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Between the Rival Courts
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Expected 19 May 26From the author of HOLY WRATH comes an ambitious Arthurian retelling about a banished witch and a changeling knight forced to join forces if they want to survive.
All Nyneve Or’Afon needs to do is prove herself to the Druid Elders. Then the young sorceress can go home—back to her magic and her studies, pursuing all the mysteries the world has to offer.
But there’s a rather large obstacle in her way: the handsome and cunning Sir Mordred Pendragon, knight of the Round Table and bastard son of King Arthur. From the very first moment they meet, he’s deeply suspicious of Nyneve. After all, Mordred knows exactly what an outsider with a secret looks like.
Because he is one—a faerie changeling embedded in King Arthur’s court, to be exact. And if anyone could uncover that dangerous truth, it’s the spellbinding sorceress who makes him weak in the knees … which means Mordred will do almost anything to get Nyneve out of Camelot.
But as war brews, a notorious sorcerer returns and an ancient god tests the walls of his prison, Mordred and Nyneve find their similarities growing into an inconvenient attraction—and a necessary alliance if they have any chance of surviving what’s to come.
Perfect for fans of MORGAN IS MY NAME and THE GUINEVERE DECEPTION, this heart-rending medieval fantasy explores conquest, religion, power, and—perhaps the deadliest of them all—relentless, unyielding love.
All Nyneve Or’Afon needs to do is prove herself to the Druid Elders. Then the young sorceress can go home—back to her magic and her studies, pursuing all the mysteries the world has to offer.
But there’s a rather large obstacle in her way: the handsome and cunning Sir Mordred Pendragon, knight of the Round Table and bastard son of King Arthur. From the very first moment they meet, he’s deeply suspicious of Nyneve. After all, Mordred knows exactly what an outsider with a secret looks like.
Because he is one—a faerie changeling embedded in King Arthur’s court, to be exact. And if anyone could uncover that dangerous truth, it’s the spellbinding sorceress who makes him weak in the knees … which means Mordred will do almost anything to get Nyneve out of Camelot.
But as war brews, a notorious sorcerer returns and an ancient god tests the walls of his prison, Mordred and Nyneve find their similarities growing into an inconvenient attraction—and a necessary alliance if they have any chance of surviving what’s to come.
Perfect for fans of MORGAN IS MY NAME and THE GUINEVERE DECEPTION, this heart-rending medieval fantasy explores conquest, religion, power, and—perhaps the deadliest of them all—relentless, unyielding love.
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486 pages, Kindle Edition
Expected publication May 19, 2026
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April 21, 2026˙⋆✮ pre-read:
LOOK AT ME GETTING ABSOLUTELY BLESSED WITH E-ARCS LATELY OMG!! 😭💖 thank you so so much to behind the pages LLC and victoria mier for the advance copy of between the rival courts, which will be released on may 19!
LOOK AT ME GETTING ABSOLUTELY BLESSED WITH E-ARCS LATELY OMG!! 😭💖 thank you so so much to behind the pages LLC and victoria mier for the advance copy of between the rival courts, which will be released on may 19!
May 13, 2026
There are two ways to approach reading Between the Rival Courts. One - read this duology first, and then read the continuation in the Fatebound duology (which are also amazing books!). Two - Read the Fatebound books first and then come into this one. By choosing path two, you are setting yourself up for maximum emotional damage (if that’s your sort of thing).
Either path you choose, you get to read about Mordred and Nyneve. Mordred is a changeling, a knight in the court of Camelot that who is also tied to the Fae, and a prophecy or sorts that has set his life hurtling toward danger at the hands of gods and fate. Nyneve is a Druid girl, fighting to get control of her own immense power and stop Arthur and Camelot from continuing to invade the lands that raised her.
She and Mordred are enemies. Enemies that take delight in fighting each other while also fighting a chemistry that threatens to upend all that they are both fighting so hard to defend.
There is intrigue and corruption of faith in an effort to expand power throughout the book. Mordred and Nyneve have an uphill battle on all fronts, and their allies are spread thin and under scrutiny. Trust is scarce, and the threads of love are buried under the weight of expectation and actions set forth long before our reluctant heroes even meet.
As always, Victoria writes angst and fury and legend in prose that wraps around you and invites you to sink deeper. We get an MMC that will harm himself before the FMC, even though he tries so hard to hate her. We get an FMC that is bottling up her rage and just waiting for the right target to release it upon. We get a kingdom at war both from without and within, with a king that is willing to follow a god he does not believe in for the power that he is promised to gain.
I loved all of this book, and can’t wait to see what the next one will bring us. Knowing what comes in the Fatebound books, I know there will be more heartbreak to come, but the end result will be worth all of it.
Thank you to the author for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Either path you choose, you get to read about Mordred and Nyneve. Mordred is a changeling, a knight in the court of Camelot that who is also tied to the Fae, and a prophecy or sorts that has set his life hurtling toward danger at the hands of gods and fate. Nyneve is a Druid girl, fighting to get control of her own immense power and stop Arthur and Camelot from continuing to invade the lands that raised her.
She and Mordred are enemies. Enemies that take delight in fighting each other while also fighting a chemistry that threatens to upend all that they are both fighting so hard to defend.
There is intrigue and corruption of faith in an effort to expand power throughout the book. Mordred and Nyneve have an uphill battle on all fronts, and their allies are spread thin and under scrutiny. Trust is scarce, and the threads of love are buried under the weight of expectation and actions set forth long before our reluctant heroes even meet.
As always, Victoria writes angst and fury and legend in prose that wraps around you and invites you to sink deeper. We get an MMC that will harm himself before the FMC, even though he tries so hard to hate her. We get an FMC that is bottling up her rage and just waiting for the right target to release it upon. We get a kingdom at war both from without and within, with a king that is willing to follow a god he does not believe in for the power that he is promised to gain.
I loved all of this book, and can’t wait to see what the next one will bring us. Knowing what comes in the Fatebound books, I know there will be more heartbreak to come, but the end result will be worth all of it.
Thank you to the author for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
May 2, 2026
**** ARC received by Behind the Pages PA****
Camelot retelling
Hidden identities
Court politics
Hate to Love
She tries to unalive him multiple times
He leaves her “gifts”
Banter
Found family
Really interesting and fun retelling of Camelot. In this world Merlin is our villain who has recently converted to the resurrected god’s religion (Christianity). The kingdom of Camelot was a safe a happy place for most of the citizens until Merlin and his monks return from their quest in search to help the King and Queen conceive a legitimate heir. Quickly the Queen and her advisors see that this new religion is extremely oppressive and that there are more nefarious reasons behind Merlin’s return to Camelot.
Our FMC Nyneve is a Druid sorceress who has been tasked with infiltrating Camelot’s court to show her control of her unruly and powerful magic. She isn’t the type of woman that lets a pretty face distract her but when she steals the horse of the kings bastard son Mordred she realizes there is much more to the dark handsome knight.
Mordred was created for one reason and one reason only to be a weapon that will bring on a new dawn to Camelots court, but maybe fate has different plans for him in the form of a powerful Druid woman with red hair.
These unlikely heroes must learn to work together in order to not only save Camelot but also the court under the hill.
The banter is absolutely excellent in this book, I’ve really enjoyed both main characters, I feel that they both showed great character development.
Camelot retelling
Hidden identities
Court politics
Hate to Love
She tries to unalive him multiple times
He leaves her “gifts”
Banter
Found family
Really interesting and fun retelling of Camelot. In this world Merlin is our villain who has recently converted to the resurrected god’s religion (Christianity). The kingdom of Camelot was a safe a happy place for most of the citizens until Merlin and his monks return from their quest in search to help the King and Queen conceive a legitimate heir. Quickly the Queen and her advisors see that this new religion is extremely oppressive and that there are more nefarious reasons behind Merlin’s return to Camelot.
Our FMC Nyneve is a Druid sorceress who has been tasked with infiltrating Camelot’s court to show her control of her unruly and powerful magic. She isn’t the type of woman that lets a pretty face distract her but when she steals the horse of the kings bastard son Mordred she realizes there is much more to the dark handsome knight.
Mordred was created for one reason and one reason only to be a weapon that will bring on a new dawn to Camelots court, but maybe fate has different plans for him in the form of a powerful Druid woman with red hair.
These unlikely heroes must learn to work together in order to not only save Camelot but also the court under the hill.
The banter is absolutely excellent in this book, I’ve really enjoyed both main characters, I feel that they both showed great character development.
April 25, 2026
This is such an excellent, dark, and thrilling Arthurian retelling. The characters are fierce and well-written, Merlin provides an excellent villain full of sly and twisted doings, and Arthur… well, honestly, he’s never been my favourite.
This retelling focuses more on the woman of Camelot and its court with Mordred the MMC and it is so refreshing and delightful to have powerful, intelligent women refusing to be less than they are. This underpins the entirety of the story which is so full of magic and tension which builds to a terrible ending that left me feeling angry and helpless.
Highly recommend and I absolutely need the second book.
This retelling focuses more on the woman of Camelot and its court with Mordred the MMC and it is so refreshing and delightful to have powerful, intelligent women refusing to be less than they are. This underpins the entirety of the story which is so full of magic and tension which builds to a terrible ending that left me feeling angry and helpless.
Highly recommend and I absolutely need the second book.
