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
Cory McCarthy(they/he) andA. R. Capetta(all pronouns) are the acclaimed bestselling authors of books for young people. Highlights include: the coauthoredOnce & Future, an ALA Rainbow List selection and finalist for the New England Book Award; A. R.’s queer genre titlesEcho After Echo,The Lost Coast,andThe Brilliant Deathduology; Cory’s cinematic novelsBreaking Sky, Now a Major Motion Picture,andYou Were Here. The coauthors met while earning MFAs at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and soon after fell in love. During the release party forOnce & Futureat their local indie bookstore, they became engaged and were married shortlyl3Ü
![Once Future [Paperback]](/itemImage/2/5/4/7/2_4267150.jpg "Once Future [Paperback]")