GWEN AND ART ARE NOT IN LOVE by Lex Croucher

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Gwen, the quick-witted Princess of England, and Arthur, future lord and general gadabout, have been betrothed since birth. Unfortunately, the only thing they can agree on is that they hate each other.

When Gwen catches Art kissing a boy and Art discovers where Gwen hides her diary (complete with racy entries about Bridget Leclair, the kingdom's only female knight), they become reluctant allies. By pretending to fall for each other, their mutual protection will be assured.

But how long can they keep up the ruse? With Gwen growing closer to Bridget, and Art becoming unaccountably fond of Gabriel, Gwen's infuriatingly serious, bookish brother, the path to true love is looking far from straight ...

Title : Gwen And Art Are Not In Love
Author : Lex Croucher
Format : Physical
Page Count : 432
Genre : YA Fantasy/LGBTQIAP+
Publisher : Bloomsbury YA
Release Date : May 11, 2023

Reviewer : Micky
Rating : ★ ★ ★ ★

Micky's 4 star review

Full of shennanigans, Gwen And Art Are Not In Love hit the fun button early on in this read. This historical fantasy rom-com had elements of King Arthur's legacy and two queer MCs being cover for one another's queerness. There was a lot of hate in the early pages coupled with some hilarious banter, shouting and scrapes.

Gwen adored a Lady Knight from afar and felt unseen, Art just wanted to have fun and not be betrothed or beholden to expectations. In reality, Gwen's life was the one truly at the behest of the kingdom, women always get the raw deal, especially back then.

While this story had its moments of seriousness, it shone in the wit and ease of reading. Venture in if you enjoy:
secrets
longings
irreverance
joy
arguments
trysts
expectations
deals
laughing out loud

Thank you to Bloomsbury YA for the review copy.

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