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I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the THE OUTLAWS SCARLETT AND BROWNE by Jonathan Stroud Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway!
About the Book:
Author: Jonathan Stroud
Pub. Date: October 5, 2021
Publisher: Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers
Pages: 432
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook, Audiobook
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Audible, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, Bookshop.org
Action! Humor! Fantasy! This new series opener is a tour de force from international bestseller Jonathan Stroud.
Scarlett McCain is an outlaw, a bank robber and a sharp shooter–a girl of
formidable skills. Fueled by a tragic injustice in her past, she travels the
broken kingdoms of England alone, carrying out daring heists in the surviving
towns and fending off monstrous beasts in the wilds outside their fortified
walls. Her life is dangerous, free, and simple–until she finds a wrecked bus
on a lonely road. Albert Browne, the sole survivor of the accident, is a
seemingly innocent and harmless youth. Against her better judgement, Scarlett
agrees to escort him to safety.
This is a mistake. They are soon pursued by men with dogs and guns and
explosives. Scarlett is used to running from the law, but these trackers are
the most skilled she’s ever encountered–and they don’t seem to be after her.
Just who is this Albert Browne Scarlett must uncover his shocking secrets if
either of them are going to survive.
Praise For THE OUTLAWS SCARLETT AND BROWNE:
“The vivid setting, rapid-fire dialogue, and nonstop action will propel readers through this raucous, rousing rumble.” —Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“Thrills and wisecrackery run neck and neck as Stroud establishes a sturdy cast of characters and lays the foundation of a post-apocalyptic . . . setting where adventure fantasy thrives. Add the razor-sharp banter that delights readers of the Bartimaeus series, and you can lay the smart money on another Stroud winner.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books, starred review
“Fuelled by black humour, this action-packed odyssey grips from the first page.” —The Daily Mail
“Gunslinging action and pitch-black humour meets post-apocalyptic thrill ride in this brilliant new departure for the author of the Lockwood & Co. series.” —The Guardian
“Wanted: a sequel—as fast as you can pull a pistol.” —The Times (London)
“Jonathan Stroud is an exceptional world-builder. A smart and audacious first volume of a new series.”—The Sunday Times
“It’s bold, funny and original.” —The Week Junior
“Stroud’s talent for creating astonishing yet utterly believable literary worlds is well known—and this is another triumph. Starring a pair of charismatic anti-heroes, intensely cinematic action and laced with characteristically dry wit.” —The Bookseller
“Stroud’s writing is a treat; brilliantly crafted world building, taut action scenes, fabulous villains and witty dialogue. A wild ride indeed, and the first in a series.” —The Observer (The New Review)
“This is bleedin’ brilliant from start to finish.” —SFX Magazine
“Stroud is a genius.” —Rick Riordan, bestselling author of the Trials of Apollo
REVIEW: 5/5 bookish stars
Before starting this book I seriously didn’t know what to expect. However, even not knowing what to expect I had so much fun reading this middle grade novel.
First of all, let me tell you guys that I loved (like love in capital letters) Scarlett so so much. She’s hilarious, strong and sassy. Exactly like I prefer the heroines in the books I read. If you follow me on Goodreads you’re probably going to see that I’ve hit that 5-stars button on the site without even having to think. I was as fast as Flash would have probably been. I’m not even kidding!
The things I liked most, next to Scarlett were obviously the world building and the writing style. These are usually the things that make me like the book. Like probably 95% of the other bookworms but still I prefer to state it on every review because both of these aspects are really important to me.
The first encounter of our main characters was unexpected and oh boy I wished that I’d had a warning at that time because I couldn’t stop laughing. (Spoiler Alert: I was just drinking something out of my water bottle and well the coughing fit I had afterwards was spectacular.) The chemistry between Scarlett and Albert was on point as well even though I wouldn’t like to be alone with both of them. Let’s be serious that would be scary as heck.
If you are a fan of sarcasm/dark humor and you love fast paced and action packed novels then “The Oultaws” just has to be your next pick. You won’t be disappointed by it and even though this is a book for the younger readers amongst us, I can promise you that this is also perfect for adults. “The Outlaws” can help you relax after a long day of work/school by taking you on an adventure, so buckle your seatbelts and grab your copy of the book. You won’t be able to put this book down anytime soon.
About Jonathan Stroud:
Jonathan Stroud is the author of two internationally bestselling series: the award-winning Bartimaeus Sequence, which has been published in thirty-six languages worldwide, and the critically acclaimed Lockwood & Co., which is currently being adapted by Netflix. His stand-alone titles include Heroes of the Valley, The Last Siege, The Leap, and Buried Fire. Jonathan lives near London with his wife and three children. You can visit him at jonathanstroud.com and follow him on Instagram at @jonathan.stroud and on Twitter at @JonathanAStroud.
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Giveaway Details:
3 winners will receive a finished copy of THE OUTLAWS SCARLETT AND BROWNE, US Only.
Tour Schedule:
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10/1/2021 |
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10/2/2021 |
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10/9/2021 |
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10/10/2021 |
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10/11/2021 |
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10/12/2021 |
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10/13/2021 |
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10/14/2021 |
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10/15/2021 |
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10/21/2021 |
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10/23/2021 |
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10/24/2021 |
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10/25/2021 |
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10/26/2021 |
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10/27/2021 |
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10/28/2021 |
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10/29/2021 |
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10/30/2021 |
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10/31/2021 |
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