Title: Lady Thief
Review: Lady Thief
is the sequel to Scarlet, which is a twist on Robin Hood, where Will Scarlet is
Lady Marian. I am going to admit I am a
Robin Hood nut and as a child I would pretend to shoot bows and arrows using my
mom’s metal hanger while making any twig I found into arrows. So whenever someone writes a Robin Hood story
I can’t help but read the book. I have
read some serious crap on this pursuit but also some really fun stories. Scarlet and Lady Thief are a fun twist on
Robin Hood and his marry men, one I would add to the pile of fun stories so you
if like Robin Hood give this series a try.
Scarlet is the first in
a trilogy where the reader meets Will Scarlet who is a girl with a secret she doesn't want anyone to know not even Robin Hood. She dresses like a lad, steals
from those who have more and gives to those she cares about. Scarlet tries to
keep secrets that only seem to eat her up inside causing a refit in Robin Hood
band of thieves.
Lady Thief takes place a
few months after Scarlet - where Robin is dealing with the stress of healing
and the demons that follow him in his dreams. Scarlet wants to take away his
pains but soon finds herself protecting herself physically and emotional from
Robins demons that follow him. Scarlet has been given an ultimatum to join the
nobles and be given her freedom or remain married to the man who tried to kill
her. To follow her heart she makes a
deal with the devil himself her husband Guy of Gisbourne and promises to play
his wife in Nottingham. While there she finds out a secret that changes
everything and nothing will ever be the same.
I want to tell you but I can’t because that would totally kill the book
for you so I am sorry, read the book and see for yourself what it is that
changes everything.
I loved how the author
used some of the folklore found in ever Robin Hood story but the authors added
her own fun twist. Again the author uses
this time period to make for some cringe worthy moments that make you wonder
how any one survived the middle ages. I enjoy the fact the author uses the time
period correctly with language, imaginary and setting. I have a love hate
relationship with this book and don’t want to give away any hidden goodies but
trust me you will LOVE some parts of this book and others you will hate and still
you will wonder where the author is going to take the third book? This book has romance, kissing but it’s nothing
today’s thirteen year old haven’t already seen and read.
I am excited to read the
third in the series and I will tell you there were some moments where I wanted
to throw my Kindle on the floor and yell No Way! If you loved the first you will love this one
as well. (But I wanted to read the next
so not throwing of the electronics allowed.)
A.C. Gaughen uses grammar and language
that was used during the time period making the story come alive. I would recommend this novel to my thirteen
year old niece because there is no language, or sex, but the violence might be
consider at PG13 level only.
Thanks go to Heidi for this review. - my eyes are getting bad so here for you with eyes like mine- no glasses needed to read this review.
Publisher: Expected publication: February 11th 2014 by
Walker Childrens
ISBN: 9780802736147
Page
Numbers: 304
Quick
Review: 5 out 5 stars
Why I Read
this Title: I love books like this. – Sent by the
publisher for review.
Synopsis: 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.
Author
Details: 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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