This is the followup to The Guinevere Deception and the 2nd book in a trilogy. I now begin the very anxious and not altogether patient wait for the conclusion.
In this outing as in many middle books of trilogies there is an affirmation of lessons learned in book 1 and a set up for the finale. Sometimes this can be sluggish even in a trilogy where the first and third books are amazing. That was not the case this time. Kiersten keep the fantastic ride going.
After surviving her kidnapping and learning of the betrayal of someone she cared for Guinevere faces new challenges as she tackles being Queen. Some of them are "normal such as the feeding people and preparing a kingdom for the winter. Others however are just so far from "normal" they are downright magical (😉).
As Guinevere continues to wonder about her missing memories one of them shows up in the flesh. Her friendship with Lancelot is tested. Her marriage and place as Queen presents challenges. There is a festival and an appearance by an enemy. Twists happen when and how you least expect and this is just a great story...I love well done retellings of old stories when done well (like Kiersten's The Dark Descent of Elizabeth Frankenstein and Pride by Ibi Zoboi) and this is absolutely well done.
I don't want to spoil anyone who has yet to start reading so I am being careful and vague. But trust me. This is not your grandmother's King Arthur tale!!
(Finished November 21, 2020)
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