Book cover for Once & Future by Cory McCarthy and A. R. Capetta

Once & Future

Cory McCarthy
A. R. Capetta
2019 Released
368 Pages
6-7 Hours
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Little, Brown Books for Young ReadersISBN 9780316449281

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

Cory McCarthy [he/they] is the acclaimed, bestselling author of five released children’s books and just as many forthcoming titles. His books 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. Their upcoming titles include a middle grade trilogy and nonfiction picture book. They teach at Vermont College of Fine Arts and, like many of their characters, are a member of the LGBTQ+ community.

More by Cory McCarthy

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A. R. Capetta

A. R. Capetta is an award-winning and bestselling author of wild magic. A. R.’s next release is Costumes for Time Travelers, a cozy romantic fantasy coming May 2025. Other magic-infused novels include The Lost Coast, The Brilliant Death, Lambda Literary Award winner The Heartbreak Bakery, and the national bestseller Once & Future, coauthored with spouse Cory McCarthy. A. R.’s short fiction has appeared in The Best American Science Fiction and Fantasy and The Year’s Best Dark Fantasy & Horror. For young readers, A. R. pens the Hocus and Pocus series.

More by A. R. Capetta

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The Storm of Life
The Brilliant Death
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