A review by serendipitysbooks
Outlawed by Anna North

adventurous challenging reflective tense medium-paced

3.75

 Outlawed is a Western/alternative history cross genre novel . Ada is a young woman, unable to conceive. When faced with accusations of witchcraft she is forced to flee. Initially she seeks refuge in a convent but religious life is not for her so she hooks up with a band of other outcasts. They steal to stay alive but eventually hope to build a community where others like them can live without fear. This story highlighted the trauma of infertility but Ada’s focus was on finding a meaningful life for herself outside of motherhood and seeking knowledge to overcome ignorant prejudice. Race and gender identity are also incorporated. A fresh, fun, feminist take. 
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