In this queer reimagining of an Arthurian legend, Knights of the Round Table Lancelot and Tristan set out on a quest to find the missing magician Merlin but instead discover an unexpected romance perfect for fans of The Prince and the Dressmaker and Squire.
When Merlin goes missing and Camelot falls under attack, King Arthur sends his estranged half-sister, Morgan le Fay, and esteemed Knights of the Round Table, Tristan and Lancelot, to find him. As the reluctant trio travels through Albion saving towns from treacherous foes and battling fae, their bonds deepen, and sparks fly between the two knights. Before they can sort through their complicated feelings, an unexpected dark force appears, bringing what just might be the end of Camelot.
From debut author James Persichetti and new talent L.S. Biehler, Tristan and Lancelot: A Tale of Two Knights will sweep readers away with an epic quest and a love story for the ages.
Everyone knows the basics of the Arthur legends, and we all know that different authors interpret them differently. One of my favourite things about new versions of the story is seeing the differences between versions. This version, apart from the obvious romance, has Morgan le Fae as a good guy, helping in the search for Merlin as enemy supernatural beings bear down on Camelot. Tristan, more usually associated with Iseult, is here a young member of the Round Table.
I love the art style; I've mentioned in other reviews that I'm mildly face blind, so graphics don't always suit me, but all the characters here are distinct enough that I had no trouble telling them apart. I was reading on a screen and couldn't zoom in, which is a shame because I'm sure I was missing details in the illustrations. That won't be a problem in the physical book, of course!
The story is sweet rather than sexy and moves at a nice pace. I'd be interested to read more set in this world! It's fantastic fun.
Tristan and Lancelot publishes on the 4th of June, 2024. I received a free copy and am giving an honest review.
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