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aseel_reads's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
this was actually a lot of fun and quite gripping - a sci-fi retelling of Arthur with super diverse characters?? a FANTASTIC idea. it definitely took some time to get hooked into it but I think it's because I don't vibe much sign sci-fi as a genre, not the hooks fault. was pleasantly surprised by all the books twists and turns - pretty original while staying true to the og story. keen to see what happens in the next book
Content Warnings
Minor: Rape, Racism, Sexism, Torture, Violence, Pregnancy, Grief, Death of parent, and Death
violet_pages's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death, Genocide, and Animal death
Moderate: Violence, Blood, Death of parent, Grief, Confinement, Pregnancy, Infidelity, Toxic relationship, and Torture
Minor: Rape and Sexual content
ha1yan's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Once and Future had a lot of awesome concepts, but it unfortunately didn't live up to my expectations! It might have benefited from being a longer book to fit in more worldbuilding and make the important plot points longer. The romance could have been more compelling, especially between Ari and Gwen, but I finished the book feeling unsatisfied with the characters.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Blood, Cursing, Death, Confinement, Genocide, and Animal death
Moderate: Death of parent
Minor: Rape
halfwaytoaugust's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
5.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Death, Blood, and Violence
Minor: Rape
morebedsidebooks's review against another edition
4.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Animal death, Violence, Blood, Death of parent, and Genocide
Minor: Rape
Also includes descriptions of a plague.ticktock's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Genocide
Minor: Death, Grief, Rape, and Violence
valereads's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
When I first heard about this book I was immediately intrigued but wrote it off the second I saw it was sci-fi. Then I read two sci-fi books in a row that I enjoyed and saw a couple of great reviews so decided to give it a chance. I did not regret it.
If you're looking for a critique of this novel you've come to the wrong place. This review is pretty much going to be a list of everything I loved about this book (and reasons you should probably pick it up).
One thing I couldn't not mention about this book is the diversity. So many queer identities are represented in this story and I love how it's just accepted as normal in this world - something I for one desperately needed right now.
This story follows a fun and immediately likeable cast of characters who I just want more from. And yes that means I will be picking up the sequel as soon as I can. I got attached to them quickly. Merlin in particularly was brilliant. I loved reading from his point of view which was usually a lot of fun.
I also love what they did with some elements of the original King Arthur myth. This take of Morgana was particularly good to read about and I love what they ended up doing with her.
Overall this book was a fun read with likeable characters. That's all I really have to say. If you enjoy diverse books, science fantasy or the King Arthur legend I'd recommend giving it a try. And if you're a fan of the CBBC Merlin TV show I could not recommend this to you more.
Content Warnings: discussions of rape, torture, genocide, animal death, graphic violence
If you're looking for a critique of this novel you've come to the wrong place. This review is pretty much going to be a list of everything I loved about this book (and reasons you should probably pick it up).
One thing I couldn't not mention about this book is the diversity. So many queer identities are represented in this story and I love how it's just accepted as normal in this world - something I for one desperately needed right now.
This story follows a fun and immediately likeable cast of characters who I just want more from. And yes that means I will be picking up the sequel as soon as I can. I got attached to them quickly. Merlin in particularly was brilliant. I loved reading from his point of view which was usually a lot of fun.
I also love what they did with some elements of the original King Arthur myth. This take of Morgana was particularly good to read about and I love what they ended up doing with her.
Overall this book was a fun read with likeable characters. That's all I really have to say. If you enjoy diverse books, science fantasy or the King Arthur legend I'd recommend giving it a try. And if you're a fan of the CBBC Merlin TV show I could not recommend this to you more.
Content Warnings: discussions of rape, torture, genocide, animal death, graphic violence
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Death, Genocide, Torture, and Violence
Moderate: Terminal illness
Minor: Infidelity and Rape
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