April 24, 2026
This book is everything I’ve ever wanted. It strikes a great balance of fantasy with romance rather than a romantasy where the love story is the focus. I loved the arthuriana setting with knights and the feminist play on a classic story. The world is immersive and the characters layered. I’m on the edge of my seat for the sequel
Thanks again for the ARC!
Thanks again for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Author
This book is one of those that really deserves attention, so I hope that it ends up getting it. I went into this one with low expectations because trying an author for the first time, you're never really sure if their writing and story telling will vibe with you or not. My expectations could have been sky high, though, and Victoria Mier would have reached them.
The writing itself is so freaking good that I found myself rereading paragraphs just because the flow was so clean, the verbiage so well chosen, that I had to take time to just enjoy it. People don't tend to like third person, but this book is a prime example of how it's not the perspective, it's the writing. This is, without a doubt, how you write third person and really capture your reader. If you don't normally enjoy third person, I challenge you to read this one because I promise that it will change your mind.
The characters in this book are so beautifully crafted and fleshed out. Nyneve is a spitfire, a loud personality that struggles in this setting but pulled off on a way that's believable and relatable. Her questioning of herself is genuine and her journey to rectify it is human in a way that acknowledges but doesn't punish mistakes. Mordred is a two sided coin where one face is the man he allows everyone to see (and convinces himself is all there is of him) and the opposite is a creature so full of longing that it could swallow him whole. He's handed a fate he can't avoid, and yet can't help but want to avoid all together or at least for as long as possible. Guinevere is a powerhouse of wit, chess like moves that most overlook, and a heart of gold. I love her written this way, as a woman fully embracing her position and doing everything in her power to do what she believes is right. And that's just three of many, all of which are really well done.
The story keeps the elements you know and love from Arthurian tales, but shifts and twists some things to make them new and fun. I liked the twist of the villain not being the one the Fates try to convince everyone of, and how the magic of this world is woven into all of it. The play on religion was a very smart and interesting take as well, and I like how it was woven in so subtly that you don't realize what's going on until it's too late, just like the characters.
Nyneve and Mordred are such enjoyable characters to read together. Each time they're in a scene together, the push and pull between them, the verbal sparring, the teasing of saying one thing when we as readers know it's the opposite, it's all perfection. The inner questioning of both characters, the fear, all makes the build up between these two feel so genuine and unavoidable in the best way. I'm honestly so scared for what comes for their relationship in the next book, but I really need to know what comes next.
Overall, this book far exceeded my expectations. Victoria Mier is now an author who's books I will dive into without hesitation because I trust she will deliver a well written and beautifully crafted tale. I highly, highly recommend giving this one a try so that you too can struggle to wait for the next book to find out what happens.
The writing itself is so freaking good that I found myself rereading paragraphs just because the flow was so clean, the verbiage so well chosen, that I had to take time to just enjoy it. People don't tend to like third person, but this book is a prime example of how it's not the perspective, it's the writing. This is, without a doubt, how you write third person and really capture your reader. If you don't normally enjoy third person, I challenge you to read this one because I promise that it will change your mind.
The characters in this book are so beautifully crafted and fleshed out. Nyneve is a spitfire, a loud personality that struggles in this setting but pulled off on a way that's believable and relatable. Her questioning of herself is genuine and her journey to rectify it is human in a way that acknowledges but doesn't punish mistakes. Mordred is a two sided coin where one face is the man he allows everyone to see (and convinces himself is all there is of him) and the opposite is a creature so full of longing that it could swallow him whole. He's handed a fate he can't avoid, and yet can't help but want to avoid all together or at least for as long as possible. Guinevere is a powerhouse of wit, chess like moves that most overlook, and a heart of gold. I love her written this way, as a woman fully embracing her position and doing everything in her power to do what she believes is right. And that's just three of many, all of which are really well done.
The story keeps the elements you know and love from Arthurian tales, but shifts and twists some things to make them new and fun. I liked the twist of the villain not being the one the Fates try to convince everyone of, and how the magic of this world is woven into all of it. The play on religion was a very smart and interesting take as well, and I like how it was woven in so subtly that you don't realize what's going on until it's too late, just like the characters.
Nyneve and Mordred are such enjoyable characters to read together. Each time they're in a scene together, the push and pull between them, the verbal sparring, the teasing of saying one thing when we as readers know it's the opposite, it's all perfection. The inner questioning of both characters, the fear, all makes the build up between these two feel so genuine and unavoidable in the best way. I'm honestly so scared for what comes for their relationship in the next book, but I really need to know what comes next.
Overall, this book far exceeded my expectations. Victoria Mier is now an author who's books I will dive into without hesitation because I trust she will deliver a well written and beautifully crafted tale. I highly, highly recommend giving this one a try so that you too can struggle to wait for the next book to find out what happens.
Review of advance copy received from Autore
I’m so, so grateful for this ARC opportunity — thank you to Victoria Mier and Behind the Pages PA for giving me the chance to read this incredible story early!
I absolutely loved this book. It’s been such a long time since I felt this completely sucked into a story from beginning to end. The atmosphere, the setting, the plot twists, the court politics, the lore — everything felt so rich and immersive. Every chapter pulled me deeper into the world, and I genuinely never wanted to leave it.
I loved all of the main characters, but Mordred and Nyneve completely stole my heart. Mordred is such a deeply tortured and complex character, and watching him navigate everything weighing on him was genuinely heartbreaking at times. Nyneve, meanwhile, is one of the strongest female characters I’ve read in a long time — fierce, intelligent, vulnerable, angry, compassionate, and so incredibly layered. She might honestly become one of my favorite female characters ever.
And honestly, the entire cast was fantastic. Even the minor characters felt memorable and fully alive, which made the world feel even richer. Also, honorable mention to Rook — I love you forever.
But can we PLEASE talk about the romance? FINALLY an enemies-to-lovers that actually deserves the title. These two genuinely hate each other at points — they try to stab, kill, or maim each other multiple times — yet despite themselves, despite all the anger and resentment, they still care for each other in ways they can’t fully deny. That tension was EVERYTHING. Their relationship felt messy, painful, obsessive, and real in the best possible way. And the reverse “who did this to you?” trope??? Absolutely destroyed me.
I also really appreciated the social commentary woven throughout the story, especially regarding women, women’s magic being treated as lesser, and the feminine rage that grows from that oppression. It added so much emotional depth and weight to the narrative.
As someone who loves English and Welsh folklore, I adored all the lore and commentary about how Roman/Briton colonization and religion reshaped England — and Wales in particular. It made the world feel hauntingly believable and grounded in history while still feeling magical. And THANK YOU for making the fae actually scary again.
By the end of this book I was absolutely devastated and crying my eyes out — which maybe isn’t shocking considering I’m a Pisces, but STILL. This book completely wrecked me emotionally in the best way possible. And now I desperately need the next book immediately because there is no way I can just sit here after THAT ending.
All in all, this was an unforgettable read and an easy 5 stars for me. A must-read for fantasy lovers, especially if you love dark folklore, brutal court politics, terrifying fae, devastating emotional damage, and a true enemies-to-lovers romance.
I absolutely loved this book. It’s been such a long time since I felt this completely sucked into a story from beginning to end. The atmosphere, the setting, the plot twists, the court politics, the lore — everything felt so rich and immersive. Every chapter pulled me deeper into the world, and I genuinely never wanted to leave it.
I loved all of the main characters, but Mordred and Nyneve completely stole my heart. Mordred is such a deeply tortured and complex character, and watching him navigate everything weighing on him was genuinely heartbreaking at times. Nyneve, meanwhile, is one of the strongest female characters I’ve read in a long time — fierce, intelligent, vulnerable, angry, compassionate, and so incredibly layered. She might honestly become one of my favorite female characters ever.
And honestly, the entire cast was fantastic. Even the minor characters felt memorable and fully alive, which made the world feel even richer. Also, honorable mention to Rook — I love you forever.
But can we PLEASE talk about the romance? FINALLY an enemies-to-lovers that actually deserves the title. These two genuinely hate each other at points — they try to stab, kill, or maim each other multiple times — yet despite themselves, despite all the anger and resentment, they still care for each other in ways they can’t fully deny. That tension was EVERYTHING. Their relationship felt messy, painful, obsessive, and real in the best possible way. And the reverse “who did this to you?” trope??? Absolutely destroyed me.
I also really appreciated the social commentary woven throughout the story, especially regarding women, women’s magic being treated as lesser, and the feminine rage that grows from that oppression. It added so much emotional depth and weight to the narrative.
As someone who loves English and Welsh folklore, I adored all the lore and commentary about how Roman/Briton colonization and religion reshaped England — and Wales in particular. It made the world feel hauntingly believable and grounded in history while still feeling magical. And THANK YOU for making the fae actually scary again.
By the end of this book I was absolutely devastated and crying my eyes out — which maybe isn’t shocking considering I’m a Pisces, but STILL. This book completely wrecked me emotionally in the best way possible. And now I desperately need the next book immediately because there is no way I can just sit here after THAT ending.
All in all, this was an unforgettable read and an easy 5 stars for me. A must-read for fantasy lovers, especially if you love dark folklore, brutal court politics, terrifying fae, devastating emotional damage, and a true enemies-to-lovers romance.
Review of advance copy received from Author
WOW! I'm not sure where to start with this one, but I'm going to tell you right up front...THIS IS A MUST READ!
Victoria Mier has written an Arthurian dark medieval fantasy, with a twist on King Arthur/Merlin folklore. This one has druids, sorcerers, high fae, political intrigue...it packs a full whollop.
