The Excalibur Curse, the final book in the Camelot Rising trilogy, left the reviewer disappointed with its abrupt and unsatisfying conclusion. The reviewer found the romantic developments unconvincing and the protagonist's decisions frustratingly impulsive, leading to a lackluster ending that felt rushed and inconsistent with the rest of the series.
The Excalibur Curse, the conclusion to the Camelot Rising trilogy, was a letdown for the reviewer. The romantic plot twists, particularly Guinevere's sudden shift in affections from Mordred to Lancelot, felt forced and unearned. The reviewer was particularly disappointed that the series didn't explore a potential polyamorous relationship between Guinevere, Mordred, and Lancelot, which would have aligned better with the trilogy's feminist themes. Additionally, Guinevere's impulsive decision-making and refusal to heed advice from those around her were frustrating. The ending felt rushed and inconsistent, leaving the reviewer with a sense of dissatisfaction and a shattered heart for the characters.
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Mordred had been told all his life who he was — the eel, Arthur’s nephew, the fairyson, the Dark Queen’s savior. And still he carved his own path, chose where to walk and followed no one. She had shied away from his pain because it was a mirror to her own. But he lived in it, did not run from it. He made mistakes and then kept going. And he always, always saw her.
I will save you in spite of yourself,’ he whispered into her ear. ‘I will save you even if I am saving you for someone else.
But she had not been able to tell Mordred she loved him. And she had not been able to imagine a future with him, because it meant a future without Lancelot. It broke her heart that Lancelot thought no one ever valued her enough to try to protect her other than the accursed, faithless Lady of the Lake. Guinevere, would not, could not leave her behind.