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reyreads's review against another edition
the first time I read this book I think I was about ten. For the last decade I’ve held it in such a place in my heart that even now I grow more fond of it. Avalon High isn’t an in-depth and complex dissection of Arthurian myth and it doesn’t have to be. Its simplicity and quickness is fun and welcoming and I really enjoyed reading it again.
chrystalo's review against another edition
3.0
This book was quite interesting. The reason I picked it up in the first place is because I had seen a very entertaining movie version of the book (it was a Disney Channel Original Movie, so take that as you will). Because I am generally of the opinion that "the book is always better", I decided to give it a try. This is not a difficult read, there is nothing particularly complex happening here, but it is fun, quick, and interesting. I wasn't expecting the big twist to go the way that it did (which is one way that the book differs from the movie), but I did feel that the historical or mythological take on the age0old Arthur story (depending on your personal opinion of Arthurian legend) was somewhat compelling and definitely more thought out in the book form of this story. It's closer to a 2.5 than a 3 in my opinion, but still worth a quick read if you're into that sort of thing.
halynah's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it! What a funny, sweet, relaxing and cute book! The main character's manner of narration is witty, light and fluent, so reading the book is enjoyable and easy. This book is your perfect choice, if you want to take a break from angsty, tragic books and just have pleasure and fun!
abaugher's review against another edition
3.0
what is the goal of this book, to juxtapose teen preppy with serious fantasy? i don't know what to think of this. i did like the narrator's voice.
marieintheraw's review against another edition
1.0
yall. the writing in this, bad. the characters, generic. the retelling elements, lacking. also this is a personal thing but, I get wanting to put this book in Maryland, but like put more than a half an ounce of research into it? we are not all wawas (or even mostly).
stephxsu's review against another edition
4.0
Prolific YA author Meg Cabot introduces something new in her amazing stand-alone book, AVALON HIGH: the reincarnation of an old legend into a modern world.
Everyone has more or less heard of the legend of King Arthur. For Ellie Harrison, however, she practically LIVES surrounded by it. Both her parents are professors of the medieval ages, and have taken a year off from their jobs to write books about their shared passion. That means that for Ellie’s junior year of high school, she’s moving from Minnesota to Annapolis, Maryland, mere miles away from the Naval Academy. Ellie’s last days of summer are spent floating in her backyard pool and running in the nearby park…and that is where she runs into Will.
A. William Wagner is the high school’s star quarterback, valedictorian, class president, and overall well-respected good guy. The day Ellie runs into Will at the park, they smile at each other like they have seen each other before…only Ellie is sure that she’s never met him before in her life (she would’ve definitely remembered otherwise). Much to her surprise, Will ends up showing up at her poolside after the first day of school and hanging out with her.
Of course, Ellie knows that nothing can after happen between her and Golden Boy. After all, he has a girlfriend, the beautiful, blond cheerleader Jennifer. Ellie’s just the friend who can make him laugh, that’s all.
However, there seems to be something strange going on at Avalon High, things that are strangely coincidental to what happened to King Arthur all those centuries ago. It can’t be that Will is the reincarnation of Arthur and that his life is in danger…could it?
And what part does Ellie play in saving the life of the man she loves?
AVALON HIGH is a perfect combination of humor, romance, and suspense. It had been on the edge of my seat as I breathlessly rushed to the finish in order to know what happens…and this is the second time I’ve read it.
Everyone has more or less heard of the legend of King Arthur. For Ellie Harrison, however, she practically LIVES surrounded by it. Both her parents are professors of the medieval ages, and have taken a year off from their jobs to write books about their shared passion. That means that for Ellie’s junior year of high school, she’s moving from Minnesota to Annapolis, Maryland, mere miles away from the Naval Academy. Ellie’s last days of summer are spent floating in her backyard pool and running in the nearby park…and that is where she runs into Will.
A. William Wagner is the high school’s star quarterback, valedictorian, class president, and overall well-respected good guy. The day Ellie runs into Will at the park, they smile at each other like they have seen each other before…only Ellie is sure that she’s never met him before in her life (she would’ve definitely remembered otherwise). Much to her surprise, Will ends up showing up at her poolside after the first day of school and hanging out with her.
Of course, Ellie knows that nothing can after happen between her and Golden Boy. After all, he has a girlfriend, the beautiful, blond cheerleader Jennifer. Ellie’s just the friend who can make him laugh, that’s all.
However, there seems to be something strange going on at Avalon High, things that are strangely coincidental to what happened to King Arthur all those centuries ago. It can’t be that Will is the reincarnation of Arthur and that his life is in danger…could it?
And what part does Ellie play in saving the life of the man she loves?
AVALON HIGH is a perfect combination of humor, romance, and suspense. It had been on the edge of my seat as I breathlessly rushed to the finish in order to know what happens…and this is the second time I’ve read it.
scopples96's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
4.0