Salt & Broom Review

Witchy Jane Eyre? I’m in. Let’s review Salt & Broom.

Synopsis

Trunks packed with potions and cures, Jane Aire sets out on a crisp, clear morning in October to face the greatest challenge of her sheltered girls’-school existence. A shadow lies over Thornfield Hall and its reclusive master, Edward Rochester. And he’s hired her only as a last resort.

Jane stumbles again and again as she tries to establish a rapport with her prickly new employer, but he becomes the least of her worries as a mysterious force seems to work against her. The threats mount around both Jane and Rochester–who’s becoming more intriguing and appealing to her by the day. Jane begins to fear her herb healing and protective charms may not be enough to save the man she’s growing to love from a threat darker and more dangerous than either of them imagined.

My Thoughts on Salt & Broom

So, here’s the thing. I enjoyed Salt & Broom. Jane Eyre is one of my favorite classics and a witchy Jane Eyre retelling was enough to pull me in. But do I consider Salt & Broom a literary fete? No, I don’t.

It had its issues. The romance was not my favorite. It felt very insta-love. It lacked the tension that I enjoyed in Jane Eyre. The pacing was off. It was slow in the beginning, but the ending felt rushed. But, man, I still had fun. It was a right vibe at the right moment situation.

I loved the herbal medicine/witchcraft references. I felt right at home in the cottage with drying herbs. And I loved that the queen was a witch in this story. I wish it had leaned into that a bit more. But I think if you know what to expect you’ll still probably have a good time. Consider this book a popcorn read.

My Rating: 3/5

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