Thank you to NetGalley and to the publisher 47North for the digital ARC, it has not affected my honest review.

“Salt and Broom” is a retelling of Jane Eyre with a twist: what if Jane was a witch, hired by Rochester as a last resort for his cursed home? After years spent in the seclusion of the school she was raised in, Jane Aire is afraid to face life without it, but she makes the journey to Yorkshire anyway in the hope she’ll be allowed to remain as a teacher despite her witchery. However, upon arrival at Thornfield Hall, she finds Rochester prickly and difficult to deal with, even as whatever hangs over the house begins to fight against her herb healing and protective charms and she soon suspects its connected to his wife's death. As they spend more time together, Rochester becomes more appealing and it becomes important to Jane that he remains safe- but the shadow of Thornfield won’t let him go so easily.

This is a wonderful retelling of Jane Eyre- I'm glad that I'd read the original novel before “Salt and Broom” because I felt like I appreciated the differences more; I adored how magic and ghosts were used in this version and it never felt predictable. Intertwined with Jane's story are pieces of Rochester's perspective which is part of what I think works so well about this book, as it offers us a chance to see how he feels. Once I started reading I found it so hard to put down, the language flowed so beautifully and the writing had all the simplicity but heart of the story it was retelling while telling a version that still felt individual and new. I really enjoyed this and the combination of genres here has made me want to read more from this writer in the future.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for allowing me to review this book.

In this witchy retelling of Jane Eyre, our heroine Jane Aire uses her knowledge of herbs, magic, and witchery to help Edward Rochester rid his estate of a curse.

I did enjoy reading this book. It was paced well and I loved the premise. I'm not a huge fan of insta love so that part I wasn't crazy about, but overall, this was a fun book to read.

What an enchanting retelling of Jane Eyre!

The author did an excellent job of bringing the story of Jane Eyre into this witchy retelling. It held true to a lot of the details and historical musings of the original book and added a flare of witchy fantasy.

I found the story to start slow out of the gate and it took me a little while to get into it. Once the story blossomed however, I throughly enjoyed the scenery and looked forward to reading page after page. I subtracted one full star for the pacing and for some of the writing being a little lack luster.

Overall, I thought this was a perfect shorter read at just under 300 pages with a lovely hint of romance in the sweetest way. I’ve read other witch novels that provided more of a magical realism feel, but this one missed the mark on believability for me.

Overall? It was a feel good read with a fun little mystery that had an upscale romance and happy ending. If you’re looking for a cozy read, this one may be the ticket.

My thoughts on…

THE STORY: What if Jane Eyre was a witch? I was curious how this would be fleshed out, and I was not disappointed. The story is a solid retelling of Jane Eyre.

Jane Aire is a witch, and she is teaching others her “craft” at Lowood. When the superintendent, Mr. Brocklehurst, receives an urgent request for a Lowood witch to be dispatched immediately, he sends Miss Aire to sort the trouble(s).

And this is where Jane’s adventure begins. She travels to Thornier to see if she can help sort out the trouble, but her first question is - what IS the trouble. She won’t know until she arrives and meets the brooding Mr. Rochester, but once all is revealed, the brooding is clearly a defense mechanism. And the story of what happened to Mrs. Rochester? Creative.

It is hard to say more than that because it will spoil the story - and how the writer brings in the paranormal elements beyond Jane being a witch. Every detail is revealed as readers need the detail, and many of the moments of homage to the original are so cleverly placed, and twisted.

What I enjoyed about the story was its cleverness. The writer stays true to the original characterization of the characters, just with a paranormal twist. There were continual winks to the original story while taking liberties to spin the tale into a paranormal story.

Something that worked well in the story - the point-of-view shifts from Jane to Mr. Rochester. When the shift happens to Mr. Rochester, they’re listed as “interludes” and readers are brought into his inner thoughts. For me, this added more depth to the story itself.

