A pleasing twist on a well know tale!

I really enjoyed “Heart of Sherwood”. This is a very straightforward telling of the Robin Hood legend, except Lane changes Robin Hood’s gender. This added greatly to the story and I loved the fact that Maid Marian became a strong character in her own right. Overall, this book is more historical/political than romance. I found all the historical facts fascinating, despite the sprinkling of anachronisms throughout. The writing is very good but overly detailed in places. I thought the romance between Robyn and Marian was a bit rushed but loved the LGBTQI representation. “Heart of Sherwood” is well worth a listen and I leaned a lot about the time off King Richard. Jennifer Lewis does a great job with the narration despite the odd pronunciation here and there!

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ROBIN HOOD ROCKS. 😎

This is the best Robin Hood story ever! 💖
I have been a fan of Robin Hood since childhood and this is the best and most plausible story that I have ever had the pleasure of reading or listening to. With its beautiful delicate romance with Maid Marion, it will make your heart swell. The writing was fantastic and I felt I was there living the fable. Add to this the fantastic narration and you have an absolute winner. 🎖🎖🎖
Pure joy to listen to.
I loved it and recommend you gIve it a try too. 👍

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Enjoyable retelling of the legend of Robin Hood

I really enjoyed this novel. However I wish the love story was drawn out.

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Refreshing retelling. Enjoyed listening.

We all know the basics story of Robin Hood. The fact that Robin is a woman doesn't change the story except gives it a new twist and is used to explain why Robin's story isn't in the written chronical. I enjoyed the character interactions and their development. The narrator has a pleasant voice and I look forward to listening to other stories read by her.

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My favorite „Robyn Hood“ Story!

The narration is a treat!
I love when a story grabs me and the story of Robyn Hood was always one of my favorites as a kid.
Robyn Hood as a woman is all the more a treat for lesbian fiction lovers.
It's as exciting as you'd expect from a Robyn Hood story with Lady Marian and all of King Richard's faithful who join Marian and Robyn in their fight for his release.
However, the narration really made the whole thing a treat.
Every mood, every emotion was rendered really beautifully.
The tenderness that Robyn and Marian feel for each other as well.
This book does not thrive on detailed love scenes, but on the deep and true love between these two lovers.
I was rooting for them, even though i knew somehow how it's going to turn out. Nevertheless, it grabbed me.
The political intrigues were interesting and the resolution at the end of Robyn and Marian's situation made my romantic heart very happy!

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A wonderful listen!

Not my usual genre but I am so glad I received a copy of this wonderful audiobook. It was an absorbing and entertaining listen from start to finish. I loved the characters and the gentle humour. I even loved the history lesson. Kept me hooked from start to finish and all beautifully narrated by Jennifer Lewis. The many voices she used for the characters is amazing. For those who like heat in their Sapphic fiction, please note that this story is entirely fade to black which also suited me perfectly.

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A fun listen!

3.5 - an enjoyable sapphic retelling of Robinhood

I enjoyed this one - it was sweet and gratified my desire to see all my childhood fairytales in a queer light. The writing was solid and adhered well to the atmosphere and time period. Where the story fell short for me was in the insane excess of detail that served to detrimentally lengthen the entire story (which wasn't quite deep enough to merit such length).

Still, a fun and well-narrated listen that I would absolutely recommend for those who like their queer fairytale twists and HEAs ❤️

*I received a free review copy from narrator Jennifer Lewis in exchange for an honest review*

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Such a fun take, detailed and very enjoyable

I thoroughly enjoyed this book.

Robyn and her band full of compassion in opposition to the greed of the sheriff. Full of excellent details and interactions.

Cannot praise the narration enough. Every note hit, a pleasure to listen to.

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so glad

I didn't expect to enjoy this as much as I have a brilliant take on an old legend really enjoyed every moment of the story telling now added to my favourites list give it a chance you won't be disappointed

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A believable twist on the original

This was an excellent reinvention of the often retold story of Robin Hood. It was well read and I had no trouble accepting a female Robyn with the relatively slight twisting this tale.

I look forward to more of Lane’s books coming to Audible.

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