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Avalon High: Coronation #1
The Merlin Prophecy
Being a new student at Avalon High has been exciting for Ellie, to say the least--she's an honor student, a star on the track team, and, oh yeah, dating the super-hot class president, Will. Who also happens to be the alleged reincarnation of King Arthur.
Ellie couldn't be happier to have Will in her life, but she's also worried that his estrangement from his parents is tearing him apart. To make matters worse, Will's doubt that he really is King Arthur could prevent the Merlin Prophecy--an age of enlightenment--from occurring. Can Ellie convince Will to believe in something that even she isn't sure about? And more importantly, can she get him to give his parents another chance?
With all the mythology and mysticism of avalon high, Meg Cabot's very first manga is indeed a tale for the ages.
Ellie couldn't be happier to have Will in her life, but she's also worried that his estrangement from his parents is tearing him apart. To make matters worse, Will's doubt that he really is King Arthur could prevent the Merlin Prophecy--an age of enlightenment--from occurring. Can Ellie convince Will to believe in something that even she isn't sure about? And more importantly, can she get him to give his parents another chance?
With all the mythology and mysticism of avalon high, Meg Cabot's very first manga is indeed a tale for the ages.
107 pages, Comic
First published July 1, 2007
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About the author
Meg Cabot
279 books35.4k followersLibrarian note: AKA Jenny Carroll (1-800-Where-R-You series), AKA Patricia Cabot (historical romance novels).
Meg Cabot was born on February 1, 1967, during the Chinese astrological year of the Fire Horse, a notoriously unlucky sign. Fortunately she grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, where few people were aware of the stigma of being a fire horse -- at least until Meg became a teenager, when she flunked freshman Algebra twice, then decided to cut her own bangs. After six years as an undergrad at Indiana University, Meg moved to New York City (in the middle of a sanitation worker strike) to pursue a career as an illustrator, at which she failed miserably, forcing her to turn to her favorite hobby--writing novels--for emotional succor. She worked various jobs to pay the rent, including a decade-long stint as the assistant manager of a 700 bed freshmen dormitory at NYU, a position she still occasionally misses.
She is now the author of nearly fifty books for both adults and teens, selling fifteen million copies worldwide, many of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers, most notably The Princess Diaries series, which is currently being published in over 38 countries, and was made into two hit movies by Disney. In addition, Meg wrote the Mediator and 1-800-Where-R-You? series (on which the television series, Missing, was based), two All-American Girl books, Teen Idol, Avalon High, How to Be Popular, Pants on Fire, Jinx, a series of novels written entirely in email format (Boy Next Door, Boy Meets Girl, and Every Boy's Got One), a mystery series (Size 12 Is Not Fat/ Size 14 Is Not Fat Either/Big Boned), and a chick-lit series called Queen of Babble.
Meg is now writing a new children's series called Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls. Her new paranormal series, Abandon, debuts in Summer of 2011.
Meg currently divides her time between Key West, Indiana, and New York City with a primary cat (one-eyed Henrietta), various back-up cats, and her husband, who doesn't know he married a fire horse. Please don't tell him.
Series:
* Airhead
* The Princess Diaries
* Mediator
Meg Cabot was born on February 1, 1967, during the Chinese astrological year of the Fire Horse, a notoriously unlucky sign. Fortunately she grew up in Bloomington, Indiana, where few people were aware of the stigma of being a fire horse -- at least until Meg became a teenager, when she flunked freshman Algebra twice, then decided to cut her own bangs. After six years as an undergrad at Indiana University, Meg moved to New York City (in the middle of a sanitation worker strike) to pursue a career as an illustrator, at which she failed miserably, forcing her to turn to her favorite hobby--writing novels--for emotional succor. She worked various jobs to pay the rent, including a decade-long stint as the assistant manager of a 700 bed freshmen dormitory at NYU, a position she still occasionally misses.
