookblogblog.wordpress.com/2018/05/25/brightly-burning-by-ale... #booklover #bookblogger #bibliophile #bookaddict #bookish #bookreview #scifi #janeeyre #retelling #newrelease

Sophoclessweetheart No photo because #litsyfail is happening and I can‘t post anything with a photo or post any comments without a 3-5 minute wait ... 🤦🏼‍♀️ 6y
batsy Jane Eyre in space! I'm both intrigued and nervous but your review makes me think I should give it a chance 👍🏽 (I haven't tried posting anything today but sending comments has been rather difficult since yesterday...) 6y
Sophoclessweetheart @batsy It‘s surprisingly really good. I think you might like it. 🖤👌🏻 Also, I cant post comments without hassle either. Xx 6y
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CraftyBookNerd1
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This was a fun book to read & even though I haven‘t read Jane Eyre yet, I know I will soon after reading his out-of-this-world novel. I loved the characters & their involvement with what Space & Earth where like during this time. Overall, I‘m happy with this novel 😊 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Sophoclessweetheart
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Spent the evening out in the garden reading with my mum. We don‘t get much time together these days so it was nice to have that time however short. Got a good chunk of Brightly Burning read and I am very much enjoying it! 🖤🖤 #scififantasy #newrelease #bibliophile #bookaddict #booklover #bookstagram #bookblogger #sciencefiction

somebooksaround Sounds like a lovely evening!!🌸💕🙌 glad you‘re enjoying your book!! 6y
Sophoclessweetheart @josteele Thank you Sweetling. I am. It‘s such a great retelling. And it‘s fun to be reading a sci-fi again. Haven‘t touched one in months. Xx 6y
somebooksaround Yess love it! Its so good when a book is good haha😂🙌💛 6y
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Sophoclessweetheart
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My next read shall be one I‘ve been very very excited about - Brightly Burning by Alexa Donne. 💫A retelling of the wonderful Jane Eyre... but in space! I‘m a bit of a sci-fi lover but I‘m so picky. I hope this turns out as amazing as it sounds. 🚀

Brightly Burning hits stores June 12th in PB and eBook. #scififantasy #scifi #retelling #janeeyre #bibliophile #bookaddict #booklover #bookblogger #bookstagram #advancedreaderscopy #newrelease

Bronte_Chintz This books sounds amazing, looking forward to your review! 6y
Cinfhen The cover is fantastic ✨🚀✨ 6y
Sophoclessweetheart @Bronte_Chintz Doesn‘t it? I‘ll be sure to share it here 😊🖤 6y
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Sophoclessweetheart @Cinfhen It‘s lovely isn‘t it? 😍🖤 6y
aweasleyinmiddleearth Oh that sounds so cool 😱 6y
Sophoclessweetheart @aweasleyinmiddleearth Jaci, it‘s so so good! 😍🤭 6y
rightasrain13 Cover art is sooo pretty, and it sounds absolutely amazing. Keep us posted!! 6y
ephemeralwaltz Ooh! Excited to hear your thoughts. I love that edition of Jane Eyre! ❤️ 6y
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Sophoclessweetheart
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I had the best kind of mail today, bookmail from @titan_books ??‍♀️? Brightly Burning by @alexadonne is a sci-fi retelling of the classic Jane Eyre (Which just so happens to be one of my favourites) I love a sci-fi read but I am super particular! A Classic retelling, in space. Yes yes!! ?

Brightly Burning hits stores June 12th for Qf.99 RRP in PB and eBook. #scifi #retelling #janeeyre #bibliophile #bookaddict #booklover #arc #newrelease

BeckyK Hey! What‘s your first initial and last name? Posting your #ConanDoyle swap package out now. Sorry it‘s last minute. I have no self control and couldn‘t stop buying things 😫😂 it‘ll be with you tomorrow before 1pm :) 6y
Sophoclessweetheart @Beckykearns Hi darling. It‘s K Parker 😁 6y
Sophoclessweetheart @Beckykearns And it‘s okay, please don‘t be sorry. I‘ll keep my eye out for the post tomorrow. I‘m terribly excited. And now I won‘t have to battle myself not to open it 😹😹🖤 6y
BeckyK @Sorceryandswords Haha true! 😊 at least it‘s not late! I‘m so excited!! 😀 6y
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BethFishReads
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Waiting for Preakness with new book. Hope I love this. @hmhbooks (drink is official race drink)

LauraJ Are mint juleps just for the KY Derby? 6y
BethFishReads @LauraJ yes. Preakness is Black-eyed Susan 6y
Julsmarshall What is in a black eyed Susan? 6y
BethFishReads @Julsmarshall I could be wrong but I think it‘s peach vodka, sour mix, bourbon, and orange juice. At least that‘s what we drank 🥃 6y
Julsmarshall Ooooh! Interesting! Thanks @BethFishReads 6y
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Hauntedbybooks
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#currentlyreading Happy Monday!

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BookMama789
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Next up a YA sci-fi retelling of Jane Eyre! Has anyone read this yet? I know people either love or hate Jane Eyre, and I am solidly in the LOVE camp. So I need this book not to suck and to be awesome.

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BethFishReads
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This is near top of my reading list. Photo = books I talked about on Twitter tonight (most not all)

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Lostinagoodbook
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Bookmail!! Just got Brightly Burning, which is described as Jane Eyre in space. Yes, please!
Thank you #hmhteen

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bookloaner
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This is a YA Jane Eyre retelling set in space! It has all the classic elements of Jane Eyre and lots of surprises too. It's perfect for fans of Across the Universe and Marissa Meter

Here's my full review
https://bookloaner.wordpress.com/2018/04/23/book-review-brightly-burning-by-alex...

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unabridgedchick
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Jane Eyre in SPACE!!!!!! Need I say more?!?!!!

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AlizaApp
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My #bookhaul from #yallfest this year! So excited about these amazing ARCs, and it was so much fun to hear from so many great YA authors this weekend.

Cinfhen Wow!!! That's a haul!!!!! 7y
AmyG Wow is right! 👍🏻 7y
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