The writing is beautiful and very suited to the Arthurian style. I so appreciate the choice to stay with naming choices that were indicative of the time of the Knights of the Round Table. There was no unnecessary modernization of the time period in storytelling, allowing for full immersion into the world. I will read every book Mier writes, after being absolutely blown away by her writing and ability to tell a story in this one.
This is third person POV, but unlike some books in the point of view, it was fully capable of conveying thoughts, feelings and emotions from characters. I barely even noticed that it wasn't a first person POV, because I felt so imbedded into the characters' psyches.
Now, one of the key things I want to speak on in this book. Enemies to lovers. There are a million authors that will market this trope. Very few books will be so perfectly written as a TRUE enemies to lovers. I mean, these two HATED each other. Permit me to provide you with some quotes to seal this opinion: "I fear I would start a war just for the sake of finding myself between your thighs again, your blade pressed to my neck."
"I don't need you" "No," he agreed, tracing her jawline. "But you want me. And you hate me for it." (this is at 71%, so when I tell you enemies to lovers, slow burn....IT IS!!)
Additionally, when a trigger warning tells me that it includes weaponized religion? I'm all the way in on this author already. One quote on this topic that absolutely stunned me with its perfection: "There are many men who seek to twist the words of Christ into a new way to dominate, and women who gleefully ride beside them for reasons I cannot fathom." I mean.... incredible.
I simply have to have the next book ASAP. This was fantastic, haunting, dark, beautiful, magical...all of it. I need more.
I received this ARC from Behind the Pages, LLC and Victoria Mier. I am so appreciative of the opportunity to read this in advance, and all opinions are my own.
Victoria Mier has written an Arthurian dark medieval fantasy, with a twist on King Arthur/Merlin folklore. This one has druids, sorcerers, high fae, political intrigue...it packs a full whollop.
The writing is beautiful and very suited to the Arthurian style. I so appreciate the choice to stay with naming choices that were indicative of the time of the Knights of the Round Table. There was no unnecessary modernization of the time period in storytelling, allowing for full immersion into the world. I will read every book Mier writes, after being absolutely blown away by her writing and ability to tell a story in this one.
This is third person POV, but unlike some books in the point of view, it was fully capable of conveying thoughts, feelings and emotions from characters. I barely even noticed that it wasn't a first person POV, because I felt so imbedded into the characters' psyches.
Now, one of the key things I want to speak on in this book. Enemies to lovers. There are a million authors that will market this trope. Very few books will be so perfectly written as a TRUE enemies to lovers. I mean, these two HATED each other. Permit me to provide you with some quotes to seal this opinion: "I fear I would start a war just for the sake of finding myself between your thighs again, your blade pressed to my neck."
"I don't need you" "No," he agreed, tracing her jawline. "But you want me. And you hate me for it." (this is at 71%, so when I tell you enemies to lovers, slow burn....IT IS!!)
Additionally, when a trigger warning tells me that it includes weaponized religion? I'm all the way in on this author already. One quote on this topic that absolutely stunned me with its perfection: "There are many men who seek to twist the words of Christ into a new way to dominate, and women who gleefully ride beside them for reasons I cannot fathom." I mean.... incredible.
I simply have to have the next book ASAP. This was fantastic, haunting, dark, beautiful, magical...all of it. I need more.
I received this ARC from Behind the Pages, LLC and Victoria Mier. I am so appreciative of the opportunity to read this in advance, and all opinions are my own.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
UM! WHAT IN THE MASTERPIECE WAS THAT?!
I don’t know what was a bigger mindf***. The start of the book or the end. HOLY JAW DROPPING WHAT THE F***.
Ok. I’m composed now. Forreal.. that was beautifully written, with exceptional pacing. I think there’s a time and a place for a fast pace book that sucks you into the action from page one, this book isn’t that. It meticulously unravels over all 400+ pages, just to come to an abrupt (yet satisfying) ending. Like I said, meticulous pacing.
I’m not going to lie, the author posted something she said was an obvious spoiler about the MCs, and even KNOWING it, I still don’t understand it. Maybe more will come out about that in book two.
Nyneve is strong willed, defiant, and chaos wrapped into a beautiful young Druid, just trying to find her place in a world that has been filled with nothing but sadness and violence. She ventures to Camelot where she meets the, you guessed it, massive, broody, dark haired knight. Alas, a rivalry ensues. She steals his horse, he holds her at sword point, she returns the favor with her dagger, they are both at this point turned on but feigning hatred, he cuts off someone’s hand for touching her, she says she can protect herself, they are both still utterly turned on, and around it goes! To the surprise of nobody, their love story is beautiful… once they finally admit their feelings. I couldn’t look away. I was waiting for their love to finally CLASH AND BURN. Yes I said clash. Because that’s what it did. And it burned alright, the brightest, most beautiful fire you’ve ever seen.
The magic is only briefly explored, yet it’s nothing newly invented. It fits well in this world of witches, druids, fae and other creatures from fairytales and myths. On top of the MMCs being written to perfection, the side characters all played their part very well. You hated who you had to hate, and you loved who you were supposed to love. The only person I’m still wtfing is Arthur.
Victoria writes a nightmare folded into a fairytale, sprinkled with the haunting melody of a doomed love story that you just CANNOT accept will be doomed. So Victoria, don’t doom us all. I hope book two is filled with revenge, love, and a happy ending for our two doomed MCs
I don’t know what was a bigger mindf***. The start of the book or the end. HOLY JAW DROPPING WHAT THE F***.
Ok. I’m composed now. Forreal.. that was beautifully written, with exceptional pacing. I think there’s a time and a place for a fast pace book that sucks you into the action from page one, this book isn’t that. It meticulously unravels over all 400+ pages, just to come to an abrupt (yet satisfying) ending. Like I said, meticulous pacing.
I’m not going to lie, the author posted something she said was an obvious spoiler about the MCs, and even KNOWING it, I still don’t understand it. Maybe more will come out about that in book two.
Nyneve is strong willed, defiant, and chaos wrapped into a beautiful young Druid, just trying to find her place in a world that has been filled with nothing but sadness and violence. She ventures to Camelot where she meets the, you guessed it, massive, broody, dark haired knight. Alas, a rivalry ensues. She steals his horse, he holds her at sword point, she returns the favor with her dagger, they are both at this point turned on but feigning hatred, he cuts off someone’s hand for touching her, she says she can protect herself, they are both still utterly turned on, and around it goes! To the surprise of nobody, their love story is beautiful… once they finally admit their feelings. I couldn’t look away. I was waiting for their love to finally CLASH AND BURN. Yes I said clash. Because that’s what it did. And it burned alright, the brightest, most beautiful fire you’ve ever seen.
The magic is only briefly explored, yet it’s nothing newly invented. It fits well in this world of witches, druids, fae and other creatures from fairytales and myths. On top of the MMCs being written to perfection, the side characters all played their part very well. You hated who you had to hate, and you loved who you were supposed to love. The only person I’m still wtfing is Arthur.
Victoria writes a nightmare folded into a fairytale, sprinkled with the haunting melody of a doomed love story that you just CANNOT accept will be doomed. So Victoria, don’t doom us all. I hope book two is filled with revenge, love, and a happy ending for our two doomed MCs
Review of advance copy received from Author
Advance reader copy sent by the Author and Behind the Pages LLC
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars
What to expect:
✨ Everyone is morally grey
⚔️ Feminine rage
✨ Real enemies to lovers
⚔️ He falls first
✨ Unhinged women
⚔️ Star crossed lovers
✨ Forced proximity
⚔️ Religion
✨ Arthurian retelling
Wow what a book. I was pulled in from the very beginning and that continued all the way to the end.
We follow our FMC Nyneve Or'Afon a banished witch who needs to prove herself to the Druid Elders.
Once she has she can return home and unbind her powers.
I loved Nyneve she is a total badass you don't want to mess with. She is strong and confident.
So she sets of too Camelot to complete her task, but something stands in her way...
Our MMC Sir Mordred Pendragon, a faerie changeling knight of the Round Table and bastard son of King Arthur who is embedded into King Arthurs court.
Now he thinks Nyneve is hiding who she really is, and he is determined to find out.
I loved Mordred's character.
Nyneve and Mordred need to work together to stop a notorious sorcerer, Merlin and an ancient god trying to escape.
Now this is a true enemies to lovers, they hate each other and try to kill each other on quite a few occasions. 🫣
But somewhere along the way they find they are not so different and hate becomes love.
" I could never be your friend because I'm a selfish wicked thing. Going another moment without being your lover will destroy me faster than any prophecy."
The chemistry between these two was off the charts 🔥
"Spread your legs for me little thief." he murmured. "I want to be thorough."
The banter between the two was fantastic.
The plot was great, the pacing was perfect. Kept you interested and wanting to know more.
The world building was phenomenal very immersive and well written.
"Steal whatever remains of my sanity, little thief. You already have my heart." 😍
"I have all of you, Mordred ' Nyneve said against his lips. "You belong to me."
That ending 🤯WOW! Excuse me!
I need book 2 immediately.
Thank you to the Author and Behind the Pages LLC for sending me an arc copy of this book.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stars
What to expect:
✨ Everyone is morally grey
⚔️ Feminine rage
✨ Real enemies to lovers
⚔️ He falls first
✨ Unhinged women
⚔️ Star crossed lovers
✨ Forced proximity
⚔️ Religion
✨ Arthurian retelling
Wow what a book. I was pulled in from the very beginning and that continued all the way to the end.