She is now the author of nearly fifty books for both adults and teens, selling fifteen million copies worldwide, many of which have been #1 New York Times bestsellers, most notably The Princess Diaries series, which is currently being published in over 38 countries, and was made into two hit movies by Disney. In addition, Meg wrote the Mediator and 1-800-Where-R-You? series (on which the television series, Missing, was based), two All-American Girl books, Teen Idol, Avalon High, How to Be Popular, Pants on Fire, Jinx, a series of novels written entirely in email format (Boy Next Door, Boy Meets Girl, and Every Boy's Got One), a mystery series (Size 12 Is Not Fat/ Size 14 Is Not Fat Either/Big Boned), and a chick-lit series called Queen of Babble.
Meg is now writing a new children's series called Allie Finkle's Rules for Girls. Her new paranormal series, Abandon, debuts in Summer of 2011.
Meg currently divides her time between Key West, Indiana, and New York City with a primary cat (one-eyed Henrietta), various back-up cats, and her husband, who doesn't know he married a fire horse. Please don't tell him.
Series:
* Airhead
* The Princess Diaries
* Mediator
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June 11, 2018
I am a fan of Meg Cabot so it pains me to admit I didn’t like this story very much. Most of the book is spent rehashing a prior story which I might have enjoyed a bit more if I had read it. Anyway, the rest of the book is spent setting up the story for the next book. 🤷🏼♀️
So, I’m not saying I won’t pick up the rest of the story someday (the written word isn’t safe from me, after all) but, for now I’m not picking up the next book. Especially since I don’t like the art.
So...that is my opinion and you don’t have to agree. 😊(I may not agree with it next year. Hahah!)
So, I’m not saying I won’t pick up the rest of the story someday (the written word isn’t safe from me, after all) but, for now I’m not picking up the next book. Especially since I don’t like the art.
So...that is my opinion and you don’t have to agree. 😊(I may not agree with it next year. Hahah!)
May 21, 2023
I was checking out the English reading lounge at the university I teach at to see what kind of English language reading material students have access to, and I checked this out on a whim. It has a football player turning into a knight on the cover, so it has to be exciting, right? Well, no. It's basically non-stop narration throughout. It's a story of reincarnation and destiny. All of the characters of the King Arthur legend have been reincarnated and all attend the same high school--in America.
The plot doesn't make much sense either. There is this organization, the Order of the Bear, that has been in existence since the death of Arthur. Their sole mission--to ensure that the return of Arthur takes place. However, in this story, a member of the Order of the Bear approaches a high school girl and tells her that she need to convince her boyfriend that he is the incarnation of King Arthur in three days or the world will end. Um, isn't that your job? What is the point in having the Order if the plan depends on a random teenager that isn't sure that she believes in the prophecy has to do all the work? Oh, on top of that it is Homecoming in three days. So instead of actually working on the mission, the main character goes shopping for her homecoming dress. Reading this was not a fun time. Let's hope that the students who check this out don't give up on reading in English after reading this.
The plot doesn't make much sense either. There is this organization, the Order of the Bear, that has been in existence since the death of Arthur. Their sole mission--to ensure that the return of Arthur takes place. However, in this story, a member of the Order of the Bear approaches a high school girl and tells her that she need to convince her boyfriend that he is the incarnation of King Arthur in three days or the world will end. Um, isn't that your job? What is the point in having the Order if the plan depends on a random teenager that isn't sure that she believes in the prophecy has to do all the work? Oh, on top of that it is Homecoming in three days. So instead of actually working on the mission, the main character goes shopping for her homecoming dress. Reading this was not a fun time. Let's hope that the students who check this out don't give up on reading in English after reading this.
June 5, 2013
Well, let's just say I am not a fan of this manga. Meg Cabot is an awesome writer and I would have preferred to read this story as a book. I do not like that fact that she turned it into a manga and I'm not only saying that because the manga was totally dramatic. And plus, I'm into Japanese manga and this didn't look like one. :/
She should write this story instead of leaving it as a manga. I think a lot of people will agree with me.
She should write this story instead of leaving it as a manga. I think a lot of people will agree with me.
