Review: The Camelot Betrayal by Kiersten White

The Camelot Betrayal is, in my opinion, a very good book. It successfully tugs at the reader’s heartstrings at practically every second page, and brings thrill, adventure, and a pinch of romance to the table.

I cannot compare this book to the first in the series, as I have admittedly never read it, but from my research into the
beginning of this magical universe, I believe it holds up well as a sequel. The plot is captivating. Guinevere, the protagonist, is the queen of Camelot — with the added spice that she took on the role after the real Guinevere died in a convent. She is settled in Camelot by the time this novel begins, and the greatest danger soon reveals itself to be Guinevere’s own sister. Or at least, the real Guinevere’s sister.

The characters are all well-rounded, with believable motivations and good personalities to boot. The plot is exciting, and the consequences for failure dire. The pacing is the only issue for me, as it often reads strangely. It’s not book-ruining, just vaguely distracting. The strange timing of certain chapters and scenes allows the plot to do its thing, so allowances can be made for the pace. I would recommend this book to anyone who has read the first in the series (obviously), and also to those who enjoy fairy tales with a twist.

Rachel O’Gara, teen reviewer