Morgan is My Name is a beautifully written feminist retelling of the villainess Morgan le Fay.
Synopsis
Until her father’s death, Morgan had a happy childhood. Morgan’s hatred for her father’s killer, King Uther Pendragon, ignites when he tricks her mother into marrying him. Morgan’s parents allowed and encouraged her to pursue her education. But the king strictly forbids it, only allowing her to pray.
However, with the help of her father’s priest, she continues her education in secret. As she grows up, she falls in love and learns she possesses special powers. Powers that might cast her as a witch in the eyes of men. Powers that might rival Merlin, the king’s sorcerer.
Review of Morgan is My Name
I know next to nothing about Arthurian Legend, but when I saw that this was being touted as a feminist retelling from the villainess’s pov, I snatched it up immediately.
And I’m glad I did because the writing is beautiful and captured my attention immediately. It is a slowly-paced character-driven novel. Morgan’s voice seamlessly transitions from that of a child to a young woman. We see Morgan’s hatred for the king and the constraints of her time spill over.
The ending has me itching for more Morgan. After some Googling, it seems like Morgan’s story is just getting started, and this is the beginning of a trilogy.
If you like retellings, I’d highly recommend giving this a go.
My Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5
Expected Publication: 13 June 2023
Thank you to Random House Canada for providing an arc via Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
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