August 17, 2020
Avalon High
was a good book. Cabot’s tale of a new girl fitting in had a fresh supernatural twist weaved in. It was funny, intriguing and had all the makings of a fantastic sequel. But then Cabot had to go Manga…which was not necessarily a bad thing. While being quite a heathen where Manga is concerned, I was sufficiently intrigued to see the synergy of Meg Cabot’s writing and Jinky Coronado’s artwork.
Sadly, I felt a little let-down. The sequel was more like a flashback into Ellie and Will’s pasts. Necessary ofcourse for first time readers…but it gets kind of tedious when the whole book turns out to be nothing but that!
Moreover, when you read a book…you form a certain impression in your mind about the physical appearance of the characters. Ellie, star of the track-team always seemed like the quintessential tomboy…stick-thin, plucky and sufficiently strong enough to be believable as the reincarnation of the ‘Lady of The Lake’ in the Arthurian Legend.
However Ellie-Manga style is a bit hard to digest. Long streaming hair…a smoking hot body; she is portrayed as a whiny, perpetually-on-the-verge-of-tears character.
I sincerely honestly hope that Avalon High:Coronation #2:Homecoming ties up all the loose ends.
Sadly, I felt a little let-down. The sequel was more like a flashback into Ellie and Will’s pasts. Necessary ofcourse for first time readers…but it gets kind of tedious when the whole book turns out to be nothing but that!
Moreover, when you read a book…you form a certain impression in your mind about the physical appearance of the characters. Ellie, star of the track-team always seemed like the quintessential tomboy…stick-thin, plucky and sufficiently strong enough to be believable as the reincarnation of the ‘Lady of The Lake’ in the Arthurian Legend.
However Ellie-Manga style is a bit hard to digest. Long streaming hair…a smoking hot body; she is portrayed as a whiny, perpetually-on-the-verge-of-tears character.
I sincerely honestly hope that Avalon High:Coronation #2:Homecoming ties up all the loose ends.
August 5, 2021
I've been trying to ease my way into Manga, hoping to get access to yet another pool of stories. So far, one of my biggest "blocks" has been the unfamiliar art styles, so I was hoping to ease my way in with what's essentially a comic book done manga-style. American author, American story, etc. Baby steps. I'll get there. I just need to be coaxed.
The art was good, even if it didn't really match with with descriptions given by the book it was based on. Clean lines, clear action,, etc.. In fact, I liked it enough to check into other things the artist had done.
The story, unfortunately, was not great. It was high on forced drama and low on actual plot or characters. Normally I'm less harsh on introductory volumes since so much has to be accomplished, but most of the groundwork had already been accomplished, and instead of keeping everything in stasis, the Manga actually backtracked.
Two stars, mostly for the art.
The art was good, even if it didn't really match with with descriptions given by the book it was based on. Clean lines, clear action,, etc.. In fact, I liked it enough to check into other things the artist had done.
The story, unfortunately, was not great. It was high on forced drama and low on actual plot or characters. Normally I'm less harsh on introductory volumes since so much has to be accomplished, but most of the groundwork had already been accomplished, and instead of keeping everything in stasis, the Manga actually backtracked.
Two stars, mostly for the art.
January 18, 2020
This is nowhere near as good as the original book, but I had fun. 🤷🏻♀️
May 1, 2015
I bought this book cheap at the school's Book Fair. Because I'm not into graphic novels, my class library's graphic novel shelf is rather bare. I decided I needed to add some new books to it but I was nervous to do so. Graphic novels are so expensive and so many of my books have disappeared off the shelves in the past year. It's getting expensive to stock my shelves!
I am not into manga but, after a few pages, this book drew me in. At first, I struggled with the artwork and figuring our who was who. I still think the female characters were a bit too voluptuous for my 11- to 15- year olds but the story is good. I know that this reading left me wanting to read Avalon High, as well as the next two volumes of the story.
I'm going to buy the rest of the books. Maybe these won't be stolen. If they are, I hope they are well read by the thief.
I am not into manga but, after a few pages, this book drew me in. At first, I struggled with the artwork and figuring our who was who. I still think the female characters were a bit too voluptuous for my 11- to 15- year olds but the story is good. I know that this reading left me wanting to read Avalon High, as well as the next two volumes of the story.
