This book was adorably charming. Arek and his ragtag crew were sassy, caring, kind, and unflinchingly honest with each other (but not about the important stuff). Each of the main characters are a caricature of a young adult hero; the reluctant King, the antisocial wizard, the boisterous bard, the stalwart Knight, the cunning warrior, and the Elven rogue. But this worked so well with the, sort-of, Arthurian reminagining. Each character is more than the sum of their apparent usefulness to fulfill the prophecy. All of them are loyal to their friends. I really enjoyed the mix of modern wording and expressions with medieval mythology. It made for funny moments and really allowed for story momentum and empathy for the characters. It was very easy to feel as though you were part of Arek's mad schemes to avoid his true feelings and win over his uninterested friends. I also love how every plan backfired, but in actuality worked to bring Arek closer to the person he actually loves. Also, this story had miscommunication (which can be an annoying trope), but, while it was frustrating, it fit with the characterization of Arek and Matt. Plus, this book was all about over-the-top unbelievability. Arek and Matt are clueless, both in terms of ruling (which they fumble into doing well because they are good) and in terms of being honest about their feelings. Just a really quick, memorable, hilarious read that I had a hard time putting down. I loved the sarcasm, the wit, and the candor of these six friends. Their friendship was a wonderful nod to found family, each willing to die for the other (but hoping they will not have to). A great book about what comes after the grand adventure and whether a group who formed because of a prophecy would ever be able to stay friends. Also, love, this book is all about the romance!!!!
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