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The Change Of Series #3
A Change Of Family: A Pride & Prejudice Variation
*** WARNING: Jane Bennet passes away in this book. If you object to that trope, or it is triggering for you, then this one is not for you.***
Please This is a full length novel of +/- 100,000 words.
This is the 3rd book in the ‘Change Of’ series.
Yes, there is no mystery from word one of this book, as we are immediately made aware that Jane has passed away. The tale is not only about her succumbing to her not so trifling cold. Rather it’s about all of those left behind her in the mortal world, and how her passing affects them, especially her closest and most beloved sister.
The story looks at how others, like Elizabeth’s parents, sisters, Charles Bingley, the Bingley sisters, and Darcy react to the tragic loss of Jane’s life. However, most of the concentration is on how Lizzy will cope, and more than that, if she is able to. How will Elizabeth ever recover from such a devastating loss? Will the grief she feels overpower her life and her desire to love?
How will this event change her interactions with her family, Darcy, Collins, and Wickham? Will she be so devastated that Elizabeth Bennet will not look for, or want, the love of a good man in her life?
Although the book begins with sadness, it is not the central theme of this story, and yes, there is a (possibly more than one) HEA.
Please This is a full length novel of +/- 100,000 words.
This is the 3rd book in the ‘Change Of’ series.
Yes, there is no mystery from word one of this book, as we are immediately made aware that Jane has passed away. The tale is not only about her succumbing to her not so trifling cold. Rather it’s about all of those left behind her in the mortal world, and how her passing affects them, especially her closest and most beloved sister.
The story looks at how others, like Elizabeth’s parents, sisters, Charles Bingley, the Bingley sisters, and Darcy react to the tragic loss of Jane’s life. However, most of the concentration is on how Lizzy will cope, and more than that, if she is able to. How will Elizabeth ever recover from such a devastating loss? Will the grief she feels overpower her life and her desire to love?
How will this event change her interactions with her family, Darcy, Collins, and Wickham? Will she be so devastated that Elizabeth Bennet will not look for, or want, the love of a good man in her life?
Although the book begins with sadness, it is not the central theme of this story, and yes, there is a (possibly more than one) HEA.
358 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 28, 2024
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About the author
Shana Granderson
55 books64 followersI have three children and after a disastrous first marriage I found my soul mate who I thought that was lost to me over 25 years ago. I recently married the love of my life. I live with my soul mate in Australasia and have three pets, two cats, Darcy and Bingley and a golden lab, Honey.
Like many high school students, Pride and Prejudice was assigned to me in an English literature class. It was not my favourite book, but I read it as I had to. I forgot about the book until in my 30’s when I saw and fell in love with the 1995 Pride and Prejudice version made for TV in England, and purchased a copy of the DVD that is now much played.
The tipping point was the 2005 big screen adaption of P&P. Not long after seeing it I found and read the complete works of Jane Austen on Amazon, starting with Pride and Prejudice. The latter book is by far my favourite. After I read it three of four times over, I wistfully said to myself: ‘it is a great pity that Miss Austen never wrote a sequel to her seminal novel.' One day I was searching Kindle books and for the fun of it I entered “Pride and Prejudice Sequel’ into the search not expecting any results.
The rest is history. I discovered the JAFF community and books. I became a veracious reader of JAFF books and once I had devoured all of the sequels and continuations that I could find, I read my first variation. I had been resisting variations wrongly thinking that I would not enjoy them as much as the sequels. Boy, was I ever wrong! Today I am the proud owner of well over 1,000 JAFF novels that I have purchased on Amazon. 'A Change of Fortunes' is my first book that I wrote. There are a number of others on the way.
Like many high school students, Pride and Prejudice was assigned to me in an English literature class. It was not my favourite book, but I read it as I had to. I forgot about the book until in my 30’s when I saw and fell in love with the 1995 Pride and Prejudice version made for TV in England, and purchased a copy of the DVD that is now much played.
The tipping point was the 2005 big screen adaption of P&P. Not long after seeing it I found and read the complete works of Jane Austen on Amazon, starting with Pride and Prejudice. The latter book is by far my favourite. After I read it three of four times over, I wistfully said to myself: ‘it is a great pity that Miss Austen never wrote a sequel to her seminal novel.' One day I was searching Kindle books and for the fun of it I entered “Pride and Prejudice Sequel’ into the search not expecting any results.