We follow our FMC Nyneve Or'Afon a banished witch who needs to prove herself to the Druid Elders.
Once she has she can return home and unbind her powers.
I loved Nyneve she is a total badass you don't want to mess with. She is strong and confident.
So she sets of too Camelot to complete her task, but something stands in her way...
Our MMC Sir Mordred Pendragon, a faerie changeling knight of the Round Table and bastard son of King Arthur who is embedded into King Arthurs court.
Now he thinks Nyneve is hiding who she really is, and he is determined to find out.
I loved Mordred's character.
Nyneve and Mordred need to work together to stop a notorious sorcerer, Merlin and an ancient god trying to escape.
Now this is a true enemies to lovers, they hate each other and try to kill each other on quite a few occasions. 🫣
But somewhere along the way they find they are not so different and hate becomes love.
" I could never be your friend because I'm a selfish wicked thing. Going another moment without being your lover will destroy me faster than any prophecy."
The chemistry between these two was off the charts 🔥
"Spread your legs for me little thief." he murmured. "I want to be thorough."
The banter between the two was fantastic.
The plot was great, the pacing was perfect. Kept you interested and wanting to know more.
The world building was phenomenal very immersive and well written.
"Steal whatever remains of my sanity, little thief. You already have my heart." 😍
"I have all of you, Mordred ' Nyneve said against his lips. "You belong to me."
That ending 🤯WOW! Excuse me!
I need book 2 immediately.
Thank you to the Author and Behind the Pages LLC for sending me an arc copy of this book.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
April 17, 2026
Absolutely perfect prequel to one of my most beloved duologies. For fans of the Fatebound Duology, Arthurian legend, Welsh mythology, and those of us who need all the yearning and banter, this book is for you. It was vicious, touching, passionate, and absolutely romantic. Mier’s prose, character development, and pacing was perfection.
Some favorite quotes in no particular order:
“He gazed into her eyes, trying to memorize what it felt like for Nyneve Or’Afon to look at him like she was willing to fight the entire world as long as he was at her side.”
——
“But Nyneve knew she was going toward Mordred. She wondered if all she had ever done was go toward the faerie knight without even realizing it, Fatesongs looping like the tail of a snake.”
——
“So be a monster, Nyneve,” he murmured, their mouths brushing. “Show me your sharpest teeth.”
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“Mordred drew in a deep breath when their eyes met. The Druid girl did not understand that she must be so, so careful what she asked of him. He did not know if he could say no.”
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“It was a desperate thing to live in a world so broken that the fierceness with which he loved Nyneve Or’Afon was meaningless.”
——
“More, little thief. Show me all that hate of yours.”
——
“But Mordred offered her no pained wince or startled gasp. Instead, he captured her gaze again, his mouth parting to release a low, hoarse groan that sounded much more like pleasure than pain.
She fucking hated him.”
——
“Being seen by her, even if not fully, made him feel like flesh and blood, not bones already rotting on a battlefield.”
——
“She had no one to blame but herself, and yet she still found herself furious with the entire world. She was not evil. She was only what the gods had made her.”
——
“If agony was his destiny, by the fucking gods, he would choose its source.”
I received an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review. Many heartfelt thanks to Victoria and the Yearning Apostles.
Some favorite quotes in no particular order:
“He gazed into her eyes, trying to memorize what it felt like for Nyneve Or’Afon to look at him like she was willing to fight the entire world as long as he was at her side.”
——
“But Nyneve knew she was going toward Mordred. She wondered if all she had ever done was go toward the faerie knight without even realizing it, Fatesongs looping like the tail of a snake.”
——
“So be a monster, Nyneve,” he murmured, their mouths brushing. “Show me your sharpest teeth.”
——
“Mordred drew in a deep breath when their eyes met. The Druid girl did not understand that she must be so, so careful what she asked of him. He did not know if he could say no.”
——
“It was a desperate thing to live in a world so broken that the fierceness with which he loved Nyneve Or’Afon was meaningless.”
——
“More, little thief. Show me all that hate of yours.”
——
“But Mordred offered her no pained wince or startled gasp. Instead, he captured her gaze again, his mouth parting to release a low, hoarse groan that sounded much more like pleasure than pain.
She fucking hated him.”
——
“Being seen by her, even if not fully, made him feel like flesh and blood, not bones already rotting on a battlefield.”
——
“She had no one to blame but herself, and yet she still found herself furious with the entire world. She was not evil. She was only what the gods had made her.”
——
“If agony was his destiny, by the fucking gods, he would choose its source.”
I received an Advanced Reader Copy in exchange for an honest review. Many heartfelt thanks to Victoria and the Yearning Apostles.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
As a companion novel to the Fate Bound duology, this story follows Nyneve, a Druid witch, and Sir Mordred Pendragon, a changeling knight. Instead of following Arthur’s son in the traditional sense, this retelling gives us something darker, more magical, and completely its own. We also get Guinevere as a true powerhouse of a queen, fighting for what she believes is right no matter the cost.
Mordred is tasked with getting rid of Nyneve, but when war begins to brew and an ancient god stirs, the two are forced to work together. What starts as distrust and sharp edges slowly turns into a dangerous attraction neither of them can escape.
Nyneve and Mordred absolutely made this book for me. Nyneve is strong, resilient, and carries her burdens like armor. Mordred is broody, fierce, and so complex, with that perfect “who did this to you?” energy. He is a changeling, a creature made rather than born, crafted from a wound torn in the midnight sky by Nyx and the Morrigan. He feels less like a man and more like a weapon, and I loved watching the layers of his character unfold.
Their romance was true enemies to lovers. They fight each other, fight the pull between them, and fight the fate that seems determined to draw them together anyway. The tension was everything.
The world building, the plot, the characters, the tension, the folklore, every single piece of this story was written so well. It felt layered and immersive without ever losing the emotional pull between Nyneve and Mordred.
I also loved that this wasn’t a traditional retelling. Merlin as the villain was such a fun twist, and the court politics, folklore, and darker magic made the story feel fresh and captivating. The writing was beautiful, the atmosphere was rich, and the way the mythology was woven in made this feel like a retelling with its own heartbeat.
Thank you JV Ventures LLC and NetGalley for this ARC!
Mordred is tasked with getting rid of Nyneve, but when war begins to brew and an ancient god stirs, the two are forced to work together. What starts as distrust and sharp edges slowly turns into a dangerous attraction neither of them can escape.
Nyneve and Mordred absolutely made this book for me. Nyneve is strong, resilient, and carries her burdens like armor. Mordred is broody, fierce, and so complex, with that perfect “who did this to you?” energy. He is a changeling, a creature made rather than born, crafted from a wound torn in the midnight sky by Nyx and the Morrigan. He feels less like a man and more like a weapon, and I loved watching the layers of his character unfold.
Their romance was true enemies to lovers. They fight each other, fight the pull between them, and fight the fate that seems determined to draw them together anyway. The tension was everything.
The world building, the plot, the characters, the tension, the folklore, every single piece of this story was written so well. It felt layered and immersive without ever losing the emotional pull between Nyneve and Mordred.
I also loved that this wasn’t a traditional retelling. Merlin as the villain was such a fun twist, and the court politics, folklore, and darker magic made the story feel fresh and captivating. The writing was beautiful, the atmosphere was rich, and the way the mythology was woven in made this feel like a retelling with its own heartbeat.
Thank you JV Ventures LLC and NetGalley for this ARC!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I love Arthurian retellings. The Mists of Avalon started that obsession for me, and ever since, I have never said no to a new take on those legends. But Between Rival Courts? This one is on another level. I LOVED this book.
The spin on the story felt so fresh and unique, and I was hooked almost immediately. It manages to take familiar elements and twist them just enough that everything feels new again, without losing that classic Arthurian magic.
This story is told from the perspectives of Mordred and Nyneve Or’Afon, a druid exiled from her clan. Together, they navigate court politics and a kingdom on the brink of war, and I loved every second of it. What really stood out to me is how the story flips your expectations. The lines between heroes and villains are blurred in the best way, making you question everything you think you know about these characters.
The writing is beautifully descriptive without being overwhelming. Camelot isn’t this perfect, shining city. It feels real, layered, and full of problems, which made the world so much more immersive.
And Mordred… I don’t think I’ve ever loved a version of him this much. Here, he’s a Fey changeling rather than Arthur’s son, which adds such an interesting twist to his character. Watching him discover things about himself alongside Nyneve was one of my favorite parts of the book.
Speaking of Nyneve, I loved her. Strong, determined, and carrying her own burdens, she was such a compelling character. And the romance between her and Mordred? Exactly what I want from a story like this. Slow burn, full of tension, with banter that was absolutely delicious.
If you love Arthurian retellings, court politics, and a romance that builds and builds, you need to read this. Highly recommend.
The spin on the story felt so fresh and unique, and I was hooked almost immediately. It manages to take familiar elements and twist them just enough that everything feels new again, without losing that classic Arthurian magic.
This story is told from the perspectives of Mordred and Nyneve Or’Afon, a druid exiled from her clan. Together, they navigate court politics and a kingdom on the brink of war, and I loved every second of it. What really stood out to me is how the story flips your expectations. The lines between heroes and villains are blurred in the best way, making you question everything you think you know about these characters.
