Once & Future by Amy Rose Capetta audiobook

Once & Future

By Amy Rose Capetta and Cori McCarthy
Read by Lauren Fortgang

Jimmy Patterson 9780316449274

The Once & Future Series: Book 1

Unabridged

Format : Library CD (In Stock)
  • 1 Format: Library CD

  • ISBN: 9781549178856

Runtime: 10.92 Hours
Category: Fiction/Fantasy
Audience: Young Adult (12–17)
Language: English
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Summary

Summary

King Arthur as you've never seen her! This bold, sizzling YA novel reimagines the Once and Future King as a teenage girl determined to save the universe from an evil curse.


My name is Ari Helix. I have a magic sword, a cranky wizard, and a revolution to start.


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.


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.


"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, Starred Review

Editorial Reviews

Editorial Reviews

“Pointedly funny and deftly topical, an effortless Arthurian update with heart in all the right places.” —E. K. Johnston, New York Times bestselling author
“In this intergalactic reimagining of Arthurian legend, a racially diverse queer and trans ensemble of characters leads the battle against the tyranny of capitalism. Capetta and McCarthy develop complex conflicts on multiple fronts…The women in the story grow together through their challenges with one another and learn from their differences. 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 Reviews (starred review)
“The inclusive, gender-bent King Arthur retelling your bookshelf has been missing…An adventure of epic scale, including on-page representation and celebration of people of many different sexualities, races, and gender identities.” —Barnes&Noble Teen Blog
“[A] worthier-than-ever, fresh, and affirming reincarnation of the legendary king and her round table of knights.” —Kirkus Reviews (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, STARRED REVIEW
* "A marvelous mythology remix for teens who enjoy action-packed speculative fiction and genderqueer romance. —Publishers Weekly, STARRED REVIEW
*"This epic space adventure... is a must-have. —School Library Journal, STARRED REVIEW
Fun and fearless, this story romps right across the galaxy and into your heart. —Amie Kaufman, New York Times bestselling author of Illuminae
The inclusive, genderbent King Arthur retelling your bookshelf has been missing. ... An adventure of epic scale, including on-page representation and celebration of people of many different sexualities, races, and gender identities. —B&N Teen Blog
Like White's The One and Future King, this manages to be exciting, earnest, and funny... Unique twists and a message of unity through diversity result in a meaningful, utterly fun read. —Booklist
Pointedly funny and deftly topical, an effortless Arthurian update with heart in all the right places. —#1 New York Times Bestselling Author E.K. Johnston
Once & Future is an utterly delightful romp, full of witty voice, imaginative adventures, and deeply lovable characters. It kept me up into the wee hours of the morning. I couldn't put it down! —--Katherine Locke, author of The Girl with the Red Balloon (2018 Sydney Taylor Honor Book)
An effortlessly fun, breathtakingly epic quest, featuring a queer immigrant teen pulling Excalibur and fighting to save the galaxy. There is nothing else in YA that can quite compare to Once & Future, which makes it a unique and majestic reading experience. It's the holy grail of inclusiveness! —Rachel Strolle, Glenside Public Library
Once & Future is a sizzling, bold exploration of gender, power, and revolution. Its dynamic and diverse cast will inspire and delight readers. I loved every second! —Jessica Khoury, author of The Forbidden Wish
A rip-roaring, no-holds-barred, gloriously queer reinvention of Arthurian legend. —Malinda Lo, author of Ash and A Line in the Dark

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Author

Author Bio: Amy Rose Capetta

Author Bio: Amy Rose Capetta

Amy Rose Capetta has spent half of her life writing and the other half in theaters. She studied acting at the Stella Adler Studio as a teenager, spent four years in a Shakespeare troupe, and holds a degree in theater arts from the University of California, Santa Cruz, as well as a master of fine arts in writing for children and young adults from Vermont College of Fine Arts.

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Author Bio: A. R. Capetta

Author Bio: A. R. Capetta

A. R. Capetta is an acclaimed, bestselling author of novels centering magic, mystery, and queerness. Their Italian fantasy series begins with The Brilliant Death and moves to new heights in The Storm of Life. Their co-authored series with Cory McCarthy was a finalist for the New England Book Award. A.R.’s books have been chosen for the ALA Rainbow List, Junior Library Guild Selections, Kirkus Reviews Best Books of the Year, Locus Reading List, and Booklist’s Top 10 SF/Fantasy and Horror for Youth.

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Author Bio: Cori McCarthy

Author Bio: Cori McCarthy

Cory McCarthy [he/they] is the acclaimed, bestselling author of five published children’s books that have been translated into several languages and have appeared on the Bank Street, Barnes and Noble, Book Riot, and Tor best books list, as well the Amelia Bloomer list of feminist children’s fiction.They teach at Vermont College of Fine Arts and, like many of their characters, are a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

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Details

Details

Available Formats : Library CD
Category: Fiction/Fantasy
Runtime: 10.92
Audience: Young Adult (12–17)
Language: English

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