Review – The Book Knights by J.G. McKenney

**Disclaimer: I was given a free e-book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.**

Title The Book Knights

Author J.G. McKenney

Description from Amazon

Knights wield words as weapons, librarians are wizards, and books can change the future!

Initial Thoughts

Full disclosure, I applied for this book without knowing much about it.  I was sort of on an applying frenzy on NetGalley and came across this title.  It sounded interesting enough, but it wasn’t one of the books I was super eager to get my hands on (partly because it’s already published and if I was rejected, I could always go and get a copy).

Favorite Character

Gal — I loved that she was super mysterious.  And, she never let her lack of mention in Arti’s destiny keep her from trying to help her friend.

Somethings I Liked

• I love that this is a retelling of the Legend of King Arthur.  I loved all of the nods to the original as well as the changes made for this story.
• The power of written word — I thought the magic and world building in this book were fascinating.  I loved the dictatorship that Morgan Fay ran and how she monopolized reading and all books.

Some Things I Wasn’t Crazy About

• The ending — it felt rushed.  I didn’t feel like there was enough time to tie everything up nicely and yet somehow it all did.
• The geography and the languages — while I applaud the use of real sounding languages and names for places, I found myself quite confused at parts because of the naming conventions.  A little more background/explanation would have been nice.

Final Thoughts

I liked this book.  I didn’t love it.  I thought it was a unique concept and I really liked the idea of the magic and power of books.  I am glad I read it, but, it’s not my favorite.

⭐⭐⭐

Recommendations for Further Reading

• Kingdom Cold by Brittni Chenelle – if you liked the Arthurian Legend element of this book, check out the Kingdom Cold series by Brittni Chenelle.
• Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson – if you liked the magic of books represented in this book, definitely check out Sorcery of Thorns (the whole book centers around magical libraries).
• The Shattered Moon by Alexander J. Wilkinson – if you enjoyed the idea of a slightly younger main character (than what is traditionally seen in YA books), check out The Shattered Moon.