This is probably the most fun Robin Hood retelling I have ever read!

Mariel is Robin Hood’s granddaughter. She’s incredibly rigid and by the book, following her father’s rules, always trying to live up to his unreachable expectations. She feels unloved by both of her parents, keeps herself distant from her team, and holds herself to ridiculous standards.

Clem on the other hand is full of life and joy, even cracking jokes when she’s kidnapped. She believes in helping people and has immense confidence in her healing abilities, coming up with new and better treatments.

This book is very LGBTQIA+ friendly, featuring characters across the spectrum, though never specifically identifying any character’s identity. Everyone just accepts that Robin Hood and Wil Scarlett fell in love after Robin and Marian split up. No one questions other relationships either, including Clem and Mariel’s.

The Merry Men aren’t what they used to be, and Mariel has to make some difficult decisions. I liked the way the story ended and the choices that were made.

While this story is mostly fun, there are a few tragic scenes that broke my heart.

Disclaimer: I received an eARC for review consideration through Net Galley on behalf of the publisher. All thoughts and opinions are my own.