The atmosphere is dark and brooding, as is needed in paranormal storytelling, but especially when paranormal meets Jane Eyre.

WHO WILL WANT TO READ THIS: This book will appeal to readers who enjoy a classic retelling, Jane Eyre, and/or readers who enjoy a witchy tale.

The book was provided by NetGalley for an honest review

A cozy fantasy retelling of Jane Eyre. That's the pitch. And I really liked it! A mystery involving a dead wife and fae, a brooding man, and an intrepid orphan all meet in the moors. A quick, entertaining read.

Salt and Broom is the perfect gothic retelling to cozy up with on a cold night. There is Witchery and hauntings with romance and properness. 0 out of 5 peppers. 5 out of 5 stars for storytelling.

The idea of this book—a witchy reworking of Jane Eyre—captivated me, but the execution let me down. The plot is unclear and contradictory as a result of the author's attempt to jam too many paranormal themes into it. The plot twists were cliched and predictable, and there was little warmth or depth in the romance between Jane and Rochester. There were much too many descriptions of herbs and potions in the literature, which was also monotonous and repetitious. The well-crafted, eerie Thornfield Hall setting was the only thing that saved this book from being a complete bust. That was insufficient, though, to keep this book from being a boring and unsatisfactory read. For those who enjoy paranormal romance or Jane Eyre, I would not suggest this book.

A witchy Jane Eyre? Sign me up.

This is Jane Eyre with a supernatural twist and I throughly enjoyed it. "Salt and Broom" takes the classic tale and flips it on its head, giving us a bewitching story. In this adaptation, the forbidden art of witchcraft takes center stage, with Jane Eyre herself wielding the power.

Set in a world where practicing witchcraft is once again acceptable, though not without its societal challenges, the narrative unfolds with a blend of mystery and magic. Many women in the story embrace the craft, despite the lingering social disapproval.

The novel delicately explores the intricacies of a society where practicing magic is no longer criminally prosecuted but remains a source of tension. The adaptation doesn't shy away from addressing the complexities of navigating a world where acceptance coexists with prejudice.

A witchy retelling of Jane Eyre. I just know this book is going to be very popular!

Jane Aire, an herbal healer, sets off for Thornfield Hall to teach young witches, and faces the mysteries and dangerous threats this school holds within its walls.

I will admit, I have not read Jane Eyre, yet it did not take away from my experience one bit. Fisher is a very talented writer, and for fear of spoilers, I hope you can take my word and read this book just to experience her prose. I can’t wait for Booktok to get their hands on this novel!

Thank you to NetGalley and 47North for this ARC.

Salt & Broom is an imaginative and magical retelling of the 1847 classic Jane Eyre involving witches, fairies, romance, and herbal healing. Jane Aire, a witch from Lowood School, has been hired by Edward Rochester to rid Thornfield Hall of the shadow that looms over the estate causing unsettling feelings and queer incidences for Rochester and his staff. Independent and headstrong Jane initially clashes with the master of Thornfield; however, they become allies when it becomes clear the threat puts them in mortal danger.

While I enjoyed the book, I'm not sure the genre-bending really worked for me. I think this was trying to be too many things at once. 3.5 stars

Dnf around 52%. I received a free copy of this book in exchange for my thoughts and I figured, sure why not. I did like Jane Eyre when I read it years ago. However, this is not a retelling as much as it is a reimagining of the original.

This is Jane Eyre but with witches and fairies and maybe a zombie? Also some walking around the grounds a lot. Not really anything that was holding my attention and I kept putting it off so sadly I'll pass this one. If you really love fairies maybe this is for you.

A huge thank you to the author, NetGalley, and 47 North for providing this e-ARC in exchange for an honest review.

This is a fun twist to the classic of Jane Eyre, where our main character is a witch who must solve and remove the shadow haunting Thornfield Hall.

