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A review by carlyoc
Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher
adventurous
emotional
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
A cute Arthurian-inspired tale with a queer twist. Though the characters speak with such modern casual tones that I didn't quite feel immersed in ancient England 100 years after the reign of King Arthur. With all the witty banter, this reads a lot like a fan fiction and I was surprised when the plot got a little dark towards the end. Still, it is overall and uplifting story about overcoming cowardice to stand up for truth and love.
Gwen and Art (both named for the royals of legend) have been engaged since they were children. Gwen's father is king of a recently-united England made up of Catholics and Arthurian cultists. Art is said to be descended from the original Arthur, ans their union will help united the cultists with Gwen's family's reign.
Unfortunately, Gwen and Art hate each other and harbor secret feelings for people they can never be with. But once they realize they realize they have more in common than they thought, they become reluctant alibis for each other, slowly becoming true friends.
Gwen and Art (both named for the royals of legend) have been engaged since they were children. Gwen's father is king of a recently-united England made up of Catholics and Arthurian cultists. Art is said to be descended from the original Arthur, ans their union will help united the cultists with Gwen's family's reign.
Unfortunately, Gwen and Art hate each other and harbor secret feelings for people they can never be with. But once they realize they realize they have more in common than they thought, they become reluctant alibis for each other, slowly becoming true friends.
Content Warnings
Moderate: War, Vomit, Death of parent, and Violence