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Holy SHIT.

Absolutely in love with this so far.

The Ill-Made Knight focuses on the golden age of Arthur's court, and all the things associated with it, like the Holy Grail, but most of all, Lancelot and Guinevere. At times this book dragged on and on. And it is not a happy story. So far it is my least favorite of the four books that comprise this epic, but it will be good to read the last part.

The Queen of Air and Darkness, the second book in this larger epic, builds upon its predecessor with wisdom and terrible foreboding. Oh, it still sparkles with lightness--there are entire chapters devoted to silly knights pretending to be a questing beast. But from the very beginning, it hints at terrible tragedy to come.

The Sword in the Stone, the first book included in this massive one about King Arthur, is so endearing. It took me forever to read--it does drag on a little--but it has such humor and heart.

This book is kind of like expensive chocolate cake. Very rich and thick and delicious, full of nuance and layers. Definitely meant to be savored.

Doing a re-read. Can't wait.

This series improves with each installment, but damn, this chapter is when I really fell in love with it. With Manon, and Abraxos, Maas convinces me.

This book is haunting and phenomenal and ingenious. It's hard to get through. But I am reading it, and I do love it, despite how long it's taken me to get this far. Part two, here I go.