The rest is history. I discovered the JAFF community and books. I became a veracious reader of JAFF books and once I had devoured all of the sequels and continuations that I could find, I read my first variation. I had been resisting variations wrongly thinking that I would not enjoy them as much as the sequels. Boy, was I ever wrong! Today I am the proud owner of well over 1,000 JAFF novels that I have purchased on Amazon. 'A Change of Fortunes' is my first book that I wrote. There are a number of others on the way.
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December 21, 2024
brought tears to my eyes
The author’s handling of Jane’s death brought tears to my eyes. Not many JAFF stories have such powerful emotions effectively expressed to the readers. That alone was worth 5 stars.
The author’s handling of Jane’s death brought tears to my eyes. Not many JAFF stories have such powerful emotions effectively expressed to the readers. That alone was worth 5 stars.
October 7, 2024
“The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.” –Mahatma Gandhi, All Men Are Brothers: Autobiographical Reflections
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: Mature: Situations were described and themes discussed that were of an adult nature. Violence, descriptions of death and injury, and insanity may be too much for a sensitive reader.
>>Angst Level: tense at times as scenes played out with the death of characters.
>>Source: I borrowed this from KU and volunteered to leave a review.
>>Tissue Alert: Get a box… just saying.
>>Trope: [1] It’s no spoiler: the author lets the reader know Jane Bennet dies. OMG! I wanted to cry my eyes out. [2] The best Bingley, oh my. He was amazing and I loved him and his actions toward Jane. Also, his HEA was rather cool. [3] Horrid Miss Caroline Bingley, I mean the worst.
Jane Bennet’s lungs were weak after a bout of influenza. She was susceptible to chills and getting wet. Nevertheless, Mrs. Bennet sent her beautiful daughter to Netherfield on horseback and Mr. Bennet didn’t intervene. Both would come to regret their actions or lack thereof. Elizabeth tried to stop the travesty that she knew, with everything within her, was about to happen. Yet, Jane went anyway. Elizabeth swore to her parents that she would never forgive them if anything happened to Jane.
“People do not die of trifling colds.” Famous last words, Mrs. Bennet
The rest followed its natural course. The rains came when Jane had already crossed the halfway point to Netherfield and determined to continue. She arrived soaked to the skin and the situation went from bad to worse. Miss Caroline Bingley was sure Jane’s actions were to ensure she stayed the night in an attempt to capture her brother, Charles. Caroline was having none of that and let Jane know she was not welcomed in many ungracious ways. Caroline did not offer any hospitality and forced Jane to remain in her wet clothing for too long. The disgusting glances from the housekeeper and servants finally made her relent and let Jane go and change out of her wet clothes and have a hot bath. Instead of giving her guest something warm to wear, Caroline gave her a summer dress with no shawl and Jane was forced to wear her wet shoes. Yeah, this was a recipe for disaster. It did not take long for the worst to happen. Jane became ill and developed pneumonia. She never recovered.
“Any fool knows men and women think differently at times, but the biggest difference is this. Men forget, but never forgive; women forgive, but never forget.” –Robert Jordan
Longbourn was now a house in mourning. Elizabeth was devastated and the residents of Meryton were not happy with the gossip coming out of Netherfield and Longbourn. The servants’ network was alive and well with the story. Jane Bennet had been sent on horseback into the rain and then mistreated by the hostess at Netherfield. Damage Control!
“The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.” –Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
During all this melee, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy had made nice and corrected many of their misconceptions. While Mrs. Bennet emoted all over the place, Mr. Bennet was taking stock of his life, his lack of effort for his estate, his daughters, and how he had let his wife run amuck [my words not his]. There would be changes at Longbourn. When Charles discovered the atrocities that had taken place in his house toward the sweetest creature he knew, he took action. I loved this guy.
“To err is human, to forgive, divine.” –Alexander Pope, An Essay On Criticism
Mr. Collins attempted to visit but received a letter informing him of illness in the family. Later he learned of the death of one of the daughters. He was glad he had not brought illness back to Hunsford, his patroness, and her daughter. He decided to visit after their mourning period and marry one of the daughters, as dictated by the condescension of Lady Catherine de Bourg.
