Once & Future
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Average rating3.3
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Ratings3
Average rating3.3
King Arthur as you've never imagined! This bold, sizzling YA retells the popular legend with the Once and Future King as a teenage girl -- and she has a universe to save. I've been chased my whole life. As a fugitive refugee in the territory controlled by the tyrannical Mercer corporation, I've always had to hide who I am. Until I found Excalibur. Now I'm done hiding. My name is Ari Helix. I have a magic sword, a cranky wizard, and a revolution to start. When Ari crash-lands on Old Earth and pulls a magic sword from its ancient resting place, she is revealed to be the newest reincarnation of King Arthur. Then she meets Merlin, who has aged backward over the centuries into a teenager, and together they must break the curse that keeps Arthur coming back. Their quest? Defeat the cruel, oppressive government and bring peace and equality to all humankind. No pressure. *STARRED REVIEW* "All hail this worthier-than-ever, fresh, and affirming reincarnation of the legendary king and her round table of knights which dazzles with heroic flair, humor, and suspense." --Kirkus
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Amy Rose Capetta and Cory McCarthy have really put a spin on the story of King Arthur. No longer is he a man, but she is a teenager... in space, after earth is no longer habitable. This story is as much Arthur's as it is Merlin's and the character growth for each is palpable. Gender roles are broken and the adventure we follow is a King Arthur tale like no other, but this tale does its best to stay true to the original legend.
