I absolutely enjoyed every second of reading time with this fun and fresh Arthurian reimagination. I lost track of how many times I laughed out loud while reading. I loved, loved the banter and sarcastic, irreverent discussions between friends. And yes to the immediate danger of a girl pretending to be a boy and risking her life if the truth were exposed. It's so fun being a reader and knowing the secrets that other characters are unaware of.
The characters are going down in history as some of my all-time favorites. I adored Emry, Gran, Arthur, and Lancelot and their fierce loyalty to loved ones. The diversity represented amongst them made my heart full with respect for this author and I will be seeking out more of her books. My favorite part of the characterization was the belief that girls are worthy and can do great things.
The pacing and world building are spot on perfect and from the very beginning I was living in a world in which magic was a part of every day life. I envisioned the foods, the architecture, and the gardens. I never found myself disbelieving in the people and events.
This book is now one of my favorites of the year and I'll be recommending it to everyone and have already.
The characters are going down in history as some of my all-time favorites. I adored Emry, Gran, Arthur, and Lancelot and their fierce loyalty to loved ones. The diversity represented amongst them made my heart full with respect for this author and I will be seeking out more of her books. My favorite part of the characterization was the belief that girls are worthy and can do great things.
The pacing and world building are spot on perfect and from the very beginning I was living in a world in which magic was a part of every day life. I envisioned the foods, the architecture, and the gardens. I never found myself disbelieving in the people and events.
This book is now one of my favorites of the year and I'll be recommending it to everyone and have already.