“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” –C.S. Lewis
This was a story of grief, forgiveness, and love. One does not get over such a loss quickly. It takes time and that is what the author gave Elizabeth and Darcy. Mr. Darcy gave her all the time she needed to realize she was in love with him and they could go forward with their lives. The many changes at Longbourn helped to heal the breach between Elizabeth and her parents.
The “Change Of” Series
Book 1: A Change of Fortunes
Book 2: A Change of Heart
Book 3: A Change of Family
SPOILER ALERT: This review may contain *** SPOILERS ***
>>Rating: Mature: Situations were described and themes discussed that were of an adult nature. Violence, descriptions of death and injury, and insanity may be too much for a sensitive reader.
>>Angst Level: tense at times as scenes played out with the death of characters.
>>Source: I borrowed this from KU and volunteered to leave a review.
>>Tissue Alert: Get a box… just saying.
>>Trope: [1] It’s no spoiler: the author lets the reader know Jane Bennet dies. OMG! I wanted to cry my eyes out. [2] The best Bingley, oh my. He was amazing and I loved him and his actions toward Jane. Also, his HEA was rather cool. [3] Horrid Miss Caroline Bingley, I mean the worst.
Jane Bennet’s lungs were weak after a bout of influenza. She was susceptible to chills and getting wet. Nevertheless, Mrs. Bennet sent her beautiful daughter to Netherfield on horseback and Mr. Bennet didn’t intervene. Both would come to regret their actions or lack thereof. Elizabeth tried to stop the travesty that she knew, with everything within her, was about to happen. Yet, Jane went anyway. Elizabeth swore to her parents that she would never forgive them if anything happened to Jane.
“People do not die of trifling colds.” Famous last words, Mrs. Bennet
The rest followed its natural course. The rains came when Jane had already crossed the halfway point to Netherfield and determined to continue. She arrived soaked to the skin and the situation went from bad to worse. Miss Caroline Bingley was sure Jane’s actions were to ensure she stayed the night in an attempt to capture her brother, Charles. Caroline was having none of that and let Jane know she was not welcomed in many ungracious ways. Caroline did not offer any hospitality and forced Jane to remain in her wet clothing for too long. The disgusting glances from the housekeeper and servants finally made her relent and let Jane go and change out of her wet clothes and have a hot bath. Instead of giving her guest something warm to wear, Caroline gave her a summer dress with no shawl and Jane was forced to wear her wet shoes. Yeah, this was a recipe for disaster. It did not take long for the worst to happen. Jane became ill and developed pneumonia. She never recovered.
“Any fool knows men and women think differently at times, but the biggest difference is this. Men forget, but never forgive; women forgive, but never forget.” –Robert Jordan
Longbourn was now a house in mourning. Elizabeth was devastated and the residents of Meryton were not happy with the gossip coming out of Netherfield and Longbourn. The servants’ network was alive and well with the story. Jane Bennet had been sent on horseback into the rain and then mistreated by the hostess at Netherfield. Damage Control!
“The truth is, unless you let go, unless you forgive yourself, unless you forgive the situation, unless you realize that the situation is over, you cannot move forward.” –Steve Maraboli, Unapologetically You: Reflections on Life and the Human Experience
During all this melee, Elizabeth and Mr. Darcy had made nice and corrected many of their misconceptions. While Mrs. Bennet emoted all over the place, Mr. Bennet was taking stock of his life, his lack of effort for his estate, his daughters, and how he had let his wife run amuck [my words not his]. There would be changes at Longbourn. When Charles discovered the atrocities that had taken place in his house toward the sweetest creature he knew, he took action. I loved this guy.
“To err is human, to forgive, divine.” –Alexander Pope, An Essay On Criticism
Mr. Collins attempted to visit but received a letter informing him of illness in the family. Later he learned of the death of one of the daughters. He was glad he had not brought illness back to Hunsford, his patroness, and her daughter. He decided to visit after their mourning period and marry one of the daughters, as dictated by the condescension of Lady Catherine de Bourg.
