A great YA queer fantasy, that isn't fantasy in the typical way, but still feels like it is, with a great cast of characters, all of which are fun to read about, and all of which have amazing and different dynamics with one another. The ending part of the book was a roller coaster as well..

Combining historical romance and contemporary queer romance, a delightful mix of both! I loved the characters and the court drama in Arthurian legend,. A big yes from me.

Gwen and Art Are Not in Love

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Release Date: November 28, 2023

Format: ebook ARC on Kindle

"He dreaded the idea of leaving the room, but he dreaded life without bread more" and that's when I knew I was going to love this book.

As an appreciator of the fake dating trope, it was exciting to not root for them to get together. A couple of hundred years after THE Arthur (you know the one...round table, loved by all) we find Gwen and Art in a more "modern" England and chapter after chapter we are met with an incredible story of love and (a little) magic and finding our true selves. The way this story unravels was excellent.

If you'll watch A Knight's Tale no matter where it is in the runtime, then Gwen and Art and their band of merry supporting cast is for you. I'm going to need a sequel! Or two.

Thank you to @lexcanroar & @netgalley for this opportunity!

Queer Authorian story. This captivating story was about accepting who you are and trusting others with your heart. I fell in love with each character, cried for them, and laughed with them. Honestly, I couldn’t put it down because I was so enveloped in the story. I don't think I've read a book with both Sapphic and Gay romance represented in the main characters. If you’re a fan of Heartstopper or any Queer romances you’ll need to read this when it comes out.

An enjoyable queer read perfect for people who want something historical! If you’re a fan of Heartstopper and High Class Homos, you’ll probably love this book.

A queer medieval YA rom-com. Arthur is interested in Gwen's brother and Gwen is interest in the kindom's only lady knight.

Lots of shenanigans, fun, sassy banter, a little bit of action and sweetness in this book. It's an endearing read. Love all the characters.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

This was cute and I enjoyed it. Arthur was kind of insufferable though and he didn't have a lot of character growth. I also would have liked for them to each spend time with their love interests actually talking.

I received an arc through netgalley.

YA retelling of Arthurian legend with queer twist I went into this because I liked the concept but I wasn't expecting to enjoy it as much as I did! The dialogue was fun and romance is delightfully queer. All in all, this is an amazing book, Lex Croucher has become an automatic read for me!

A special thank you to NetGalley and St. Martin's Press & Wednesday Books for an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

this book could have lived up to its fun and cute potential if it hadn’t failed so dramatically in the characterisation of its female lead. it had its moments but overall i am disappointed and have no further thoughts.

Based on Arthurian lore, Gabriel and Gwendoline are siblings, children of the king of England, several by dreads years after Arthur’s time.

Gwen is betrothed to a lord’s son, Arthur, who’s named after the well known Arthur, thought to be his relative.

This Arthur has a reputation for debauchery and a long history of harassing Gwen over the years as they grew up. Neither has any romantic interest in the other.

However Gabriel might be a different story. And a certain knight in shining armor has caught Gwen’s eye.

This was funny and sweet with a sprinkling of action. I wish there’d been a bit of magic thrown in, but it’s still a great read.

I swear it seems like Croucher's books just keep getting better and better!

Gwen & Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher was a fun historical romance!

This exciting new YA queer medieval rom-com debut was just a ball to devour!
What a special retelling! I mean seriously how can you not love this book just by looking at this amazing covert art?
This time-period always fascinates me and Lex nailed it with her unique style and brilliant writing.
Her characters are sweet, brave, funny and so delightful. They were beautifully written.
A compelling and immersive read.
The story is paced perfectly and full of surprises.
A heartwarming and satisfying romance. That I could not have loved more.

"I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own."

Thank you to NetGalley and Wednesday Books for my ARC in exchange for my honest review.

I had such a good time reading this retelling, it had a great feel in the Arthurian legend. It worked in the time-period and did what I was looking for from the description. I enjoyed the characters and enjoyed the themes of this book. Lex Croucher has a great writing style and it worked on the genre. I'm so glad I was able to read this and can't wait for more.

"If they send all our men north, who’s left to protect us here?” “I don’t know,” said Gabriel. “You, I suppose.” “Well, did you tell Father what you thought? About the war chests?” Gabriel had recently confided in Gwen that he thought they were spending too much money fighting their various battles; he wanted their father to divert some of it, to focus on helping the ordinary people of England, but hadn’t yet found the courage to tell him."