"Waiting On" Wednesday is a weekly event hosted by Breaking the Spine to spotlight an upcoming release that we're excited about. This week I'm waiting on Scarlet by A.C. Gaughen.
Many readers know t
he tale of Robin Hood, but they will be swept away by this new version full of action, secrets, and romance. Posing as one of Robin Hood’s thieves to avoid the wrath of the evil Thief Taker Lord Gisbourne, Scarlet has kept her identity secret from all of Nottinghamshire. Only the Hood and his band know the truth: the agile thief posing as a whip of a boy is actually a fearless young woman with a secret past. Helping the people of Nottingham outwit the corrupt Sheriff of Nottingham could cost Scarlet her life as Gisbourne closes in. It’s only her fierce loyalty to Robin—whose quick smiles and sharp temper have the rare power to unsettle her—that keeps Scarlet going and makes this fight worth dying for. (Summary by Goodreads)
Why do I want to read it? I grew up loving The Outlaws of Sherwood Forest by Robin McKinley, and love a new spin on the Robin Hood mythology. Also how can not be excited for a book that deals with a little known outlaw that happens to be a girl with an unrequited love? Excellent.
Scarlet comes out Feb. 14, 2012.
I find it sweet that Scarlet is coming out on Valentine's Day considering her unrequited love. :) This one's going on the TBR list! Thank you for the heads up, Anna!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds awesome. Can't wait to read it. I am loving the cover too!!! Awesome pick.
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A girly robin hood story awesome!!
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Haven't heard of this one! Love the cover and it sounds like a pretty good read too!
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