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Making Marion: Where Is Robin Hood When You Need Him?
Marion Miller came to Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire to discover her father's mysterious past, but all she has to go on is a picture of her father dressed up, it would seem, as Robin Hood. It takes Marion all she's got to come out of her shell and get to grips with life on a busy campsite, where the chickens seem determined to thwart her and an unfortunate incident with a runaway bike throws her into the arms of the beautiful, but deeply unimpressed, Reuben. Marion's would-be boyfriend Jake, and Reuben's stunning fiancee Erica, conspire to leave little room for Marion to daydream about the twinkling eyes of her rescuer, nevertheless. Can Marion really find peace, and perhaps even love, among the pigs?
320 pages, Paperback
First published June 20, 2014
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Beth Moran
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Beth Moran initially worked as a biochemist and then taught antenatal classes before becoming an author. She loves to write contemporary women`s fiction set in and around Sherwood Forest, where she lives with her family
Beth Moran initially worked as a biochemist and then taught antenatal classes before becoming an author. She loves to write contemporary women`s fiction set in and around Sherwood Forest, where she lives with her family
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August 2, 2015
This book was so rich, I don't know where to begin. There were things in it that had me on the verge of tears, and yet all those times, there was just the right dose of humor to lighten the situation. I loved the first-person POV and was rooting for Marion to step up and make the changes she needed to, and the book delivered. I only knocked off a star because this book is marketed as Christian fiction and yet had some language I wouldn't think the average Christian fiction reader would appreciate. This may be a UK/USA difference, I'm sure. But this is one of those thought-provoking, memorable reads I look for and treasure. Well done.
September 2, 2014
FULL REVIEW at http://www.amydrown.com/making-marion
Do not be fooled by this book’s unusual, cartoon-esque cover: what may look like a lighthearted “chick lit” novel is, in fact, an astounding debut effort that packs a spiritual, humorous, and emotional wallop. I laughed. I cried. I swooned. Often all on the same page. It’s Bridget Jones’s Diary meets Steel Magnolias. And Beth Moran just vaulted to the top of my New Authors to Watch list! Can’t wait to read more from this gifted British writer.
Do not be fooled by this book’s unusual, cartoon-esque cover: what may look like a lighthearted “chick lit” novel is, in fact, an astounding debut effort that packs a spiritual, humorous, and emotional wallop. I laughed. I cried. I swooned. Often all on the same page. It’s Bridget Jones’s Diary meets Steel Magnolias. And Beth Moran just vaulted to the top of my New Authors to Watch list! Can’t wait to read more from this gifted British writer.
September 4, 2015
I waited basically a couple of days to write this up because I wasn't sure what I thought of this book.
It's like this.
I went through the first 60 pages relatively slowly, reading about a chapter, putting it down, doing other things, reading a chapter, putting it down, etc. At about 60 pages in, I read it much more quickly, until I got to the point where I read it for 3 hours straight until 3 in the morning, when I finished it. Part of this was because I was having a bit of insomnia. The other part was once I reached the end of each chapter, I wanted to keep going.
When I rate things, I sometimes get into a quandary of "yes, I enjoyed it a lot" but "is it really as good as other books I've rate x-number of stars?"
Because I noticed a lot of structural and other kinds of flaws in this book--pacing was sometimes uneven; time between events often seemed strange and skipping interactions' a few characters were inclined to wise but slightly stilted lengthy speech paragraphs; I sometimes wondered several pages later about kind of--I guess--unfinished character interactions? where something happened it cut out, and then the next interaction seemed to pretend like the previous one hadn't happened; there were some threads left dangling in the end; a few characters seemed only barely developed; and there were a laughable number of contrived (more so with each new one) extremely embarrassing situations...
And yet, I really liked it. I read it for 3 hours in a row. It was sweet. I really rooted for Marion. It touched on dark issues without seeming to lose it's overall sweet and peaceful tone. I liked several of the themes.
I guess in some books, it is really the heart that counts. The rest is just trappings. This book had heart.
And I just really want to make it to the Robin Hood festival once in my life.
content warning: some language and sexual references.
It's like this.
I went through the first 60 pages relatively slowly, reading about a chapter, putting it down, doing other things, reading a chapter, putting it down, etc. At about 60 pages in, I read it much more quickly, until I got to the point where I read it for 3 hours straight until 3 in the morning, when I finished it. Part of this was because I was having a bit of insomnia. The other part was once I reached the end of each chapter, I wanted to keep going.
