Legendborn... this is a such a great book. I want to first discuss the characters. The characters I was most drawn to were Bree, Alice, Sel, and Nick. I have a bone to pick with Tori, but I'll let you figure that one out. I also believe that these four characters are the main characters in the book. Bree is the main character who is feeling lost and alone and looking for answers. Her mother died and she was having a hard time trying to piece herself and her new surrounding together. Her father was one of the unsung heros in this story if you ask me. Alice is Bree's long time friend, stubborn, and loyal to a fault. Sel is a mysterious person in Bree's life who I had conflicting feelings about it. However, the description of him... ya boy was attractive. Nick is Nick...this is all I can say without spoiling the book for you. He is a strong character that is protective, caring, and driven.

Legendborn is most definitely a RETELLING of King Arthur and his knights. I felt strongly attached to the story as I was attached to Cinderella is Dead by Kaylnn Bayron. Black women are showing UP and OUT with the retellings this year. I think the length of this book was great. There were sometimes I thought "the story could have finished here and picked up in book 2." As soon as that thought came to my mind, I ended up regretting it in the next chapter. I felt that this book was a perfect blend of a character and world driven plot. There are so many topics/themes in this story that made it more enjoyable. There is black representation, interracial couple representation, bi representation, single parent representation... and much more. When I say this novel gave me life, it breathed into me and gave me no wants other than book two. If you are looking for a book that defies the "standard quo" of the original King Arthur telling, this is for you. ohhh, and the action in the book is great!