History Literature / JaneUnlimited

%%* LoveInterest: Jane always has some attraction to Ivy regardless of the story, but she handles the attraction differently in each one.

* LoveInterest: Jane always has some attraction to Ivy regardless of the story, but she handles the attraction differently in each one.

''Jane, Unlimited'' is a 2017 multi-genre novel by Kristin Cashore. The novel is split into six sections: the first section sets up the characters and setting of Tu Reviens as well as the choice that Jane must make. The next five sections show the outcome of each individual choice.

* MeaningfulName: The name of the estate Kiran's family owns, Tu Reviens, is French for "you return". The Thrash family holds a gala at the estate at least once a year, and family obligations usually force those who are part of the family to return.

* HauntedHouse: The section named "In Which Charlotte Claims a Soul" shows that Tu Reviens is as much alive as its living occupents. [[spoiler:It eventually absorbs and [[AndIMustScream imprisons]] Jane.]]

* {{Nephewism}}: Jane's parents died in a plane crash when she was an infant. After their deaths, her mother's sister, Aunt Magnolia, took her in and raised ger.
* NotQuiteDead: In the final story, [[spoiler:it's revealed that Aunt Magnolia is alive in another world.]]

* TitleDrop: The fourth story is titled "Jane, Unlimited". The "Unlimited" part [[spoiler:refers to the multiverse: a Limited universe tends to be restricated by strict rules, whereas in an Unlimited universe, just about anything can happen]].

* {{Foreshadowing}}: Small details bleed inbetween stories, functioning as either foreshadowing or ContinuityNods depending on what order they're read in.

Before her aunt's fatal trip to Antarctica, Jane made a promise to her: if she is ever invited to Tu Reviens, she must accept it without question. A few months later, Jane finds herself being asked to a gala being held at Tu Reviens by Kiran Thrash, a former classmate whose wealthy family owns the illustrious estate. While not close, Jane can't bring herself to go against Aunt Magnolia's last wish.

When she arrives at Tu Reviens, Jane is soon given a choice, one that could affect for more than the outcome of her visit, but also the the lives of Tu Reviens occupants as well as her own.

''Jane, Unlimited'' is a 2017 multi-genre novel by Kristin Cashore. The novel is split into six sections; the first section sets up the characters and setting of Tu Reviens and the choice that Jane must make, and the next five sections show the outcome of those individual choices.

!!''Jane Unlimited'' provides examples of:
* DesperatelyLookingForAPurposeInLife: Jane dropped out of college, the bookstore she works at doesn't pay the bills, and the only thing she wants is to make umbrellas. It's this lack of direction, as much as her aunt's wish, that drives her to Tu Reviens. Depending the story, she either figures out what to do next or [[BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor comes to regret it]].
* {{Foreshadowing}}: Small details bleed in between stories, functioning as either this or ContinuityNod depending on what order they're read in.

* GenreShift: In a way. The stories are ordered from least to most fantastical.
* GoldenEnding: Downplayed in that while multiple stories have happy endings only one story answers the question of why Aunt Magnolia wanted Jane to go to Tu Reviens. [[spoiler:If you follow the dog, Jane will travel to a fantasy world in which she finds Aunt Magnolia alive and well.]]
* HauntedHouse: The horror story, of course, blended with PsychologicalHorror and MaybeMagicMaybeMundane. [[spoiler:It eventually absorbs and [[AndIMustScream imprisons]] Jane.]]
* LoveInterest: Jane always has some attraction to Ivy regardless of the story, but she handles it differently depending on the story.
* {{Nephewism}}: Jane's parents died in a plane crash when she was an infant. Since their deaths, she was raised by Aunt Magnolia, her mother's sister.
* NotQuiteDead: In the final story, [[spoiler:it's revealed that Aunt Magnolia is alive in another world, and Jane contacts her again.]]
* TheNounAndTheNoun: ''The Strayhound, The Girl, and the Painting'', as a reference to ''Literature/TheLionTheWitchAndTheWardrobe.''.
* ParasolOfPain: Jane gets the idea to make a self-defense umbrella. Depending on what choice she makes, she'll either continue building it or make a new idea, although she never gets to use it in combat.
* SyntheticPlague: The development of one plays into the espionage story. [[spoiler:As it turns out, it's not quite as synthetic as most examples, as it's a strain of smallpox. They have to hurry to get it contained before it's released back into the world.]]
* TitleDrop: The fourth story is titled ''Jane, Unlimited''. [[spoiler:It refers to the multiverse.]]

