#the outlaws scarlett & browne

[lejay-the-impossible]

Happy late birthday to @jonathanstroud. Bartimaeus got here from the Other Place to say hi, Lockwood got you a cup of the finest tea and Scarlett is gonna try not to swear much (she pays extra today)

[pompomnium]

The Notorious Scarlett and Browne, available today! I would like to say that it is, but in fact it is not yet. The publisher said it was today, but apparently stores will start releasing the book on the 22nd. I guess I was too early, hehe. Still, I am sooooo happy that it will be on sale soon! Can't wait.

↓In addition, I will also include the Albert that I painted before.

[fiasvsesvit]

I just noticed that every Jonathan Stroud's main character has a matching initial with him

- lucy Joan carlyle

- John mandrake

- scarlett Josephine mccain

that's so wholesome

[mellowkotto]

Just realized that I forgot to reupload this lol

I miss them everyday. 6 months is FAR too long for book 3

[edmeom]

[vryfmi]

[id from alt text: four images of sketches of Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne (The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne).

two main characters are walking next to each other. Albert is ahead of Scarlett, he's babbling something, his walk is relaxed. Scarlett looks annoyed and her walk is stern.

two sketches of Scarlett: a headshot with her looking pissed, and a very simple full body sketch, text next to it reads "idk".

a plain skech of Albert's headshot.

Scarlett and Albert are sitting with their backs turned to the viewer, they wear much lighter clothes and Scarlett's hair is down. only Albert's face is visible and he's looking at Scarlrtt with a gentle smile./end id]

tosab sketches from aggie io session with @edmeom (check the post over here)

[petratherrock]

Ok. Decided to draw this frame of basically the Stroud-verse today. I don't have the time or energy for 31days of pain so here I go with my own Stroud-tober prompt

The Bartimaeus trilogy, Lockwood and co., and The Notorious Scarlett and Browne

If you know what some of these refer to from his three books series, well, then, you know lol. I k some of em are prolly a little too obscure

1. Leather jacket

2. Briefcase

3. Hunting knife

4. Burning house

5. Haunted locket

6. Boat

7. Rapiers

8. Trainers

9. Comic books

10. Rifle

11. Potted lavender plant

12. Feather capes

13. Shining boy

14. Boots

15. Ethnic masks

16. Albert Browne

17. Amulet of Samarkand

18. Biscuits

19. Straw hat

20. Ceramic ducks

21. The Skull

22. Necktie

23. Apples

24. Trolley

25. Thai food takeaway

26. Doughnuts

27. Quill Kipps

28. Goggles

29. Candles

30. Thick books

31. Teapot and cup

[nathaniel-underwood-is-an-intj]

Literally just finished Notorious Scarlett and Browne

In that hyper stage where I just have to share my thoughts so excuse the ramble. (Spoilers!)

Sneaky Bartimaeus reference? Very reminiscent of Nat and Kitty's parting. I love how It's easy to find similarities between Storud's stories and characters without it feeling too repetitious.

The revelation about Thomas didn't surprise me- I'd read the summary for the third book but before that I felt it was kinda obvious she was like the reverse of Lockwood. But her middle name being Josephine absolutely did surprise me (unless I missed it being mentioned before?) but omg does the name suit her!! Made me realise we don't know what Jo and Ettie's surname is which I'd like to know!

Lighthearted moments I liked:

But also I was so confident Albert was my favourite character (love all of Stroud's psychologically messed up male protagonists anyway so it wasn't exactly a competition) but then in came Mallory omg - a more fucked up version of Albert that has absolutely no qualms about killing people?? Sign me tf up baby I love him so much! I said Nat has Catholic guilt vibes but oh boy Mallory is the BLUEPRINT for catholic guilt 🤌🏼🤌🏼

Maybe an unpopular opinion? But he definitely deserved better! I want to see him developed more as character and see more of his personality shine through rather than just be a vague threat from Stonemoor. I found his self assurance and egotistical nature really interesting considering years of child abuse - we kind of see it with Nathaniel but it's mostly an act and bravado whereas that does seem to just be what Mallory is like.

I'm loving the found family vibe as well - it was nice to see Jo and Ettie have stayed with Scarlett and Albert and the addition of Sal Qin at the end is really sweet. And I just think Mallory would fit in perfectly with the found family trope. None of them are really great people so he fits in so well 😭 I know I'm deluding myself thinking two people with the same power and background could be given equal space in the book so Mallory's end is probably final. But it was a little more vague so maybe? 🥹 What do we think does anyone else want him back? Also I know mentions of an adaptations are out there and I can't get the image how the last chapter would look on screen: Albert and Scarlett discussing the fight, thinking about the future joking about how Mallory is under several buildings and the future looks so bright. And then post credits we just see him come crawling out the revine. Or is that too cliche? But a small dose of cliche is healthy in a western vibe book right?