The writing is beautifully descriptive without being overwhelming. Camelot isn’t this perfect, shining city. It feels real, layered, and full of problems, which made the world so much more immersive.
And Mordred… I don’t think I’ve ever loved a version of him this much. Here, he’s a Fey changeling rather than Arthur’s son, which adds such an interesting twist to his character. Watching him discover things about himself alongside Nyneve was one of my favorite parts of the book.
Speaking of Nyneve, I loved her. Strong, determined, and carrying her own burdens, she was such a compelling character. And the romance between her and Mordred? Exactly what I want from a story like this. Slow burn, full of tension, with banter that was absolutely delicious.
If you love Arthurian retellings, court politics, and a romance that builds and builds, you need to read this. Highly recommend.
May 5, 2026
Firstly, thank you so much for the opportunity to read this as an ARC!
Another Arthur/Camelot retelling? How could that possibly be good? WRONG! IT WAS AMAZING!
Look, all of my knowledge of Arthur/Camelot comes from Monty Python’s The Holy Grail and the ABC Merlin, so I was already coming in from a weird angle (except we all knew Morgana was going to be hot, right?). ALAS, this was so good.
The story is written from the POV of two outsiders (well, ish); Nyneve, a Druid sorceress and healer who has come to sneakily infiltrate Camelot and gather secrets for her people, and Mordred, Arthur’s bastard son who has more secrets than I can count on one hand. The best part is that both Nyneve and Mordred think they’re both smarter than each other when in reality they’re perfectly matched and it is TENSE.
Anyhow, things in Camelot are particularly stressful but get dramatically worse after a threat from the Fey. And so, bloody Merlin turns up like a hippie cult leader with a band of monks and the confidence of Glinda the good witch in Act 1 (‘I know, it’s great to see me, isn’t it?’). Alas, he’s the absolute worst and seems to convince Arthur that he’s going to save everybody from the Fey and the imminent war. Anyway, stuff happens and it was a great time.
I can’t even explain why I loved this too much (I am sick and words fail me). There’s magic and steamy tension and religious oppression and prejudice. It’s just a great story that will have you unwell by the end. Also, Mordred’s flavour of retribution is rather enjoyable. I can’t wait for book 2.
(Also, I just learnt the collective noun for monks is an abominable sight. But I thought, despite it being quite accurate in this context, it was a bit harsh lol.)
Another Arthur/Camelot retelling? How could that possibly be good? WRONG! IT WAS AMAZING!
Look, all of my knowledge of Arthur/Camelot comes from Monty Python’s The Holy Grail and the ABC Merlin, so I was already coming in from a weird angle (except we all knew Morgana was going to be hot, right?). ALAS, this was so good.
The story is written from the POV of two outsiders (well, ish); Nyneve, a Druid sorceress and healer who has come to sneakily infiltrate Camelot and gather secrets for her people, and Mordred, Arthur’s bastard son who has more secrets than I can count on one hand. The best part is that both Nyneve and Mordred think they’re both smarter than each other when in reality they’re perfectly matched and it is TENSE.
Anyhow, things in Camelot are particularly stressful but get dramatically worse after a threat from the Fey. And so, bloody Merlin turns up like a hippie cult leader with a band of monks and the confidence of Glinda the good witch in Act 1 (‘I know, it’s great to see me, isn’t it?’). Alas, he’s the absolute worst and seems to convince Arthur that he’s going to save everybody from the Fey and the imminent war. Anyway, stuff happens and it was a great time.
I can’t even explain why I loved this too much (I am sick and words fail me). There’s magic and steamy tension and religious oppression and prejudice. It’s just a great story that will have you unwell by the end. Also, Mordred’s flavour of retribution is rather enjoyable. I can’t wait for book 2.
(Also, I just learnt the collective noun for monks is an abominable sight. But I thought, despite it being quite accurate in this context, it was a bit harsh lol.)
May 14, 2026
A fun and magical twist on the classic tale of King Author and His Knights of the Round Table, I enjoyed the mix of previous lore and new concepts with fae/druids being brought in!
You follow two main characters, and FMC sorceress who seeks entrance into Aurthurs kingdom undercover as a lost child of host court, and the FMC knight who’s a illegitimate son of Arthur with a prophecy to cause the downfall of the kingdom. When the FMC makes her way to court, she states she’s come from the nuns, seeking her fathers place in the kingdom, but really she’s been with the druids, training her magic and there to feed them information on the court. The MMC can tell that not all is as it seems with the FMC and keeps inserting himself into her life to try to see what her true motives are. The kingdom of Arthur is facing threats from both inside and outside and the pair ends up being forced to work together to try to save as many innocents as possible!
I really enjoyed the dual POV and seeing the pair be so cautious of each other and not fully trust but also inevitably falling for one another. I also really liked all the reveals and twists throughout the story and how things slowly got more and more chaotic that left me on the edge of my seat! With such a devastating and cliffhanger ending I can’t wait to read the next book! The world building and magic are both based in previous folktales and stories, but add interesting new magics and fantasy elements that give this medieval world an exciting twist. Overall my rating 4.6/5!
Thanks to the author for the gifted copy, all opinions given are my own!
You follow two main characters, and FMC sorceress who seeks entrance into Aurthurs kingdom undercover as a lost child of host court, and the FMC knight who’s a illegitimate son of Arthur with a prophecy to cause the downfall of the kingdom. When the FMC makes her way to court, she states she’s come from the nuns, seeking her fathers place in the kingdom, but really she’s been with the druids, training her magic and there to feed them information on the court. The MMC can tell that not all is as it seems with the FMC and keeps inserting himself into her life to try to see what her true motives are. The kingdom of Arthur is facing threats from both inside and outside and the pair ends up being forced to work together to try to save as many innocents as possible!
I really enjoyed the dual POV and seeing the pair be so cautious of each other and not fully trust but also inevitably falling for one another. I also really liked all the reveals and twists throughout the story and how things slowly got more and more chaotic that left me on the edge of my seat! With such a devastating and cliffhanger ending I can’t wait to read the next book! The world building and magic are both based in previous folktales and stories, but add interesting new magics and fantasy elements that give this medieval world an exciting twist. Overall my rating 4.6/5!
Thanks to the author for the gifted copy, all opinions given are my own!
Review of advance copy received from Publisher
Thank you to Behind the Pages PA for the eARC!
Listen… give me magic, political intrigue, and an Arthurian retelling and I’m immediately interested 😂 and this book definitely had some really cool ideas.
The magic system was honestly my favorite part. You could tell a lot of thought went into how the magic worked, and I loved seeing the different ways it was used throughout the story. The world building was also really immersive at times. Victoria Mier did a great job making Camelot and the surrounding world feel vivid and alive, especially with the mix of fae elements, danger, and court politics woven in.
I also really liked the premise of Mordred being a faerie changeling hidden inside Arthur’s court because that added such an interesting layer of tension to the story. The political intrigue and looming threats kept me curious enough to keep turning the pages.
That said… the pacing struggled for me. Some scenes moved so quickly that I never felt fully settled into the emotional moments before we were already rushing into the next thing. I wanted more time with the characters to really build that connection as a reader. Nyneve and Mordred both had moments where I wanted to lovingly bonk them on the head 😅 and because their relationship developed so quickly, I personally didn’t fully feel the chemistry between them.
Overall, I think this is a really interesting take on the King Arthur legend with some strong world building and magic concepts, but I just wish the character development and romance had a little more room to breathe.
Listen… give me magic, political intrigue, and an Arthurian retelling and I’m immediately interested 😂 and this book definitely had some really cool ideas.
The magic system was honestly my favorite part. You could tell a lot of thought went into how the magic worked, and I loved seeing the different ways it was used throughout the story. The world building was also really immersive at times. Victoria Mier did a great job making Camelot and the surrounding world feel vivid and alive, especially with the mix of fae elements, danger, and court politics woven in.
I also really liked the premise of Mordred being a faerie changeling hidden inside Arthur’s court because that added such an interesting layer of tension to the story. The political intrigue and looming threats kept me curious enough to keep turning the pages.
That said… the pacing struggled for me. Some scenes moved so quickly that I never felt fully settled into the emotional moments before we were already rushing into the next thing. I wanted more time with the characters to really build that connection as a reader. Nyneve and Mordred both had moments where I wanted to lovingly bonk them on the head 😅 and because their relationship developed so quickly, I personally didn’t fully feel the chemistry between them.
Overall, I think this is a really interesting take on the King Arthur legend with some strong world building and magic concepts, but I just wish the character development and romance had a little more room to breathe.
Review of advance copy received from Author
HUGE thank you to Victoria Mier for the opportunity to read this ARC. Between the Rival Courts is the first book of a duology, which prequels the Fatebound duology.
I have not read the Fatebound duology yet; it's hopefully in the post by now or at least preparing to be sent after I placed my order IMMEDIATELY after finishing this book!
Between the Rivalry Courts is set in Camelot during King Arthur's reign. This novel explores fascism, witch hunts, misogyny and oppression.
An Arthurian retelling following a young sorceress, Nyneve, trying to prove herself to her Druid elders by spying in Camelot's court. She finds herself blocked time and time again by Sir Mordred Pendragon, a Knight of the round table and illegitimate son of King Arthur.
All things are going well until the King's Sorcerer, Merlin, returns to Camelot with word of the "resurrected God", whose "magic" will help protect Camelot from the Faerie King, and support Arthur's efforts to bring the kingdoms together.
