is a weekly meme hosted here, at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. If you’re continuing with WOW, feel free to link those up as well! Find out more here.
Half Sick of Shadows
by Laura Sebastian
Hardcover, 448 pages
Published July 6th 2021 by Ace
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.
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.
I am a fan of retelling and I love a good retelling of King Arthur. This sounds so unique and that is my favorite kind of retelling. I am looking forward to this one. It’s been a while since I read one about King Arthur.
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Michelle xx
Sounds interesting! Especially when Elaine was Lancelot’s wife in the legends… Although, I think she tricked him into her bed by wearing the face of Guinevere or some such… My memory sucks, lol. Anyway, I love re-imagings of Arthurian myth and Elaine is certainly an interesting pov to use!
This looks gorgeous! It’s a bit outside my usual genre but it’s really caught my attention so I’m curious. I hope you get it because I want to see your thoughts on it!