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thesimplereader's review against another edition
3.0
Interesting Historical Fiction read for pre-teens and teens. Set up like Ellen Hopkins books, in a poetry style. Unfortunately, it is not very exciting.
krazycatmom's review against another edition
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? N/A
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.0
maddiemoiselle's review against another edition
4.0
I first read this book as a tween and it sparked within me a love for Arthurian mythology that hasn’t faded. I saw it on my shelf and thought it would be a good “quickie” read and since I hadn’t read it in 15+ years I was intrigued to go back in time.
I finished the book in legitimately two hours. It is a quick “quickie”. I loved reading about Arthur and Lancelot and Guinevere. One of my FAVORITE poems is “The Lady of Shalott” (insert shameless plug for Anne of Green Gables boat scene
I finished the book in legitimately two hours. It is a quick “quickie”. I loved reading about Arthur and Lancelot and Guinevere. One of my FAVORITE poems is “The Lady of Shalott” (insert shameless plug for Anne of Green Gables boat scene
katie_l21's review against another edition
5.0
An absolutely amazing take on King Arthurs beginning as King and also having such strong female characters. As someone who has always loved myths and legands, I can happily say that this is now one of my favorite books! It took less than 12 hours to read!
emmad24's review against another edition
5.0
I read this like 4 years ago and i LOVED it. this book just made me want to read it over and over
interreads's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
abaugher's review against another edition
4.0
novel in verse. short lines but very effective wording, wonderful descriptions. excellent version of a brief period of Arthur's life from the pserspective of Elaine, Lady of Shalott. not the version where she's stuck in the tower at the loom, but living in an army camp with her father and two brothers. she's the healer. there are appearances by Gwynnivere, Lancelot, Tristan (of & Isolde fame), and, opf course, Arthur himself. there's an author's note at the end that's interesting, and suggested If You Like Arthurian Legend reading.
mchris05's review against another edition
5.0
love Arthurian legend, and this book was amazing. i have read it like 12 times now.
jeslyncat's review against another edition
4.0
It's sweet and short. Too short to adequetly pull a reader in, but a nice, light fairy-tale.