I'm going to buy the rest of the books. Maybe these won't be stolen. If they are, I hope they are well read by the thief.
July 24, 2007
Okay, I haven't read Avalon High... and... I guess maybe you kind of need to in order to fully appreciate this book. It gives a brief overview of the premise in the first chapter - at Avalon High, many of the students are possibly reincarnations of Arthurian characters. Now, it's theorized that in order for Elaine's boyfriend, football player/Arthur, to save the world, he must learn who he is and accept it. The only problem is that Elaine can't think of how to convince him that this crazy prophecy is real...
It made me intrigued to read Avalon High so I could figure out what was going on. I think it's a really interesting premise for a book and I love that they've continued it (or summarized it?) in graphic novel format.
Readalike suggestion: Runaways graphic novel.
It made me intrigued to read Avalon High so I could figure out what was going on. I think it's a really interesting premise for a book and I love that they've continued it (or summarized it?) in graphic novel format.
Readalike suggestion: Runaways graphic novel.
March 20, 2010
A really dreadful adaptation of a YA novel by Meg Cabot into an original English-language manga. Mediocre from the art to the story to the character development. I slogged through all three volumes - because I had them checked out from the library and they were short - but I wouldn't recommend this manga to anyone. The premise is interesting enough - several teens discover that they are the reincarnation of key characters from the time of King Arthur and Avalon, from Arthur himself (embodied in the super popular school jock, Will) to the Lady of the Lake embodied by Will's girlfriend, Elaine. But all of the dialogue is so weak, and the art is not strong enough to stand on its own as some sort of redeeming element. Final word on the series? BLEH.
July 26, 2008
I thought that Avalon High was one of Meg Cabot’s best books, a predictable (but satisfying) triumph-of-the-new-girl-in-school overlaid with a supernatural twist. Once I found out (thanks Julia!) that this was not just a manga version of the same story but an actual sequel, I knew I wanted to read it. Fortunately, I read it in about half an hour. Unfortunately, it wasn’t really very enjoyable. A large chunk of it recaps the plot of Avalon High, so not much really happens. And the fact that it is in manga form seems to tilt the balance between real life and fantasy too far into the fantasy side. I found Ellie's large breasts to be especially distracting.
September 5, 2008
does not translate well to graphic novel. Plus, the first 50 pages are just a recap of what happened in the novel. and a poorly done recap at that. Also, since our heroine is supposed to be a bit of a plain-jane, why on earth is she pictured as a HUGE busted hot chick? Manga is no excuse for poor characterization.
November 8, 2008
I loved the first book, Avalon High, but I hated this one. It might have been good if they would ahve just written it as a normal book.
February 3, 2018
A Tokyopop book I picked up out of boredom. Nice art and a decent story. Interesting to say the least.
May 22, 2025
If I'm being honest, I'd rather read the OTHER Avalon High, but... hmm. Looks like I can't anymore. :( (unless I cheat)
I assumed this was a graphic novel version of the book of the same title (same author and all, just a hunch), but it did not translate well, if this is accurate. Firstly, it gets off on entirely the wrong foot by telling, not showing the whole exposition-HEAVY first chapter. I got so bored of reading that by the end of it, I was wondering what even would be in the rest of the chapters. Secondly, a VERY LOT OF PLOT happens in that first chapter, that's just getting skipped over despite this being book 1!
On further review, based on the series listing, chapter 1 appears instead to be a summary of the novel of the aforementioned book of the same title, but I don't have it on hand to know what is the case. The back of this book suggests continuation, which feels... obnoxious, actually. I'd hate to read a word book then have to read a graphic novel follow-up*—I hate when things change format in mid-stream, as it were.
About the best thing about this is it's making me interested in making a shelf of "local" books, for the DMV/DC Metro, area. I feel like I've missed a bunch that I've long ago reviewed and donated and don't feel like recovering to make sure I've tagged correctly, though.
