Review: Robin Hood's Dawn (The Robin Hood Trilogy Book 1) by Olivia Longueville and J.C. Plummer

Title: Robin Hood's Dawn (The Robin Hood Trilogy Book 1)

Authors: Olivia Longueville and J.C. Plummer

Published by: Angevin World Publishing

Released: 2017

Source: Free Review Copy Sent From Publisher and Smith Publicity For An Honest Review

Summary: This is the story of Robin Fitzooth, better known as Robin Hood. A man celebrated in folklore for stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. The Champion of Nottingham, hero to the people. But how did he become Robin Hood? This exciting tale will answer all those questions and more.

Set in the 1100's, the reader follows the path of Robin Hood. Starting with the actions of his father and beyond. Full of political intrigue, knights, fair ladies, and the Crusades.

Falsely accused of a crime and sentenced to death, Robin Fitzooth is rescued from the gallows and becomes Robin Hood! Fighting against the evil Sheriff of Nottinghamshire, Robin Hood fights for the people, and becomes a hero.

My Thoughts: I would just like to thank Angevin World Publishing and Smith Publicity for sending me a free copy of Robin Hood's Dawn for an honest review. I was part of a blog tour for it, and you can check out my post here.

I was very excited to read a book about Robin Hood. All of my Robin Hood knowledge comes from popular culture and Disney Movies. I could tell the authors' knew their stuff in this one. It was very historical and very meaty with facts. It covered a big chunk of time, 1154-1194. There was a lot of stuff going on. Kings and treachery and Crusades. A very interesting time and a very interesting story to read.

I definitely could tell the authors' were knowledgeable about their subject matter, but I wouldn't bill this as the most exciting of reads. It felt like I was reading a historical fiction heavy on the history, which I was, so I'm not saying that's a bad thing.

I found the beginning to be a little jumpy because we started out with Robin's Father as a younger guy. I understood that it served as set up for events to come.

I also found most of the characters to be a little flat. No one was brimming with personality. The character that I found had the most development was Guy Gisborne, a baddie! His backstory and motivations were explored more than the other characters. Sometimes I even felt sorry for him, but then I remembered that he's a hot head, and delusional.

I did enjoy the Sheriff of Nottingham as a villain. He was despicable! The kind of character that is just fun to despise.

I was surprised by how little time we had in the book of Robin actually being Robin Hood. I thought that would be the majority of the book.

Overall, I enjoyed Robin Hood's Dawn. A lot of stuff went down and I really did feel like I was back in the mid to late 1100's. There was a twist near the end that got me a little too. I'd definitely be interested in seeing how this series continues in Robin Hood's Widow. I'd imagine there are many more adventures to be had.

Thanks again to the publisher and Smith Publicity for providing me with a copy of this book to read and review. I enjoyed it.

BOOKCITEMENT LEVEL 3.5/5

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