{"product_id":"the-forest-queen-paperback","title":"The Forest Queen - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eBetsy Cornwell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHer 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePerfect 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBut when taking from the rich to give to the poor is no longer enough, what must an outlaw queen become?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRobin Hood Retelling: \u003c\/b\u003e In this female-centered twist on the classic legend, Lady Silvie of Loughsley trades her noble life for the dangers of the forest to protect her people.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eStrong Female Lead: \u003c\/b\u003e Powerless against her cruel brother inside the castle walls, Silvie discovers a new kind of strength as she leads a band of outcasts and fights for justice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFriends to Lovers: \u003c\/b\u003e She runs away with her childhood friend Bird, but their deep bond is tested as the line between loyalty and love begins to blur in their new life.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOutlaw Heroine: \u003c\/b\u003e When her community is threatened, Silvie must decide what lines she's willing to cross to become the leader they need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBetsy Cornwell\u003c\/b\u003e is the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e best-selling author of \u003ci\u003eThe Circus Rose, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eMechanica, \u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003eVenturess, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eTides.\u003c\/i\u003e She graduated from Smith College and was a columnist and editor at \u003ci\u003eTeen Ink\u003c\/i\u003e before receiving an MFA in creative writing from Notre Dame, where she also taught fiction. She now lives in Ireland with her family. www.betsycornwell.com \u003cbr\u003e Twitter: @Betsy_Cornwell Instagram: @BetsyCornwell \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 8.2 x 5.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 28, 2026\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67972779147571,"sku":"9780358133612","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/UiMHH9bTu9780358133612.webp?v=1794433902","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/the-forest-queen-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}