with Griffith's version of many familiar characters. By the end of the novel, Wolfe writes that "it no longer feels at all like yet another iteration of familiar matters, but a marvel­ously concise epic that is entirely Griffith’s own." Writing for the New York Times, author Amal El-Mohtar praised the attention to historical detail and calling Peretur's journey "a pleasure to follow". Publishers Weekly called the novel "an ideal pick for fans of retold legends, as well as those looking for diverse fantasy", writing that the work cements Griffith's reputation as a "consummate storyteller". A review for Tor.com praised the work's exploration of contradictions, calling it both a "bold retelling" while still being familiar. A review in Kirkus called the novel "fresh [and] often lovely", praising the subversion of many fantasy tropes; however the same review noted that the ending felt abrupt and "not entirely gratifying". References Modern Arthurian fiction Historical fantasy novels Novels with lesbian themes 2020s LGBT novels LGBT speculative fiction novels Tor Books books