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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
This was a very good take on the Arthurian legend and I am anxious to read more (which naturally aren't out yet).
I finished this book a while ago, but had almost forgotten that I had read it earlier this year. I don't remember hating it, but I don't remember loving it, and I think remembering not much about it all is indicative of 3 stars.
I found it interesting, but it did often feel very slow and quite empty. I'm not sure if this was intended in White's version of Camelot, but the setting felt cold and empty and lacking of personality. I may pick up the sequel though, as whilst the ending was a bit predictable it was still entertaining.
I found it interesting, but it did often feel very slow and quite empty. I'm not sure if this was intended in White's version of Camelot, but the setting felt cold and empty and lacking of personality. I may pick up the sequel though, as whilst the ending was a bit predictable it was still entertaining.
medium-paced
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
I absolutely loved this. I love the twist in it and it was such a fun ride. Cannot wait to get my hands on the second one!!!
adventurous
mysterious
slow-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Like almost any fantasy girlie, I am well aware of Arthurian mythology. To some extent, it permeates the genre, and from a literary perspective, it is some of the earliest recorded fantasy. However, Arthurian legend has never enchanted me as much as other fairy tales, especially because of its hints of affairs and adultery. The premise of this book caught my attention and in many ways I like the changes White has made to the tale. White treats femininity with a careful hand, trying to write believable strong women in a time period that had never seen feminism. At times White falls short of the mark, but her efforts are appreciated.
My biggest gripe with this book is not author specific, but rather an issue that is becoming more and more prevalent in trilogies (and book series): the first book does not clear anything up. I am partial to the idea that a book should be whole in and of itself. If a book carries on a storyline from a book or two before, why not just write one BIG book instead of chopping it up into 3 parts? I understand that it is a marketing strategy and authors love cliffhangers, but as an avid reader I much prefer that a book be complete.
My biggest gripe with this book is not author specific, but rather an issue that is becoming more and more prevalent in trilogies (and book series): the first book does not clear anything up. I am partial to the idea that a book should be whole in and of itself. If a book carries on a storyline from a book or two before, why not just write one BIG book instead of chopping it up into 3 parts? I understand that it is a marketing strategy and authors love cliffhangers, but as an avid reader I much prefer that a book be complete.
Apparently I just really love Kiersten White's books... Her take on Guinevere in this book was amazing, I loved how the normally quiet, passive queen got a face and a background and had her own agency. This Arthur was great too, still being the great king that we know from the legends, but it also becomes clear what that means for the people around them. I couldn't be more excited about this take on Lancelot, and I loved the role Mordred was playing. I really liked what White did with the mythology and the magic, it's different from what I know, but still really recognizable as being Arthur. When can I continue with part two? The ending really made me wanting more and made me want to know how the story will continue (because this felt like the start of the story and in the ending of the book, it really kicked of)
adventurous
fast-paced