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I'm not familiar with the story of Jane Eyre, so I can't comment on how well (or poor) of an interpretation Ironskin is, but I can say that it is a pretty good book on its own. I did find the story to be quite slow, and there was nothing that really compelled me to keep reading, but I still liked it for some reason.

Dorie, Mr. Rochart's daughter whom Jane is governess to, creeps me out! She was born with fey powers, since her mother was killed by fey while pregnant, which is pretty cool (her powers, not her mother's death!). But the way she behaves, and why she can't keep a governess, makes me very uncomfortable. Children with special powers, especially when they don't talk, are down right terrifying to me! I was glad when Jane finally got through to her, and she started behaving more normal. Not just because I was happy she's making progress towards a normal life, but because she became less creepy.

While I loved the whole concept of a war with the fey which left people with curses, I just wish more time had been spent on how this war came about and it's effects. It was mentioned that humans were trading with them for fey technology, but that's about as much as we get. We do get a glimpse into the world of the Ironskin, people who wear various metal garments to contain their curses, but it wasn't much. This was most of the books appeal for me, so I was disappointed.

The one thing I hated in this book was the romance. Yes, you read that correctly. I hated a romance, which is rare. I don't even think it can be called a romance. I was very shocked and confused when all of a sudden about two-thirds in, Jane exclaims, "I love Edward!' What? Where did that even come from? He's not around for most of the book, hiding away in his studio doing whatever it is he does. They have very few interactions, so I felt like I had missed something major when Jane pronounces her feelings. Of course, he returns these feelings and they kiss.

All in all, I liked this one enough. I was bored a lot, and annoyed at the "romance," but I still think he had a good foundation. There were some super disturbing scenes near the end, so I'll definitely read the next book to see where this all goes.


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Ironskin Tina Connolly 9780765330598 Books Reviews

Fey curses leave lingering, supernatural scars on their human victims in Tina Connolly's Ironskin, a Victorian-era steampunk fantasy twist on Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre. This doesn't follow the original classic verbatim. Rather, it takes the governess-employer love story and morphs into its own tale. Jane Eliot is a complex protagonist, fierce yet painfully insecure about the iron mask that hides her scarred cheek and keeps her curse-induced rage at bay. The girl in her charge may be fey cursed as well, but in a very different way. Their unique bond, along with Jane's feelings for the girl's father Edward Rochart, leads Jane on a series of discoveries about magic, beauty, and the price one is willing to pay to heal from the past.

It's hard to summarize what I enjoyed most about Ironskin, because the highlights kept adding up. The subtle nods to the original story, Jane as a fascinating heroine, Edward's tragic backstory and ghastly occupation (which helps to catalyze the plot), technology powered by fey magic... Where do I stop? Connolly's lyrical writing style and impressive world-building also enhance the haunting atmospheres and gothic overtones. I wasn't too crazy about the love story between Jane and Edward; I couldn't tell why they were attracted to one another. But the rapport between Jane and little Dorie tugged at my heart, and really made Ironskin a joy to read. This may be less industrial than most steampunks, but if you like intrigue, dark ambiance, and character-centric fantasies, this one comes highly recommended.
Ironskin by Tina Connelly is a retelling of Jane Eyre with a fantasy twist. Unlike similar classic/fantasy blends such as Pride and Prejudice and Zombies or Jane Slayre, Ironskin avoids the humorous side of such a juxtaposition and plays it relatively straight. It tells the story of Jane Eliot, a young woman who must wear an iron mask to contain the effects of a injury sustained in the war against the fae. Although the war is long over, she is still very much an outcast and takes employment with one Mr. Rochart looking after his young daughter, Dorie. Dorie, it seems, has also been affected by the fae.