Whilst tension arises between the two (😏), Nyneve learns more of Mordred's mythical origins, and they realise they need to start working together to prove to Arthur that Merlin has nefarious intentions.
Mier drops you into an immersive and beautifully written world of knights, maidens, sorcery, and yearning that you will think about for DAYS. Its wonderful balance between romance, fantasy and story will leave you with the urge to dramatically scream NOOOOOOO outside in a thunderstorm.
I loved this so much and cannot wait to receive the Fatebound duology!
I have not read the Fatebound duology yet; it's hopefully in the post by now or at least preparing to be sent after I placed my order IMMEDIATELY after finishing this book!
Between the Rivalry Courts is set in Camelot during King Arthur's reign. This novel explores fascism, witch hunts, misogyny and oppression.
An Arthurian retelling following a young sorceress, Nyneve, trying to prove herself to her Druid elders by spying in Camelot's court. She finds herself blocked time and time again by Sir Mordred Pendragon, a Knight of the round table and illegitimate son of King Arthur.
All things are going well until the King's Sorcerer, Merlin, returns to Camelot with word of the "resurrected God", whose "magic" will help protect Camelot from the Faerie King, and support Arthur's efforts to bring the kingdoms together.
Whilst tension arises between the two (😏), Nyneve learns more of Mordred's mythical origins, and they realise they need to start working together to prove to Arthur that Merlin has nefarious intentions.
Mier drops you into an immersive and beautifully written world of knights, maidens, sorcery, and yearning that you will think about for DAYS. Its wonderful balance between romance, fantasy and story will leave you with the urge to dramatically scream NOOOOOOO outside in a thunderstorm.
I loved this so much and cannot wait to receive the Fatebound duology!
May 10, 2026
Between the Rival Courts by Victoria Mier - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ - 🌶️🌶️
Between the Rival Courts sucks you into a world of Arthurian legends. Set in a time long ago, with characters you may think you know, prepare to escape into a world of magic, rivalry and betrayal with tension that will have you gripping each page!
In a time where a mortal king sits on the throne preaching peace…while expanding his own territory, magic is frowned upon and secretly coveted while those who wield it are feared and despised.
A changling knight with an apocalyptic prophecy and a druid girl desperate to escape the binds put upon her magic clash in a world where everyone strives for more power.
Nyneve is a wonderful FMC - strong, fiesty, intelligent and powerful. Mordred is dark, slightly outcast and brutal (think Slade from Plated Prisoner but with less rot and more disdain for the world around him). The tension between these two is divine. We get spice but the lust fuelled, hateful banter is glorious!
This story is so beautifully written you are instantly transported into Arthurian legend. There is a lot of world building but the plot and characters are so well written with constant bits of action (and did I mention the tension?!) that everything flows nicely without there being too much intensity.
Key tropes:
* Arthurian legend
* Hidden identities
* Forced proximity
* Fate/prophecy
* Dislike to lovers
* Tensiooooon
* Morally grey MMC and FMC
Between the Rival Courts sucks you into a world of Arthurian legends. Set in a time long ago, with characters you may think you know, prepare to escape into a world of magic, rivalry and betrayal with tension that will have you gripping each page!
In a time where a mortal king sits on the throne preaching peace…while expanding his own territory, magic is frowned upon and secretly coveted while those who wield it are feared and despised.
A changling knight with an apocalyptic prophecy and a druid girl desperate to escape the binds put upon her magic clash in a world where everyone strives for more power.
Nyneve is a wonderful FMC - strong, fiesty, intelligent and powerful. Mordred is dark, slightly outcast and brutal (think Slade from Plated Prisoner but with less rot and more disdain for the world around him). The tension between these two is divine. We get spice but the lust fuelled, hateful banter is glorious!
This story is so beautifully written you are instantly transported into Arthurian legend. There is a lot of world building but the plot and characters are so well written with constant bits of action (and did I mention the tension?!) that everything flows nicely without there being too much intensity.
Key tropes:
* Arthurian legend
* Hidden identities
* Forced proximity
* Fate/prophecy
* Dislike to lovers
* Tensiooooon
* Morally grey MMC and FMC
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.25✨
Books like this remind me why I love reading so much. The writing was absolutely captivating, the kind that pulls you in from the very first page and makes you feel everything so intensely. You’ll hate the villain with your whole heart while desperately rooting for the main characters until the very end. Mordred and Nyneve had undeniable chemistry and the yearning was so painfully satisfying. The story was packed with so many little microtropes that made every scene even more addictive.
She slapped him and he looked at her and said “Again”. HELLO?! I’m unwell. “Who did this to you”, but SHE said it to him! 😮💨
“Lady Nyneve,” he murmured, her name dripping like honey from his mouth. “If you plan to kill me, I have but one request.”
“Please,” Mordred continued, his breath ghosting her skin, “do it slowly.”
I loved that the author included some of the old fey warnings throughout the story, besides bargains, which we see the most lately. Like you never say ‘thank you’ to a Fey because it’s like acknowledging a debt to them. And so many others, that made this story feel nostalgic, like a traditional fairytale, but for adults.
There were also certain themes and moments that genuinely made me furious, but I’ll hold my tongue because I don’t want this review to become controversial. All I’ll say is that this book made me feel deeply. (What I mean is: fuck them🙂)
Thank you so much for the ARC.🫶
Books like this remind me why I love reading so much. The writing was absolutely captivating, the kind that pulls you in from the very first page and makes you feel everything so intensely. You’ll hate the villain with your whole heart while desperately rooting for the main characters until the very end. Mordred and Nyneve had undeniable chemistry and the yearning was so painfully satisfying. The story was packed with so many little microtropes that made every scene even more addictive.
She slapped him and he looked at her and said “Again”. HELLO?! I’m unwell. “Who did this to you”, but SHE said it to him! 😮💨
“Lady Nyneve,” he murmured, her name dripping like honey from his mouth. “If you plan to kill me, I have but one request.”
“Please,” Mordred continued, his breath ghosting her skin, “do it slowly.”
I loved that the author included some of the old fey warnings throughout the story, besides bargains, which we see the most lately. Like you never say ‘thank you’ to a Fey because it’s like acknowledging a debt to them. And so many others, that made this story feel nostalgic, like a traditional fairytale, but for adults.
There were also certain themes and moments that genuinely made me furious, but I’ll hold my tongue because I don’t want this review to become controversial. All I’ll say is that this book made me feel deeply. (What I mean is: fuck them🙂)
Thank you so much for the ARC.🫶
Review of advance copy received from Author
Between the Rival Courts follows Nyneve, a fierce sorceress who infiltrates Camelot in hopes of regaining her magic. While she convinces almost everyone at court, Sir Mordred Pendragon, a brooding knight of the Round Table and bastard son of King Arthur, sees through her act and knows she’s a threat.
When Merlin returns to Camelot, Nyneve and Mordred are forced to work together to uncover Merlin’s true goal. Their alliance is full of yearning, tension, banter and heartache. Interlaced with our main character's story are themes of fascism, war, prophecy, religious oppression and female rage.
I devoured this book. Nyneve is on a mission and isn’t about to let anything or anyone compromise what she set out to do. But Fate is always watching... Mordred, an MMC who would do anything to protect the FMC and would gladly fall to his knees under her blade.
Beautifully written, this is part 1, and I’m so happy we’re getting another duology! If you prefer to read in chronological order, start here with the Fatetouch duology. If, like me, you enjoy inviting trauma into your life in the best possible way, I recommend starting with the Fatebound duology, another 5-star duet.
“Camelot was always doomed.” Consider yourself warned.
Fans of Arthurian retellings, yearning, doomed lovers, slow-burning, enemies-to-lovers, court intrigue, chaos and found family, will immensely enjoy this one.
Thank you to Victoria Mier for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
When Merlin returns to Camelot, Nyneve and Mordred are forced to work together to uncover Merlin’s true goal. Their alliance is full of yearning, tension, banter and heartache. Interlaced with our main character's story are themes of fascism, war, prophecy, religious oppression and female rage.
I devoured this book. Nyneve is on a mission and isn’t about to let anything or anyone compromise what she set out to do. But Fate is always watching... Mordred, an MMC who would do anything to protect the FMC and would gladly fall to his knees under her blade.
Beautifully written, this is part 1, and I’m so happy we’re getting another duology! If you prefer to read in chronological order, start here with the Fatetouch duology. If, like me, you enjoy inviting trauma into your life in the best possible way, I recommend starting with the Fatebound duology, another 5-star duet.
“Camelot was always doomed.” Consider yourself warned.
Fans of Arthurian retellings, yearning, doomed lovers, slow-burning, enemies-to-lovers, court intrigue, chaos and found family, will immensely enjoy this one.
Thank you to Victoria Mier for the ARC in exchange for an honest review.
May 4, 2026
Okay, I went into this thinking it was going to be a softer Arthurian retelling… I was wrong.
This is darker, more political, and way more layered than I expected.
The women are easily the best part. They are smart, calculated, and actually driving the story instead of just existing in it. It was so refreshing to see that shift.
The whole book has this underlying tension where nothing feels completely safe. The magic is unpredictable, the politics are messy, and you are constantly second guessing who you can trust.
Mordred was a standout for me. He is conflicted, complicated, and just really well written. Nyneve is strong, determined, and holds her own in every scene she is in. Their dynamic builds slowly, with a lot of tension, and it never feels forced.
