Robin and Her Misfits
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In this complete reimagining of the Robin Hood legend, the “merry men” are a roving gang of fiercely unique queer female bikers, street racers, and bandits, whose leader, Robin, drives them from a life of greed to a pledge to “steal from the rich” and give back to queer girls in need of help.
Robin and her four Misfits—Little John, White Rabbit, Daisy Chain, and Skillet—have run away from their families in order to live off the grid on their own terms. For a while, they’re hidden, safe, and happy as they commit petty crimes that provide enough to get by. All that matters is keeping their small clan alive. Then, one mission proposed by an unfriendly associate from their past reminds them of their former lives and motivates the group to a new purpose. The five Misfits develop into a league of strong individuals united by a fresh goal: do whatever it takes to help queer girls rise above oppressive laws and attitudes.
Kelly Ann Jacobson, the author of the award-winning LGBTQ+ young adult novel Tink and Wendy, is back with another diverse twist on a popular legend.
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Praise for Robin and Her Misfits
Midwest Book Review (6/2023)
Review of Robin and Her Misfits
“A diverse and entertaining twist on a popular legend in a YA novel about a roving female gang of fun-loving rebel bikers and street racers who, led by Robin, agree to give back to other girls in need of help in an original LGBTQ blending of Robin Hood and Fast and Furious.. . . Unreservedly recommended for highschool and community library LGBTQ fiction collections for young readers ages 14-18.” —Midwest Book Review, Children’s Bookwatch, LGBT Fiction Shelf
Publishers Weekly (2/16/2023)
Review of Robin and Her Misfits
“[A] rousing heist adventure . . . Jacobson’s take on the well-known tale, told through a cinematic plotline, centers themes of found family and queer love.” —Publishers Weekly
Foreword Reviews (01/18/23)
March/April 2023 Issue
Robin and Her Misfits: A Queer Retelling of the Classic
Jeana Jorgensen
“Robin and Her Misfits revisits a classic story about breaking the law, turning it into a poignant, exciting novel about queer love, homecomings, and hope.” —Foreword Reviews
Kirkus Reviews
Online pub date: January 25, 2023 \ Review Issue Date: February 15, 2023
https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/kelly-ann-jacobson/robin-and-her-misfits/
“In this modern reimagining of the legend of Robin Hood, a cast of queer girls fight to free themselves from the control of powerful crime families and their own pasts. Fast-paced action and high stakes.” —Kirkus Reviews
“Recommended LGBTQ+ YA Releasing in Spring 2023” —Reads Rainbow (01/17/23)
Reads Rainbow
“Most Anticipated Young Adult Books: January-June 2023” —LGBTQ Reads
Dahlia Adler
Reads With Pride (12/27/22)
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“Found family is a huge trope of this story . . . Compelling and heart-warming, with twists and turns, badassery and a big sense of love.” —Reads With Pride.
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Back Cover Blurbs
“Robin and Her Misfits is another superb queer young adult retelling of a favorite classic from the marvelous Kelly Ann Jacobson. Misfits, indeed! Such stunning storytelling, with vibrant characters wholly Jacobson’s own. I haven’t enjoyed the trials and tribulations of a group of misfits quite as much since watching Times Square. You don’t want to miss it.” —Addie Tsai, author, Unwieldy Creatures and Dear Twin
“This lightning-paced novel is addictive for any misfit who’s felt lost and angry, who hankers after a little bit – okay, a whole lot – of revenge. If you’re craving a dose of transgression in your reading, these queer gangster girls, and their madcap capers, are for you.” —Lucy Jane Bledsoe, author, No Stopping Us Now
“Robin And Her Misfits reads like the action movie with all-female leads you always hoped for… A greasy, gritty adventure carved for those who need a massive flip in the script. This is one gang of master criminal misfits you wouldn’t want to mess with… A delightfully queer troop of outliers who dare to lean into all the twists and curves.” —Jessamyn Violet, author, Secret Rules to Being a Rockstar
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Past praise for Kelly Ann Jacobson’s Tink and Wendy
“This atmospheric reimaging is rife with divided loyalties and harsh tragedies. Introspective and character-driven, it retains the misty, fairy-tale feel of impossible things and childhood yearning . . . Jacobson shines in thoughtfully rendering the classic characters as well-rounded, complex, and flawed individuals.” —School Library Journal
“A masterful reinvention of the classic. Full of teenage angst and yearning, it is poignant, relatable, and full of contemporary appeal.” —Foreword Reviews
“A modern tale that completely reinvents the characters … both beautiful and heartbreaking all in one.” —The Southern Bookseller Review
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