I also enjoyed the faith content throughout this book and how the characters sought to live with integrity. I especially liked how Merek tried to be a better man and overcome his quick temper. While I didn’t really connect with either of them very much, I did like them. There were definitely some edge-of-your-seat moments as secrets are uncovered, and Violet and Merek had to overcome the baron’s plans. I enjoyed how fast-paced this story felt and that the action begins right away. It was really cozy to read this in the evenings when I just wanted something fun and light to read. The Cloak of Scarlet had the classic Melanie Dickerson historical fairytale vibes with the medieval setting and sweet romance. While the fairytale element of the story is subtle, we still get the girl wearing a red cloak, the grandmother, and a terrible villain. Includes discussion questions for book clubsģ.5 stars ⭐️ This was a fun, sweet YA romance and fairytale retelling of Little Red Riding Hood.

Part of the Dericott Tale series of stand-alone fairy tales

Can the two find their happily ever after against all odds, or will the wolves amongst them drive them apart?įrom New York Times bestselling author Melanie Dickerson comes a thrilling retelling of 'Little Red Riding Hood,' where two hearts must learn to trust themselves and each other in order to save a kingdom.Ī medieval retelling of “Little Red Riding Hood” Thrown together in the baron’s quarters in a race against time to save the lives of their loved ones and themselves, Violet and Merek must learn to trust each other to expose Dunham’s treachery to the king-all while succumbing to their growing feelings for each other. Suddenly the kingdom depends on both of them.īut before Merek and Violet can act to bring the corruption to light, Violet is captured and brought directly to Dunham-where she shockingly discovers a secret that shakes her entire world . . . and the future she dreams of. But when he encounters the spirited and beautiful Violet and discovers the depths of the baron’s treachery, he realizes that serving his employer is not serving the kingdom-and so he sets out on a daring journey to go behind the baron’s back to expose his deceitfulness to the king. Sir Merek, a knight in the service of Baron Dunham, has pledged his life to fighting injustice and defending the weak. He was an ordinary knight serving the baron . . .

Outraged, Violet finds herself in the midst of the action and determines to put an end to the evil baron’s mistreatment of the hardworking people. Then, her beloved grandmother is robbed by the villainous Baron Dunham. Her one dream: to find a love that is pure and true. Adopted as a young child, she’s content with her comfortable life in her small medieval town with her faith, her books, and her baking . . . and the vivid red cloak her grandmother gifted her. Violet Lambton never imagined herself as anything but average.

Cloak of Scarlet by Melanie Dickerson