Dang. I got a book for you. The historical fiction thing worked out pretty well! This week I read a book called Scarlet by an A. C. Gaughen. Sorry to those of you who thought by the title that I meant Scarlet from the Lunar Chronicles series.
You know those books that retell stories in a magical, better way? This was one of those. Scarlet is a spin on the Robin Hood legend. Scarlet is a member of Robin's band of merry men, expect Scarlet is a chick. Few know this, but the band does. The story is some of your typical Robin Hood adventures, stealing from nobles to hand out money to the commoners, but Scarlet brings about a new perspective. Scarlet is the knife throwing thief of the group. She has a shady past and doesn't let anyone near her. She avoids some topics and thinks she isn't good enough for much. For some reason I love these types of characters. I like to pretend I know them and mentally send them comfort so they don't feel bad anymore. I don't know. I'm weird. Anyway, Scarlet has a secret, and it might disrupt the band. *gasp*
But here's what you all were looking for: the love interests. So there's John Little, the flirt of the group. He's the more obvious of the loves. To be honest, I was rooting for him throughout some of the book. I liked his personality better and how he actually showed his feelings. I was team John. I mean, I didn't like how he flirted with other girls, but I liked him. Then there's Robin. As in Robin Hood. This guy was so hot and cold. Like Katy Perry's love interest. Like one second he's freaking the heck out because he thinks she got hurt, but the next he's saying if she puts them in danger she's out the band. I was like, dude. Make up your mind or John will make it for you. When I realized he wasn't just being a dick, I kind of liked him. Then I really liked him.
Overall, this was an awesome book. I don't know much about the Robin Hood legend besides what the Disney version told me, but I liked it. I'd recommend if you like awesome, kick-butt, female protagonists, the retellings of other stories, and "historical fiction". (I don't know if Robin Hood was actually real).
Shipping: Robin and Scarlet
Rooting For: Much
8.5/10
~Book Panda
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