R.M. ArceJaeger

While the writing wasn't bad, the middle of the book is simply a retelling of all things you know and love about Robin Hood, but with female pronouns instead of male. In other words, there didn't seem to be much purpose to Robin being a woman; once she's taken on the role of Robin Hood she doesn't have many feminine thoughts or struggle with being a woman in a man's role. While I can appreciate that the author wanted to touch on all the elements that Robin Hood is known for, too much of it wasn't original enough to hold my attention. The beginning and ending of the book, however, were my favorite sections, but they were also the unique parts.

I was also very disappointed in the romance aspect. Robin Hood and Maid Marian is a classic love story; in comparison not enough time was spent with Robin and the 'hero' (I won't give it away) actually having ROMANTIC chemistry or tension. The pair go from being best male buddies, to a break in the friendship once hero finds out Robin is really a woman, to in the end him being madly in love with her. Without him having spent time with Robin AS a woman, interacting as a male/female would interact, it was just too abrupt.

My guess is that a sequel is planned, but I thought the ending was left hanging without a full conclusion.… (mere)