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sdloomer's review against another edition
3.0
Okay, Kiersten. I don't know how you'll be able to one up yourself from the perfection that was Lada in The Conqueror's Saga, but it's safe to say I'll be reading this come November and still be wondering how on earth you did it.
brianne_k's review against another edition
4.0
*3.75/5*
I loovveee Arthurian myth and retellings. This one is a decent start. I am excited to see where it goes.
Now I want to rewatch Merlin.
I loovveee Arthurian myth and retellings. This one is a decent start. I am excited to see where it goes.
Now I want to rewatch Merlin.
ambeesbookishpages's review against another edition
2.0
I am actually really sad. I love Kiersten's writing and her previous series, so when I heard that she was going to be publishing a Camelot retelling I was hyped. Anything King Arthur and Merlin related should have my name written on them, because I am here for it. But As much as I wish I could say that I loved this story, I didn't.
My biggest problem is that I felt like the reader is kept in the dark for way to long. I get that not everything is going to be revealed in the beginning and there is going to be a build up, but you do get little answers that help the world building and progression of the story. But I felt like in this case that as the reader I had no idea what was happening. I know that Guinevere isn't the real Guinevere but actually a witch sent to protect King Arthur, but other then that: nothing.
Overall The Guinevere Deception wasn't for me sadly, but I still say that if you are looking for a King Arthur retelling that is going to put the female character as the hero then this book is one you should check out!
My biggest problem is that I felt like the reader is kept in the dark for way to long. I get that not everything is going to be revealed in the beginning and there is going to be a build up, but you do get little answers that help the world building and progression of the story. But I felt like in this case that as the reader I had no idea what was happening. I know that Guinevere isn't the real Guinevere but actually a witch sent to protect King Arthur, but other then that: nothing.
Overall The Guinevere Deception wasn't for me sadly, but I still say that if you are looking for a King Arthur retelling that is going to put the female character as the hero then this book is one you should check out!
sienna_canread's review against another edition
3.0
Like a 3.5 stars. The first chapter was good the first chapter was four stars but then it declined.
dantanian_noir's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
mysterious
reflective
tense
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
3.75
sierrainstitches's review against another edition
4.5
Not quite a 5 ⭐️ for me, but still really good! Loved it. Fully gasped at the big reveal.
rcrikkit's review against another edition
4.0
This was such a fun read. I enjoy retellings in general, and I loved reading an Arthurian retelling from Guinevere's perspective. I'm already looking forward to the rest of the series.
shawniebooks's review against another edition
3.0
2.5 stars, rounding up. I've yet to find a King Arthur book that I really like. I'll stick to Kiersten White's adult and horror which I do really like.