Hood, written by Jenny Elder Moke, is a young adult historical fiction novel (retelling) that was released on June 9, 2020. This story is published by Disney-Hyperion. Check out my review and US giveaway below.
Thank you so much, Disney-Hyperion, and Patricia @ FFBC tours, for the gifted e-copy! The opinions expressed are my own and material is courtesy of the publisher, FFBC Tour, and the author.
Synopsis – Hood by Jenny Elder Moke
You have the blood of kings and rebels within you, love. Let it rise to meet the call.
Isabelle of Kirklees has only ever known a quiet life inside the sheltered walls of the convent, where she lives with her mother, Marien. But after she is arrested by royal soldiers for defending innocent villagers, Isabelle becomes the target of the Wolf, King John’s ruthless right hand. Desperate to keep her daughter safe, Marien helps Isabelle escape and sends her on a mission to find the one person who can help: Isabelle’s father, Robin Hood.
As Isabelle races to stay out of the Wolf’s clutches and find the father she’s never known, she is thrust into a world of thieves and mercenaries, handsome young outlaws, new enemies with old grudges, and a king who wants her entire family dead. As she joins forces with Robin and his Merry Men in a final battle against the Wolf, will Isabelle find the strength to defy the crown and save the lives of everyone she holds dear?
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Review – Hood by Jenny Elder Moke
Hood is such a thrilling young adult fantasy with a cast of characters that will make laugh out loud. This loose retelling of Robin Hood is fast-paced and I simply couldn’t put it down.
Isabelle is in great danger. After being thrown in jail, her mother, Merien, frees her and sets her on a mission. Isabelle must leave the priory where she lived her whole life to deliver a very important message. In one night, Isabelle sees her world turned upside down. She discovers a world where outlaws fight for the greater good and Robin Hood and The Merry Men are not only a legend.
She befriends a unique set of young outlaws that will show her what love and family really mean. But as she uncovers an unsettling truth about her past, she faces a terrible choice that will set her in motion to face the enemy once and for all, and ultimately, fight for what is right.
This story was everything I love in a YA Fantasy. It was a fast-paced quest with great banter and true friendship, badass characters with giant hearts, and a slow burn romance. I definitely hope there will be another book, but I’m not sure if this is planned. The ending made me laugh, cry, and gasp. It wraps up pretty nicely but still remains open enough for another book. (crossing my fingers here).
I very much enjoyed the writing – beautiful, entertaining, and easy to read. The author did a really great job here. It gets all the stars from me. I highly recommend it.
Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
About the author: Jenny Elder Moke
Jenny Elder Moke writes young adult fiction in an attempt to recapture the shining infinity of youth. She was a finalist in the 2017 Austin Film Festival Podcast Competition, and studied children’s writing with Liz Garton Scanlon.
When she is not writing, she’s gathering story ideas from her daily adventures with her two irredeemable rapscallions and honing her ninja skills as a black belt in Tae Kwon Do. Jenny lives in Austin, TX with her husband and two children.
Her debut novel, HOOD, about the daughter of Robin Hood and Maid Marien, will release from Disney/Hyperion in Spring 2020. She is represented by Elizabeth Bewley of Sterling Lord Literistic.
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This book sounds so good! I love Robin Hood retellings so I can’t wait to check this one out.
It really is. I really liked it. I hope you give it a try. 🙂
I definitely will!
The book sounds amazing! Your review definitely makes it sound great, and I’m definitely adding it to my TBR! Great review!
Thank you! I truly enjoyed this story. I certainly hope you do too.