Anyway, this is a pseudo-isekai story, where King Arthur was murdered back in the day and is resurrected in the current day as Will Wagner, stock high school heartthrob-slash-captain of the football team-slash-senior class president, because of course he is, why would he be reincarnated as one of the NERDS, or ugly, or etc.?
Also his DAD is the one named Arthur. Not confusing at all. Suppose I could try watching the movie to see if it's any clearer, but I have the feeling Chapter 1 spoiled the whole thing verbatim.
I'm probably going on too long about the summary chapter, but why wouldn't I? I've read a lot of accidentally a sequel book 1 that integrated the prior content more gracefully than this. The rest isn't even interesting enough to comment on; normal(ish) high school drama with a dash of "Oops, if Will doesn't decide to roleplay his past self like a normal high school boy with any sense absolutely would not do, the world will end!" that feels ridiculously contrived, prophecy from Reincarnated Merlin or not.
I... *guess* recommended for fans of the original/movie? Definitely not for me, even if it IS set in Annapolis.
*...without good reason! I'm sure some skilled types could absolutely make the jump from one medium to another for the same series if it's good! I just... can't think of any offhand that actually felt like the follow-up was canon, rather than a "bonus" that didn't affect the main storyline.
I assumed this was a graphic novel version of the book of the same title (same author and all, just a hunch), but it did not translate well, if this is accurate. Firstly, it gets off on entirely the wrong foot by telling, not showing the whole exposition-HEAVY first chapter. I got so bored of reading that by the end of it, I was wondering what even would be in the rest of the chapters. Secondly, a VERY LOT OF PLOT happens in that first chapter, that's just getting skipped over despite this being book 1!
On further review, based on the series listing, chapter 1 appears instead to be a summary of the novel of the aforementioned book of the same title, but I don't have it on hand to know what is the case. The back of this book suggests continuation, which feels... obnoxious, actually. I'd hate to read a word book then have to read a graphic novel follow-up*—I hate when things change format in mid-stream, as it were.
About the best thing about this is it's making me interested in making a shelf of "local" books, for the DMV/DC Metro, area. I feel like I've missed a bunch that I've long ago reviewed and donated and don't feel like recovering to make sure I've tagged correctly, though.
Anyway, this is a pseudo-isekai story, where King Arthur was murdered back in the day and is resurrected in the current day as Will Wagner, stock high school heartthrob-slash-captain of the football team-slash-senior class president, because of course he is, why would he be reincarnated as one of the NERDS, or ugly, or etc.?
Also his DAD is the one named Arthur. Not confusing at all. Suppose I could try watching the movie to see if it's any clearer, but I have the feeling Chapter 1 spoiled the whole thing verbatim.
I'm probably going on too long about the summary chapter, but why wouldn't I? I've read a lot of accidentally a sequel book 1 that integrated the prior content more gracefully than this. The rest isn't even interesting enough to comment on; normal(ish) high school drama with a dash of "Oops, if Will doesn't decide to roleplay his past self like a normal high school boy with any sense absolutely would not do, the world will end!" that feels ridiculously contrived, prophecy from Reincarnated Merlin or not.
I... *guess* recommended for fans of the original/movie? Definitely not for me, even if it IS set in Annapolis.
*...without good reason! I'm sure some skilled types could absolutely make the jump from one medium to another for the same series if it's good! I just... can't think of any offhand that actually felt like the follow-up was canon, rather than a "bonus" that didn't affect the main storyline.
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August 19, 2025The Melin Prophecy
*Everything is going fine until Elle starts having nightmares about Marco. But he’s still locked up in a mental institution. She tells herself she’ll just have to get over it.
*The nominees for Homecoming Queen are announced (Jennifer, Morgan, and Elle) which surprises Elle.
*Morgan is nasty to Elle and trips her up. She finds out she use to date Marco.
*Jennifer and Morgan use to be friends but when she started to date Marco she started to change. When she tried to talk to her about it, Morgan called her a hypocrite and told her everyone knew what she was doing behind her boyfriends back.
*Elle wants to drop out. Jennifer convinces her to stay in.
