79 pages 2 hours read

Tracy Deonn

Legendborn

Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020

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Before You Read

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Super Short Summary

Legendborn by Tracy Deonn follows Bree Matthews, a teenager who enrolls in an early college program at UNC Chapel Hill. While coping with her mother's recent death and confronting racism, she discovers a secret society known as the Order of the Round Table and uncovers her own latent magical abilities deeply tied to her ancestral history and Arthurian legend. The novel features instances of racism and discusses historical trauma related to slavery.

Reviews & Readership

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Review Roundup

Tracy Deonn's Legendborn has garnered praise for its compelling blend of Arthurian legend and contemporary issues, offering a fresh and engaging young adult fantasy. Reviewers commend the strong character development and the nuanced treatment of race and trauma. Criticisms include occasional pacing issues and predictable plot elements. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Legendborn?

Readers who enjoy Legendborn by Tracy Deonn typically savor contemporary fantasy with rich world-building, diverse characters, and elements of Arthurian legend. Fans of Shadowhunters by Cassandra Clare and Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi will appreciate its thrilling narrative and exploration of identity and power.

Recommended

Reading Age

13-18years

Lexile Level

HL730L

Book Details

Genre

Fantasy

Romance

Topics

LGBTQ

Race / Racism

Gender / Feminism

Themes

Emotions/Behavior: Memory

Life/Time: Coming of Age

Relationships: Mothers