“To be a Christian means to forgive the inexcusable because God has forgiven the inexcusable in you.” –C.S. Lewis
This was a story of grief, forgiveness, and love. One does not get over such a loss quickly. It takes time and that is what the author gave Elizabeth and Darcy. Mr. Darcy gave her all the time she needed to realize she was in love with him and they could go forward with their lives. The many changes at Longbourn helped to heal the breach between Elizabeth and her parents.
The “Change Of” Series
Book 1: A Change of Fortunes
Book 2: A Change of Heart
Book 3: A Change of Family
January 18, 2025
We are warned by the author in her story description that Jane Bennet dies in this variation. In fact events surrounding her death take up the first, maybe, 30% of the story. And here too we read of a much more evil Caroline Bingley. (I won't detail that here.) Charles was such a sweetheart as Jane met her end! And, of course, Elizabeth was with her.
So the rest of this story deals with how various people handle this death. Yes, we even read of how the community reacted hearing that Jane was sent on horseback, despite expected rain, to Netherfield at the invite of Caroline and Louisa. Elizabeth is so angry at her parents' part that she and Mary move out to stay with the Gardiners and then with other relations of that family.
If this version both Mr. and Mrs. Bennet repent of their actions and some changes are made, FINALLY! Catherine and Lydia now have a companion who also acts as governess. Even Mrs. B. learns a few things with that change.
Collins' part in this story is almost laughable and, again, I don't want to spoil it for other readers. But he and Lady C. find themselves under scrutiny.
I particularly loved how Elizabeth became greater friends with Mary, noting that she was not taking Jane's place,but had a place of her own in Elizabeth's friendship. Jane seems to send approval for various thoughts or words or decisions of Elizabeth's by sending a gust of wind to touch her...lovely touch to the story.
Later in the story I also liked Giana's (Georgiana's) "surprise" Christmas present for her brother.
As also mentioned by the author, we do have a number for happy endings.
So the rest of this story deals with how various people handle this death. Yes, we even read of how the community reacted hearing that Jane was sent on horseback, despite expected rain, to Netherfield at the invite of Caroline and Louisa. Elizabeth is so angry at her parents' part that she and Mary move out to stay with the Gardiners and then with other relations of that family.
If this version both Mr. and Mrs. Bennet repent of their actions and some changes are made, FINALLY! Catherine and Lydia now have a companion who also acts as governess. Even Mrs. B. learns a few things with that change.
Collins' part in this story is almost laughable and, again, I don't want to spoil it for other readers. But he and Lady C. find themselves under scrutiny.
I particularly loved how Elizabeth became greater friends with Mary, noting that she was not taking Jane's place,but had a place of her own in Elizabeth's friendship. Jane seems to send approval for various thoughts or words or decisions of Elizabeth's by sending a gust of wind to touch her...lovely touch to the story.
Later in the story I also liked Giana's (Georgiana's) "surprise" Christmas present for her brother.
As also mentioned by the author, we do have a number for happy endings.
October 1, 2024
It just got boring
I know the story says that Darcy and Elizabeth loved each other, but I couldn't see it. The author spent the first 25% of the story revisiting key scenes in the original and pulling their fangs. This prevented anyone being offended, except Caroline who turns out to be insane. In fact, there are no problems whatsoever until Mrs. B sends Jane on horseback to Netherfield, Mr Bennet doesn't intervene even though Lizzy is there reminding everyone that Jane's lungs are weak, and Jane just wants to go and doesn't care how. Caroline doesn't much help the wet to the skin Jane. She dies.
Lizzy eventually tells off her parents and with Mary moves out. Even so, there no real change of family. The Gardiners are her family, and 3 months later she's convinced her parents are repentant enough to forgive them and go home.
The Darcy-Lizzy connection is there (we know because it says so), but not in a very compelling way. By 60%, everything interesting had happened. Oh the book tries. The entail is broken. Lizzy learns to ride. But that's the thing. Nothing is presented that isn't clearly going to turn out in the Bennet's favor.
I can't recommend it. I mean, I skimmed through the wedding. Who does that? But the book had never convinced me that there was anythiing nteresting about ODC.