When I rate things, I sometimes get into a quandary of "yes, I enjoyed it a lot" but "is it really as good as other books I've rate x-number of stars?"
Because I noticed a lot of structural and other kinds of flaws in this book--pacing was sometimes uneven; time between events often seemed strange and skipping interactions' a few characters were inclined to wise but slightly stilted lengthy speech paragraphs; I sometimes wondered several pages later about kind of--I guess--unfinished character interactions? where something happened it cut out, and then the next interaction seemed to pretend like the previous one hadn't happened; there were some threads left dangling in the end; a few characters seemed only barely developed; and there were a laughable number of contrived (more so with each new one) extremely embarrassing situations...
And yet, I really liked it. I read it for 3 hours in a row. It was sweet. I really rooted for Marion. It touched on dark issues without seeming to lose it's overall sweet and peaceful tone. I liked several of the themes.
I guess in some books, it is really the heart that counts. The rest is just trappings. This book had heart.
And I just really want to make it to the Robin Hood festival once in my life.
content warning: some language and sexual references.
July 8, 2025
This book was so much more than I expected! I picked it up thinking it would be a fun light read about a girl visiting England and falling in love. And on the surface, it is. But it is so much more. She learns how to love herself and the people around her. The varied characters and their unfolding, interconnected backgrounds lead you through topics of emotional and physical abuse, terminal illness, rape, suicide, and more. Themes of faith accompany these hard topics to balance what could be an incredibly heavy storyline. This is a book I will definitely come back to again.
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September 20, 2014
Marion Miller's father was the only good part of her traumatised childhood, but he died long ago. Armed with a youthful photo of him dressed as Robin Hood, she goes to seek other people's memories of him in Sherwood Forest, where he used to live. Getting a job at the Peace and Pigs Holiday Park gives her a good home base for her detective work, but Marion becomes the target of an anonymous vandal. It seems the photo of her father has shaken up a can of worms for some local who feels threatened.
There is a lot of excellent writing compressed into this story, making me not want to put it down. Marion's journey from a painfully shy girl with selective mutism to a young woman who learns to appreciate herself unfolds gradually in flashbacks. The mystery she discovers about her father's earlier life is intriguing. Descriptions are humorous and colourful. The supporting characters are multi-dimensional, including heart-throb Reuben, whose glamorous girlfriend, Erica, seems Marion's antithesis in every way.
Using a holiday setting for a novel has always appealed to me. How I wish I'd come across a caravan park like 'Peace and Pigs' when I visited Great Britain years ago, because to be honest, I found most of them to be more like Morris Middleton's house (you'll know what I'm talking about when you get there). Maybe this novel is a hopeful sign that things have changed since I visited in the early nineties.
It's great to see some British Christian fiction, which I found different to the American Christian fiction which is so abundant. In fact, some wouldn't consider this novel Christian fiction at all. Several readers would call it far edgier, which I didn't think a bad thing, being an Aussie. It reminds me more of the Australian Christian fiction which I and some of my friends have written. Questions are always raised as to whether we should choose to write for a fixed audience with definite bans regarding certain language and possibly immodest scenes, or do we reach out to a wider group of readers, with the gentle message that God is present and active behind the scenes? I love the way this book did just that.
This book contains one of the most powerful forgiveness scenes to be found, as Marion grapples with the problem of how to forgive somebody who has destroyed her childhood, when that person seems to have found peace and forgiveness of their own! The story weaves so effortlessly from slapstick to raw heartaching drama and back again with ease. The bit of back story which described Marion's first fumbling attempt in finding her voice again is one which will stay with me for a long time.
Thanks to Net Galley and Lion Hudson Publishing for my review copy.
5 stars
There is a lot of excellent writing compressed into this story, making me not want to put it down. Marion's journey from a painfully shy girl with selective mutism to a young woman who learns to appreciate herself unfolds gradually in flashbacks. The mystery she discovers about her father's earlier life is intriguing. Descriptions are humorous and colourful. The supporting characters are multi-dimensional, including heart-throb Reuben, whose glamorous girlfriend, Erica, seems Marion's antithesis in every way.
