Title: Royal
Rebel
Author: Dana Taylor
Review: Royal Rebel is a new take on the old story of
Robin Hood. Princess Robin is the secret
child of King Richard and she is known throughout the land as Princess Robin
whom steals from the Rich and Gives to the Poor with her band of merry
boys.
Princess Robin is
raised as a wild child and has no desires to fulfill her duties as a woman of
her time. Sir Simon takes every
opportunity to teaser her, bate her and make her as angry as possible. Sir Simon
is a Knight of King Richard and is trying to save King Richards true love from
marring the fat Prince John. Robin and Simon are thrown together into a light
and fun adventures that takes them from the Sherwood forest, though swampy mash
lands, mountains so high and back down to Nottingham, looking for an artifact
that will keep Lady Marion from marrying Prince John. Robin falls in love with Simon over the
course of their adventures because she realizes that he isn't what he
seems. Their romance blossoms and the
author gives the reader a reminder of their first love, however there are
several sex scenes in the book while not graphic I wouldn't want my young teen
or teen reading the book. I wish the
author had created more of an adventure and less romance throughout the book,
but that is only my opinion because I enjoy a good adventure and less
romance. I will however admit I did
giggle like a school girl while reading the book several times.
I also wish the author
made Robin more physically strong and able to take care of herself and less I
fallen and I can't get up. Several times
Robin talks about being able to take care of herself or knowing where she was
going but instead she is lost or falling into quicksand or off the side of a
mountain. I feel it would have made
Robin a bit more believable as a thief, the leader of robbers, if she was able
to take care of herself. I read this
book remembering it is a self -published young adult novel and while it isn't
going to win Pulitzer prize I think the author gave a fun take on a very old
story. It is a love story for the young
adult who might not be ready for a strong adult romance but do not want to be
stuck reading Disney romance story either.
The author took lot of
liberty in her choices of history, landscape and language used but at the same
time it was an enjoyable teen\twenty something novel. If you are looking for a quick summer romance
with an adventure this book Royal Rebel is for you.
Thanks Heidi for this review.
Publisher: Published August 4th 2011 by SupernalFriends Publishing (first published 2009)
ISBN:
2940013648593
Copyright: 2009
Pages: ebook -272 pages
Quick
Review: 4 stars (out of 5)-
Why I
Read It: Purchased on my Kindle.
Synopsis: Prepare ye for a lark as the Robin Hood
legend is turned upside down in the award winning romance,
PRINCESS ROBIN
By
Dana Taylor
The King’s Secret
Daughter
The secret daughter of
King Richard the Lion-Hearted, Princess Robin leads her Merry Men against the
tyrannical reign of Prince John. Feisty and fearless, Robin fights injustice as
she awaits the return of her crusading father. Will he acknowledge his rustic,
bandit daughter?
The King’s Spy
Arrogant knight
extraordinaire, Sir Simon of Loxley returns to England as King Richard’s spy.
Posing as a court jester, he encounters the formidable Princess Robin. Can such
dominating personalities form an alliance? Will love overcome stubborn pride?
Filled with humor,
adventure, color and romance, Princess Robin presents delightful twists to the
beloved Sherwood tale. (Any historical accuracy is strictly coincidental.)
Note: Sexual content
may be inappropriate for younger readers.
Author Biography: Dana
Taylor writes stories to uplift the spirit. Her work as an energy healer
influences her tales of flawed humans seeking spiritual and emotional healing.
Believing laughter is the best medicine, her books include a good dose of
humor. Born and raised in California, she graduated from the University of
Redlands. She has been published in various magazines, including the Ladies
Home Journal. She hosted the Internet radio program Definitely Dana! at
HealthyLife.net. and won various contests with the Romance Writers of America,
including Best First Book from the Desert Quill Awards. Her published works
include JAGUAR JACK, AIN'T LOVE GRAND?, DEVIL MOON: A MYSTIC ROMANCE, HOPE FOR
THE HOLIDAYS and ROYAL REBEL. She's also published a non-fiction book entitled
EVER-FLOWING STREAMS. a Finalist in the 2012 eFestival of Words Awards for
Religion & Spirituality. She manages two blogs-- www.SupernalLiving.com and
www.BookLuvinBabes.com. Find her on twitter @bookluvinbabes @supernaldana
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