Reviews

Travelers Along the Way: A Robin Hood Remix by Aminah Mae Safi

bet27's review against another edition

3.0

(More 3.5 stars) Worth reading, even though I wished for more. Felt like a slow start, with groundwork I didn't need that held the story back at first, but when it found its legs - the adventure was one I was glad to be on. Intriguing to see an old tale from this angle.

joshhill1021's review against another edition

adventurous inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Character
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

willyshakeslove's review against another edition

5.0

You had me at "Robin Hood Remix" with a Muslim main character set in the Crusades. Safi achieved the incredibly difficult job of staying true to the merry tone of the original while also making the reader think about the complex racial, political, and religious issues going on during the time of the Crusades through her beautifully crafted characters. The gathering of the Green Hood's Merry Band of Outlaws is joyful to read and the serious moments are heartfelt and thought-provoking. Loved this read!

meeeeganc's review against another edition

adventurous funny fast-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

tortue's review against another edition

adventurous challenging dark fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

4.75

will_herondale's review against another edition

adventurous funny informative lighthearted relaxing medium-paced

• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes

5.0

I loved this retelling so so much and it was so funny and so easygoing 

creatrix's review against another edition

adventurous emotional inspiring medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

nightc0urt's review against another edition

4.0

Set during the Third Crusade, Travelers Along the Away is a gender-bent Robin Hood retelling following a muslim main character! As someone who loves books from any POV, I am one who does love when the main character talks to their audience, it really feels like you’re connected to the book when they do that and I love it!

If you love the story of Robin Hood at all, then pick yourself up a copy! This story is full of shenanigans, wit, thievery, action, adventure and so much more! If you’re always looking to add a diverse read to your shelves, this book would be fabulous!! As I said, it follows a Muslim main character but the other characters all follow different beliefs as well as there is LGBTQ rep in this book so it was just overall, amazing!

Travelers Along the Way doesn’t have much romance at all (sorry for the fans of romance based plots) but this book felt like a breath of fresh air. It’s not romance driven but more focused on helping the “little people” and all the good things the classic Robin Hood would do. I do wish the characters were more flushed out but overall, I thoroughly enjoyed this book!

Read if you like:
- Ya historical fiction retelling’s
- Not romance driven
- A foolhardy main character
- LGBTQ rep
- Action & Adventure
- Quick wits

stone_stupas's review against another edition

adventurous funny lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? No
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.25

greenldydragon's review against another edition

adventurous lighthearted medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? No

3.25