Reign the Earth

With a clever, strong-willed heroine, a downright terrifying villain, and complex relationships that leap off the page, Reign the Earth is the feminist fantasy I didn't know I needed. I will be thinking about Shalia's strength and fearlessness (and swooning over the slow-burn romance) as I anxiously await book two! -- Erin Bowman, author of VENGEANCE ROAD Following in the tradition of Tamora Pierce's stories of feisty, kickass heroines and drawing on some factual underpinnings. . . Gaughen's tale will satisfy teen readers seeking action-packed romantic adventure set alluringly in another age. * Kirkus Reviews on LION HEART * Scarlet is a worthy protagonist for adolescent female readers, and [the] nonstop action that peppers the plot will entice male teens with a penchant for semihistorical fiction. * VOYA on LION HEART * Filled with action, suspense, and a healthy dash of passionate but controlled romance. * School Library Journal on LADY THIEF * Debut novelist Gaughen does more than offer a rip-roaring tale, though it is that. The story, told in Scar's distinctive first-person voice, captivates and gets readers as deeply into the heart of a troubled girl. . . has plenty for both the romantic and the adventure lover. -- starred review * Booklist on SCARLET * Plenty of swashbuckling adventure and a hearty dose of romance power this re-imagining of the legend of Robin Hood. * School Library Journal on SCARLET *