Mallory goading Albert before their fight was actually really cute as well; he was 🤏🏼 this close to being a mentor to Albert like an annoying af big brother or something 😭 I can picture him flirting with Scarlett as well purely to be irritating.

And I understand Albert being upset about Mallory killing the watchman - Albert does feel bad about hurting people even in self defense and it contrasts to Mallory not caring at all, but I was surprised that it was such a strong catalyst for his rage? Mallory kind of inadvertently helped them by getting rid of someone who could sound the alarm.

I just really love Mallory's pursuit of perfection leading to his own self hatred and I feel like it could be explored more with him as a character. Nathaniel gradually became more fearful of uncleanliness and disorder as he lost control of his life but it's cool to see the concept of a character viewing themself as impure and being filled with self hatred because of that (again gimmie those catholic guilt vibes all day long.)

I also like how he hasn't got the fear of his power that Albert has; Albert fears himself Mallory hates himself instead. But he also hates 'normal' people too which is really interesting, he just seems so lonely that's why I want him to join the little ragtag group 😭

Dr Calloway's death felt very justified but Mallory's (potential?) death just felt hollow because he's exciting and doesn't feel like his story was filled out enough. But then again we don't have any information about Calloway- not even a first name. The effect it gives is of a faceless entity of an institution. Even the description of her wearing glasses gives the impression of dehumanising her- If anyone knows anything about the Stanford Prison Experiment that's the impression she leaves. And that lack of knowledge about her is fulfilling in a way. No real personality shines through because she's been dehumanised. But Mallory is different - we see little glimpses of his personality, he's less of a faceless entity.

And even when Albert is trying to convince him to join them (whether this was supposed to be a trick or genuine I wasn't sure- Albert is kind enough to have been genuine but also I don't know if he'd want to risk Joe, Ettie and Scarlett) his reaction shows the cracks in his confident swagger. He's furious when Albert suggests society hates him, even though he's stated it himself many times and says he's accepted that fact. It kinda gave me the impression he's just trying to convince himself he's okay with being an outcast an completely alone but hearing it from someone else reminds him of the trauma of having it pointed out by Drs in Stonemoor and the defence mechanisms start to kick in.

And during his fight with Albert we see him have a real connection with someone- he and Albert share strange moments bordering on bonding with each other. I think it's a connection they both need because no on else has such similar shared experiences. I don't even want a redemption arc for him- he's irredeemable in the same way Scarlett and Albert are which is why he fits in with them so much!

Anyway what do people think? Do you think Mallory will return? Do you want him to? I'm so excited for the last book to come out and so scared I'll be disappointed 🥲

Aside from Mallory; the will they won't they of Scarlett and Albert is stressing me out! I can't decide if they're even meant to be shipped or not. It doesn't help that Albert's age is left really vague - Scarlett makes him sound quite young in comparison to her but Albert says she's hardly older than him so idk. I know Stroud tends to keep these things vague on purpose but this seems more so than usual which makes me think I'm crazy when they have adorable moments together.

I kind of get the impression Albert has a sort of crush on Scarlett but she views him as a little brother. How does everyone else see them?

[galriando]

I'm EXCITED

[alphacrone]

Scarlett McCain - The Outlaws Scarlett & Browne

[scaraletandbrowned]

[wishingmyhairred]

EDIT: Postponed due to Jonathan being sick! Will be rescheduled!

The Writing Community Chat Show will be hosting @jonathanstroud again this week to talk about Bartimeaus, The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne and touching on Lockwood & Co Live this Friday on YouTube

Here is his last interview with them in case you missed it

[pompomnium]

I just finished reading The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne. I actually had not planned to read it, but I started reading it because I was looking for the next book to read and because I was curious about Albert Browne in the fanart. It was quite interesting. I myself like science fiction set in a decadent future, so I enjoyed it a lot. Above all, the dialogue between Scarlett and Albert is adorable! I am looking forward to the release of the second volume, as only the first volume has been translated in Japan.

[lejay-the-impossible]

I finished reading TOSAB a few days ago (I made quite a pause. For half a year) and it was astonishing. Once again a perfect Stroud book. I already have TNSAB on my shelf and I hope to start it soon.

[mellowkotto]

Some recent art or something

Holly Munro, I will never forget you. Lesbian realness

Mom and dad are fighting. Scarlett's eating curry... White girl achievement

[edmeom]

The Notorious Scarlett and Browne Spoilers!

[id in alt text]

just finished reading The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne by Jonathan Stroud and I'm obsessed??? This is so good???????

anyway, aggie night with @vryfmi