Once & Future

Synopsis

King Arthur As You've Never Imagined! This Bold, Sizzling Ya Retells The Popular Legend With The Once And Future King As A Teenage Girl -- And She Has A Universe To Save. I've Been Chased My Whole Life. As A Fugitive Refugee In The Territory Controlled By The Tyrannical Mercer Corporation, I've Always Had To Hide Who I Am. Until I Found Excalibur. Now I'm Done Hiding. My Name Is Ari Helix. I Have A Magic Sword, A Cranky Wizard, And A Revolution To Start. When Ari Crash-lands On Old Earth And Pulls A Magic Sword From Its Ancient Resting Place, She Is Revealed To Be The Newest Reincarnation Of King Arthur. Then She Meets Merlin, Who Has Aged Backward Over The Centuries Into A Teenager, And Together They Must Break The Curse That Keeps Arthur Coming Back. Their Quest? Defeat The Cruel, Oppressive Government And Bring Peace And Equality To All Humankind. No Pressure. *starred Review* All Hail This Worthier-than-ever, Fresh, And Affirming Reincarnation Of The Legendary King And Her Round Table Of Knights Which Dazzles With Heroic Flair, Humor, And Suspense. --kirkus