Scarlet Dawn by Megan J. Parker

I really enjoyed this latest addition to the Scarlet series. What started out feeling a bit like her take on Robin Hood quickly became something much more interesting. Axle is a young man with a mission. Yes, he steals, but not just from the rich. His choice of plunder are as varied as those who reaps the benefit of his ill-gotten bounty. Of course, his antics don't go unnoticed by the Council. Serena and her friend Zoey are two of the best at what they do. But since Axle isn't Robin Hood and Serena isn't the sheriff of Nottingham, all bets are off.

What is it that they say, if you can't beat them, join them? Axle has a good reason for what he's doing. So many things are divulged in this story that I really can't say too much without spoiling it for someone else. So I won't. What I will do is tell you I thoroughly enjoyed myself once again. We find out what happened to Zane and Raith. I'm still reeling from that one.

I have come to expect nothing less than excellent story telling from this author. She and her cohort, Nathan Squiers, have created a wonderful worldscape that I am always excited to revisit. I think they have more than a touch of bardic talent about them. This latest offering continues to seamlessly expand this world I've grown to love. I found things to laugh about, hold my breath over and even a "so that's what happened!" a time or two. They both have room reserved in my box of favorite authors if I ever move again.

Well written, well edited. 4 stars. I was gifted a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

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