A review by danadoesbooks
Not for the Faint of Heart by Lex Croucher

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted medium-paced

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

4.0

Thank you Wednesday Books and NetGalley for the eARC of Not For the Faint of Heart!  All opinions in this review are my own.

I already knew going into this book that I would love it because it is written by Lex Croucher.  I love this series that she is creating by reimagining legends.  The first book is Gwen and Art Are Not in Love, which is a King Arthur retelling.  Not For the Faint of Heart is a play on the Robin Hood myth with one of the main characters being his granddaughter.  Mariel is a new caption of the Merry Men and struggles with trying to prove herself to her dad.  When her band of Merry Men (they are shopping around for a new name to better represent them) kidnap the wrong person, Mariel must deal with the consequences.

Like all Lex Croucher books, Not For the Faint of Heart is full of humor and heart.  The characters are lovable and their struggles are relatable, even if they are mainly in the woods during medieval times.  In the Acknowledgements, Croucher talks about how this book was difficult for her to write, but her struggle definitely paid off.  Per usual, I already can't wait for her next book!