This was a fun twist on the classic, and in many ways I think I enjoyed this a bit more. I’m always a sucker for romances, and I felt that Edward and Jane were perfect foils for one another. Also, we get occasional glimpses into Edward’s thoughts and I LOVED THAT. I also loved how much of the novel was focused on him not wanting Jane to change or diminish herself for anyone, and how much his attraction to her was due to her being willful and headstrong.

I also liked how certain elements of Jane Eyre were changed in this book, which both made this novel different and interesting, but also made me like the characters more than I did in the original. (Especially with regards to Mr. Rochester.) I won’t spoil anything, but there were certain things I knew about the original novel that made me a bit anxious about how this one would end, and those exact elements were turned on their head instead.

I think this novel would work for both fans of the original novel, as well as those who haven’t read it or aren’t super familiar with the story. There are many elements and events that are retellings from the original novel, but enough things are changed and adapted to still make this an original and captivating story. If you like gothic romances, with a supernatural danger lurking in the shadows trying to drive the two characters apart, you’ll enjoy this book.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC, and this doesn't influence my review. Tropes: forbidden romance, historical/paranormal romance. This was an enticing book with mystery elements and a little romance.

This was a fun read, a rather different and interesting retelling of Jane Eyre. I liked the writing quite a bit and would definitely read more by Fisher.

In this bewitching retelling of Jane Eyre, healer Jane must leave the safety of the Lowood School to remove the shadow that's fallen over Thornfield Hall, while also unraveling the mystery of her parentage and sorting out her feelings for the stubborn Mr. Rochester.
A fun, fantastical twist on a classic that will delight fans of the original as well as those who have never heard of Charlotte Brontë.

Salt and Broom……what a way to make me fall in love with Jane Eyre all over again… and in a completely different way. This re-telling is quick witted and keeps you on your toes throughout. Definitely a must read!

Salt & Broom is a loose and witchy retelling of Jane Eyre.

Jane Aire has lived her whole life at a girls school and now a teacher at the same school. When one day she is sent to Mr Edward Rochester as he was in need of a witch.

This was a bit hard to read at first as the lengthy paragraphs seemed to just go on. But I did eventually enjoy the mystery and I wanted to continue reading at the end of each chapter.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher for an advanced e-copy of this book in return for an honest and unbiased review.

Jane Eyre witchy retelling… Um, yes. I will say, I went into this book with very high expectations (as Jane Eyre is my favorite book of all of time) and was worried the book would be a quirky, awkward re-telling that was flying on the coat tails of the original classic. However, I was happily mistaken.
If you have read Jane Eyre, you may know somewhat of the plot of this book. However, this book blew me away with how different, yet the same it was to the original Bronte story. If you have not read Jane Eyre, you must know that it is about an orphan, Jane, who grew up at Lowood School. She then ventures off on an assignment at Thornfield Hall and meets the older, dashingly handsome, bruting Mr. Rochester *swooooon*. This version of the story portrays Jane as a witch who is summoned to Thornfield to help with a curse that the workers believe is upon the estate. Jane soon finds out she has taken on more than she can handle; in her status as a witch, and her status as someone in love.
“I noticed a change as soon as we passed through the gates. I could feel the shadow Mr. Rochester had mentioned and a shiver ran through me.”
This book was everything and more that I was hoping for. Spookiness, beautiful prose, and, honestly, a pretty much completely different story than Jane Eyre – apart from the characters and setting. What a great way to start the new year. BRB, going to order a physical copy right this moment.

Would I Recommend: Yes. Yes. Absolutely, yes.

5 Stars

Awesome jane eyre retelling but make it witchy. I remember reading jane eyre when i wasnt in my reading era yet, and even then i liked the story but somehow this version makes it even better. I really enjoy the added fantasy effect!

Thank you to netgalley and the author for sending me the book in exchange for an honest review

I really enjoyed this. It did take some time to pull me in. There was a lot of setting up so to speak but once the foundation was built, I was lost in a beautiful retelling. <3