'The Guinevere Deception' by Kiersten White is a retelling of the Arthurian legend from Guinevere's perspective, set in a world filled with magic, royal politics, and dark twists. The book follows Guinevere as she navigates her role as a protector disguised as Arthur's bride, facing challenges, mysteries, and unexpected revelations in the magical realm of Camelot. The writing style is described as dark, nuanced, and filled with relatable characters, humor, and a sense of darkness that keeps readers engaged throughout the novel.
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Content warnings may include themes of betrayal, violence, magical danger, and elements of kidnapping.
Has Romance?
There are multiple romantic elements present, including developing relationships and potential love triangles.
From The Publisher:
"Fascinating. . . . Kiersten White has taken the best parts of the Arthurian legend and made them all her own."-Renée Ahdieh, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn series.
A new fantasy series set in the world of Camelot that bestselling author Christina Lauren calls "brilliant," reimagining the Arthurian legend . . . where nothing is as magical and terrifying as a girl.
Princess Guinevere has come to Camelot to wed a stranger: the charismatic King Arthur. With magic clawing at the kingdom's borders, the great wizard Merlin conjured a solution-send in Guinevere to be Arthur's wife . . . and his protector from those who want to see the young king's idyllic city fail. The catch? Guinevere's real name-and her true identity-is a secret. She is a changeling, a girl who has given up everything to protect Camelot.
To keep Arthur safe, Guinevere must navigate a court in which the old-including Arthur's own family-demand things continue as they have been, and the new-those drawn by the dream of Camelot-fight for a better way to live. And always, in the green hearts of forests and the black depths of lakes, magic lies in wait to reclaim the land.
Deadly jousts, duplicitous knights, and forbidden romances are nothing compared to the greatest threat of all: the girl with the long black hair, riding on horseback through the dark woods toward Arthur. Because when your whole existence is a lie, how can you trust even yourself? *THE FIRST BOOK IN THE CAMELOT RISING TRILOGY*
"A rare and enviable mix of impeccable writing, heart-stopping action, lush scenery, and complex, relatable characters . . . brilliant!" -New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren
"Stunning. . . . will leave every reader hungry for more." -Somaiya Daud, author of the Mirage series
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Just didn't care. Also felt sorta preachy to me, was getting on my nerves.
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About the Author:
Kiersten White is the New York Times bestselling author of the Camelot Rising, And I Darken, and Paranormalcy series and many more novels. She lives with her family near the ocean in San Diego, which, in spite of its perfection, spurs her…
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