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riellareads's review against another edition
4.0
Very fun retelling! I love the match of Robin Hood and Bluebeard, I need to read more of her books!
rusticreadingal's review against another edition
4.0
4.5 stars
Not gonna lie, I was a little skeptical about combining Bluebeard and Robin Hood. I couldn't see how those two stories would mesh. But, let me tell ya, it worked out perfectly! It's like they were always meant to be together. I loved it! All the “nods” to the original tales were so great. I especially enjoyed “Maid” Marion. So funny!
Robin was bold and fierce. It's like she had no fear sometimes. And while, occasionally, she'd come across as cocky, she was still so much fun to read about. I was very intrigued by Duke Guy (Bluebeard). He had such a horrible reputation, but his actions and demeanor didn't fit with that. What was going on with him? I had to find out.
This was my first book by this author, but it won't be my last. I loved this inventive take on two familiar tales. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys retellings.
Not gonna lie, I was a little skeptical about combining Bluebeard and Robin Hood. I couldn't see how those two stories would mesh. But, let me tell ya, it worked out perfectly! It's like they were always meant to be together. I loved it! All the “nods” to the original tales were so great. I especially enjoyed “Maid” Marion. So funny!
Robin was bold and fierce. It's like she had no fear sometimes. And while, occasionally, she'd come across as cocky, she was still so much fun to read about. I was very intrigued by Duke Guy (Bluebeard). He had such a horrible reputation, but his actions and demeanor didn't fit with that. What was going on with him? I had to find out.
This was my first book by this author, but it won't be my last. I loved this inventive take on two familiar tales. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys retellings.
marloesbts's review
3.0
This could have (and should've) been longer. It had so much potential, but felt way too rushed.
midknytowl's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.25
I almost DNFed this because I found Robin terribly insufferable. It wasn't so bad that I regret not DNFing it, but I'm not necessarily glad I read it either.
Robin is just so bloody annoying. First dinner with the Duke, and she's set up at the other end of the table, far far away. We've seen that before, obviously she's going to move her stuff to the other end to sit by him. And she does...by jumping up on the table and walking down it. 🤦♀️ That's basically her character in a nutshell.
It's a quick read but the twist is pretty predictable and I feel bad the Duke is stuck with her. Not worth the hours, read something else.
Robin is just so bloody annoying. First dinner with the Duke, and she's set up at the other end of the table, far far away. We've seen that before, obviously she's going to move her stuff to the other end to sit by him. And she does...by jumping up on the table and walking down it. 🤦♀️ That's basically her character in a nutshell.
It's a quick read but the twist is pretty predictable and I feel bad the Duke is stuck with her. Not worth the hours, read something else.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood
Moderate: Injury/Injury detail and Murder
Minor: Death of parent
shelvedthoughts's review
5.0
Will the true villain please step forward...
Reader’s Notes:
– this is a part of a series but is read as a stand-alone
– this is told from Robin’s point of view
– there is a scene described with blood and death (due to the Bluebeard part of the story)
– there is a hanging that ends when the heroine escapes the noose
Review:
This was a great mix of Robin Hood and Bluebeard! I really enjoyed Robin Hood as a woman and her merry band being her brothers! It added a touch of humor with the sibling ribbing and Robin watching her brothers/including them in her plans. It was also interesting to try and figure out who Guy really was and if he was as good as he seemed or if it was all a front he put up for Robin. I was surprised by the ending that revealed the true villain and how Tara Grayce made it fit in with the two tales. Surprised, but I really liked it! I also enjoyed seeing her main characters from Stolen Midsummer Bride make an appearance at the very end of the book.
Despite all their robbing the rich to give to the poor, Robin and her brothers are unable to keep up with the taxes being imposed on the villagers. So when she hears the duke is searching for another wife, Robin jumps at the challenge to steal from under his nose. Even though the duke is known for killing his wives soon after they marry.
But when Robin is on the inside, the duke she’s heard of and the man she is married to appear to be two very different people. What should she believe? Her instincts or what she believes is true? One way could have her losing her heart to a man she might love, and another could get her killed…but which is right?
