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Ahoy there me mateys!  In this second book of the series, the outlaws Scarlett and Browne are continuing their life of bank robbery and survival.  Much of the joy of this installment is watching how much the duo has grown by interacting with each other.  Scarlett remains snarky and awesome.  Browne is the tempering force that is teaching her how to be less selfish.  Scarlett is teaching him the life skills he needs not to die.  Both are still learning to trust and depend on another person.  The banter between them delights.

Scarlett's past comes knocking and brings the duo a seemingly impossible heist.  I loved that both Scarlett and Browne are wrong-footed and scrambling to come up with a plan to beat the clock.  They do not have the upper hand and nothing goes to plan.  While there was a lot of action, there are also introspective moments from both characters.  Their growing friendship is wonderful.

The plot of this book is wound up but there are many possibilities for what comes next.  I want another!  Arrr!