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nic5202's review against another edition
5.0
This is a wonderful story. A Retelling of how Camelot continued after the death of Arthur with Guinevere and Arthur’s twin children. I liked how the old characters that we knew entwined well the the new.
I could not put this book down when I started and now looking forward to reading the next ones.
I could not put this book down when I started and now looking forward to reading the next ones.
gh0st0fth0ught's review against another edition
informative
slow-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
3.75
I was bored by the court life but, I am still interested in reading the sequel.
skitch41's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
sad
tense
fast-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? No
4.5
Content Warnings
Moderate: Violence
Minor: Infertility
keishamae85's review against another edition
3.0
I bought this book in support of the author not having anyone show up for her book signing. I love all things King Arthur but I will say it took me a long time to get through this one.. the story was good but it wasn't great. It starts out slow and kind of boring but eventually gets better. I did find quite a few errors in the book as well.
enc3336's review against another edition
5.0
I really liked this book, it was a quick read and the story was good. If you’re a fan of the Arthurian time period i think you’ll enjoy this story. I can’t wait to see what Chelsea does next!
claudiajanette's review against another edition
5.0
(ARC review)
This is a fantastic King Arthur retelling! The cast, a healthy mix of new and familiar characters, will charm readers with knowledge of the Arthurian legends as well as those newer to the tales.
I appreciate the way that the author included characters with a variety of backgrounds and of a variety of ages. The writing held my attention as an adult YA reader, but I also wouldn't hesitate to share this book with a younger reader.
I highly recommend this book, and look forward to finishing the series!
This is a fantastic King Arthur retelling! The cast, a healthy mix of new and familiar characters, will charm readers with knowledge of the Arthurian legends as well as those newer to the tales.
I appreciate the way that the author included characters with a variety of backgrounds and of a variety of ages. The writing held my attention as an adult YA reader, but I also wouldn't hesitate to share this book with a younger reader.
I highly recommend this book, and look forward to finishing the series!
hmcbog's review against another edition
5.0
I absolutely loved this book. I proofread for a living, so I find that it takes me longer to read books in my off hours (simply because, I just do not want to read). I squeezed this in at every opportunity I had. It was an easy read (which again, I prefer due to my work) but not at all in a bad way.
Arthurian lore has always been a personal favorite of mine, so it didn't take much to draw me to this book when it came up as a suggested read, and I am so glad that I gave it a chance.
Another review said it hits that "sweet spot" in fantasy, and I absolutely agree. This scratched an itch I've had for far too long but didn't know how to remedy. The chapters were the perfect length and the different prospective to keep the story going were refreshing and really moved the plot along. I felt like you really grew connections with the characters to the point that I was sad when some were killed off (I won't spoil who!). There was a chapter that as I was reading about a mysterious character I literally squealed with excitement once their identity was confirmed.
I won't drone on and on about it - but I truly can't wait for book #2 to come out!
Arthurian lore has always been a personal favorite of mine, so it didn't take much to draw me to this book when it came up as a suggested read, and I am so glad that I gave it a chance.
Another review said it hits that "sweet spot" in fantasy, and I absolutely agree. This scratched an itch I've had for far too long but didn't know how to remedy. The chapters were the perfect length and the different prospective to keep the story going were refreshing and really moved the plot along. I felt like you really grew connections with the characters to the point that I was sad when some were killed off (I won't spoil who!). There was a chapter that as I was reading about a mysterious character I literally squealed with excitement once their identity was confirmed.
I won't drone on and on about it - but I truly can't wait for book #2 to come out!
susie_d_d_130's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
tswolfe's review against another edition
3.0
Somewhere between 2 and 3 stars for me.
I think it just wasn't the right "fit" for me. While nearly any story can be considered "fanfiction" of some kind of another, this book reads like the "platonic ideal of fanfiction" but for Arthurian legend. That's going to do way more for established fans of The myth who are seeking it out. The author planted the seeds of the story at a young age, and shades of that youthful idea of what makes drama or realistic dialogue come through in ways that I wish were a little more polished. Had I been a bigger lover of Arthurian legend rather than a casual appreciator of stories I learned in school, I might have had a bigger "pop" over moments when a legendary figure makes an appearance, and that might have made up for other issues.
But there are elements that I think have great potential: friction between Christianity and fae worship, progressive reforms butting up against tradition, morally grey choices in the Pendragon family. I don't know these have sufficient room to breath and play out in this book, but I could see the author putting it all together in the sequels.
I think it just wasn't the right "fit" for me. While nearly any story can be considered "fanfiction" of some kind of another, this book reads like the "platonic ideal of fanfiction" but for Arthurian legend. That's going to do way more for established fans of The myth who are seeking it out. The author planted the seeds of the story at a young age, and shades of that youthful idea of what makes drama or realistic dialogue come through in ways that I wish were a little more polished. Had I been a bigger lover of Arthurian legend rather than a casual appreciator of stories I learned in school, I might have had a bigger "pop" over moments when a legendary figure makes an appearance, and that might have made up for other issues.
But there are elements that I think have great potential: friction between Christianity and fae worship, progressive reforms butting up against tradition, morally grey choices in the Pendragon family. I don't know these have sufficient room to breath and play out in this book, but I could see the author putting it all together in the sequels.