Rating: 5 Stars
Release Date: November 23, 2023
Format: E-Book
Publisher: St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books
About the Book:
In this alternate reality of Arthurian England, King Arthur’s descendant, Arthur, has been betrothed to Gwendoline, the quick-witted, short-tempered princess of England, since birth. The only thing they can agree on is that they despise each other.
They’re forced to spend the summer together at Camelot before they are married, and within 24 hours, Gwen discovers Arthur kissing a boy. Arthur then finds Gwen's childhood diary and the confessions it holds about her crush on the kingdom's only lady knight, Bridget Leclair.
Realizing they might make better allies than enemies, they make a pact to cover for each other. Gwen is swept off her feet by her knight and Arthur takes an interest in Gwen's brother, the next King of England.
Review:
My feelings when I found out Lex Croucher wrote a queer Arthurian coming-of-age rom-com! Not something I ever thought I would need but oh boy this was amazing.
This is three-for-three Lex Croucher you have done it again. I think she might be my favorite author at this point. Her writing is so descriptive and delightfully queer!
It has been a while since I have been captivated by a YA novel but this one stands above.
Arthur, Gwen, Sidney, Agnes, Gabriel, and Bridget go through so much growth and acceptance of themselves and each other during the book. I laughed and cried with them during all the twists and turns.
The friendships between all of the characters create a found family where they all can be their authentic selves. The witty dialog of Alexis Hall, the character development of Alice Osemen, and the story pacing of Casey McQuiston this has all my favorites compiled into one great novel.
🌶️ Spice Meter 🌶️ : 1 out of 5 Peppers - light make-out scenes
Final Thoughts: Perfect for anyone who enjoys a historical setting without historical values. Fast-paced and quick-witted where the characters are the star of the show.
Disclaimer: Thank you Netgalley and St. Martin's Press, Wednesday Books for providing me with a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.
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