Merlin is… a problem. Manipulative, unsettling, and hard to look away from. Arthur is exactly what I expected, which is to say not my favourite.
What I liked most is that the story does not rely on the romance to carry it. The plot, the characters, and the shifting loyalties are what keep you hooked.
And the ending just leaves you wanting more. It does not wrap things up neatly, which worked for this kind of story.
If you like darker fantasy with strong female characters and a bit more depth to it, this is definitely worth picking up.
I will be reading the next one.
This is darker, more political, and way more layered than I expected.
The women are easily the best part. They are smart, calculated, and actually driving the story instead of just existing in it. It was so refreshing to see that shift.
The whole book has this underlying tension where nothing feels completely safe. The magic is unpredictable, the politics are messy, and you are constantly second guessing who you can trust.
Mordred was a standout for me. He is conflicted, complicated, and just really well written. Nyneve is strong, determined, and holds her own in every scene she is in. Their dynamic builds slowly, with a lot of tension, and it never feels forced.
Merlin is… a problem. Manipulative, unsettling, and hard to look away from. Arthur is exactly what I expected, which is to say not my favourite.
What I liked most is that the story does not rely on the romance to carry it. The plot, the characters, and the shifting loyalties are what keep you hooked.
And the ending just leaves you wanting more. It does not wrap things up neatly, which worked for this kind of story.
If you like darker fantasy with strong female characters and a bit more depth to it, this is definitely worth picking up.
I will be reading the next one.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
Read this IMMEDIATELY - 5⭐️
Woah I absolutely devoured this in two days and loved it from start to finish. We meet druids and other Celtic references, kelpies, faeries, knights, sorcerers, and some creepy half dried out mortals in the fae court. All of these are so common in romantasies but the story felt fresh and mature. We also meet a romantic and charming FMC and MMC, with interesting side characters. Despite enemies to lovers happening here, nobody got too sassy and annoying personality-wise (rare), he falls first, and they’re kind of fated? There are some hints at predestined love (aka fated mates/one of my favorite tropes) which made this extra satisfying and fun to read.
I’m bummed one of my favorite characters had to die at the end though - I got to like Galen over the course of the story and the Druid reveal was a genuine surprise. I would’ve liked to see him help the fight against Merlin and Kronos in the next installment. 💔 The pacing was great the entire time, the writing was enjoyable, and we are left on a cliffhanger. I almost flipped out thinking this was a standalone because I needed more. Then I saw the second book of this duology is coming out in 2027. #blessed
This was my first introduction to Victoria Mier and I have added her Fatebound duology to my To Read list. Thank you to NetGalley for the arc!
Woah I absolutely devoured this in two days and loved it from start to finish. We meet druids and other Celtic references, kelpies, faeries, knights, sorcerers, and some creepy half dried out mortals in the fae court. All of these are so common in romantasies but the story felt fresh and mature. We also meet a romantic and charming FMC and MMC, with interesting side characters. Despite enemies to lovers happening here, nobody got too sassy and annoying personality-wise (rare), he falls first, and they’re kind of fated? There are some hints at predestined love (aka fated mates/one of my favorite tropes) which made this extra satisfying and fun to read.
I’m bummed one of my favorite characters had to die at the end though - I got to like Galen over the course of the story and the Druid reveal was a genuine surprise. I would’ve liked to see him help the fight against Merlin and Kronos in the next installment. 💔 The pacing was great the entire time, the writing was enjoyable, and we are left on a cliffhanger. I almost flipped out thinking this was a standalone because I needed more. Then I saw the second book of this duology is coming out in 2027. #blessed
This was my first introduction to Victoria Mier and I have added her Fatebound duology to my To Read list. Thank you to NetGalley for the arc!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you to the author for providing me with a free eARC in exchange for an honest review!
Rating: 4/5
Pros:
• In general, this was a well written story, with a plot that was interesting and made sense, as well as a number of fleshed out characters. It hooked my attention almost immediately and I genuinely had a great time reading this.
• The prose was well written and easy to comprehend. It was pretty without being overly flowery.
• Nyneve and Mordred were both fascinating characters with fantastic chemistry. Their hate-to-love dynamic was well written and I was constantly surprised by what they did next. They were both absolutely unhinged—so much so that even if I didn't like them as a couple, I'd think they should be to together because they're too unhinged for anyone else. But I did (mostly) enjoy them as a couple, and their yearning was well written.
Cons:
• Nyneve and Mordred had a I-hate-them-but-they're-hot dynamic, and insta-lust just isn't for me. I enjoyed the slowburn of their romance, but the instant attraction I found unpleasant at times. Some of the terms used in the sex scenes and the dirty talk also grossed me out—but I am aware that this is a personal preference!
This is genuinely a well-written romantasy, and these things that bothered me will not bother all readers. I will definitely be picking up the sequel.
Rating: 4/5
Pros:
• In general, this was a well written story, with a plot that was interesting and made sense, as well as a number of fleshed out characters. It hooked my attention almost immediately and I genuinely had a great time reading this.
• The prose was well written and easy to comprehend. It was pretty without being overly flowery.
• Nyneve and Mordred were both fascinating characters with fantastic chemistry. Their hate-to-love dynamic was well written and I was constantly surprised by what they did next. They were both absolutely unhinged—so much so that even if I didn't like them as a couple, I'd think they should be to together because they're too unhinged for anyone else. But I did (mostly) enjoy them as a couple, and their yearning was well written.
Cons:
• Nyneve and Mordred had a I-hate-them-but-they're-hot dynamic, and insta-lust just isn't for me. I enjoyed the slowburn of their romance, but the instant attraction I found unpleasant at times. Some of the terms used in the sex scenes and the dirty talk also grossed me out—but I am aware that this is a personal preference!
This is genuinely a well-written romantasy, and these things that bothered me will not bother all readers. I will definitely be picking up the sequel.
Review of advance copy
Nyneve was cast out of her noble house by her father as a child. She was taken in by Druids and she learned her magic with them. She now returns to Camelot under the guise of claiming her noble blood, but the Druids sent her for other reasons. Nyneve is being punished for an accident of some kind and so she must journey to Camelot.
On the way to Camelot, Nyneve encounters a knight and steals his horse. This knight turns out to be Mordred. Nyneve reaches Camelot on her stolen steed and she is given an audience with Guinevere. Nyneve asks the queen for hardship and it is granted as long as Nyneve can be useful to the court. Due to Nyneve's knowledge of healing and herbs, she is to apprentice with the court healer. Guinevere is suspicious of Nyneve and charges Mordred with watching her. Mordred agrees, though he has little say in the matter. He is also more than he appears and has his own reasons for wanting to watch Nyneve.
This book was so good! I was smiling and giggling like crazy! I absolutely loved the banter and tension between Nyneve and Mordred. I ate up the will they kill each other or will they jump each other's bones vibes. I cannot wait for the next book of this duology!
Thank you to Behind the Pages and author Victoria Mier for the gifted eARC.
On the way to Camelot, Nyneve encounters a knight and steals his horse. This knight turns out to be Mordred. Nyneve reaches Camelot on her stolen steed and she is given an audience with Guinevere. Nyneve asks the queen for hardship and it is granted as long as Nyneve can be useful to the court. Due to Nyneve's knowledge of healing and herbs, she is to apprentice with the court healer. Guinevere is suspicious of Nyneve and charges Mordred with watching her. Mordred agrees, though he has little say in the matter. He is also more than he appears and has his own reasons for wanting to watch Nyneve.
This book was so good! I was smiling and giggling like crazy! I absolutely loved the banter and tension between Nyneve and Mordred. I ate up the will they kill each other or will they jump each other's bones vibes. I cannot wait for the next book of this duology!
Thank you to Behind the Pages and author Victoria Mier for the gifted eARC.
Review of advance copy received from Author
This was a very well written retelling of the myth of Camelot filled with not only our favorite characters but also some new ones as well. In addition to Guinevere, King Arthur, Lancelot, Merlin, and Morgana we have a changeling Fey knight (Mordred) and a fallen noble druid sorceress (Nyneve).
So many forces compete to control King Arthur who is not at all as the legend portrays him but is disappointing in so many ways. Secrets, lies and deceptions abound in this court, constantly competing for his ear. There is a lovely mix of Druid vs Faerie magic that also contends with budding Christianity in the realm.
Nyneve begins our delicious enemies to lovers story line by stealing Mordred’s warhorse and fleeing to Camelot. Nyneve is a feral and vicious FMC who does not take any form of harassment from men. The banter between Nyneve and Mordred is so entertaining and had me laughing out loud numerous times. It is clear that Mordred falls first and he does not hold her back, preferring to watch her fight and win her own battles. The tension between these two is chaotic and the yearning will have you kicking your feet in the air. After a brutal scene the tenderness and vulnerability between our two characters is equally heart-wrenching and warming. I absolutely recommend this book!
So many forces compete to control King Arthur who is not at all as the legend portrays him but is disappointing in so many ways. Secrets, lies and deceptions abound in this court, constantly competing for his ear. There is a lovely mix of Druid vs Faerie magic that also contends with budding Christianity in the realm.
Nyneve begins our delicious enemies to lovers story line by stealing Mordred’s warhorse and fleeing to Camelot. Nyneve is a feral and vicious FMC who does not take any form of harassment from men. The banter between Nyneve and Mordred is so entertaining and had me laughing out loud numerous times. It is clear that Mordred falls first and he does not hold her back, preferring to watch her fight and win her own battles. The tension between these two is chaotic and the yearning will have you kicking your feet in the air. After a brutal scene the tenderness and vulnerability between our two characters is equally heart-wrenching and warming. I absolutely recommend this book!