I know the story says that Darcy and Elizabeth loved each other, but I couldn't see it. The author spent the first 25% of the story revisiting key scenes in the original and pulling their fangs. This prevented anyone being offended, except Caroline who turns out to be insane. In fact, there are no problems whatsoever until Mrs. B sends Jane on horseback to Netherfield, Mr Bennet doesn't intervene even though Lizzy is there reminding everyone that Jane's lungs are weak, and Jane just wants to go and doesn't care how. Caroline doesn't much help the wet to the skin Jane. She dies.
Lizzy eventually tells off her parents and with Mary moves out. Even so, there no real change of family. The Gardiners are her family, and 3 months later she's convinced her parents are repentant enough to forgive them and go home.
The Darcy-Lizzy connection is there (we know because it says so), but not in a very compelling way. By 60%, everything interesting had happened. Oh the book tries. The entail is broken. Lizzy learns to ride. But that's the thing. Nothing is presented that isn't clearly going to turn out in the Bennet's favor.
I can't recommend it. I mean, I skimmed through the wedding. Who does that? But the book had never convinced me that there was anythiing nteresting about ODC.
September 30, 2024
Get the tissues ready
I tremendously enjoyed and appreciated this author. While I don’t always agree with her storylines - I still read every word!
This story is not about the death, but about living and moving on. That is the biggest theme, there are many characters growth and development interwoven too.
This is not a Darcy & Elizabeth story, it’s a story that has them as one of the main cast members. I only encourage you to read this if you are not weak and have not experienced a tragic loss recently. I Loved this variation!
I tremendously enjoyed and appreciated this author. While I don’t always agree with her storylines - I still read every word!
This story is not about the death, but about living and moving on. That is the biggest theme, there are many characters growth and development interwoven too.
This is not a Darcy & Elizabeth story, it’s a story that has them as one of the main cast members. I only encourage you to read this if you are not weak and have not experienced a tragic loss recently. I Loved this variation!
September 29, 2024
No wasted space here.
No long, boring ruminations in this great variation, action and good, believable dialog.So well-written that you're not reading words. You are watching this very believable drama as it happens.I was lost in it. Most beautiful character in a beautiful scene: Charles.
No long, boring ruminations in this great variation, action and good, believable dialog.So well-written that you're not reading words. You are watching this very believable drama as it happens.I was lost in it. Most beautiful character in a beautiful scene: Charles.
October 10, 2024
This book tells you exactly what you’re getting into before you start it, so if you have a problem with that you have no one to blame but yourself. That being said I didn’t expect it to make me as emotional as it did and found myself almost crying more than once. However this book is also a lovely romance. It doesn’t feel like change comes from nowhere, and the inciting event is serious enough that I think it is enough to spur the changes. My only complaint is that I think the timeline is unnecessarily shorter than it needed to be, but it doesn’t bother me enough to impact my enjoyment of the story. And it’s a tiny thing that is only mentioned in passing in the epilogue, but I think it is both brilliant and fitting for Lydia to one day hold the title of Lady Jersey. Will definitely be reading more by this author.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
October 20, 2024
A mixed bag
When I first started reading, I was afraid the best part of the story was going to be the cover.
The story was such a mixed bag. Early parts were so badly written that I was ready to stop reading. Other parts were so beautifully told I was wiping tears from my eyes and sniffing into a tissue. (Yes, even I, an old secularist, was quite touched.) And some parts were mediocre.
I liked who ended up together and the redemption of Mr and Mrs Bennet. And I am always down for a well deserved comeuppance for our villains.
While the inconsistencies prohibited me from giving it a 4 or 5, the overall story line was good and entertaining. It was a well deserved 3.25, rounded down.
When I first started reading, I was afraid the best part of the story was going to be the cover.
The story was such a mixed bag. Early parts were so badly written that I was ready to stop reading. Other parts were so beautifully told I was wiping tears from my eyes and sniffing into a tissue. (Yes, even I, an old secularist, was quite touched.) And some parts were mediocre.
I liked who ended up together and the redemption of Mr and Mrs Bennet. And I am always down for a well deserved comeuppance for our villains.
While the inconsistencies prohibited me from giving it a 4 or 5, the overall story line was good and entertaining. It was a well deserved 3.25, rounded down.
