Mordred tells his side of the Arthur legends, how as a baby he was saved from certain death by a lowly fisherwoman, grew up in the castle of King Lothien, and made his way to Camelot as a young knight, where he was reviled and scorned because he was the illegitimate son of King Arthur. Merlin's prophecy that Mordred would someday kill his own father in battle tears Mordred's soul apart, and he spends most of his youth fighting against his destiny.

I enjoyed this book mainly because of the excellent writing style. The writing is concise and powerful, with many beautiful turns of phrase that perfectly set the scene and create a mystical mood for the story.

I didn't really connect with Mordred as a character. I felt for him, but I wasn't cheering for him. I was interested in his story, but in a detached sort of way. Sure, I wanted him to find happiness, but I didn't cry when he did. He's an excellent character, well-written and engaging, but I don't love him. I'm mildly amused by his story, but I'm not going to cherish the book forever.

I truly enjoyed reading this story! I was delighted with the way the Arthur legends are reimagined from such a different perspective. I was especially impressed with the way the ending stays true to the Arthur legends, but also manages to have a hopeful ending in the midst of the despair.