Using a holiday setting for a novel has always appealed to me. How I wish I'd come across a caravan park like 'Peace and Pigs' when I visited Great Britain years ago, because to be honest, I found most of them to be more like Morris Middleton's house (you'll know what I'm talking about when you get there). Maybe this novel is a hopeful sign that things have changed since I visited in the early nineties.
It's great to see some British Christian fiction, which I found different to the American Christian fiction which is so abundant. In fact, some wouldn't consider this novel Christian fiction at all. Several readers would call it far edgier, which I didn't think a bad thing, being an Aussie. It reminds me more of the Australian Christian fiction which I and some of my friends have written. Questions are always raised as to whether we should choose to write for a fixed audience with definite bans regarding certain language and possibly immodest scenes, or do we reach out to a wider group of readers, with the gentle message that God is present and active behind the scenes? I love the way this book did just that.
This book contains one of the most powerful forgiveness scenes to be found, as Marion grapples with the problem of how to forgive somebody who has destroyed her childhood, when that person seems to have found peace and forgiveness of their own! The story weaves so effortlessly from slapstick to raw heartaching drama and back again with ease. The bit of back story which described Marion's first fumbling attempt in finding her voice again is one which will stay with me for a long time.
Thanks to Net Galley and Lion Hudson Publishing for my review copy.
5 stars
August 14, 2014
Admit it. You look at the cover of a book, and you do the one thing you're not supposed to. You judge it. Don't worry. You're not the only one. Seriously, if the cover doesn't look interesting, I'm probably not going to pick it up unless one of my friends said it was a great read.
While this cover is cute and comical, I warn you. Do not let the cover of this book fool you. Just don't. When I look at this picture, I see a fun, light-hearted romp for any Robin Hood enthusiast. I imagine there's going to be humor and not much deep stuff inside. Which is the reason I picked this book in the first place. I love to laugh. I love hearing/reading chicken/hero mishaps, and I love Robin Hood. What's to lose, right? There were a few funny scenes and a couple of chicken/hero scenarios, but this book is packed with deep, emotional issues that will leave you thinking about the characters long after you've finished the book. This is a deep book. While I wouldn't necessarily call it a Christian novel, I think it does have some very good points that should make the reader wonder what they would do in similar situations.
Marion has to be my favorite character, followed closely by Scarlett. Who isn't going to love a woman named Scarlett, right?! Marion does not have the makings of a hero. She's been abused, trampled on, and hurt by those that should have protected her, and she's positive she doesn't have what it takes to survive let alone be of use to anyone else. Scarlett helps her see the deeply hidden qualities that every hero must possess.
I very much enjoyed this book. I especially liked how Marion wasn't perfect and how the author didn't tell you how Marion changed, but rather allowed you to be a part of the transformation. This book packs a punch and helps readers see that no matter what is in your past, you can change your future.
*My thanks to Kregel Publications for providing me a copy for review purposes. I was not required my review be positive.*
While this cover is cute and comical, I warn you. Do not let the cover of this book fool you. Just don't. When I look at this picture, I see a fun, light-hearted romp for any Robin Hood enthusiast. I imagine there's going to be humor and not much deep stuff inside. Which is the reason I picked this book in the first place. I love to laugh. I love hearing/reading chicken/hero mishaps, and I love Robin Hood. What's to lose, right? There were a few funny scenes and a couple of chicken/hero scenarios, but this book is packed with deep, emotional issues that will leave you thinking about the characters long after you've finished the book. This is a deep book. While I wouldn't necessarily call it a Christian novel, I think it does have some very good points that should make the reader wonder what they would do in similar situations.
Marion has to be my favorite character, followed closely by Scarlett. Who isn't going to love a woman named Scarlett, right?! Marion does not have the makings of a hero. She's been abused, trampled on, and hurt by those that should have protected her, and she's positive she doesn't have what it takes to survive let alone be of use to anyone else. Scarlett helps her see the deeply hidden qualities that every hero must possess.
I very much enjoyed this book. I especially liked how Marion wasn't perfect and how the author didn't tell you how Marion changed, but rather allowed you to be a part of the transformation. This book packs a punch and helps readers see that no matter what is in your past, you can change your future.
*My thanks to Kregel Publications for providing me a copy for review purposes. I was not required my review be positive.*
September 25, 2014
Marion has come from a horrific childhood and is now on a quest to find answers about her father. She stumbles into a campground and meets Scarlett. Scarlett seems to take in lost and hurting souls. Marion soon finds herself working for Scarlett, living in an rv, and searching the small town for someone who might know her father.
