The Forest Queen

From a New York Times bestselling author, a fresh, female-centered take on the Robin Hood legend in which a young noblewoman, like the legendary hero, becomes an outlaw fighting for social justice. Perfect for fans of Marissa Meyer and Sarah J. Maas.

When sixteen-year-old Silvie’s brother takes over management of their family’s vast estates, Silvie feels powerless to stop his abuse of the local commoners.

Her dearest friend asks her to run away to the woods with him, and soon a host of other villagers join them. Together, they form their own community and fight to right the wrongs perpetrated by the king and his noblemen.

Perfect for fans of fairy tale retellings or anyone who loves a strong female lead, this gorgeously written take on the Robin Hood tale goes beyond the original’s focus on economic justice to explore love, gender, the healing power of nature, and what it means to be a family.

She never asked to be a leader, but with her people’s lives at stake, can she become the hero they need?

• Noblewoman Turned Rebel: Lady Silvie must abandon her life of privilege to become an outlaw when her cruel brother threatens the commoners she has sworn to protect.
• A Fight for Social Justice: What begins as a flight to safety becomes a full-blown rebellion to right the wrongs of a corrupt king and his abusive noblemen.
• Band of Rogues: With her childhood friend Bird and a growing community of villagers, Silvie forms a new society deep within the woods, stealing from the rich to give to the poor.
• Lush Forest Setting: A gorgeously written tale that explores the healing power of nature and the deep magic of the woods for fans of atmospheric fantasy.

"A fiercely female, feminist take on the traditional legend....A lush, lovely exploration of the bonds of a community as one girl learns about her own privilege, and, eventually, her strength." - Booklist (starred review)

 "This book brings to light a strong female lead who learns the meaning of caring about others in the community...a great read with parallels to current events." - School Library Journal

"The inspiring ethos, brisk pace, and genuinely thrilling climax all hold attention." - Kirkus Reviews