September 30, 2024
Beautiful!!
You know that the writing is great when the story has you crying throughout the entire first 1/3 of the book. My poor ESA was licking my arm raw trying to cheer me up. 😊.
This is a page turner that is a truly sweet romance and an emotional rollercoaster at the same time. I loved it.
You know that the writing is great when the story has you crying throughout the entire first 1/3 of the book. My poor ESA was licking my arm raw trying to cheer me up. 😊.
This is a page turner that is a truly sweet romance and an emotional rollercoaster at the same time. I loved it.
October 9, 2024
In this Pride and Prejudice variation Jane Bennet dies from what is initially a trifling cold. How does this affect the future of the Bennet family and their neighbours. the story tends to concentrate on Elizabeth's reactions which is a pity as I would have like more of the interactions between my favourite couple.
An entertaining story.
An entertaining story.
January 23, 2025
I liked the first third of the book but then it went no where.
October 24, 2024
I loved it!
*** WARNING: Jane Bennet passes away in this book. If you object to that trope, or it is triggering for you, then this one is not for you.***
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. Yes, there is no mystery from word one of this book, as we are immediately made aware that Jane has passed away. The tale is not only about her succumbing to her not so trifling cold. Rather it’s about all of those left behind her in the mortal world, and how her passing affects them, especially her closest and most beloved sister. The story looks at how others, like Elizabeth’s parents, sisters, Charles Bingley, the Bingley sisters, and Darcy react to the tragic loss of Jane’s life. However, most of the concentration is on how Lizzy will cope, and more than that, if she is able to. How will Elizabeth ever recover from such a devastating loss? Will the grief she feels overpower her life and her desire to love? How will this event change her interactions with her family, Darcy, Collins, and Wickham? Will she be so devastated that Elizabeth Bennet will not look for, or want, the love of a good man in her life? Although the book begins with sadness and will bring tears to your eyes, it is not the central theme of this story, and yes, there i: more than one HEA. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. I highly recommend to everyone.
*** WARNING: Jane Bennet passes away in this book. If you object to that trope, or it is triggering for you, then this one is not for you.***
It was so enticing that I couldn’t put it down, this book grabbed my interest from the very first page. I couldn’t put it down, I had to know what happened next. The story is well written with a very good storyline. You will see the most beloved characters in a whole new way. This is a Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice variation. Yes, there is no mystery from word one of this book, as we are immediately made aware that Jane has passed away. The tale is not only about her succumbing to her not so trifling cold. Rather it’s about all of those left behind her in the mortal world, and how her passing affects them, especially her closest and most beloved sister. The story looks at how others, like Elizabeth’s parents, sisters, Charles Bingley, the Bingley sisters, and Darcy react to the tragic loss of Jane’s life. However, most of the concentration is on how Lizzy will cope, and more than that, if she is able to. How will Elizabeth ever recover from such a devastating loss? Will the grief she feels overpower her life and her desire to love? How will this event change her interactions with her family, Darcy, Collins, and Wickham? Will she be so devastated that Elizabeth Bennet will not look for, or want, the love of a good man in her life? Although the book begins with sadness and will bring tears to your eyes, it is not the central theme of this story, and yes, there i: more than one HEA. So with all that and more this story pulls you in and holds you tight. I highly recommend to everyone.
May 10, 2025
I found myself crying while reading this book—which wasn’t ideal, considering I was on a five-hour bus ride to another city, surrounded by strangers. But that’s beside the point. What made me so emotional was how deeply I could relate to Elizabeth, especially because I also have an older and very beloved sister.
I really liked the book. I appreciated that Elizabeth took time away from her family to heal, and that she found companionship and understanding in Mary. Not only that—she opened up to love Mary just as much as Jane, without comparing the two. There’s character development in Elizabeth and her whole family. Darcy was patient and understanding. It was a shame about Charles, though, mourning Jane for a whole year.
But in the end, everyone got a happy-ever-after, which I liked. I wouldn’t read it again, but I did enjoy it while it lasted.
3.5, rounded up to 4 stars.
