Once & Future

By: Cori McCarthy, Amy Rose Capetta

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Paperback | 4 February 2020

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Paperback
384 Pages

Age
13 - 17

Grade
8 - 12

Dimensions(cm)
22.86 x 15.24 x 2.54

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King Arthur as you've never imagined This bold, sizzling YA retells the popular legend with the Once and Future King as a teenage girl -- and she has a universe to save.
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.
My name is Ari Helix. I have a magic sword, a cranky wizard, and a revolution to start.
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.
*STARRED REVIEW* "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

Industry Reviews

Praise for Once & Future
* "A marvelous mythology remix for teens who enjoy action-packed speculative fiction and genderqueer romance."--Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
* "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
*"This epic space adventure... is a must-have."--School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
"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
"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)
"A rip-roaring, no-holds-barred, gloriously queer reinvention of Arthurian legend."--Malinda Lo, author of Ash and A Line in the Dark
"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
"Fun and fearless, this story romps right across the galaxy and into your heart."--Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Illuminae
"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
"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

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