The Excalibur Curse

By: Kiersten White

Narrated by: Elizabeth Knowelden

The gripping conclusion to the acclaimed Arthurian fantasy trilogy from #1 New York Times bestselling author Kiersten White finds Guinevere questioning everything—friends and enemies, good and evil, and, most of all, herself.

While journeying north toward the Dark Queen, Guinevere falls into the hands of her enemies. Behind her are Lancelot, trapped on the other side of the magical barrier they created to protect Camelot, and Arthur, who has been led away from his kingdom, chasing after false promises. But the greatest danger isn’t what lies ahead of Guinevere—it’s what’s been buried inside her.

Vowing to unravel the truth of her past with or without Merlin’s help, Guinevere joins forces with the sorceress Morgana and her son, Mordred—and faces the confusing, forbidden feelings she still harbors for him. When Guinevere makes an agonizing discovery about who she is and how she came to be, she finds herself with an impossible choice: fix a terrible crime, or help prevent war.

Guinevere is determined to set things right, whatever the cost. To defeat a rising evil. To remake a kingdom. To undo the mistakes of the past...even if it means destroying herself.

Guinevere has been a changeling, a witch, a queen—but what does it mean to be just a girl?

Critic reviews

Praise for THE EXCALIBUR CURSE:

"Thought-provoking inspiration behind the lives of the women of Camelot, a must purchase."--SLJ

"Readers will be ensorcelled by the redemptions, revelations, and reconciliations."--Kirkus

Praise for THE CAMELOT BETRAYAL:

“The Camelot Betrayal is a phenomenal read…This story continues to have this powerful subtlety to it that is addicting and evocative, with the added bonus of romance and betrayal.”--The Nerd Daily

“If you’re familiar with the Arthurian legends, you’ll be delighted in the ways White has taken hold of the classic characters and twisted them into her own versions.”--SYFY Wire

“Another dazzling fantasy tale by White, filled with exhilarating adventures, intrigue, and strong female characters; a powerful addition to any teen literary collection."--School Library Journal

“[A] refreshingly feminist new spin on the world of Arthurian legend"--Culturess

Praise for THE GUINEVERE DECEPTION:

A YALSA Amazing Audiobook for Young Adults

"An enjoyable and even thoughtful entry into a mythos that has obsessed us for generations." —NPR

“Spellbinding,… Unique and refreshing” —Hypable

“A fresh take on Camelot . . . this should be another hit.” —Booklist

“Readers will be dying to fill in the gaps of Guinevere’s memory and to continue the atmospheric adventure in this Arthurian retelling.” —Bulletin

Compelling conclusion

I flew through this final installment of this series because book 2 left us on a precipice of so many outcomes. I enjoyed the summation and resolution of the trilogy but would have liked a little more expediency in reaching the final conflict. Narration was fabulous as always; it adds the perfect ambience for the series.

It was a pretty good ending

I found myself bored through some parts of this story. It wasn't bad at all but it wasn't great either. I'm not sure about the ending but as long as everyone is happy I guess that's all that matthers

I enjoyed this

the ending seemed a bit rushed to me but it was a lovely book

An interesting alternate "mythology"

Guess, dissemble, fail, apologize. Sprinkle liberally with "trust me." Repeat.

The story has borrowed names from history, even the Green Knight in his forest chapel, but the modes of thought and aspirations are firmly in nestled in the 21st century. We can enjoy what life might have been like: if peasants were considered equal beings to nobility; if magic (such as dream communication) was more mechanical and dependable like Skype or FaceTime; if people could imagine pursuing their dreams and finding themselves; if there was a total absence of religious and cultural myth and associated symbols (neither Druid nor Christian); if males were relegated to being merely the object of "female gaze". Very comfortable reading in the 2020s indeed. On the other hand, the level of witchery-with-treachery probably explains why subsequent centuries embarked on witch hunts.
I did enjoy more the stories of White (T.H.) and the original Gawain tale. And most of the works of Marion Zimmer Bradley.

So good!

Fantastic twist on a timeless story brought to life! Awesome narration by Elizabeth Knowles. Kiersten White weaves a tale that despite many known versions still manages to be incredibly original with enough of the fundamentals that the characters and settings are immediately familiar!