What I liked

The adaptation. This version, while not following the exact plotline of Jane Eyre, does an excellent job of maintaining the characterisations and emotional beats of the original story. Like Jane Eyre, our Jane Eliot lives at the fringes of her society, and this has a large influence on her character. Edward too, is very similar to the Edward Rochester of the book – his guilt for his past is a block in his admitting his feelings for Jane. Ironskin focusses mainly on the Jane/Edward relationship and hits most of the same emotional beats as the original with the love, betrayal and reunion. I didn’t feel Ironskin came quite up to the emotion of the Jane Eyre ending where Jane is finally reunited with Rochester. The fae side of the story was nicely woven in along with this key relationship.

Beauty as a theme. This is an interesting theme woven throughout the novel. Jane, physically scarred as she is by the Great War, is very sensitive to this, especially as she sees the “pretty ladies” who congregate around Edward. She must decide how best to compete for the love of the man she adores. The whole fey beauty becomes a major plot point.

Supporting characters. Although it focusses on Jane and Edward, I did enjoy the supporting characters in the book, especially Poole (half dwarven!) and Dorie. I liked how Jane’s relationships with them are developed through the book.

The narration. I was drawn to Ironskin as much by the plot as the audio narration sample. When deciding whether to buy the Audible book or the ebook I often listen to the sample. I loved Rosalyn Landor’s voice and narration in the sample and she did not disappoint in the least. I loved the entire narration. Maybe it’s because I am British (soon to be Canadian!), I generally warm to British narrators more than American ones. Landor narrates this with a wonderfully rich received pronunciation accent and brings a lot of life to the tale.

The pacing. With the focus on Jane’s time at the manor, the story moves along briskly. Like in the original, there are several hints at Rochart’s secret, and this keeps the audience intrigued.

What I didn’t like.

There was little I disliked about Ironskin. There were a few occasions where a more modern turn of phrase was used which I found a little off-putting, but other than that I really enjoyed it. Ironskin is the first in a series of books set in this world. The second, Copperhead, follows Jane’s younger sister, Helen. To be honest, I’ll probably give that a miss as the character of Helen rather irritating in Ironskin and I have no interest in following her story. However, the third book, Silverblind, due out later this year follows a grown up Dorie. Now that I am interested in, and will certainly pick it up in audiobook when it’s available.

I gave Ironskin four and a half stars out of five.
I'm not familiar with the story of Jane Eyre, so I can't comment on how well (or poor) of an interpretation Ironskin is, but I can say that it is a pretty good book on its own. I did find the story to be quite slow, and there was nothing that really compelled me to keep reading, but I still liked it for some reason.

Dorie, Mr. Rochart's daughter whom Jane is governess to, creeps me out! She was born with fey powers, since her mother was killed by fey while pregnant, which is pretty cool (her powers, not her mother's death!). But the way she behaves, and why she can't keep a governess, makes me very uncomfortable. Children with special powers, especially when they don't talk, are down right terrifying to me! I was glad when Jane finally got through to her, and she started behaving more normal. Not just because I was happy she's making progress towards a normal life, but because she became less creepy.

While I loved the whole concept of a war with the fey which left people with curses, I just wish more time had been spent on how this war came about and it's effects. It was mentioned that humans were trading with them for fey technology, but that's about as much as we get. We do get a glimpse into the world of the Ironskin, people who wear various metal garments to contain their curses, but it wasn't much. This was most of the books appeal for me, so I was disappointed.

The one thing I hated in this book was the romance. Yes, you read that correctly. I hated a romance, which is rare. I don't even think it can be called a romance. I was very shocked and confused when all of a sudden about two-thirds in, Jane exclaims, "I love Edward!' What? Where did that even come from? He's not around for most of the book, hiding away in his studio doing whatever it is he does. They have very few interactions, so I felt like I had missed something major when Jane pronounces her feelings. Of course, he returns these feelings and they kiss.

All in all, I liked this one enough. I was bored a lot, and annoyed at the "romance," but I still think he had a good foundation. There were some super disturbing scenes near the end, so I'll definitely read the next book to see where this all goes.