Review of advance copy received from Author
Thank you so much for the chance to read this amazing book! I love the time. And the different twists and changes that were made to the history that we all know. The story was fun and interesting and I cannot wait for the second book next year!
World- I love the King Arthur’s court setting! It is easy to picture. I love the Fae world expansion and the way “under the hill” was described.
Magic- I loved the twist on Merlin’s magic (read to find out!) and the Druid vs Fae dichotomy. The “threads” description was so well done, and I can’t wait to learn more about Mordred and his abilities.
Characters- I really enjoyed both the FMC and MMC as characters, and the side characters. It was nice that it wasn’t only about King Arthur but he was part of the story. Guinievere was refreshing and fun to read as well.
Romance-I really liked the tension between Mordred and Nyneve and look forward to seeing them develop together - both romantically and magically. I love the complimentary aspect of their powers.
Story- I really liked the story- it was interesting and kept driving forward. There was good character development, but the action kept my attention
World- I love the King Arthur’s court setting! It is easy to picture. I love the Fae world expansion and the way “under the hill” was described.
Magic- I loved the twist on Merlin’s magic (read to find out!) and the Druid vs Fae dichotomy. The “threads” description was so well done, and I can’t wait to learn more about Mordred and his abilities.
Characters- I really enjoyed both the FMC and MMC as characters, and the side characters. It was nice that it wasn’t only about King Arthur but he was part of the story. Guinievere was refreshing and fun to read as well.
Romance-I really liked the tension between Mordred and Nyneve and look forward to seeing them develop together - both romantically and magically. I love the complimentary aspect of their powers.
Story- I really liked the story- it was interesting and kept driving forward. There was good character development, but the action kept my attention
May 11, 2026
🏰 Between Rival Courts 🏰
All Nyneve Or’Aron wants to do is get into Camelot so she can impress the Druid Elders. Things can go smoothly as long as Sir Mordred Pendragon, knight of the round table, and King Arthur’s bastard son, keeps his suspicions to himself. When the two have no other choice but to form an alliance against a greater threat, Nyneve and Modered may realize that together they can survive.
Publication Date: 5/19/26⚔️
Rating: 4.7 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s been a whole since I’ve read a Arthurian retelling! I thought Between Rival Courts was a great take on the story. It has a feminist approach which I really really liked. So much feminine rage! Loved it.
I thought the plot was the perfect amount of world building, character development, and romance. There were enough of each that story was immersive.
The romance between Nyneve and Mordred had a nice build up. They were both strong and stubborn and complimented each other really well.
I recommend this book if you like Arthurian retelling, medieval fantasy, and political court settings.
Thank you so much to Behind the Pages and the Author for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
All Nyneve Or’Aron wants to do is get into Camelot so she can impress the Druid Elders. Things can go smoothly as long as Sir Mordred Pendragon, knight of the round table, and King Arthur’s bastard son, keeps his suspicions to himself. When the two have no other choice but to form an alliance against a greater threat, Nyneve and Modered may realize that together they can survive.
Publication Date: 5/19/26⚔️
Rating: 4.7 stars ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It’s been a whole since I’ve read a Arthurian retelling! I thought Between Rival Courts was a great take on the story. It has a feminist approach which I really really liked. So much feminine rage! Loved it.
I thought the plot was the perfect amount of world building, character development, and romance. There were enough of each that story was immersive.
The romance between Nyneve and Mordred had a nice build up. They were both strong and stubborn and complimented each other really well.
I recommend this book if you like Arthurian retelling, medieval fantasy, and political court settings.
Thank you so much to Behind the Pages and the Author for the ARC. All opinions are my own.
Review of advance copy received from Author
4.5 ⭐️ rounded to 5⭐️
Thank you to the author for this advanced copy! I didn’t know what to expect with this book but it exceeded my expectations.
This one drew me right in with the FMC’s journey to Camelot. I could already tell that Nyneve would be my kind of FMC - badass, smart, cunning, and witty, with a little bit of mystery. The plot was interesting and the banter between Nyneve and Mordred was delicious. That was definitely my favorite part. The hate to love was so well done with both characters refusing to admit their feelings to each other until almost the very end.
My only complaints were that it ended kind of abruptly and felt very anticlimactic. Maybe because I didn’t realize this was only book 1 of a duology. And I wished we’d learned more about Nyneve’s history prior to coming to Camelot. I wanted to learn more about the binding of her magic. I also don’t think it was confirmed if Mordred was able to remove the binding on Nyneve’s magic or not.
If the prophecy comes to fruition, it’s going to be heartbreaking for Mordred and Nyneve. I’m definitely looking forward to reading book 2.
Thank you to the author for this advanced copy! I didn’t know what to expect with this book but it exceeded my expectations.
This one drew me right in with the FMC’s journey to Camelot. I could already tell that Nyneve would be my kind of FMC - badass, smart, cunning, and witty, with a little bit of mystery. The plot was interesting and the banter between Nyneve and Mordred was delicious. That was definitely my favorite part. The hate to love was so well done with both characters refusing to admit their feelings to each other until almost the very end.
My only complaints were that it ended kind of abruptly and felt very anticlimactic. Maybe because I didn’t realize this was only book 1 of a duology. And I wished we’d learned more about Nyneve’s history prior to coming to Camelot. I wanted to learn more about the binding of her magic. I also don’t think it was confirmed if Mordred was able to remove the binding on Nyneve’s magic or not.
If the prophecy comes to fruition, it’s going to be heartbreaking for Mordred and Nyneve. I’m definitely looking forward to reading book 2.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy
Between the Rival Courts ended up being such an enjoyable surprise for me because I normally don’t connect much with retelling books, especially Camelot-inspired stories. But this one felt different in a way that made it genuinely fun to read.
Mordred and Nyneve had such an interesting dynamic throughout the story. The tension, rivalry, and chemistry between them kept me invested the entire time, especially with both of them carrying their own responsibilities, secrets, and loyalties.
I also think not having strong memories of reading Camelot stories in school may have helped me enjoy this more because I was able to experience the world and characters without constantly comparing it to other versions.
The fantasy elements, politics, fae influences, and darker atmosphere all worked really well together, and overall it kept me wanting to continue reading to see where everything would go next.
If you enjoy:
⚔️ Fantasy retellings
👑 Camelot-inspired worlds
✨ Magic & political tension
🔥 Enemies-to-lovers vibes
🖤 Morally complicated characters
then I’d definitely recommend giving this one a try.
⭐️ 4/5
🔥 3.5/5
🌶️ 2.5/5
💧 3.5/5
Mordred and Nyneve had such an interesting dynamic throughout the story. The tension, rivalry, and chemistry between them kept me invested the entire time, especially with both of them carrying their own responsibilities, secrets, and loyalties.
I also think not having strong memories of reading Camelot stories in school may have helped me enjoy this more because I was able to experience the world and characters without constantly comparing it to other versions.
The fantasy elements, politics, fae influences, and darker atmosphere all worked really well together, and overall it kept me wanting to continue reading to see where everything would go next.
If you enjoy:
⚔️ Fantasy retellings
👑 Camelot-inspired worlds
✨ Magic & political tension
🔥 Enemies-to-lovers vibes
🖤 Morally complicated characters
then I’d definitely recommend giving this one a try.
⭐️ 4/5
🔥 3.5/5
🌶️ 2.5/5
💧 3.5/5
Review of advance copy received from Author
"Quite a bold thing for the descendant of a land's colonizers to be calling its indigenous peoples strange."
Thank you for the ARC read!
I'm a whore for a good Arthurian legend retelling. I'm all about it. So when I saw an opportunity to read this one as an ARC reader, I had to take it.
This was wonderful! I loved that the focus wasn't on Kifg Arthur himself, or on the knights as a whole. Mordred has always been an enigma in Arthurian legends, and he's worn many hats and taken on many roles. So to see him in this light was fascinating.
I loved Nyneve as well. Headstrong, powerful, but cautious and observant. I enjoyed getting to watch her grow more comfortable in court, and form these new friendships. And of course, her "rivalry" with Mordred.
Seeing other familiar characters in a different light was refreshing and new. Guinevere. Morgana. Lancelot. Gawain. Merlin. All old, but still told in a new way.
The stakes were high, which I love. And there's multiple things at stake, with multiple alliances and plots. And they all tie into each other behind the scenes.
Rating: 4.5/5
Thank you for the ARC read!
I'm a whore for a good Arthurian legend retelling. I'm all about it. So when I saw an opportunity to read this one as an ARC reader, I had to take it.
This was wonderful! I loved that the focus wasn't on Kifg Arthur himself, or on the knights as a whole. Mordred has always been an enigma in Arthurian legends, and he's worn many hats and taken on many roles. So to see him in this light was fascinating.
I loved Nyneve as well. Headstrong, powerful, but cautious and observant. I enjoyed getting to watch her grow more comfortable in court, and form these new friendships. And of course, her "rivalry" with Mordred.
Seeing other familiar characters in a different light was refreshing and new. Guinevere. Morgana. Lancelot. Gawain. Merlin. All old, but still told in a new way.
The stakes were high, which I love. And there's multiple things at stake, with multiple alliances and plots. And they all tie into each other behind the scenes.
Rating: 4.5/5
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