Once & Future
Books | Young Adult Fiction / Legends, Myths, Fables / Arthurian
3.8
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Cory McCarthy
A. R. Capetta
King Arthur as you've never seen her! This bold, sizzling YA novel reimagines the Once and Future King as a teenage girl determined to save the universe from an evil curse. My name is Ari Helix. I have a magic sword, a cranky wizard, and a revolution to start. I've been chased my whole life. As a fugitive refugee in the territory controlled by the tyrannical Mercer corporation, I've always had to hide who I am. Until I found Excalibur. Now I'm done hiding. When Ari crash-lands on Old Earth and pulls a magic sword from its ancient resting place, she is revealed to be the newest reincarnation of King Arthur. Then she meets Merlin, who has aged backward over the centuries into a teenager, and together they must break the curse that keeps Arthur coming back. Their quest? Defeat the cruel, oppressive government and bring peace and equality to all humankind. No pressure. * "All hail this worthier-than-ever, fresh, and affirming reincarnation of the legendary king and her round table of knights which dazzles with heroic flair, humor, and suspense." —Kirkus, starred review
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Author
Cory McCarthy
Pages
368
Publisher
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published Date
2019-03-26
ISBN
0316449288 9780316449281
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"This book will always have a special place in my heart for having an unapologetic lesbian protagonist. This book reimagines the story of King Arthur with a whole cast of #queer characters- in space! It also hits my favorite trope, which I lovingly refer to as the "tragic-time-looper". This is definitely worth a read for the #lgtbq crowd."