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The Guinevere Deception

Kiersten White

Ages 13–18

Readers rate it 3.6 (81 on Hardcover)

Released Nov 5, 2019

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The Guinevere Deception is a YA fantasy retelling of Arthurian legend centered on a capable, complex female protagonist navigating identity, duty, and courage. The story features some action violence and darker magical elements but avoids graphic content or profanity. It rewards themes of sacrifice, resilience, and self-discovery while presenting a morally nuanced heroine and supporting cast. Best suited for mid-to-upper teen readers interested in fantasy and character-driven narratives.

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"Fascinating. . . . Kiersten White has taken the best parts of the Arthurian legend and made them all her own."--Renée Ahdieh, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn series. A new fantasy series set in the world of Camelot that bestselling author Christina Lauren calls "brilliant," reimagining t... "Fascinating. . . . Kiersten White has taken the best parts of the Arthurian legend and made them all her own."--Renée Ahdieh, #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Wrath and the Dawn series. A new fantasy series set in the world of Camelot that bestselling author Christina Lauren calls "brilliant," reimagining the Arthurian legend . . . where nothing is as magical and terrifying as a girl. Princess Guinevere has come to Camelot to wed a stranger: the charismatic King Arthur. With magic clawing at the kingdom's borders, the great wizard Merlin conjured a solution--send in Guinevere to be Arthur's wife . . . and his protector from those who want to see the young king's idyllic city fail. The catch? Guinevere's real name--and her true identity--is a secret. She is a changeling, a girl who has given up everything to protect Camelot. To keep Arthur safe, Guinevere must navigate a court in which the old--including Arthur's own family--demand things continue as they have been, and the new--those drawn by the dream of Camelot--fight for a better way to live. And always, in the green hearts of forests and the black depths of lakes, magic lies in wait to reclaim the land. Deadly jousts, duplicitous knights, and forbidden romances are nothing compared to the greatest threat of all: the girl with the long black hair, riding on horseback through the dark woods toward Arthur. Because when your whole existence is a lie, how can you trust even yourself? THE FIRST BOOK IN THE CAMELOT RISING TRILOGY "A rare and enviable mix of impeccable writing, heart-stopping action, lush scenery, and complex, relatable characters . . . brilliant!" --New York Times bestselling author Christina Lauren "Stunning. . . . will leave every reader hungry for more." --Somaiya Daud, author of the Mirage series

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  • Young Adult Fiction
  • Strong Character Development
  • Diverse Characters
  • Loveable Characters
  • A mix driven
  • Weak Character Development
  • Not Diverse Characters
  • Adventurous
  • Fantasy
  • Young Adult
  • Adventure
  • LGBTQ

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