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Jane Doe by Victoria Helen Stone

November 6, 2018 8:37 am

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Jane is working at an insurance company in Minneapolis as a low level clerk. But, that’s not who she really is. She’s taken 50 days of leave from her real job in Kuala Lumpur as an import-export attorney to exact revenge on middle manager Steven Hepsworth. Why? You’ll need to read or listen to the book to find out.

 

 

 

I chose to listen to this story and was that ever the right decision! The narrator completely captured Jane, a woman you’re never quite sure if she’s a sociopath or just plain cleverly diabolical. One thing you always know is true is that she will exact revenge on Steven and it will be epic. She doesn’t do anything but be her authentic self in seducing the reader into feeling some affinity for her. Jane’s obviously bright but she’s also witty, pretty funny and wickedly pragmatic. I felt guilty rooting for her but when you hear the story, it’s impossible to do otherwise.

It’s a credit to the writing that this character enthralls the reader so overwhelmingly and having a talented narrator made Jane three dimensional. I inhaled this book, not wanting to stop until I figured out what Jane had in store for Steven. If I were you, I’d grab some popcorn, find a comfy spot and enjoy the ride. This was a Traveling Friends group selection and I’m really glad it was chosen. I’ve been a big fan of Victoria Dahl and am now following her under this pseudonym.

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Posted by Jonetta | Blue Mood Café

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46 Responses to “Jane Doe by Victoria Helen Stone”

  1. Great review, Jonetta. It sounds really good. I’ll have to add it to my TBR! xx

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    By Zoe on November 6, 2018 at 8:54 am

    1. Thanks, Zoe! It really is that good.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 6, 2018 at 11:54 am

  2. This sounds really interesting and would be perfect for Midwest collection of reads. Thanks!

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    By macsbooks311 on November 6, 2018 at 9:28 am

    1. Yes, it’s in the heart of Minneapolis and she’s from Oklahoma.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 6, 2018 at 11:55 am

  3. Sounds fantastic!!! Great review, Jonetta!!! I’m definitely adding it.

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    By Mackenzie on November 6, 2018 at 9:38 am

    1. Thanks and yay, Mackenzie! You’ll have to join our discussion.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 6, 2018 at 11:55 am

      1. Yes!!!

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        By Mackenzie on November 6, 2018 at 2:38 pm

  4. Fantastic review! Glad you enjoyed this one, Jonetta! I thought it was a great read too.

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    By Darinda (Nightcap Books) on November 6, 2018 at 10:21 am

    1. Thanks, Darinda! You and too many other of my friends enjoyed this one so I took a sudden plunge.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 6, 2018 at 11:57 am

  5. Fab review Jonetta! Glad you loved this one too!! 🙂

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    By Christina - Recipe & A Read on November 6, 2018 at 10:40 am

    1. Thank you, Christina!

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 6, 2018 at 11:57 am

  6. Fantastic review!

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    By nickimags @ The Secret Library Book Blog on November 6, 2018 at 10:42 am

    1. Thanks, Nicki!

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 6, 2018 at 11:57 am

      1. Just got a kindle copy 😀

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        By nickimags @ The Secret Library Book Blog on November 6, 2018 at 12:42 pm

        1. Fingers crossed 🤞

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          By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 6, 2018 at 2:27 pm

  7. I have seen this one come up a lot on GR. Glad to see it is a good one. I enjoyed reading your review, Jonetta!

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    By yayareadslotsofbooks on November 6, 2018 at 11:08 am

    1. Thank you, Marialyce! It’s one of the reasons I gave it a third look. I was shocked to learn about the pseudonym, which I didn’t know until after I got the book.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 6, 2018 at 11:59 am

  8. Fantastic review! you have sold me, this is my kind of book! Not sure why I haven’t took notice yet?

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    By Berit&V@Audio Killed the Bookmark on November 6, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    1. Thanks, Berit! I missed it on NetGalley, too, but when it was selected as a group read, I was sold just based on the synopsis. Then came friends’ reviews.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 6, 2018 at 4:09 pm

