Wench is a charming mix of Robin Hood meets faerie like fantasy. If you love a good “I might be wrong about my judgements and misconceptions” meets romance this is for you! I loved the mixture of Robin Hood characters with the faerie figures. Keep reading this book review of Wench for my full thoughts.
Summary
Her cowardly father has betrothed her to the most reviled man, the Sheriff of Nottingham. Devastated, she’s sent on the quickest path to meet her husband, through the fae-infested Sherwood Forest.
But everything changes when her carriage is attacked by the most feared fae, the Merry Men, followers of the infamous Robin Hood. Kidnapped and waiting on the Sheriff’s rescue, Marian finds herself surrounded by the very magical creatures she’s been raised to fear. But the more time she spends in their presence, Marian realises that not everything she’s been taught by her family is true.
And Marian can’t help but find herself drawn to her captor – the sinfully handsome Robin, who stands between her and returning to life amongst the humans.
As the Sheriff’s men close in on Marian’s location, she will soon be faced with the ultimate the family she’s always known, or the love she can choose for herself…
Review
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
I enjoyed the Robin Hood elements so much! I loved the idea of Marian and Robin Hood and it being an uphill battle. I don’t know enough about her story in the original, but I loved the prejudices and misconceptions Marian – and Robin – have to undergo throughout Wench. We have to defy expectations and see beyond what we have been taught. It’s a classic set up and while some parts of it felt a little flat, it’s a charming concept. There’s a bit of a slow start to my favorite parts – the breaking down of these expectations – but once it gets going it picks up. I loved seeing the differences in their cultures and their practices with the slow burn.
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Wench is about Marian coming into her own power, her own voice, and to pick what she can do about her own future. There’s this mix of tropes and elements we are used to with this fun reimagining and fantasy lens. If you’re a fan of Robin Hood, then you will enjoy this! Find Wench on Goodreads, Storygraph, Blackwells, & Libro. fm.