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Review
Scarlet totally captured my heart two years ago and I've anxiously waiting for more. Thankfully, Lady Thief more than satisfied my need for more Robin Hood in my life. One of the things that made Scarlet so incredible was the twist on a beloved classic - a twist that wrote women back into history and put them in the hero's shoes.
In Lady Thief, I was reminded just how strong of a character Scarlet is and how incredible she is. It's just now so difficult to fathom a version of Robin Hood where Will Scarlet is a man now. It's always been a great tale, but it's just vastly greater with the addition of a strong heroine. When she's made to dress up and play the part of a Lady, she just does it so well. And by that, I mean, she fights it the whole way. I admire the way she never, ever gives in to any kind of pressure to be someone she isn't.
And let's just talk about Robin for a minute. He's never been the centerpiece of this version, but there's a whole lot of him in this book. And I freaking love it. The romance and the tension in this book is intense and perfect. Not to mention, Rob has always been a hero, but somehow he reveals his weaknesses and it makes him even stronger.
I'm just in love with this version of Robin Hood. I will say I wish I had the time to re-read Scarlet before jumping in to Lady Thief, but it all came back to me before too long. The dialect also threw me more than it did in the first book, but that also got easier as I got into the swing of it. I didn't know going in that there would be another book after this one, so the ending threw me for a loop. But I'm so excited that there will be more of these characters.
And let's just talk about Robin for a minute. He's never been the centerpiece of this version, but there's a whole lot of him in this book. And I freaking love it. The romance and the tension in this book is intense and perfect. Not to mention, Rob has always been a hero, but somehow he reveals his weaknesses and it makes him even stronger.
I'm just in love with this version of Robin Hood. I will say I wish I had the time to re-read Scarlet before jumping in to Lady Thief, but it all came back to me before too long. The dialect also threw me more than it did in the first book, but that also got easier as I got into the swing of it. I didn't know going in that there would be another book after this one, so the ending threw me for a loop. But I'm so excited that there will be more of these characters.
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About Lady Thief
Scarlet’s true identity has been revealed, but her future is uncertain. Her forced marriage to Lord Gisbourne threatens Robin and Scarlet’s love, and as the royal court descends upon Nottingham for the appointment of a new Sheriff, the people of Nottingham hope that Prince John will appoint their beloved Robin Hood. But Prince John has different plans for Nottingham that revolve around a fateful secret from Scarlet’s past even she isn’t yet aware of. Forced to participate at court alongside her ruthless husband, Scarlet must bide her time and act the part of a noblewoman—a worthy sacrifice if it means helping Robin’s cause and a chance at a future with the man she loves. With a fresh line of intrigue and as much passion as ever, the next chapter in Scarlet’s tale will have readers talking once again.
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About the Author
I am shamelessly addicted to staying up far too late (it feels like stealing time), diet coke (it burns so good), Scotland (stupid country stole my heart and won't give it back. Interpol has been ineffective for prosecution) and thieves (so I guess I'm not that mad at Scotland).
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Giveaway