Reader’s Notes:
– this is a part of a series but is read as a stand-alone
– this is told from Robin’s point of view
– there is a scene described with blood and death (due to the Bluebeard part of the story)
– there is a hanging that ends when the heroine escapes the noose
Review:
This was a great mix of Robin Hood and Bluebeard! I really enjoyed Robin Hood as a woman and her merry band being her brothers! It added a touch of humor with the sibling ribbing and Robin watching her brothers/including them in her plans. It was also interesting to try and figure out who Guy really was and if he was as good as he seemed or if it was all a front he put up for Robin. I was surprised by the ending that revealed the true villain and how Tara Grayce made it fit in with the two tales. Surprised, but I really liked it! I also enjoyed seeing her main characters from Stolen Midsummer Bride make an appearance at the very end of the book.
Despite all their robbing the rich to give to the poor, Robin and her brothers are unable to keep up with the taxes being imposed on the villagers. So when she hears the duke is searching for another wife, Robin jumps at the challenge to steal from under his nose. Even though the duke is known for killing his wives soon after they marry.
But when Robin is on the inside, the duke she’s heard of and the man she is married to appear to be two very different people. What should she believe? Her instincts or what she believes is true? One way could have her losing her heart to a man she might love, and another could get her killed…but which is right?
toriedawn1's review
4.0
Shockingly good
I was so suprised by this book. The title led me to believe it would simply be an easy, empty read. What I actually found was a thrilling and interesting story. Things aren't always what they seem, nobody is perfect and sometimes you can hurt when you mean to help
I was so suprised by this book. The title led me to believe it would simply be an easy, empty read. What I actually found was a thrilling and interesting story. Things aren't always what they seem, nobody is perfect and sometimes you can hurt when you mean to help
fiction_gryphon's review
5.0
This is far and away the BEST Robin Hood retelling I have ever read! I loved this sassy, bold, strong, female version of Robin, and of course, as a huge fan of the BBC Robin Hood series, I’ve always had a soft spot for Sir Guy! The growth of the characters, the adventure, and the plot twists along the way, all made for a book I just couldn’t put down!
leahegood's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.25
talesandtreatswithtay's review
3.0
This is an interesting and unique combination of 2 fairytales. I'm quite familiar with Robin Hood but I'd never heard of the Bluebeard one before. The element of the Bluebeard fairytale in this story is disturbing (just as to be expected from the original) but isn't overly described.
I enjoy a good gender reversal story so I was excited to read about a female Robin Hood. She is older than I expected (29), but that was a pleasant change from the majority of fairly tales having the main character as a teen or in their younger twenties. Robin is by far the most reckless and adrenaline rush searching characters I've ever read, so it was harder for me to connect with her since that is basically the opposite of my personality.
I loved that the merry men were her younger brothers; a love a good strong family element and this group was pretty tight knit.
Learning how the Bluebeard fairytale would be incorporated was a bit of a mystery and was a source of suspense for the book.
As for the love story, I appreciated that it wasn't insta love. There was a bonus story at the end that I think gave more explanation and closure to the story, which I really appreciated but Im not sure why it wasn't included in the main book to begin with.
I wish the world of the fae had been a bit more fleshed out.
Content: gruesome deaths as a part of the Bluebeard component (not especially detailed though)
Christian fiction rating: 0/3 clean fiction with no sexual explicit content or language
I enjoy a good gender reversal story so I was excited to read about a female Robin Hood. She is older than I expected (29), but that was a pleasant change from the majority of fairly tales having the main character as a teen or in their younger twenties. Robin is by far the most reckless and adrenaline rush searching characters I've ever read, so it was harder for me to connect with her since that is basically the opposite of my personality.
I loved that the merry men were her younger brothers; a love a good strong family element and this group was pretty tight knit.
Learning how the Bluebeard fairytale would be incorporated was a bit of a mystery and was a source of suspense for the book.
As for the love story, I appreciated that it wasn't insta love. There was a bonus story at the end that I think gave more explanation and closure to the story, which I really appreciated but Im not sure why it wasn't included in the main book to begin with.
I wish the world of the fae had been a bit more fleshed out.
Content: gruesome deaths as a part of the Bluebeard component (not especially detailed though)
Christian fiction rating: 0/3 clean fiction with no sexual explicit content or language