*Elle tells Will she feels like she’s seen Morgan somewhere.
*Mr. Morton tells Elle she has five days. On the Hunter’s Moon (incidently Homecoming) Will have to believe he’s the reincarnation of King Arthur or once again the darkness wins.
*Elle thinks if she can just get Will to talk to his father. She speaks to his mother (who says she misses him) and she invites Elle to dinner.
*Elle runs into Morgan dress shopping and she tells her she’ll never reunite Will and his father. She hints that there’s something else she’ll find out about.
*Will isn’t happy that Elle made plans with his parents and didn’t ask him and says when he needs her help he’ll ask for it.
*Elle goes out running and runs into Marco
My Thoughts:
At first, I thought this was just a illustrated version of Avalon High, but it started to get into the story in chapter 2. There were some things we get in this that we didn’t in Avalon High. In this graphic novel, Will seems to have decided he wants to go to liberal arts college. Also, his father is said to be a teacher at the Naval Academy and there’s a lil more fight (just a tad) in Marco’s resistance to drop his gun and only does it when Lance tackles him (which I’m happy to see because it was one of the issues I had with the story). I thought the illustrations were well drawn. I could understand clearly what was going on in each panel.
Rating: 6
*Everything is going fine until Elle starts having nightmares about Marco. But he’s still locked up in a mental institution. She tells herself she’ll just have to get over it.
*The nominees for Homecoming Queen are announced (Jennifer, Morgan, and Elle) which surprises Elle.
*Morgan is nasty to Elle and trips her up. She finds out she use to date Marco.
*Jennifer and Morgan use to be friends but when she started to date Marco she started to change. When she tried to talk to her about it, Morgan called her a hypocrite and told her everyone knew what she was doing behind her boyfriends back.
*Elle wants to drop out. Jennifer convinces her to stay in.
*Elle tells Will she feels like she’s seen Morgan somewhere.
*Mr. Morton tells Elle she has five days. On the Hunter’s Moon (incidently Homecoming) Will have to believe he’s the reincarnation of King Arthur or once again the darkness wins.
*Elle thinks if she can just get Will to talk to his father. She speaks to his mother (who says she misses him) and she invites Elle to dinner.
*Elle runs into Morgan dress shopping and she tells her she’ll never reunite Will and his father. She hints that there’s something else she’ll find out about.
*Will isn’t happy that Elle made plans with his parents and didn’t ask him and says when he needs her help he’ll ask for it.
*Elle goes out running and runs into Marco
My Thoughts:
At first, I thought this was just a illustrated version of Avalon High, but it started to get into the story in chapter 2. There were some things we get in this that we didn’t in Avalon High. In this graphic novel, Will seems to have decided he wants to go to liberal arts college. Also, his father is said to be a teacher at the Naval Academy and there’s a lil more fight (just a tad) in Marco’s resistance to drop his gun and only does it when Lance tackles him (which I’m happy to see because it was one of the issues I had with the story). I thought the illustrations were well drawn. I could understand clearly what was going on in each panel.
Rating: 6
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March 4, 2024
I actually enjoyed this. The first chapter was all a recap but it did introduce a new character that I was hoping would be revealed but maybe in vol 2. I know I’m probably right but when certain stories are told by so many people, those people could change the story/characters however they want or leave character’s out, either way I’m excited to find out. I didn’t really expect Arthur to have long hair, he wasn’t drawn the way I was imagining him when I read Avalon High. I did like the art style & the way everything was drawn. I do think that there should have been a better way to convince Will that he is the reincarnation of King Arthur instead of just reconciling him with his family & then somehow he would see it. I don’t like the ending the way Will got mad at Ellie for trying to help.
