Series: Scarlet #3
Author: A.C. Gaughen
Published May 19th 2015 by Bloomsbury USA Childrens
Goodreads Synopsis
Scarlet has captured the hearts of readers as well as the heart of Robin Hood, and after ceaseless obstacles and countless threats, readers will finally find out the fate of the Lady Thief.
Imprisoned by Prince John for months, Scarlet finds herself a long way from Nottinghamshire. After a daring escape from the Prince's clutches, she learns that King Richard’s life is in jeopardy, and Eleanor of Aquitaine demands a service Scarlet can’t refuse: spy for her and help bring Richard home safe. But fate—and her heart—won’t allow her to stay away from Nottinghamshire for long, and together, Scarlet and Rob must stop Prince John from going through with his dark plans for England. They can not rest until he’s stopped, but will their love be enough to save them once and for all?
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Review
Lion Heart was sort of bittersweet, because as much as I loved the book, I just wished it wasn't over. For the finale of the trilogy, it was the perfect mix of history, and action, and it tied up all the loose ends and answered all the questions we'd had from the very start of Scarlet. Now that Scarlet has been arrested and imprisoned by Prince John for Gisbourne's murder, she needs all her wits about her to survive. Everyone else thinks she has died, and John doesn't want to let her out of his sight. However, Scarlet is Scarlet, and she escapes, but she is still an outlaw, and has to rely on Eleanor's help in order to survive. Once it's discovered that John is planning on taking the crown for himself, Eleanor needs her to spy and help return King Richard home safely. Luckily, this takes her back to Nottingham, and she are Rob need to use all their resources to protect England, and stop John.
Scarlet has gone through hell in these books, but she still won't stop fighting for what is right. Now that she knows she is the illegitimate daughter of Richard, King of England, she uses it to her advantage, knowing that no matter how evil John is, he won't kill his niece. That doesn't mean he won't hurt her, either physically or mentally. She has to use everything she can in order to survive, and, luckily, she won't have to do it alone. Her character has matured, and although she still isn't comfortable about being a highborn lady, she steps up to the role like a champ, and uses it to her advantage.
The action in this book is immense - it's as if there are many different plot lines that are running parallel, and they all come to a head in this book. Obviously, Scarlet is involved in them all. It's not all just fighting though, either, there's also a lot of intrigue, and political backstabbing - all which have Eleanor's name right on them.
Finally, the romance is perfect in Lion Heart. Honestly, when I need all the feels, I grab this book, and re-read certain passages from it. Rob and Scarlet are the ultimate OTP, and nothing will stand in their way; they are perfect for each other.
This book, and the series are everything, and I'm just glad that I discovered them, and bought them. They are perfect for anyone who loves Robin Hood, history, or even just really good YA books. I can't wait for Gaughen's new series.
Dates Read:
May 22-23, 2016
February 28-March 1, 2017
Rating
5 Stars
May 22-23, 2016
February 28-March 1, 2017
Rating
5 Stars