  9. Wonderful review, Jonetta! I definitely need to read this one, too! Totally my type of read, based on your review!

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    By jennifertarheelreader on November 6, 2018 at 8:11 pm

    1. Thank you, Jennifer! I think you’d definitely enjoy this one.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 6, 2018 at 9:20 pm

  10. Great review, nice and short!
    I noticed that sometimes you don’t post pics of book covers in your reviews, which is kind of unusual, but then again we readers can really focus on your words and what you have to say about your books and stories.

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    By irena_bookdustmagic on November 7, 2018 at 2:32 am

    1. Thank you, Irena! To the best of my knowledge, book covers are posted for every review. However, I just realized the view on my iPhone doesn’t include the covers unless you request the desktop view (press down on the right side in your browser for the option.) If you viewed this post on a tablet or desktop, you’d see the cover.

      Thanks for letting me know.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 7, 2018 at 5:53 am

  11. I need to read this! I’ve got a copy but just haven’t had time! Love the sound of Jane, and it’s my kinda book! Excellent review!

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    By Stephanie on November 7, 2018 at 10:00 am

    1. Thank you, Stephanie! It’s definitely your kind of book.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 7, 2018 at 1:44 pm

      1. You’re welcome! It sounds like it…someone else said she reminded them of Joe in YOU, and I immediately thought that I would love it since I loved him (in a weird I just love serial killer books way, lol).

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        By Stephanie on November 7, 2018 at 1:58 pm

        1. Yes, very much in the fabric of Joe but less…criminal 😏

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          By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 7, 2018 at 2:15 pm

        2. Sounds intriguing…;)

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          By Stephanie on November 7, 2018 at 2:47 pm

  12. Great review! I just recently bought this after seeing so many wonderful reviews 😊. Really looking forward to reading it.

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    By Tina Woodbury on November 7, 2018 at 12:09 pm

    1. Yay and thank you, Tina! Fingers crossed🤞

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 7, 2018 at 1:45 pm

  13. This sounds excellent and I do enjoy a well written revenge tale. Great review!

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    By thebookishlibra on November 7, 2018 at 6:29 pm

    1. Thank you, Suzanne! It is the ultimate revenge story.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 7, 2018 at 6:46 pm

  14. Excellent review, Jonetta! I am so glad we decided to read this one! Such an entertaining one!

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    By B Lostinacoulee on November 7, 2018 at 10:37 pm

    1. Thanks, Brenda! I’m glad you did, too. This wasn’t on my schedule but something told me to squeeze it in.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 8, 2018 at 4:59 am

  15. I listened to this on Audible as well (and had the physical book) and I agree the narrator did a fantastic job. Glad to find your blog!

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    By Holly B / Dressedtoread on November 8, 2018 at 1:23 pm

    1. Yay! Glad you found me, too.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 8, 2018 at 2:02 pm

  16. Oh my, this is a book that was not on my radar at all. You have me intrigued Jonetta. Nice review.

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    By carhicks on November 8, 2018 at 6:05 pm

    1. Thanks! Oh, Carla, you would love this one.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 8, 2018 at 10:21 pm

      1. I will see if I can get my hands on a copy.

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        By carhicks on November 9, 2018 at 6:22 am

  17. This one’s been on my list awhile. Maybe I’ll manage it in December. Excellent review! Anne – Books of My Heart

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    By northwoman on November 10, 2018 at 4:51 pm

    1. Thanks, Anne! I hope you’ll enjoy.

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 10, 2018 at 6:53 pm

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  19. Excellent review and it sounds like an interesting read (or listen)!!

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    By southernwriter122051046 on November 14, 2018 at 3:23 pm

    1. Thank you!

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      By Jonetta (Ejaygirl) | Blue Mood Café on November 14, 2018 at 3:44 pm

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