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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?

I'll start this after I finish Burn Zone

I'll jump into this after I finish All of Us Villains

Starting the first book now!

Ch 1-7: (view spoiler)[Oh, this world and the characters. I've missed you all. I love getting her perspective since she's an outsider and everything but I also have lots of questions about the magic too. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 8-14: (view spoiler)[I never understand why nothing really happens during this part. Like we get little tidbits but that's it. I'm bored and I need something to happen. Anything really. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 15-21: (view spoiler)[Win it dammit! (hide spoiler)]

Ch 22-Finish: (view spoiler)[I still can't believe Mordred woke up the Dark Queen! I'm still in shock with that little reveal and now I need to dive into the sequel! (hide spoiler)]

I think I'll jump into the sequel tomorrow. I'll be up early lol since I have to drive my brother to work and such so I'll need something to listen to while I'm cleaning and putting up decorations up. I can't wait to see what you think of the reread!

Prologue: (view spoiler)[Eeeeeeeeck, I'm excited. Also, what a dream. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 1-10: (view spoiler)[I remember the sister randomly showing up and I'm sure it's going to cause all sorts of problems. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 11-20: (view spoiler)[So much is happening still. A lot to keep track of while cleaning but I'm very intrigued about the dragon and the dark queen. (hide spoiler)]

I started book 1 whoo

you got this!

Ch 21-30: (view spoiler)[Well, shit. The lady of the lake part was scary but I still have so many questions. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 31-40: (view spoiler)[My love for Rhoslyn grows so much. Her sass gives me life. (hide spoiler)]

Ch 41-Finish: (view spoiler)[Is it a trap? I think I smell one and now I seriously need to jump into the next book where I will hopefully get all the answer that I desire. (hide spoiler)]

Alaina wrote: "
Ch 1-7: [spoilers removed]"

Yeah, it's crazy how much she hasn't experienced before

Ch 1-7 (view spoiler)[ Arthur's adoptive father and brother are awful, ugh. I like Mordred and how he's good with animals. And it's nice that Arthur isn't pushing Guinevere for more than friendship (hide spoiler)]

Aly wrote: "
Ch 1-7 [spoilers removed]"

oh man, yes they are!

I'll wait for you to get through this and the sequel before jumping into the third book. Especially since reading an ARC is kind of hard while vacuuming lol.

Okay thanks!

hahah at least I'll have a chance to catch up in alllll the other BR's I'm behind in.

I'm liking The Liar’s Knot but it's pretty slow going. I might read a short BR and come back to it

I'll jump into that series soon. I'm still slowly getting through the Dune Series. Ugh. I think I have 2 more books after the one I'm currently listening to but they are so long.

It's crazy there are so many!

Aly wrote: "It's crazy there are so many!"

I, for some reason, thought it was going to be a trilogy.. and then I got all the books.

Ch 8-14 (view spoiler)[ I'm glad she saved Tristan, even if Mordred knows she uses magic now. It's crazy that Arthur was willing to have Tristan die, but he was protecting his wife (hide spoiler)]

Ch 15-21 (view spoiler)[ I love Lancelot! She's a badass and should be allowed to be a knight. I'm glad Guinevere is making allies and has people she can trust (hide spoiler)]

Ch 22-End (view spoiler)[ I'm sad Mordred is helping the queen, but she is his grandmother and he's trying to keep magic alive. I understand his motives but I want him and Guinevere to be together! (hide spoiler)]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 8-14: [spoilers removed]"

It was quicker getting through it on audio though lol

Alaina wrote: "Ch 22-Finish: [spoilers removed]"

Pretty crazy end!

I'm on book 2 now

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Ch 8-14: [spoilers removed]"

It was quicker getting through it on audio though lol"

lol yes that is true

Aly wrote: "Ch 8-14 [spoilers removed]"

Honestly, yes, it was all crazy!

Aly wrote: "Ch 15-21 [spoilers removed]"

HECK YEAH!

Aly wrote: "Ch 22-End [spoilers removed]"

Shhh have faith!

Aly wrote: "I'm on book 2 now"

YAY!

Ch 1-10 (view spoiler)[ I don't like that Arthur still doesn't seem to trust Lancelot. She's a better fighter than most of his knights and would give her life for Guinevere, yet he doesn't let her join in with his knights or make her feel wanted. He better knock that shit off (hide spoiler)]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 1-10: [spoilers removed]"

I'd forgotten about it until it happened lol

Aly wrote: "
Ch 1-10 [spoilers removed]"

Yeah, somebody slap him

Aly wrote: "Alaina wrote: "Ch 1-10: [spoilers removed]"

I'd forgotten about it until it happened lol"

LOL

Ch 11-20 (view spoiler)[ Yeah bring the dragon to kill these assholes! They're gross and horrible (hide spoiler)]

Ch 21-30 (view spoiler)[ Ooh Lancelot knows the Lady of the Lake. Interesting story. And what's up with the sister? Is she up to no good or what? (hide spoiler)]

Aly wrote: "Ch 11-20 [spoilers removed]"

YEAH BUDDY!

Aly wrote: "Ch 21-30 [spoilers removed]"

Isn't everyone up to no good?

Ch 31-40 (view spoiler)[ Finally getting answers about who Guinevere is and who the bad guys are. Merlin is a dick for real (hide spoiler)]

Alaina wrote: "Ch 31-40: [spoilers removed]"

She's so great

Aly wrote: "Ch 31-40 [spoilers removed]"

LOL yes he is

Ch 41-End (view spoiler)[ Does Arthur really have a son or was that a lie? Hmm. I hope Mordred can be trusted, I need him and Guinevere to hook up! (hide spoiler)] Let me know when you want to read the 3rd book. I can start whenever