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dreaming_ace's review against another edition
3.0
I wanted to enjoy this collection more than I actually did. There were a few great stories and a bunch that were perfectly fine but not the type I am going to remember.
I think over all I enjoyed the ones set in Camelot times a bit more than the ones set it modern times or in the future because the present and future ones felt a bit more forced. I also enjoyed the ones which were more focused on Merlin.
I mean King Arthur, Genevieve, and Lancelot are fine just not as interesting as Merlin as a character. (Though Arthur, Genevieve, and Lancelot just need to get in a polyamorous relationship and all there troubles would go away)
I think at least part of my struggle was I misunderstood the premise of the collections and thought it was going to be almost all LGBTQ+ interpretations and while those were included other interpretation took more of the focus.
I think over all I enjoyed the ones set in Camelot times a bit more than the ones set it modern times or in the future because the present and future ones felt a bit more forced. I also enjoyed the ones which were more focused on Merlin.
I mean King Arthur, Genevieve, and Lancelot are fine just not as interesting as Merlin as a character. (Though Arthur, Genevieve, and Lancelot just need to get in a polyamorous relationship and all there troubles would go away)
I think at least part of my struggle was I misunderstood the premise of the collections and thought it was going to be almost all LGBTQ+ interpretations and while those were included other interpretation took more of the focus.
chaifanatic18's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
3.5
emjayreads's review against another edition
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
3.0
tiny_faust's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
talonsontypewriters's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
3.0
Content Warnings
Moderate: Infidelity, Fire/Fire injury, Racism, Sexual content, Terminal illness, Toxic friendship, Violence, Gun violence, Body horror, Misogyny, Death of parent, Medical content, Death, Gore, Sexism, and Toxic relationship
Minor: Colonisation, Suicidal thoughts, Suicide, Islamophobia, Kidnapping, Alcohol, Vomit, Incest, and Rape
calycat2's review against another edition
emotional
funny
sad
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.0
soaraus's review against another edition
adventurous
dark
emotional
funny
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
closteroven's review against another edition
4.0
(7/10)- This was one of my most anticipated reads and it did not disappoint. Some of the stories weren’t as good as others, but overall it was very enjoyable. A few stood out to me, and the entire collection was very interesting. It was a good interpretation of old legends and I liked it. I would recommend it to most people looking for this kind of book, even if they don’t know Arthurian stories (like I don’t).
redwall's review against another edition
4.0
Solid anthology, found some authors I'd like to read more of.