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A review by hickorynut
The New Camelot by Robyn Schneider
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
A fun and adventurous finale to this trilogy. This is the most serious of the three as the kingdom is at war, and Arthur and his companions are fighting in the ground amidst the gorey reality of battle. It is this that gives them such empathy for their soldiers and leads them to make the most ethical decisions for their entire communities, a strong theme that this generation brings as they rise through the whole series. Though these are witty, sarcastic, and rash young adults, they are determined to take over outdated traditions and create their own new future together.
There were a few moments in this book that felt a bit confusing as if they were overlooked by an editor (like Father Merlin having a shirtless conversation with Emrys, then putting on his shirt, and then reluctantly pulling his sleeves up to show her his visibly marred skin that she somehow didn't see while he was shirtless before?). But overall I found most of the plotlines and necessary details came together very well with satisfying conclusions and very few unanswered cliffhangers. There was a moment at the end that felt as if it was leading to set up an additional series, but instead it was nicely quickly wrapped up. Though I would enjoy spending more time with these characters, I do also think it ended in a very good place. I'll be able to reach for these and reread them knowing there are three tidy and satisfying parts that come to the creation of a better world.
There were a few moments in this book that felt a bit confusing as if they were overlooked by an editor (like Father Merlin having a shirtless conversation with Emrys, then putting on his shirt, and then reluctantly pulling his sleeves up to show her his visibly marred skin that she somehow didn't see while he was shirtless before?). But overall I found most of the plotlines and necessary details came together very well with satisfying conclusions and very few unanswered cliffhangers. There was a moment at the end that felt as if it was leading to set up an additional series, but instead it was nicely quickly wrapped up. Though I would enjoy spending more time with these characters, I do also think it ended in a very good place. I'll be able to reach for these and reread them knowing there are three tidy and satisfying parts that come to the creation of a better world.