This Robin Hood retelling was such a treat. Scarlet is a female thief within Robin's band of men, hiding behind men's clothing and the alias Will Scarlet. Only Robin and a few of his most trusted accomplices know she's a girl. But when a new Thief Taker, Gisbourne, arrives in Nottinghamshire to round up the Hood and his men, things get complicated. Because there are truths Scarlet hasn't even told Robin, and her history with Gisbourne runs deep. 
 This is written in a rugged, blunt dialect, and I fell in love with Scarlet by the end of the first chapter. She's spunky and brash and tells it like it is. The banter between characters, and Scarlet's dark past (not to mention her conflicting feelings towards Robin and closed-off nature) made this a joy to read. The world-building is rich but not overwhelming, and the twist at the end was incredibly satisfying. Cannot wait to get my hands on the sequel. 
 Originally reviewed here.