Vispilio

By: Audrey D. DeBoer

Narrated by: Jack Jacobs

Robin Hood has a new name—the Vispilio, a thief by night. But does he seek justice...or vengeance?

Antony Bronson has never known his past—as far as he knows, he's the second son of his father Bron and has lived an unremarkable life in the village of Barnswood, other than a fateful fall from a tree that caused him to lose memories. But when rumors of a lost prince—the Prince Adrian who was supposed to have died in an act of war ten years before—begin to surface among the kingdom of Southborn, Antony begins to wonder if he's been told the truth. So does Adelaide DuMont, the girl who had been destined to be the prince's beloved, and Sir John, the hated son of the former king's advisor. As Antony discovers his true identity, so does King Tanor, who will stop at nothing to make sure his crown is secure. To some a prince, to others a pretender, Antony must forge his own destiny—as the true king of Southborn, or as an enemy of the people. A thrilling adventure of political intrigue, royal drama, and a romance as old as Robin and Maid Marian.

©2025 Audrey D. DeBoer (P)2025 Audrey D. DeBoer

Great story!

The storyline was incredible and the held my attention. The book jumps from character to character but it wasn’t confusing. Narrator’s voice dropped off a little at the end of sentences so it was hard to hear once in a while, but it was worth it to keep trying to listen to the story!

How a classic retelling should be done

Retellings these days are a dime a dozen, and this one does draw very clear inspiration from Robin Hood, but it fills the story with compelling and genuinely unique characters who feel wholly original. Even the villains feel like fully realized people with compelling motivations. The story takes twists and turns that I've never seen used in a Robin Hood narrative that make it really keep you on your toes. In a media landscape saturated with remakes and retellings that aren't worth anyone's time, this one earns its place. If you love the vibes of classic Robin Hood, but you're dying for a truly fresh take on it, look no further than Vispilio.