This book is written by a British author. So the humor, language, and presentation of religion are not what the typical American Christian fiction reader will expect. There is some language, bedroom scenes, and references to nudity. The references to God are subtle and almost appear to be an after thought. But there is humor, and a strong message of forgiveness.
The author has provided interesting and deep characters. The visual imagery is great. The story flowed slowly, but didn't lose my attention. Where there were some pretty serious subjects, the story didn't feel dark and depressive. It reminded me in some ways of the Mitford series with its multiple characters and feeling of family.
I received this book free of charge from Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review.
This book is written by a British author. So the humor, language, and presentation of religion are not what the typical American Christian fiction reader will expect. There is some language, bedroom scenes, and references to nudity. The references to God are subtle and almost appear to be an after thought. But there is humor, and a strong message of forgiveness.
The author has provided interesting and deep characters. The visual imagery is great. The story flowed slowly, but didn't lose my attention. Where there were some pretty serious subjects, the story didn't feel dark and depressive. It reminded me in some ways of the Mitford series with its multiple characters and feeling of family.
I received this book free of charge from Book Club Network in exchange for my honest review.
February 22, 2015
I first requested this book because of the title. Making Marion: Where’s Robin Hood when you need him. Any book that has to do with jolly, old England pulls me in. This book did not disappoint.
Marion Miller comes to the Peace and Pigs caravan park to find directions to the Sherwood Forest. Marion is barely able to put enough words together to form a sentence and because of this a funny string of events follows beginning with her being offered a job at the park by the loving, quirky owner. Along the way, the reader is told the story of Marion’s life and is given insight into what has made her the young lady she is today. The reader is treated to heart-wrenching and heart-warming stories throughout the book.
This is the first book, but definitely not the last, that I have read by the author. Her style is easy enough to draw the reader in and fascinating enough to keep the reader reading.
I was given this book by the author, publisher and bookfun.org in exchange for my honest review.
Marion Miller comes to the Peace and Pigs caravan park to find directions to the Sherwood Forest. Marion is barely able to put enough words together to form a sentence and because of this a funny string of events follows beginning with her being offered a job at the park by the loving, quirky owner. Along the way, the reader is told the story of Marion’s life and is given insight into what has made her the young lady she is today. The reader is treated to heart-wrenching and heart-warming stories throughout the book.
This is the first book, but definitely not the last, that I have read by the author. Her style is easy enough to draw the reader in and fascinating enough to keep the reader reading.
I was given this book by the author, publisher and bookfun.org in exchange for my honest review.
March 17, 2022
Reread 2022: This book is exactly how I remembered it. An excellent book and still worth a five star rating. In an effort to move away from Goodreads, my full review is available here: https://merrysherwood.blogspot.com/2022/03/making-marion-by-beth-moran-2014
This book is essentially everything I could have hoped for. It has a chick lit exterior, but wow does it pack a punch in some really dark issues. For example this book addresses rape, selective-mutism, child neglect, cancer, mental illness, and parental death. I was 50 pages from the end when I made the decision to buy myself a copy. All around, a really fantastic book.
I also want to add that there were some really fun Robin Hood references throughout this book that made me giggle. And the descriptions of the Robin Hood Festival just made me happy.
This book is essentially everything I could have hoped for. It has a chick lit exterior, but wow does it pack a punch in some really dark issues. For example this book addresses rape, selective-mutism, child neglect, cancer, mental illness, and parental death. I was 50 pages from the end when I made the decision to buy myself a copy. All around, a really fantastic book.
I also want to add that there were some really fun Robin Hood references throughout this book that made me giggle. And the descriptions of the Robin Hood Festival just made me happy.
November 16, 2014
Making Marion was an impulse pick up for me from the library. I was scanning the new arrival shelves and the cover popped out at me. This book handles the topic of childhood neglect and its impacts sensitively without being maudlin. Marion is still, as an adult, dealing with the rejection from her mother and the resulting selective mutism, but has bravely chosen to strike out on her own in search of answers about her beloved father who died when she was a child. She meets a motley crew of campground characters and makes her way into their unconventional “family” with the help of Scarlett, the owner. Lovely happy ending after some bittersweet moments, themes of loving yourself, forgiveness and family are all explored in this charming book. I will definitely look for more by this author, Beth Moran.
