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3.72 AVERAGE
3.72 AVERAGE
I used to be super into all the Arthur retellings, bit it's been a long while since I read any. This one I'm having a hard time getting interested in, so I'm DNFing it at 30%. I'm just not into it.
This was really fun! It was such an easy world to hide in and I instantly fell in love. I can’t wait for book 2!!
I’m leaning toward a 4.5/5 but we shall stick with this for now because holy god damn this BOOK
Camelot? King Arthur who is literal sunshine? Guinevere who is a protecccctor? And a f/f romance (even if it is on the back burner)??? BUT THE BEST PART???? LANCELOT. Lancelot is my FAVOURITE.
it’s a slow/soft fantasy for sure but I neeeeed the sequels like rn? Pls? Pls pls?? Gah.
Camelot? King Arthur who is literal sunshine? Guinevere who is a protecccctor? And a f/f romance (even if it is on the back burner)??? BUT THE BEST PART???? LANCELOT. Lancelot is my FAVOURITE.
it’s a slow/soft fantasy for sure but I neeeeed the sequels like rn? Pls? Pls pls?? Gah.
Nice take on the Merlin story. I found myself often thinking back to the show to remember what happened but thankfully it didn’t ruin it for me.
3.5
3.5
fun retelling of the Arthurian legend with Guinevere as an awesome heroine in her own right
I found this book to be such a refreshing take on the cam lot myths. I really found the pacing and storytelling elements to be super strong. I really was so engaged in the story. I also loved the main characters and the side characters that populated this world. I really also like how kiersten took the myths and turned it on its head. This book was such a unexpected suprise. I really also loved the other POV that was included throughout this read. I also enjoyed the ending and really was impressed with it. I feel like that this book just scratched the surface and and super excited to see where this series goes in the future.
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
No
Loveable characters:
No
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
eh. i feel very neutral about this, maybe i’ll pick up the second book idk yet
i could read arthurian legends and retellings all day, and this was a nice new twist on them. a guinevere centered story with a refreshing take on the characters. even though i’m familiar with the legend the author still had me falling for mordred’s charm and wit. female lancelot wasn’t something i was expecting but greatly enjoyed, especially the potential queer love story between lancelot and guinevere.
DNF at 70%. basically just a feminist retelling of arthurian legend. somehow found a way to make magic boring, and had characters with the personalities of lukewarm oatmeal. i can’t finish it.