Book Review for: Champion of Sherwood
Written by: Laura Strickland
Wild Rose Press
ISBN: 978-1-62830-180-9
4 Stars
Full of adventure and romance!
Set in Sherwood Forest in the 1230's, Strickland creates a
world filled with magic and wonder. The Forest thrives on the magic that is
guarded by a triad. Can Lark, Falcon, and Linnet put aside their differences
when they assume the next triad or is the Forest doomed to be overrun by the
Normans?
The village of Oakham is attacked and the villagers take a
Norman knight, Gareth de Vavasour prisoner, but not before they lose one of
their own, Martin Scarlet. Martin's death propels Linnet, Falcon and Lark to
assume duties in the triad that protects the Forest.
Linnet is a healer who tends to Gareth. Soon, she falls in
love with him, to her sister's disapproval. How can Linnet hope to have a
future with the enemy? If the magic of Sherwood has its way, Linnet may get her
heart's desire, but it may cost her Lark and Falcon, ruining the triad before
it has a chance to flourish.
Strickland's writing easily draws the reader into Linnet's
world. The accents aren't overdone. Her imagination shines against the backdrop
of the dark forest. The author uses a good economy of words that allows one to
visualize the setting without slowing down the pace.
The characters are dynamic and interesting. Linnet is a
healer, honest, and true. She follows her heart, but can she be mentally strong
and courageous in the face of adversity? Gareth strives to be noble and heroic,
but his beliefs and convictions are put to the test during his trails in the
forest. Will love show him that he can have two worlds? What's unique is how
the setting comes alive as its own character, influencing events – and hearts.
Champion of Sherwood is a historical romance with mainstream
love scenes that capture the intensity between Gareth and Linnet. The story is
full of adventure. I highly recommend this book and I look forward to reading
the other books in the series. While part of a series, this book reads well as
a stand alone. The magic within the "Champion of Sherwood" insists
one turn the pages, just as it pushes Linnet and Gareth toward their destiny.
Question for you: Who is your favorite movie "Robin Hood?"
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