I really liked the book. I appreciated that Elizabeth took time away from her family to heal, and that she found companionship and understanding in Mary. Not only that—she opened up to love Mary just as much as Jane, without comparing the two. There’s character development in Elizabeth and her whole family. Darcy was patient and understanding. It was a shame about Charles, though, mourning Jane for a whole year.
But in the end, everyone got a happy-ever-after, which I liked. I wouldn’t read it again, but I did enjoy it while it lasted.
3.5, rounded up to 4 stars.
July 19, 2025
3⭐️
Wow. This is the first variation that I have read where Jane dies. While the beginning of the book is very emotional and sad, it does not stay that way. This book focuses on grief and how Elizabeth overcomes it and also learns to live and love post losing her best friend and sister. I have read other books by this author and they are pretty dramatic and OTT but I think this was not as dramatic as them. I enjoyed reading this story and this version of how our favourite couple get together in the end.
Wow. This is the first variation that I have read where Jane dies. While the beginning of the book is very emotional and sad, it does not stay that way. This book focuses on grief and how Elizabeth overcomes it and also learns to live and love post losing her best friend and sister. I have read other books by this author and they are pretty dramatic and OTT but I think this was not as dramatic as them. I enjoyed reading this story and this version of how our favourite couple get together in the end.
September 30, 2024
Lovely
It's always sad when a major character's death occurs in the variation. However, this was excellently written.
This is not a heavy angst story. This story is about a tragic loss, learning to change, asking and giving forgiveness and, ultimately, moving forward in life.
Thank you for an enjoyable read!
It's always sad when a major character's death occurs in the variation. However, this was excellently written.
This is not a heavy angst story. This story is about a tragic loss, learning to change, asking and giving forgiveness and, ultimately, moving forward in life.
Thank you for an enjoyable read!
October 7, 2024
well done
I really enjoyed this tale. The heartbreak and the character growth of so many was handled quite well. As much as I enjoy the plots of all of Shana’s works, I found this one to be better written, well-paced, and more believable than some of her other works.
I really enjoyed this tale. The heartbreak and the character growth of so many was handled quite well. As much as I enjoy the plots of all of Shana’s works, I found this one to be better written, well-paced, and more believable than some of her other works.
October 7, 2024
A Change of Family
I throughly enjoyed reading A Change of Family. While it sad for Jane to die, the aftermath of her demise is a wonderful reflection of how grief is expressed and the moving on with our lives after a loved one has passed.
I throughly enjoyed reading A Change of Family. While it sad for Jane to die, the aftermath of her demise is a wonderful reflection of how grief is expressed and the moving on with our lives after a loved one has passed.
October 10, 2024
a whole box of tissues!
I cried so much in the first third of this book. It is a powerful story of tragic loss, redemption and finding forgiveness and healing. I enjoyed it and felt the story affected a bit of change in myself as well through the reading.
I cried so much in the first third of this book. It is a powerful story of tragic loss, redemption and finding forgiveness and healing. I enjoyed it and felt the story affected a bit of change in myself as well through the reading.
November 5, 2024
Beautifully written
This is a book I was reluctant to read at first but I am glad I did read it. It brought a few tears to my eyes in various places but it is such a well written book.
This is a book I was reluctant to read at first but I am glad I did read it. It brought a few tears to my eyes in various places but it is such a well written book.
March 10, 2025
I Cried
Such a moving book! Ms Granderson has done a wonderful job of evoking emotions with her written words. Sadness was not the only emotion and I love how the story winds around the different characters. Really a very special book.
Such a moving book! Ms Granderson has done a wonderful job of evoking emotions with her written words. Sadness was not the only emotion and I love how the story winds around the different characters. Really a very special book.
November 4, 2024
Wonderful Read (Great series)
I so liked reading this book. All my emotions were evoked during the read which is my sign of a great read.
I so liked reading this book. All my emotions were evoked during the read which is my sign of a great read.
July 5, 2025
Decent story: better if not p/p
More like 3.5. it's a good story but not true to the characters. There were only minor editing issues and it was overall a pleasant read.
More like 3.5. it's a good story but not true to the characters. There were only minor editing issues and it was overall a pleasant read.
July 12, 2025
Nicely done! I enjoyed the vocabulary
October 9, 2024
A very good one. I've enjoyed all three (so far) of the books in this "Change of" series.
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