Review by renereadsthings - The Guinevere Deception

renereadsthings 's review for:

The Guinevere Deception by Kiersten White

4.75

dark hopeful inspiring medium-paced

Plot or Character Driven: Character

Strong character development: Complicated

Loveable characters: Yes

Diverse cast of characters: Yes

Flaws of characters a main focus: Yes

The Deception of Guinevere is an Arthurian telling of life after the sword in the stone. We meeting Guinevere who is a changeling and capable of magic. Sent to protect Arthur and Camelot, but at the price of being a wife and being kept secret due to magic being banned throughout. This retelling doesn't require prior knowledge of Arthur and legends of him which makes it less intimidating.

As you progress throughout this book, its a third person POV from Guinevere in how she deals with the relationships, politics, and society around her while trying to protect Arthur. She as the MC is always on alert and tries to navigate the circles around her. This read is a slow burn, but focuses on how she defines herself, her role, and her battle to know who she is and the secrets of herself, Merlin her wizard teacher, and Camelot.

I believe the this Arthurian retelling is a great perspective from a Women in Power. As legends are often told through the perspective of the winners and through men. As this series progresses, I urge the author to open up either more POV's to include more detail of secondary characters and how they have impacted the story. Such as Mordred and even more detail of Brangien. The twist were amazing, yet it left me wanting. I am hopeful and excited for more world building in the next book.

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