No Good Deed

Reviewed by: Sheila Dube - Springvale Public Library, Springvale, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: November 2, 2017

Review

Connolly presents a modern day time-travel tale that puts a twist on the Robin Hood Legend. While on a break from the Archery Olympic trials, U.S. citizen Ellie goes exploring in the ruins of Nottingham Castle and finds herself in the medieval time of Prince John and the fingered as an outlaw by the Sheriff of Nottingham. As Ellie flees from one escalating situation to another, various characters are introduced that correspond to the characters surrounding the Robin Hood legend. Medieval clothing, code of knights and the poverty conditions of the villages are explored in detail. Adventures, medieval politics and hints of romance make this a light-hearted time travel romp that ends with a happily ever after promise. Readers looking for explanations for the time travel enigma will be disappointed.

Overall Book Score: good