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nimeneth's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
I appreciate that Guinevere got her happy ending and all was forgiven with Lancelot as well.
Moderate: Animal death, Animal cruelty, Fire/Fire injury, Kidnapping, Sexism, Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Toxic relationship, and War
frantically's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
At the end, the author write about perfect wrapped-up stories and myths, where we never get to see all the bad and terrible things that also happened. While that sentiment may be true, it is still unsatisfying how a lot of plot lines seemed to just be beginning — and suddenly the reader is cut out.
As a sapphic reader, yes, I was rooting for Lancelot most of all. And it is so so disappointing to see Guinevere share multiple kisses with Mordred, while we are even told that her love lies with Lancelot. I get hoping for something more than vague feelings and touches but we got nothing. Would a kiss or even just a declaration of love really been that much to ask for?
I did still really enjoy this series and while continue recommending it — just no longer as the queer retelling I was hoping it would be.
(Also, I read fantasy for a reason, reading about all these old magic users being destroyed almost made me sob ngl)
Graphic: Violence and Death
Moderate: War, Misogyny, Sexism, Injury/Injury detail, and Fire/Fire injury
Minor: Animal death, Suicidal thoughts, and Suicide attempt
typedtruths's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Graphic: Violence and War
Moderate: Animal death, Colonisation, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Self harm, Blood, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and War
Minor: Classism
claudiamacpherson's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
Moderate: Suicidal thoughts, Xenophobia, Death, War, Grief, Infidelity, Kidnapping, Suicide, and Colonisation
Minor: Alcohol, Animal death, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Fire/Fire injury, Blood, Death of parent, Domestic abuse, Injury/Injury detail, and Self harm
starccato's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.5
Graphic: Abandonment, Blood, Body horror, Colonisation, Death, Gaslighting, Grief, Infidelity, Injury/Injury detail, Kidnapping, Misogyny, Murder, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, Violence, War, Xenophobia, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Death of parent, Fire/Fire injury, Genocide, Panic attacks/disorders, and Self harm
Minor: Alcohol, Domestic abuse, Stalking, Vomit, and Sexual harassment
allisonwonderlandreads's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
It's hard to do this spoiler-free, but I was highly stressed about my ship for Guinevere. It's up in the air not because of indecision but lack of self-knowledge and a personal blindspot towards romantic love. THEN, my ship prevailed (I think) but it got less time on the page than both the other options (it's a full quadrangle, out here) and it wasn't particularly decisive or romantic despite the long emotional journey to get us to that point (on literally the last page). I felt deflated after all my building concern and excitement led to such an anti-climactic result.
While the questions raised were interesting and thoughtful, they looped through the story without the benefit of the great character elements driving the first two installments. It's strange for me to get the conclusion I want and still leave dissatisfied and underwhelmed. I would have appreciated more plot and more emphasis on the heartfelt relationships that make the trilogy sing. I'm still glad I read the series in its entirety, and this is my favorite version of Camelot to date.
Graphic: Self harm, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide attempt, and Toxic relationship
Moderate: Abandonment, Child abuse, Death of parent, Murder, Physical abuse, Sexism, and Sexual harassment
Minor: Animal death, Sexual content, Infidelity, War, and Violence
beforeviolets's review against another edition
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
What an epic conclusion to a magical and adventurous story! So many twists and turns and reveals tied in among nuanced discussion of right and wrong and good and evil. Every single character in this world is written so well and has such a complex history and personality and moral code. They're fully realized beings and are truly what drives the emotional connection between the audience and the story. Kiersten White, more than anything else, knows how to write a good character.
And I felt like this book left me with so many fantastic messages about strength and growth and love. I'm always a huge fan of the trope that the strongest weapon that can be wielded is the complexity of humanity.
However, I'm going to need a novella RIGHT NOW. RIGHT. NOW.
Graphic: Blood, Colonisation, Death, Gore, Kidnapping, Self harm, Sexism, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Suicide attempt, Violence, and War
Moderate: Alcohol and Animal death
Minor: Vomit