![]() ![]() We follow Peretur as she grows and follows her destiny. Man, Spear is slim, gorgeous retelling of Arthurian lore, breathing new life not only into the leading character of Sir Percival-here named Peretur-but to others as well. ![]() (Thank you to NetGalley and Tor for providing an eARC in exchange for an honest review!) – You need need some knowledge of King Arthur legends to really appreciate what Griffith has done here – Sometimes Peretur is a little too talented, and this isn’t balanced until later on – If you need your books to constantly entertain you, you won’t like this – Retelling with effort to represent underrepresented groups – Compact and concise without ever feeling too short – Genuinely feels like reading a legend or myth ![]() – Thoughtful, seamless blending of numerous King Arthur legends Implied rape of a supporting character (historical.) Mild depictions of consensual sexual content. ![]() Parental death (on page.) Genre-typical depictions of blood, violence, wounds, and death. Published by Macmillan Publishers | Tor.com Imprint Griffith’s genderbent/swapped retelling of Sir Percival from the legends of King Arthur is a breath of fresh air wrought in lyrical prose-but it won’t impress every reader. ![]()
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