Books with Noel

I've got another book review to share with you lovelies!! And I'm super excited cause this one is a King Arthur retelling with fae & just was done so well! Queen of Roses by Briar Boleyn Synopsis:   A doomed love, a dangerous mission, and a kingdom on the brink of war... A cast-off princess… Born into a life of duty and sacrifice, Morgan Pendragon’s destiny has never been her own. Rumored to carry the tainted blood of the fae in her veins, her birthright is stolen from her when she is a mere child. Growing up in the shadow of her brother the king, she has been promised to the goddesses when she comes of age. So, when her brother commands that she seek out a fae weapon of legendary power, Morgan seizes the chance to break free from the chains of her fate. A dangerous temptation… As she travels, Morgan finds herself drawn into a strange group of outcasts, led by a dark and enigmatic warrior whose sharp wit and fierce beauty set her heart ablaze. But while Morgan struggles to ...

 Does Noel mostly hunt down and obsess over Retellings?  Does Noel go through book phases, and then have to hunt down books that fit those odd phases?  Is it hard to find good retellings? The answer to the first two is rather obvious to some (nods head yes, while saying NOOO...), the last one is tricky. It's not hard to find good retellings, but if you're looking for specific ones? Heck yes, it is! Here's a list of the top Robin Hood and Maid Marian Retellings ! *You can find links, my personal thoughts about them, and their descriptions in this post!* The Forest Queen by Betsy Cornwell     When sixteen-year-old Sylvie’s brother takes over management of their family’s vast estates, Sylvie 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 t...