A review by docrobreads
The King's Maiden by Elle Parker

dark emotional hopeful mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.25

Any time I get an ARC on a debut author, I'm not sure what I'm going to get. In this case, I got an imaginative King Arthur corollary. Parker took the bones of Arthurian legend and reframed them into a contemporary version of the mythology. And I have to say, it really worked for me! The intrigue, the romance, the questions, the heat ... I am definitely down for the rest of the series so I can figure out why Landon made that choice at the end. 👀 This was such a pleasant surprise, and I'm looking forward to The Viper's Lady that releases in May 2025. 🥳