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A review by hickorynut
The Future King by Robyn Schneider
adventurous
funny
hopeful
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
5.0
A perfect companion to the first book, equally as balanced by humor and young wit as well as it was by intrigue and engaging social structures. Court dramas can be a bit of a slog for me but this series has been delightful to read with memorable characters and plot lines that are easy to follow, a little predictable, but overall satisfying with how all the pieces come together.
This book focuses on life in Camelot as Arthur, Emrys, Emmett, and Guinevere all work together while trying to evade King Uther's forced marriage arrangement for Arthur and Guin. Arthur is recognizing how his ascension to the throne may be impending and that he must develop the skills to rise to the occasion. Emrys unlocks a deeper form of magic that she is desperate to learn how to control. Emmett struggles to find his place as the lesser apprentice wizard and ends up blundering into many dangerous situations. Guinevere is bored and anxious of her future, acting out while she still has time. The cast of side characters remained wonderful - Lancelot, now a squire, and his beloved. A group of guards and squires loyal to Arthur becoming his new knights. The return of the maid Marion who develops a friendship with Guinevere. A new gender neutral knight referred to with they/them pronouns. And various plots that tangle all of them into complicated yet easy to understand enemies, lovers, friends, and mentors.
This book focuses on life in Camelot as Arthur, Emrys, Emmett, and Guinevere all work together while trying to evade King Uther's forced marriage arrangement for Arthur and Guin. Arthur is recognizing how his ascension to the throne may be impending and that he must develop the skills to rise to the occasion. Emrys unlocks a deeper form of magic that she is desperate to learn how to control. Emmett struggles to find his place as the lesser apprentice wizard and ends up blundering into many dangerous situations. Guinevere is bored and anxious of her future, acting out while she still has time. The cast of side characters remained wonderful - Lancelot, now a squire, and his beloved. A group of guards and squires loyal to Arthur becoming his new knights. The return of the maid Marion who develops a friendship with Guinevere. A new gender neutral knight referred to with they/them pronouns. And various plots that tangle all of them into complicated yet easy to understand enemies, lovers, friends, and mentors.