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babs_reviews's review against another edition
4.0
I truly am a sucker for anything Arthurian! I loved this twist on Guinevere and can't wait for the next installment.
networklvrs's review
1.0
i literally could not finish this book. usually fantasy interests be but this was not for me.
izzys_internet_bookshelf's review
4.0
4/5
When I first saw this book I was going through my recommendations on goodreads. This was a very lucky find, for most of the recommendations Goodreads recommends me are usually out of random and almost never what I like to read. I enjoyed the pacing of the story and I enjoyed how the plot unfolded. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. Also excited for there is an Owlcrate exclusive of this book and its not incredibly expensive ( yay )
When I first saw this book I was going through my recommendations on goodreads. This was a very lucky find, for most of the recommendations Goodreads recommends me are usually out of random and almost never what I like to read. I enjoyed the pacing of the story and I enjoyed how the plot unfolded. I cannot wait to read the next book in the series. Also excited for there is an Owlcrate exclusive of this book and its not incredibly expensive ( yay )
krisglomb's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? No
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
2.5
I wanted to DNF but then got too far in. Don’t ask me why I’m continuing with the series because the answer is depressing. This book isn’t bad but it’s not good either. It feels more like a presentation of ideas than a story I care about and feel connected to. The ideas are stronger than the writing and the storytelling and it feels like there’s a mismatch. I’m hoping Mordred kills Arthur (as per usual) and that we’re cheering by the end of the series. Our main character feels more like a narrator than a main character so its frustrating wanting to be in the head of literally anyone else.
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
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
3.0
Like a 3.5 stars. The first chapter was good the first chapter was four stars but then it declined.