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Animal death (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), Blood (1 reviewer), and Kidnapping (1 reviewer)Moderate
Sexual assault (2 reviewers), Violence (2 reviewers), Blood (2 reviewers), Kidnapping (2 reviewers), Animal death (1 reviewer), Death (1 reviewer), Misogyny (1 reviewer), Rape (1 reviewer), Sexual violence (1 reviewer), and Vomit (1 reviewer)Minor
Suicidal thoughts (4 reviewers), Blood (3 reviewers), Animal death (2 reviewers), Physical abuse (2 reviewers), Rape (2 reviewers), Violence (2 reviewers), Death (1 reviewer), Self harm (1 reviewer), and Vomit (1 reviewer)Moods
adventurous 91%
mysterious 74%
dark 32%
tense 15%
lighthearted 13%
emotional 9%
funny 8%
hopeful 4%
challenging 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
sad 1%
mysterious 74%
dark 32%
tense 15%
lighthearted 13%
emotional 9%
funny 8%
hopeful 4%
challenging 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 61%
slow 22%
fast 15%
slow 22%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 31% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%Average rating
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From New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White comes a new fantasy series reimagining the Arthurian legend, set in the magical world of Camelot.
There was nothing in the world as magical and terrifying as a girl.
Princess Guinevere has come to Camelot to wed a stranger: the charismatic King Arthur. With magic clawing at the kingdom's borders, the great wizard Merlin conjured a solution--send in Guinevere to be Arthur's wife . . . and his protector from those who want to see the young king's idyllic city fail. The catch? Guinevere's real name--and her true identity--is a secret. She is a changeling, a girl who has given up everything to protect Camelot.
To keep Arthur safe, Guinevere must navigate a court in which the old--including Arthur's own family--demand things continue as they have been, and the new--those drawn by the dream of Camelot--fight for a better way to live. And always, in the green hearts of forests and the black depths of lakes, magic lies in wait to reclaim the land. Arthur's knights believe they are strong enough to face any threat, but Guinevere knows it will take more than swords to keep Camelot free.
Deadly jousts, duplicitous knights, and forbidden romances are nothing compared to the greatest threat of all: the girl with the long black hair, riding on horseback through the dark woods toward Arthur. Because when your whole existence is a lie, how can you trust even yourself?
*THE FIRST BOOK IN THE CAMELOT RISING TRILOGY*
There was nothing in the world as magical and terrifying as a girl.
Princess Guinevere has come to Camelot to wed a stranger: the charismatic King Arthur. With magic clawing at the kingdom's borders, the great wizard Merlin conjured a solution--send in Guinevere to be Arthur's wife . . . and his protector from those who want to see the young king's idyllic city fail. The catch? Guinevere's real name--and her true identity--is a secret. She is a changeling, a girl who has given up everything to protect Camelot.
To keep Arthur safe, Guinevere must navigate a court in which the old--including Arthur's own family--demand things continue as they have been, and the new--those drawn by the dream of Camelot--fight for a better way to live. And always, in the green hearts of forests and the black depths of lakes, magic lies in wait to reclaim the land. Arthur's knights believe they are strong enough to face any threat, but Guinevere knows it will take more than swords to keep Camelot free.
Deadly jousts, duplicitous knights, and forbidden romances are nothing compared to the greatest threat of all: the girl with the long black hair, riding on horseback through the dark woods toward Arthur. Because when your whole existence is a lie, how can you trust even yourself?
*THE FIRST BOOK IN THE CAMELOT RISING TRILOGY*
Buy The Guinevere Deception
United States
Bookshop US
Other countries
Bookshop UK
Blackwell's
The StoryGraph is an affiliate of the featured links. We earn commission on any purchases made.
From New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White comes a new fantasy series reimagining the Arthurian legend, set in the magical world of Camelot.
There was nothing in the world as magical and terrifying as a girl.
Princess Guinevere has come to Camelot to wed a stranger: the charismatic King Arthur. With magic clawing at the kingdom's borders, the great wizard Merlin conjured a solution--send in Guinevere to be Arthur's wife . . . and his protector from those who want to see the young king's idyllic city fail. The catch? Guinevere's real name--and her true identity--is a secret. She is a changeling, a girl who has given up everything to protect Camelot.
To keep Arthur safe, Guinevere must navigate a court in which the old--including Arthur's own family--demand things continue as they have been, and the new--those drawn by the dream of Camelot--fight for a better way to live. And always, in the green hearts of forests and the black depths of lakes, magic lies in wait to reclaim the land. Arthur's knights believe they are strong enough to face any threat, but Guinevere knows it will take more than swords to keep Camelot free.
Deadly jousts, duplicitous knights, and forbidden romances are nothing compared to the greatest threat of all: the girl with the long black hair, riding on horseback through the dark woods toward Arthur. Because when your whole existence is a lie, how can you trust even yourself?
*THE FIRST BOOK IN THE CAMELOT RISING TRILOGY*
There was nothing in the world as magical and terrifying as a girl.
Princess Guinevere has come to Camelot to wed a stranger: the charismatic King Arthur. With magic clawing at the kingdom's borders, the great wizard Merlin conjured a solution--send in Guinevere to be Arthur's wife . . . and his protector from those who want to see the young king's idyllic city fail. The catch? Guinevere's real name--and her true identity--is a secret. She is a changeling, a girl who has given up everything to protect Camelot.
To keep Arthur safe, Guinevere must navigate a court in which the old--including Arthur's own family--demand things continue as they have been, and the new--those drawn by the dream of Camelot--fight for a better way to live. And always, in the green hearts of forests and the black depths of lakes, magic lies in wait to reclaim the land. Arthur's knights believe they are strong enough to face any threat, but Guinevere knows it will take more than swords to keep Camelot free.
Deadly jousts, duplicitous knights, and forbidden romances are nothing compared to the greatest threat of all: the girl with the long black hair, riding on horseback through the dark woods toward Arthur. Because when your whole existence is a lie, how can you trust even yourself?
*THE FIRST BOOK IN THE CAMELOT RISING TRILOGY*
What the community thinks
summary of 1085 ratings (see reviews)
Content warnings
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Animal death (1 reviewer), Sexism (1 reviewer), Blood (1 reviewer), and Kidnapping (1 reviewer)Moderate
Sexual assault (2 reviewers), Violence (2 reviewers), Blood (2 reviewers), Kidnapping (2 reviewers), Animal death (1 reviewer), Death (1 reviewer), Misogyny (1 reviewer), Rape (1 reviewer), Sexual violence (1 reviewer), and Vomit (1 reviewer)Minor
Suicidal thoughts (4 reviewers), Blood (3 reviewers), Animal death (2 reviewers), Physical abuse (2 reviewers), Rape (2 reviewers), Violence (2 reviewers), Death (1 reviewer), Self harm (1 reviewer), and Vomit (1 reviewer)Moods
adventurous 91%
mysterious 74%
dark 32%
tense 15%
lighthearted 13%
emotional 9%
funny 8%
hopeful 4%
challenging 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
sad 1%
mysterious 74%
dark 32%
tense 15%
lighthearted 13%
emotional 9%
funny 8%
hopeful 4%
challenging 3%
inspiring 2%
reflective 2%
sad 1%
Pace
medium 61%
slow 22%
fast 15%
slow 22%
fast 15%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 59% | Character: 31% | Plot: 9%Strong character development?
Yes: 68% | No: 25% | It's complicated: 5%Loveable characters?
Yes: 74% | It's complicated: 14% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 47% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 14% | N/A: 4%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 64% | It's complicated: 17% | No: 12% | N/A: 5%Average rating