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Legendborn
by Tracy Deonn
4.5 probably — Legends and legacies come alive when King Arthur's court crosses paths with a Southern Black girl whose personal grief, historical trauma, hidden talents, strength, and intelligence lead her to an iconic Southern college where a significant chapter of the court just happens to reside. There's mystery, magic, romance, humor, drama, culture, and more — and if some elements seemed a little weaker than others (the mystery and the romance both develop quickly, but at least the insta-love has Reasons), I was quick to forgive them as I was swept up in the skillful representation and the sheer joy of magical discovery.
Content notes: death of a parent, grief, mourning, racism, sexism, bigotry, trauma, oppressor violence, combat violence, traitors, death of friends, manipulation, mention of off-screen rape
Content notes: death of a parent, grief, mourning, racism, sexism, bigotry, trauma, oppressor violence, combat violence, traitors, death of friends, manipulation, mention of off-screen rape