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A review by twiinklex
Avalon High by Meg Cabot
3.0
Re-read this for the second time few days back and sad to say, I don't love it as much as I did before, which I'm attributing to age. I first read this when I was 13 or 14, I think -- when I still believed in things like rainbows, unicorns and love at first sight. Now 20, I'm much more cynical and noticed many flaws about the story that I didn't before.
I love the Authurian aspect of the book (still do, such a fresh idea in a novel aimed at teens), did not see the twist with Elaine's identity coming and it was really interesting seeing which character was which historical figure. Hence, not much problem with this storyline in the book.
However, Elaine proclaims/admits (to us readers) that she is in love with Will way too quickly before she even talked to him that much or truly knew him and his background. She also harps on how plain / tomboyish / unsuited for Will way too much for my liking. In the past, I might have fawned over the unlikely couple but now I find them too cheesy and unrealistic for my liking.
An entertaining read regardless, though I do miss the charm of childhood and first/young love. First reading: 4 or maybe even 4.5 stars, second reading: 3 to 3.5 stars.
I love the Authurian aspect of the book (still do, such a fresh idea in a novel aimed at teens), did not see the twist with Elaine's identity coming and it was really interesting seeing which character was which historical figure. Hence, not much problem with this storyline in the book.
However, Elaine proclaims/admits (to us readers) that she is in love with Will way too quickly before she even talked to him that much or truly knew him and his background. She also harps on how plain / tomboyish / unsuited for Will way too much for my liking. In the past, I might have fawned over the unlikely couple but now I find them too cheesy and unrealistic for my liking.
An entertaining read regardless, though I do miss the charm of childhood and first/young love. First reading: 4 or maybe even 4.5 stars, second reading: 3 to 3.5 stars.