Half Sick of Shadows

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The Lady of Shalott reclaims her story in this bold feminist reimagining of the Arthurian myth from the New York Times bestselling author of Ash Princess. Everyone knows the legend. Of Arthur, destined to be a king. Of the beautiful Guinevere, who will betray him with his most loyal knight, Lancelot. Of the bitter sorceress, Morgana, who will turn against them all. But Elaine alone carries the burden of knowing what is to come--for Elaine of Shalott is cursed to see the future. On the mystical isle of Avalon, Elaine runs free and learns of the ancient prophecies surrounding her and her friends--countless possibilities, almost all of them tragic. When their future comes to claim them, Elaine, Guinevere, Lancelot, and Morgana accompany Arthur to take his throne in stifling Camelot, where magic is outlawed, the rules of society chain them, and enemies are everywhere. Yet the most dangerous threats may come from within their own circle. As visions are fulfilled and an inevitable fate closes in, Elaine must decide how far she will go to change fate--and what she is willing to sacrifice along the way.
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KatherynMar 29, 2023
5 stars
Eloquent
Clever
Thought provoking
Thrilling
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Izzy Feb 18, 2023
4 stars
Heartbreaking
Tragic
Profound
Unpredictable
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TaceAug 10, 2022
4.5 stars
Page turning
Unique
Unpredictable
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Sophia Aug 10, 2022
5 stars
Powerful
Compelling
Touching
Tragic
Profound
Original
Surprising
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Tammy TancrediMar 8, 2022
4 stars
This review contains a spoiler
Page turning
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CN. HollyFeb 25, 2022
2.5 stars
This review contains a spoiler
Predictable
Dry
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izzyOct 20, 2021
5 stars
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Katelyn Jul 8, 2022
4.5 stars
Page turning
Intelligent
Deep
Heartbreaking
Intense
Meaningful
Sweet