#the outlaws scarlett and browne

[vryfmi]

TOSaB, first chapter:

That morning, with the dawn hanging wet and pale over the marshes, Scarlett McCain woke up beside four dead men. Four! She hadn’t realized it had been so many. No wonder she felt stiff.

TLSaB, last chapter:

That morning, with the dawn showing faintly beyond the iron spires, Scarlett McCain woke up and discovered she was not alone. All about her lay the wounded and recovering – slaves and sentries, family and strangers, enemies and friends.

[id: a stick figure violently crying, their arms shaking./end id]

[scaraletandbrowned]

This is rushed but jerma audio Albert yaayayayay

Characters that show up in order in case anybody (rightfully) can’t tell from my crappy drawings:

Albert, Ettie, Scarlett, Joe, Mallory, Sal Qin, The ghost of Dr Calloway and Jonathan Stroud

[fiasvsesvit]

hm.... reminds me of something..

wait, isn't this..

A LOCKLYLE REFERENCE

[edmeom]

I love that Scarlett and Browne is a western, but instead of the aesthetic being all yellow and desert, it's quite green and forest-like! I'm not a fan of the American type of western aesthetic, so to speak, because the look of the desert depresses me, but I love how Stroud adapted it for UK setting

[paranormal-taters]

BIIIIIG big fan of The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne so far. I'm less than halfway through and of course it only took me a page or two to be fully engrossed.

I don't know if I can effectively describe it but there is something so addictive about the way Stroud approaches world-building. He reveals details about his vastly unique settings in ways that don't talk down to or overwhelm the reader. He does so in ways that allow readers to embrace the mystery; not through pages and pages of exposition, but through conversational hints dropped by the characters themselves or subtly through the narration. It's such a perfectly engaging way to build a world that makes you want to follow the breadcrumbs.

[mo-racca]

The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne

[mellowkotto]

I love it when artists draw Albert Browne with brown skin like that is my only propaganda

[jynersosbaton]

Aa sad Scarlett edit 😕😕 can’t wait to learn more abt her brother

[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?

[monsterbananatv]

Welp I didn’t realize how little of a fanbase Scarlett and Browne had until I scrolled to the bottom of the tag…

[lindensea]

The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne was so fun!!!! Now that's what I call summer reading! Thanks, JStroud!

[vryfmi]

[id: two pages with sketches of Scarlett McCain and Albert Browne (The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne book series). both have characters' portraits—Scarlett, scowling, and Albert smiling; a back view with one extended arm—Scarlett shooting her gun, Albert using his powers; and items associated with each—for Scarlett it's a revolver and her cuss-box hanging by its cord; for Albert it's an open metal head-restraint and bird feathers. Scarlett is drawn with scarlet-red pencil, and Albert's with warm brown./end id]

sketchbook pages with Scarlett and Browne in scarlet and brown pencils

[scaraletandbrowned]

Scarlett and Browne designs that I won’t polish because I HATEEEEE drawing

[fiasvsesvit]

soon to finish the legendary scarlett and browne and WHY the hell the fanbase is so small bro. i'm crying

[edmeom]

they're looking judgingly at their wanted poster

[sweetieangel300]

Around the time when the Lockwood and co cast were revealed, does anyone remember that The outlaws Scarlett and Browne show was announced too?

Is it still going to happen, or is it dead?