December 18, 2024
well definitely did not enjoy this very much
first of i’ll say the art style is really not my vibe and unfortunately that does affect how i feel about a graphic novel
but also the choices made were interesting like if Ellie is this like gangly, nerdy, teen why does she suddenly have abs????
why are all the female characters so sexualized in their drawings????
beyond that it felt like Avalon High was fun, and it definitely had sequel potential but did not need one
this book and the follow ups showed me that they really didn’t need the sequel, it really felt like Cabot didn’t know where to go, and what to do with these characters after she finished writing the first but knew people quite enjoyed the first book and wanted to continue it so rather than let an idea come to her that fit the story she did her best to find something that just wasn’t altogether that interesting
first of i’ll say the art style is really not my vibe and unfortunately that does affect how i feel about a graphic novel
but also the choices made were interesting like if Ellie is this like gangly, nerdy, teen why does she suddenly have abs????
why are all the female characters so sexualized in their drawings????
beyond that it felt like Avalon High was fun, and it definitely had sequel potential but did not need one
this book and the follow ups showed me that they really didn’t need the sequel, it really felt like Cabot didn’t know where to go, and what to do with these characters after she finished writing the first but knew people quite enjoyed the first book and wanted to continue it so rather than let an idea come to her that fit the story she did her best to find something that just wasn’t altogether that interesting
November 26, 2019
If you need an explanation for this, please read my review for Avalon High here.
I remember really liking these graphic novels, but perhaps it was because I hadn't really read any others before this (as the whole series was something I stumbled across in my elementary school library). Let's just say though, that this wasn't...great.
Instead of actually dealing with the conclusion of Avalon High, this book and its 2 sequels introduce a new enemy to deal with on top of sudden changes in the prophecies discussed in depth in the preceding book. Again, the concept is quite cool, but the execution is less than adequate.
I remember really liking these graphic novels, but perhaps it was because I hadn't really read any others before this (as the whole series was something I stumbled across in my elementary school library). Let's just say though, that this wasn't...great.
Instead of actually dealing with the conclusion of Avalon High, this book and its 2 sequels introduce a new enemy to deal with on top of sudden changes in the prophecies discussed in depth in the preceding book. Again, the concept is quite cool, but the execution is less than adequate.
June 4, 2023
04/06/2023
⭐⭐⭐
Very info-dumpy at the start, but I can definitely see why I was obsessed with this series in high school!
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⭐⭐⭐
Very info-dumpy at the start, but I can definitely see why I was obsessed with this series in high school!
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July 29, 2023
I was kind of surprised that ermm, literally nothing happened?? My only takeaway is 1 brief conversation that Will needs to believe he's King Arthur, and Ellie foolishly set up a meeting without even asking Will first, and he was understandably p'ssed...
None of the characters were really how I imagined them, Ellie in particular. And also on one hand, I didn't recognise who Ellie was... she seemed really different, instead of being the well-known determined and fearless Meg Cabot heroine, she switched to someone who was crying a lot and relied on Will to comfort her... She was really different. Although on the other hand, I did understand that at the end of Avalon High I mean, she probably went through some trauma... so I can understand that change in character off the back of that.
But yeah, literally nothing happened in the whole book almost, and the art was a bit sexualised like... isn't the main audience for the book young girls? Like, why? Although I did enjoy the mirrored images of them back then VS their reincarnation.
I'll finish the series because I've needed to for years, but I think I understand why teenage me stopped reading it after this 😂
2.5
None of the characters were really how I imagined them, Ellie in particular. And also on one hand, I didn't recognise who Ellie was... she seemed really different, instead of being the well-known determined and fearless Meg Cabot heroine, she switched to someone who was crying a lot and relied on Will to comfort her... She was really different. Although on the other hand, I did understand that at the end of Avalon High I mean, she probably went through some trauma... so I can understand that change in character off the back of that.
But yeah, literally nothing happened in the whole book almost, and the art was a bit sexualised like... isn't the main audience for the book young girls? Like, why? Although I did enjoy the mirrored images of them back then VS their reincarnation.
I'll finish the series because I've needed to for years, but I think I understand why teenage me stopped reading it after this 😂
2.5
May 5, 2022
Este livro é uma história em quadrinhos que se passa depois do fim do livro Avalon High da Meg Cabot, mesma autora desta obra e de outras infanto juvenis muito conhecidas.