Before her aunt's fatal trip to Antarctica, Jane made a promise to her: if she is ever invited to Tu Reviens, she must accept it without question. A few months later, Jane finds herself being asked to a gala being held at Tu Reviens by Kiran Thrash, a former classmate whose wealthy family owns the illustrious estate. While not close, Jane can't bring herself to go against- what turned out to be- her aunt Magnolia's last wish.

Before her aunt's fatal trip to Antarctica, Jane made a promise to her: if she is ever invited to Tu Reviens, she must accept. A few months later, Jane finds herself being asked to a gala being held at Tu Reviens by Kiran Thrash, a former classmate whose wealthy family owns the illustrious estate. While not close, Jane can't bring herself to go against- what turned out to be- her aunt Magnolia's last wish.

* DesperatelyLookingForAPurposeInLife: Jane dropped out of college, the bookstore she works at doesn't pay the bills, and the only thing she wants is to make umbrellas. It's this as much as her aunt's wish that drives her to Tu Reviens. Depending the story, she either finds it or [[BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor comes to regret it]].

* GenreMashup: It's difficult to place ''Jane, Unlimited'' into one specific genre, since each section is basically it's own. It's part detective fiction, part espionage, part horror, part sci-fi, and part portal fantasy.

* GoldenEnding: Downplayed in that while multiple stories have happy endings, only one story answers the question of why Aunt Magnolia wanted Jane to go to Tu Reviens. [[spoiler:It's the one where Jane follows the dog.]]

* LoveInterest: Jane always has some attraction to Ivy regardless of the story, but she handles it differently in each one.

Whenn she arrives at Tu Reviens, Jane is soon given a choice, one that could affect for more than the outcome of her visit, but also the the lives of Tu Reviens occupants as well as her own.

!! This novel provides examples of:
* ChooseYourOwnAdventure: Each section after "Tu Reviens" is in the same order as the listing of people who Jane can follow. It's possible to read each section out of order, since certain events will happen regardless of who Jane follows (e.g. Jane will always come across Aunt Magnolia's photo of the gray and yellow fishes).

* DesperatelyLookingForAPurposeInLife: Jane dropped out of college, the bookstore she works at doesn't pay the bills, and the only thing she wants is to make umbrellas. It's this as much as her aunt's wish that drives her to Tu Reviens. Depending on what story you read, she either finds it or [[BeCarefulWhatYouWishFor comes to regret it]].

* {{Nephewism}}: Jane's parents died in plane crash when she was infant. Since their deaths, she was raised by Aunt Magnolia, her mother's sister.

* {{Foreshadowing}}: Small details blend in between stories, functioning as either this or ContinuityNod depending on what order they're read in.

* DesperatelyLookingForAPurposeInLife: Jane dropped out of college, the bookstore she works at doesn't pay the bills, and the only thing she wants is to make umbrellas. It's this as much as anything else that drives her to Tu Reviens.

* GenreMashup: It's difficult to place Jane, Unlimited into one specific genre, since each section is basically it's own. It's part detective fiction, part espionage, part horror, part sci-fi, and part portal fantasy.

* GenreBusting: It's difficult to place Jane, Unlimited into one specific genre, since each section is basically it's own. It's part detective fiction, part espionage, part horror, part sci-fi, and part portal fantasy.

Before her aunt's fatal trip to Antarctica, Jane made a promise to her: if she is ever invited to Tu Reviens, she must accept. A few months later, Jane finds herself being asked to a gala being held at Tu Reviens by Kiran Thrash, a former classmate who's wealthy family owns the illustrious estate. While not close, Jane can't bring herself to go against- what turned out to be- her aunt Magnolia's last wish.