The Excalibur Curse, Kiersten White
The Excalibur Curse, Kiersten White
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The Excalibur Curse

Author: Kiersten White

Narrator: Elizabeth Knowelden

Unabridged: 10 hr 54 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/07/2021


Synopsis

The gripping conclusion to the acclaimed Arthurian fantasy trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White finds Guinevere questioning everything—friends and enemies, good and evil, and, most of all, herself.

While journeying north toward the Dark Queen, Guinevere falls into the hands of her enemies. Behind her are Lancelot, trapped on the other side of the magical barrier they created to protect Camelot, and Arthur, who has been led away from his kingdom, chasing after false promises. But the greatest danger isn’t what lies ahead of Guinevere—it’s what’s been buried inside her. 

Vowing to unravel the truth of her past with or without Merlin’s help, Guinevere joins forces with the sorceress Morgana and her son, Mordred—and faces the confusing, forbidden feelings she still harbors for him. When Guinevere makes an agonizing discovery about who she is and how she came to be, she finds herself with an impossible choice: fix a terrible crime, or help prevent war.

Guinevere is determined to set things right, whatever the cost. To defeat a rising evil. To remake a kingdom. To undo the mistakes of the past...even if it means destroying herself.

Guinevere has been a changeling, a witch, a queen—but what does it mean to be just a girl?

About The Author

Kiersten White is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Camelot Rising, And I Darken, and Paranormalcy series and many more novels. She is also the author of the Sinister Summer series for middle grade readers. She lives with her family near the ocean in San Diego, which, in spite of its perfection, spurs her to dream of faraway places and even further-away times.kierstenwhite.com@kierstenwhite on Twitter


Reviews

Goodreads review by jessica on December 19, 2021

definitely the weakest book in the series. such a shame the trilogy ends with such a ‘meh’ conclusion. while i will praise KW for creating her own version of camelot that is exciting and has really intriguing characters in it, i sadly wasnt experiencing any of that charm in this particular installmen......more

Goodreads review by ♠ TABI⁷ ♠ on May 06, 2021

"Did you really think a sword could save anyone? Swords do not save. They kill, Guinevere." Hello all and welcome to me screaming about how utterly wrecked I am from disappointment and let-down expectations. This book took the excellence from the other two and decided to throw it in the garbage a......more

Goodreads review by aly on January 22, 2022

It started great and then I think it was too long but was proven wrong. And then it proved me wrong again with the ending. This finale isn’t perfect but I enjoyed it as it is and need no reason to prove so. However, started as a solid four stars but ended up settled for three because of THAT FUCKING......more

Goodreads review by Jasmine on December 19, 2021

Update 12/19/21: DNF’d because Mordred deserved better, and so do I 1/24/21: I’m really hoping for Guinevere and Mordred to be endgame lol......more

Goodreads review by Kate (BloggingwithDragons) on November 16, 2021

I received this book for free from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review. Actual rating: 1.5 stars The Excalibur Curse is the final entry in The Camelot Rising trilogy. I wish I could say I was surprised by how disappointed......more


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Praise for THE EXCALIBUR CURSE:

"Thought-provoking inspiration behind the lives of the women of Camelot, a must purchase."--SLJ

"Readers will be ensorcelled by the redemptions, revelations, and reconciliations."--Kirkus

Praise for THE CAMELOT BETRAYAL:

The Camelot Betrayal is a phenomenal read…This story continues to have this powerful subtlety to it that is addicting and evocative, with the added bonus of romance and betrayal.”--The Nerd Daily

“If you’re familiar with the Arthurian legends, you’ll be delighted in the ways White has taken hold of the classic characters and twisted them into her own versions.”--SYFY Wire

“Another dazzling fantasy tale by White, filled with exhilarating adventures, intrigue, and strong female characters; a powerful addition to any teen literary collection."--School Library Journal 

“[A] refreshingly feminist new spin on the world of Arthurian legend"--Culturess

Praise for THE GUINEVERE DECEPTION:

A YALSA Amazing Audiobook for Young Adults

"An enjoyable and even thoughtful entry into a mythos that has obsessed us for generations." —NPR

Spellbinding,… Unique and refreshing” —Hypable

“A fresh take on Camelot . . .  this should be another hit.” —Booklist

“Readers will be dying to fill in the gaps of Guinevere’s memory and to continue the atmospheric adventure in this Arthurian retelling.”  Bulletin