January 14, 2023
The seventh Beth Moran book I've read. This book is a roller coaster of emotions: serious, comical, gut wrenching, hilarious, throw in beautiful new friendships and some romance to get a wonderful story with such depth. It looks like it's being rereleased next year as "Because You Loved Me"
September 1, 2014
I really liked this debut novel. The characters are well developed and the plot is well thought out. The writing is excellent. I was amazed this is a debut effort. It was a tad bit hard to get into as it is from England so words are a little different, like caravan for a trailer. I really liked the character development as Marion finds out about the mysterious past of her father, but she also finds out who she is and discovers character traits long hidden. There is a little romance too.
See my full review at http://bit.ly/1q2IZ6s.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
See my full review at http://bit.ly/1q2IZ6s.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher for the purpose of an independent and honest review.
October 8, 2014
This was an excellent surprise of a book! I was laughing, crying, swooning - it had it all and was a fabulous read! I love Robin Hood so that element drew me in right away and the wonderful characters and story line kept me reading. The best part was that it was romantic, but completely clean, and even though it's written by a British author, for once that did not mean lots of bad language. I would have gladly given it 5 stars, but I expected more in the end from all the romantic build-up so it was kind of a let-down. I really loved the whole book though and look forward to more from this author!
August 24, 2024
This story is a beautiful, modern-day fairy tale where the "damsel in distress," though rescued, isn't really saved until she learns how to get herself out of the distress with help from a cast of lovable characters.
If you love Robin Hood and Maid Marion, as I do, you'll find this a delight.
There is love, healing, strengthening, tragedy, comedy and lots of unexpected moments in this woman's journey. I am inspired and in love.
(2022: This book is an old friend for me. "Hello, Friend." As soon as I finished, almost turned back to the first page and started again.)
If you love Robin Hood and Maid Marion, as I do, you'll find this a delight.
There is love, healing, strengthening, tragedy, comedy and lots of unexpected moments in this woman's journey. I am inspired and in love.
(2022: This book is an old friend for me. "Hello, Friend." As soon as I finished, almost turned back to the first page and started again.)
February 6, 2015
I received this book for free through LibraryThing's Early Reviewers.
About a third of the way into this book, I didn't really like it. It was very heavy at parts, which wasn't what I was expecting. But as I got farther in I enjoyed it more. The characters were very fun. Overall, it's a cute and inspirational story.
About a third of the way into this book, I didn't really like it. It was very heavy at parts, which wasn't what I was expecting. But as I got farther in I enjoyed it more. The characters were very fun. Overall, it's a cute and inspirational story.
September 3, 2015
I picked it up in the readers choice section of the library. Didn't know what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised with the humor and depth.
November 21, 2015
First the cover....how cute is the cover ! I really just enjoyed this entire story ! Loved it !
April 11, 2022
I think this is an amazing book, for a debut novel. It was a great story, with some gritty plot lines, dealt with in a sensitive way, with levity. There were some characters I would have liked to see develop more, like the librarian friend. It was disappointing she didn’t swing by Sherwood Forest on her winter travels!! I liked that there was a lot of showing and not telling, although some characters aka Scarlett did a lot of telling, 😂, but then that was her personality. Looking forward to reading some more Beth Moran books. Yes, there’s romance, but a whole lot more narrative and I like that Marion found herself, with the help of friends, including her future guy, rather than being ‘saved’ in the traditional romance sense. Although, the end of the book had a rather delightful nod to that genre of traditional romance. A great book.
July 30, 2022
I read almost everything by this author earlier in the year but it took a bit of effort to track down her last few backlist books. This one was an excellent example of women's fiction with intriguing characters who have compelling back stories slowly revealed over the course of the story. I always appreciate how the author presents mental health struggles and this book was another great example of that.
Points deducted for an iffy representation of a Southern accent in one of the main supporting characters and also because miscommunication/lack of communication was the primary problem between multiple characters.
Trigger warnings: assault, mental health, alcoholism, abusive parenting
I know this makes the book sound heavy/depressing but these issues are actually written really well within the context of the story.
Points deducted for an iffy representation of a Southern accent in one of the main supporting characters and also because miscommunication/lack of communication was the primary problem between multiple characters.
Trigger warnings: assault, mental health, alcoholism, abusive parenting
I know this makes the book sound heavy/depressing but these issues are actually written really well within the context of the story.
