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3.69 AVERAGE
3.69 AVERAGE
funny
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
I was afraid to reread this as an adult because I’m no longer the target audience for it, but I’m happy to say that it’s still a lovely little book. Yes, some things are a little jarring to read as a “grownup”, like how Ellie despises her parents’ work or how she could never go to the mall with her mom. It feels a little heartless when you think about how limited is our time on this Earth, and how little we get to spend with our parents. But let’s not drag this down, because this book is supposed to be just lighthearted fun. I still identify with Ellie, specially the awkward teenager part in me. And Will, damn, in 27 years of living in this planet I still haven’t found a man like him. What a guy!
Now for the more “weird/harmful” parts of this book: Ellie’s kind of wrong about medieval people (they did clean themselves, c’mon!), and Mr. Morton. This man is a menace! Remember how we all agreed that Dr. Loomis definitely shouldn’t be a licensed psychiatrist on “Halloween”? Well, Mr. Morton should be nowhere near impressionable teenagers. His beliefs ruined Marco’s life and almost resulted in Will’s death. LOCK THIS MAN UP. Now now, I’m just kidding (mostly), I still thoroughly enjoyed this read, and in respect for how much my teenage self loved this book, I’ll keep the five-star rating I gave it back then. What can I say? It’s still one of my favorites!
Now for the more “weird/harmful” parts of this book: Ellie’s kind of wrong about medieval people (they did clean themselves, c’mon!), and Mr. Morton. This man is a menace! Remember how we all agreed that Dr. Loomis definitely shouldn’t be a licensed psychiatrist on “Halloween”? Well, Mr. Morton should be nowhere near impressionable teenagers. His beliefs ruined Marco’s life and almost resulted in Will’s death. LOCK THIS MAN UP. Now now, I’m just kidding (mostly), I still thoroughly enjoyed this read, and in respect for how much my teenage self loved this book, I’ll keep the five-star rating I gave it back then. What can I say? It’s still one of my favorites!
One of my all time FAVORITE Meg Cabot books. A must read if you love knights, castle, high school, destiney, magic! Don't judge a book by it's Disney movie.
I'm going to keep my 5 star rating just because the book is a childhood favourite.
I actually only re-read it because I'm currently staying at my parents and I remembered just how much I loved that book when I first read it when I saw it on my bookshelves. It was a sort of dive in my past.
But here's the thing that I tend to keep forgetting: I need to stop reading about teenagers. More precisely: I need to stop reading about teenage love stories. For the most part, I end up feeling extremely frustrated with the characters and what they say. I guess I find it all a bit cringe if I may say so. And it all leads to me not understanding why I loved the book in the first place. And it makes me feel a bit sad if I'm completely honest.
Sure, the whole Arthurian legend / Arthur being reincarnated is still very cool to me. That's actually probably part of why I still (as an adult) managed to enjoy parts of the story. But that's it.
Unfortunately, Elaine is no longer relatable and Will no longer dreamy (except in his looks maybe?).
May we all use this as a reminder that it's okay to outgrow things, that childhood favourites can be childhood favourites even if you don't enjoy them as much as an adult.
I actually only re-read it because I'm currently staying at my parents and I remembered just how much I loved that book when I first read it when I saw it on my bookshelves. It was a sort of dive in my past.
But here's the thing that I tend to keep forgetting: I need to stop reading about teenagers. More precisely: I need to stop reading about teenage love stories. For the most part, I end up feeling extremely frustrated with the characters and what they say. I guess I find it all a bit cringe if I may say so. And it all leads to me not understanding why I loved the book in the first place. And it makes me feel a bit sad if I'm completely honest.
Sure, the whole Arthurian legend / Arthur being reincarnated is still very cool to me. That's actually probably part of why I still (as an adult) managed to enjoy parts of the story. But that's it.
Unfortunately, Elaine is no longer relatable and Will no longer dreamy (except in his looks maybe?).
May we all use this as a reminder that it's okay to outgrow things, that childhood favourites can be childhood favourites even if you don't enjoy them as much as an adult.
I can't believe that I haven't read this book before. Meg Cabot and King Arthur? I love both of these.
I originally watched the Disney Channel movie version of this book first and it inspired me to read the book itself. Being a "fan" of the King Arthur tales, I had high hopes that the author would really include the major elements of the story into the book. I really enjoyed how she combined the stories of King Arthur into present times. I liked the main character. I liked the story and the way everything fit together. For me, it was really interesting and I thought it was a great representation of how old tales can be revamped and incorporated into present day life!
it good but not that good
it was short and needed more! i think
it was short and needed more! i think
considering what this book is, 5 stars might seem dramatic, but trust me on this one.
i first read this book in, like, 6th grade and fell headfirst in love with it. re-reading it now, some parts have not aged well, but it’s such a cool story and surprisingly sweet and well-executed. this book is like a diamond in a pile of garbage 2000s-era-ya-romances. i truly love these characters and was SO DISAPPOINTED to remember how bad the movie sucked. if disney didnt buy up the rights to churn out that godawful screen adaptation, i wouldve directed a film version of this myself because it’s just that good.
other books in this vein i liked- “once and future,” “the mists of avalon.” cabot has a few other good stories, but tbh none that i’ve read come close to this one!
i first read this book in, like, 6th grade and fell headfirst in love with it. re-reading it now, some parts have not aged well, but it’s such a cool story and surprisingly sweet and well-executed. this book is like a diamond in a pile of garbage 2000s-era-ya-romances. i truly love these characters and was SO DISAPPOINTED to remember how bad the movie sucked. if disney didnt buy up the rights to churn out that godawful screen adaptation, i wouldve directed a film version of this myself because it’s just that good.
other books in this vein i liked- “once and future,” “the mists of avalon.” cabot has a few other good stories, but tbh none that i’ve read come close to this one!
adventurous
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:
Complicated
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
tense
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