Eu não tinha lido o Avalon High ainda, por isso não sabia que se tratava de uma continuação, imaginei que apenas se passasse no mesmo universo, mas como eu vi o filme feito pela Disney a um tempo atrás, acabou que não peguei muitos spoilers.
Por ser uma estória de 2009 tem algumas questões que hoje em dia me incomodam como a competição feminina e a priorização da beleza.
De modo geral é uma boa estória que reconta o mito do Rei Arthur de forma interessante.
Eu não tinha lido o Avalon High ainda, por isso não sabia que se tratava de uma continuação, imaginei que apenas se passasse no mesmo universo, mas como eu vi o filme feito pela Disney a um tempo atrás, acabou que não peguei muitos spoilers.
Por ser uma estória de 2009 tem algumas questões que hoje em dia me incomodam como a competição feminina e a priorização da beleza.
De modo geral é uma boa estória que reconta o mito do Rei Arthur de forma interessante.
July 23, 2022
That was a short manga that takes place after the events of Avalon High ( which I read in 2013, most likely)
The story begins with reintroduction to the plot of the original book, Ellie and Will who are reincarnate of King Arthur and the lady of the sea, and now there is a prophecy from Merlin, and it says if king Arthur reincarnate didn't believe himself to be king the world will be in deep darkness
it was nice and short which is what I needed, I think I will continue with the series of I have the rest of the books
The story begins with reintroduction to the plot of the original book, Ellie and Will who are reincarnate of King Arthur and the lady of the sea, and now there is a prophecy from Merlin, and it says if king Arthur reincarnate didn't believe himself to be king the world will be in deep darkness
it was nice and short which is what I needed, I think I will continue with the series of I have the rest of the books
May 22, 2019
*1.5 Stars I love the Disney Channel Original Movie Avalon High but this manga adaptation just fell very short. Though this is just volume one the story seemed both rushed and like nothing happened at the same time. We were thrown into this story and if I hadn’t watched the movie I would have had no idea what was going on. It looks like there is a novelization of this story which seems like a better way to read this story.
September 29, 2017
In this sequel to Avalon High, Meg Cabot uses the Graphic Novel format to appeal to a broader audience. Ellie and Will are now living together under the same roof, since Will's dad kicked him out and Marco has been put away for attempting to kill them both. But when Ellie is nominated for Homecoming Queen, Morgna, Marco's ex, makes sure that those plans don't come true.
December 21, 2022
I don’t really find myself picking up manga but I liked this!
I love the 2010 Disney movie (sue me) so because this reminded me of that it was even more fun. I do think that uhh nothing happened kinda? And not the biggest fan of this art style. But still want to read more! Even though I don’t have the second one so I might have to jump to no.3 is that illegal
I love the 2010 Disney movie (sue me) so because this reminded me of that it was even more fun. I do think that uhh nothing happened kinda? And not the biggest fan of this art style. But still want to read more! Even though I don’t have the second one so I might have to jump to no.3 is that illegal
April 12, 2018
I remember dabbling in this Meg Cabot series from my high school days. While the art is beautiful in this graphic novel, the plot setup for this first volume is absolutely dragging. I pray that the plot moves much quicker in the second installment.
February 21, 2020
Very much not a fan of the hyper-sexualization of teenage girls in the artistry, and the dialogue seems a bit to OOC. I’ll definitely finish the series, but I don’t think this is the route Cabot should have taken.
March 19, 2023
i appreciate the jen/ellie friendship but how did Will forgive jen and lance’s cheating and his parents’ lies? like the only conflict is his college pick and not how his parents basically cockhold and killed his mom’s first husband??
May 19, 2023
I loved Avalon high so I wanted to love this but it unfortunately fell flat. The characters felt flat (I understand that most readers would know them from Avalon high) and you got less movement In the story line then you would in a comic.
May 14, 2024
Wow. I use to read Meg Cabot as a kid but never knew she wrote Mangas! This was my first Manga ever and I really enjoyed it! Elle is my favorite and I can't wait to finish the series😍♥️ very PG-13 but as an adult, it was pretty decent for young adult♥️
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