A review by fruitbatwoman
Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher

adventurous funny hopeful lighthearted 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 sweet LGBTQ+ romance set in Arthurian times that turns the enemies-to-lovers trope upside down.

What I liked:
+ Enemies-to-not-lovers
+ Gay medieval England!
+ Loveable and diverse characters
+ Sweet pining and romance
+ Great dialogue and writing

What could have been better:
- The hostility between Gwen and Arthur felt overdone at first
- One couple fell a bit short compared to the other, I would have loved to see more tender moments between Gabriel and Arthur
- The beginning felt too slow, the ending too sudden
- There was a tonal shift towards the end, where the so far sweet and cozy story became more brutal than expected