Hello knights and fair maidens,

Welcome to another book review! Today I’m reviewing The Squire’s Tale (The Squire’s Tales #1) by Gerald Morris. 

I’ve always loved tales of Camelot and King Arthur with his round table of knights. So when I saw this blast from the past I knew I had to give it a try. Let’s see how it went!

Blurb

Life for the young orphan Terence has been peaceful, living with Trevisant, the old Hermit in a quiet, isolated wood.

That is, until the day a strange green sprite leads him to Gawain, King Arthur’s nephew, who is on his way to Camelot hoping to be knighted. Trevisant can see the future and knows that Terence must leave to serve as Gawain’s squire. From that moment on, Terence’s life is filled with heart-stopping adventure as he helps damsels-in-distress, fights battles with devious men, and protects King Arthur from his many enemies.

Along the way, Terence is amazed at his skills and new-found magical abilities. Were these a gift from his unknown parents? As Gawain continues his quest for knighthood, Terence searches for answers to the riddles in his own past.

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The Review

I had a lot of fun with this whimsical story of Arthurian legend.

In this book we follow young Terence, a supposed orphan that has been raised by a hermit. When Terence comes across a kind knight and invites him to break bread, he finds himself whisked away on a fantastical journey to bring honor to his substitute father and King Arthur of Camelot.

What really made this an engaging read was the sense of adventure. From front to back this book was filled with adventure, magic, and wonder. Each chapter felt like a quest of its own, and the nostalgia I felt was palpable.

Terence is a good main character to have. He’s not the smartest, but he’s got a good head on his shoulders and cares deeply for others. He consistently showcased bravery and strength through his trials, and the company he kept was pretty great too. Sir Gawain and Sir Tor were admirable knights, and King Arthur was stoic as expected.

I loved that this book didn’t take itself too seriously. In many of the quests along the way, comedy and whimsy made the journey feel more lighthearted and I appreciated that given some of the more grim revelations along the way.

Overall, a solid read. If you have a hankering for an Arthurian tale, you can’t go wrong with this one!

That’s A Wrap!

Well that’s it for this book review. I hope you enjoyed it!

Have you read this book? Are there other similar books you’ve read that you simply have to gush about? Feel free to leave a comment. I’d love to start a conversation!

Have a great day!

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