November 4, 2018
I really liked this book. It made me seek out other books by Beth Moran, but I found that I liked this one the best, although "I Hope You Dance" was a close second. The stories are deeper than other "chick lit" books; I thought the characters were well drawn; even the secondary characters had more depth to them than in other books I have read. I found this book in the "romance" section of my library, however the romance really isn't the driving force in any of the author's books. This one started a little slow; I had to reread the first few pages at least once since the author just sort of drops you into a scene, but once I did that, it was all good.
October 27, 2020
3,5 stars
first of all, this is not a retelling story of Robin Hood , this book is about getting out from such a dark place and creating a whole new you , it's about compassion , courage , forgiveness and it's fun to read
the setting is take place in England , in Sherwood Forest precisely and i always love reading book that has an England setting , it's always feel so homie and comfy
There is a romance in this book but not so lovey dovey and i think it's kinda cute
but for some characters , i found them a little bit preachy , the messages are good but the way they delivered it somehow feel so dictated
Overall this is a really comfy book to accompany your peaceful weekend
first of all, this is not a retelling story of Robin Hood , this book is about getting out from such a dark place and creating a whole new you , it's about compassion , courage , forgiveness and it's fun to read
the setting is take place in England , in Sherwood Forest precisely and i always love reading book that has an England setting , it's always feel so homie and comfy
There is a romance in this book but not so lovey dovey and i think it's kinda cute
but for some characters , i found them a little bit preachy , the messages are good but the way they delivered it somehow feel so dictated
Overall this is a really comfy book to accompany your peaceful weekend
July 25, 2022
The core of this book reminds me of the Bridget Jones character. I think the reason I can't give this 3 stars is because it tries to straddle the line between fun summer romance read and something much more traumatic. I just was left feeling confused. I kept looking at the cover and thinking it was much too whimsical for the content. The whole thing is just really... incongruent. I also found some of the relationships completely unbelievable. BUT, let me say, I really liked reading this. I didn't want to abandon it. The fun summer read part of the book kept me going and it was enjoyable to see the character end up happy.
January 23, 2021
I enjoyed this story. Covered childhood trauma, selective mutism, abuse, bullying, loneliness all experienced by the main character, Marion Miller. Good choice I made not judging this book by it’s cover. I did decide to buy it after reading a few reviews saying exactly this - don’t judge this book based on the cartoonish cover! The story may have been draggy here and there but because I liked it, I didn’t mind it. I will definitely pick this book up again in the future for another read.
December 20, 2017
This was a fun, creative coming-of-age story for a woman already of age trying to find her own merit and the truth about her father after being bullied, abused, and belittled. As a 30-something, myself, I adored Marion in her slow progression as she learned to stand up for herself and find her own place in the world. A sweet story about life, heartbreak, loss and love.
March 25, 2021
A quirky, humor-laced story with depth
A quirky, humor-laced story that also packs a deep emotional punch and has depth. I loved the Robin Hood angle and the family secrets and it being set in England. The author’s witty, expressive writing and dialogue kept this book interesting. I’d love for her to do a sequel.
A quirky, humor-laced story that also packs a deep emotional punch and has depth. I loved the Robin Hood angle and the family secrets and it being set in England. The author’s witty, expressive writing and dialogue kept this book interesting. I’d love for her to do a sequel.
December 11, 2025
This book healed something in me. I love the wording of each dialogue and narrative, it feels so smooth and flowy and relatable. The story is heartwarming and a bit dark in some parts, I love it. If you need something to push you living your life, you definitely need to read this book and learn how to live your life at the fullest from Scarlett and Marion.
March 22, 2017
Funnier and more of a page turner than I anticipated (I'm not a general fan of women's relationship issue fiction) - it had deeper themes of love and forgiveness which gave the lighthearted narrative a heavier anchor, which I welcomed. Having said that, I giggled in places and enjoyed the description of the setting (Sherwood Forest - familiar to me anyway). One criticism: too many characters who I found it hard to identify as they either didn't have big enough roles or weren't fleshed out enough.
February 12, 2018
Just as with the author's other books, don't let the cover fool you. This is much more than light-hearted chick lit. Be prepared to cry, cringe, laugh, and smile through Marion's journey of discovery.
March 20, 2017
This book is laugh out loud funny! I couldn't put it down and felt so happy after reading it!
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