HELL 
 FUCKING 
 YES. 
 THIS WAS SO BADASS. 
 This is a classic western tale, except the roles are reversed and we have badass Kate Thompson on her way to slay her enemies. After her dad is killed for his knowledge of a goldmine (its the late 1800s) Kate sets off to seek revenge and kicks ass along the way. 
 The characters are as follows: 
 Kate Thompson: 
 Our 18 year old, hardcore af protagonist who is fired by her anger and hatred for the men who killed her dad. She originally poses as a boy so she can be taken seriously (because in this time women weren't). She doesn't have any time for second-thoughts or waiting around. She's here to kick ass and does her business. 
 The Colton brothers: 
 Jesse- the eventual love interest who's about 20. He is loyal and focused and reliable. He's also hot, but Kate doesn't have time to care about that (somewhat). He is the male head of his household and Kate meets him on her trip and the two brothers join her. 
 Will- Younger brother of Jesse. Serves as contrasting opinion and sometimes voice of caution/reason. 
 Lil- BADASS Native American girl working as a slave in a bar until Kate comes along. Then she serves as the groups' guide for some part of the trip. SHE IS SO FUCKING HARDCORE AND AWESOME. She is tied with my favorite character with Kate. She's a really powerful example of a different kind of powerful woman. The author didn't just give us a tomboy, she gave us a earth goddess too and I'm so fucking grateful. She also challenges stereotypes straight in the face, not just by her character, but she literally tells the other characters when they're being racist and calls them out on their shit. 
 Rose Riders- The bad guys who killed Kate's dad. 
 In terms of the plot, this book is almost all action and movie-esque. The romance is entwined naturally and doesn't overtake the story in away way. 
 What I liked most, other than the dope female characters, was the vengeance plot itself. This book didn't hold back. It didn't just leave the anger behind and replace it with acceptance and compassion. (Those do come into play through Lil and her spirituality) BUT mostly it's a hardcore revenge tale that doesn't try to preach something else. It is classic and fulfilling and will somehow motivate you to unearth your dormant power and seek out your enemies in order to teach them a deathly lesson... 
 just kidding! 
 but you WILL cheer for the characters and their lack of morality/ yet bravery. 
 TOTALLY RECOMMEND!