BULLSEYE - ROBIN HOOD RETOLD
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bullseye
noun ˈbu̇lz-ˌī also ˈbəlz- 1 a: the center of a target also: something central or crucial b: a shot that hits the bull's-eye broadly: something that precisely attains a desired end
Robin Hood is a brilliant but broke archer from the wrong side of the tracks, famous for her flashy trick shots and for giving away any and all prize money to underfunded youth athletes. Mariam Mansour is an archery prodigy - the country's pristine, heavily sponsored golden girl. They are supposed to be bitter rivals competing for the spotlight but behind the firing line, a quiet understanding sparks between them - one that becomes a lifeline when Robin's world falls apart.
On the cusp of their biggest international tournament, a jealous competitor deliberately injures Robin’s drawing arm, forcing her out of the qualifiers and into the shadows. Heartbroken and unable to compete, Robin goes completely off the grid, retreating to a slow life outside the competitive circuit to heal. But Mariam can't forget the girl who shot with so much heart. Refusing to let Robin drift away, Mariam tracks her down, only to find a shadow of the vibrant archer she once knew.
Determined to help Robin find her love for the bow again, Mariam steps away from her own frantic life to stay by her side. What follows is a gentle journey of healing and a sweet, slow-burn romance that proves the best victories happen far away from the podium.