A review by leahlovesloslibros
Outlawed by Anna North

adventurous challenging emotional funny medium-paced

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

3.5

I don't typically go for historical fiction, but this one was a feminist story with many LGBTQ+ characters, so I really wanted to give it a try. I will say, the western storyline was not as dry as I thought it was going to be at all. I typically don't care for westerns, but the plot was beautifully interwoven into the setting, which made for a very enjoyable read. I appreciated that the author didn't shy away from difficult topics; the characters were strong and unapologetic. Having a diverse cast of characters was very appealing to me as well. 

I definitely recommend this read; however, please be aware of the TW/CW (listed below).

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Content Warnings

Graphic: Infertility, Racism, Misogyny, Transphobia, and Homophobia

Moderate: Mental illness and Sexual content

Minor: Rape, Suicide, Gun violence, and Animal death

Additional TW/CW: There are a couple of brief conversations about a pandemic (everything being closed, people being stuck at home due to German measles) that could be triggering, especially during these COVID-19 times. There is discussion of a human being castrated, with some minor description.