Once & Future
A. R. Capetta
(Author)
Cory McCarthy
(Author)
21,000+ Reviews
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Description
King Arthur as you've never seen her! This bold, sizzling YA novel reimagines the Once and Future King as a teenage girl determined to save the universe from an evil curse. My name is Ari Helix. I have a magic sword, a cranky wizard, and a revolution to start. I've been chased my whole life. As a fugitive refugee in the territory controlled by the tyrannical Mercer corporation, I've always had to hide who I am. Until I found Excalibur. Now I'm done hiding. When Ari crash-lands on Old Earth and pulls a magic sword from its ancient resting place, she is revealed to be the newest reincarnation of King Arthur. Then she meets Merlin, who has aged backward over the centuries into a teenager, and together they must break the curse that keeps Arthur coming back. Their quest? Defeat the cruel, oppressive government and bring peace and equality to all humankind. No pressure. * "All hail this worthier-than-ever, fresh, and affirming reincarnation of the legendary king and her round table of knights which dazzles with heroic flair, humor, and suspense." --Kirkus, starred review
Product Details
Price
$18.99
$17.66
Publisher
Jimmy Patterson
Publish Date
March 26, 2019
Pages
368
Dimensions
6.1 X 9.1 X 1.2 inches | 1.2 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9780316449274
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About the Author
Cory McCarthy (they/he) and A. R. Capetta (all pronouns) are the acclaimed bestselling authors of books for young people. Highlights include: the coauthored Once & Future, an ALA Rainbow List selection and finalist for the New England Book Award; A. R.'s queer genre titles Echo After Echo, The Lost Coast, and The Brilliant Death duology; Cory's cinematic novels Breaking Sky, Now a Major Motion Picture, and You Were Here. The coauthors met while earning MFAs at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and soon after fell in love. During the release party for Once & Future at their local indie bookstore, they became engaged and were married shortly thereafter. They are riotously happy.
Reviews
"Pointedly funny and deftly topical, an effortless Arthurian update with heart in all the right places."--#1 New York Times Bestselling Author E.K. Johnston
"The inclusive, genderbent King Arthur retelling your bookshelf has been missing. ... An adventure of epic scale, including on-page representation and celebration of people of many different sexualities, races, and gender identities."--B&N Teen Blog
"Once & Future is an utterly delightful romp, full of witty voice, imaginative adventures, and deeply lovable characters. It kept me up into the wee hours of the morning. I couldn't put it down!"----Katherine Locke, author of The Girl with the Red Balloon (2018 Sydney Taylor Honor Book)
"Once & Future is a sizzling, bold exploration of gender, power, and revolution. Its dynamic and diverse cast will inspire and delight readers. I loved every second!"--Jessica Khoury, author of The Forbidden Wish
"An effortlessly fun, breathtakingly epic quest, featuring a queer immigrant teen pulling Excalibur and fighting to save the galaxy. There is nothing else in YA that can quite compare to Once & Future, which makes it a unique and majestic reading experience. It's the holy grail of inclusiveness!"--Rachel Strolle, Glenside Public Library
"A rip-roaring, no-holds-barred, gloriously queer reinvention of Arthurian legend."--Malinda Lo, author of Ash and A Line in the Dark
"Fun and fearless, this story romps right across the galaxy and into your heart."--Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Illuminae
* "All hail this worthier-than-ever, fresh, and affirming reincarnation of the legendary king and her round table of knights which dazzles with heroic flair, humor, and suspense."--Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW
* "A marvelous mythology remix for teens who enjoy action-packed speculative fiction and genderqueer romance."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
*"This epic space adventure... is a must-have."--School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
Praise for Once & Future
"Like White's The One and Future King, this manages to be exciting, earnest, and funny... Unique twists and a message of unity through diversity result in a meaningful, utterly fun read."--Booklist
"The inclusive, genderbent King Arthur retelling your bookshelf has been missing. ... An adventure of epic scale, including on-page representation and celebration of people of many different sexualities, races, and gender identities."--B&N Teen Blog
"Once & Future is an utterly delightful romp, full of witty voice, imaginative adventures, and deeply lovable characters. It kept me up into the wee hours of the morning. I couldn't put it down!"----Katherine Locke, author of The Girl with the Red Balloon (2018 Sydney Taylor Honor Book)
"Once & Future is a sizzling, bold exploration of gender, power, and revolution. Its dynamic and diverse cast will inspire and delight readers. I loved every second!"--Jessica Khoury, author of The Forbidden Wish
"An effortlessly fun, breathtakingly epic quest, featuring a queer immigrant teen pulling Excalibur and fighting to save the galaxy. There is nothing else in YA that can quite compare to Once & Future, which makes it a unique and majestic reading experience. It's the holy grail of inclusiveness!"--Rachel Strolle, Glenside Public Library
"A rip-roaring, no-holds-barred, gloriously queer reinvention of Arthurian legend."--Malinda Lo, author of Ash and A Line in the Dark
"Fun and fearless, this story romps right across the galaxy and into your heart."--Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Illuminae
* "All hail this worthier-than-ever, fresh, and affirming reincarnation of the legendary king and her round table of knights which dazzles with heroic flair, humor, and suspense."--Kirkus, STARRED REVIEW
* "A marvelous mythology remix for teens who enjoy action-packed speculative fiction and genderqueer romance."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
*"This epic space adventure... is a must-have."--School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
Praise for Once & Future
"Like White's The One and Future King, this manages to be exciting, earnest, and funny... Unique twists and a message of unity through diversity result in a meaningful, utterly fun read."--Booklist
