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docrobreads 's review for:
The King's Maiden
by Elle Parker
dark
emotional
hopeful
mysterious
reflective
sad
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Complicated
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Complicated
Any time I get an ARC on a debut author, I'm not sure what I'm going to get. In this case, I got an imaginative King Arthur corollary. Parker took the bones of Arthurian legend and reframed them into a contemporary version of the mythology. And I have to say, it really worked for me! The intrigue, the romance, the questions, the heat ... I am definitely down for the rest of the series so I can figure out why Landon made that choice at the end. 👀 This was such a pleasant surprise, and I'm looking forward to The Viper's Lady that releases in May 2025. 🥳