Thank you NetGalley, Sophie Keetch, and Random House Canada for a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review! I’m very late reviewing this one, but I’m glad to have read it and I’ve already downloaded the sequel. This is a retelling of Morgan le Fay’s life, which was particularly exciting for me as I’m not very familiar with Arthurian legends.

This one was very different than I expected, as I thought it would be more about her later life. I realized that it was split into two books though, so this one is more about her early life and her journey into discovering and exploring her magic. This one reads as more of a typical historical fiction book than an Arthurian legend though, with a lot of focus on the mundane. Once I got used to the format, I enjoyed it a lot more.

I have a few small critiques about this one, but nothing serious. I feel like Morgan was a very strong character, but the side characters didn’t stand out to me. Also, I wish we could have seen more of Arthur, but I’m sure that will come in book two! If you like retellings or stories of strong women, be sure to pick this one up. The audiobook is free on Audible for members and is narrated by Vanessa Kirby ;)

I cannot believe I waited so long to read this. I loved the style of the writing, very old-school fantasy, and the angle on the Arthurian legends was refreshing. I would highly recommend it for fans of The Mists of Avalon & Daughter of the Forest. I can’t wait to read book 2!

I found the premise to be very interesting. However, I found it to be dull. I thought Morgan was not a strong female protagonist but was manipulated by everyone around her. Therefore, I thought she was very weak and not someone I would picture as Morgan Le Faye. Nevertheless, it was a very quick and easy read! I also liked the setting and the writing was very beautiful! I recommend this for fans of Arthurian legends!

This was a very slow burn. The story was enjoyable but the pacing was just too slow overall. I did enjoy the upturned look at Morgan and seeing this side of her story. Most of the characters were enjoyable and I would be interested in the next installment.

I learned I am not a fantasy girlie since requesting this book. Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the eARC in exchange for a review.

Just finished Morgan Is My Name and honestly, I really liked it. It’s a feminist take on the Morgan le Fay legend, and it makes her feel so human...angry, clever, trapped, and just trying to carve out a life in a world that constantly tries to silence her. The writing’s super readable, and it’s got that perfect mix of myth, emotion, and defiance. If you’re into retellings where the “villain” finally gets to speak for herself, this one’s worth picking up.

Wow the writing is amazing in this and immediately pulled me in, I loved this retelling from a different point of view.

I loved the view into the life Morgan Le Fay and how as a powerful female, she made her own life, stood up for herself and others, and how she integrated herself into the King Arthur myth. Will be reading next in the series, hands down.

I cannot express in words how much I absolutely adored this book! When uther pendragon kills her father and tricks her mother into marrying him Morgan becomes his ultimate enemy. But uther is determined to marry her off and get his way. This is vengeful and brilliant and tells the story of Morgan in a new and exciting way.

The Legend of Arthur? Sign me up. The Legend of Arthur from the voice of Morgan Le Fey? Abso-stinking-lutely sign me up!! This book is slow but within reason. The story line was great. I enjoyed seeing a familiar story from a different POV and experiencing the feeling of what Morgan must have thought. Keetch has done an excellent job of bringing new life to the Arthurian legend that many of us have grown up loving and enjoying.

The style of writing is engaging and I definitely appreciated the feminist take on the traditional villainess from Arthurian lore. The story itself is a slow build and I imagine there will be a lot more material and action covered in the next book.

Wonderfully imaginative take on Morgana! I loved her character and couldn’t put this down- I am so excited to read the sequel!

If you like historical fiction, romance, Arthurian tales, strong female characters, fantasy and/or magic this book is for you. I have always had an interest in King Arthur and the stories but admit to procrastinating picking up this book as I was afraid it would be a slog to read. I couldn’t have been more wrong, although the world is aptly described and you’ll be able to imagine the setting the text focuses on building the characters in a perfect amount of detail and on driving the story forward making it a wonderfully easy read. I highly recommend this book for anyone who likes the above but doesn’t like how wordy and overly descriptive some books of this genre can be. Will probably be seeking out more books in this series.

first of all, this book is perfect for me, as Morgan Is My Name. (That was a funny joke because my name is Morgan). I really enjoyed this book because I love a good heroine who can kick butt and be able to show the reader that women can do anything.

Mmmm. Morgan le Fay. . .her backstory in her own words is delicious.

A fan of all the different directions and perspectives that rise up out of Arthurian legends, I particularly love the ones that pay attention to the women, and this one is the most Womanist Woman of them all, to my thinking. This retelling is thoroughly enjoyable and sets a reader up in a new way for further Arthurian legend reads. . . .

*A sincere thank you to Sophie Keetch, Penguin Random House Canada, and NetGalley for an ARC to read and review independently.*

Thank you to Sophie Keetch and NetGalley for the opportunity to read this e-arc!
It can be hard to live up to a story quite literally built from legend, but Sophie Keetch has managed it.

From the very first page, I knew this would be a story I adored. The writing is enthralling, instantly pulling you into a story deeply entwined with politics and family ties, feminine rage, and power plays. It’s a story that is at once gritty and whimsical for its understated magic, and one that infuses a long retold story with life after centuries of tellings. Morgan is the sea personified, and I thoroughly enjoyed seeing her wisdom and rebellion through this book. Easily one of the strongest myth-inspired stories I’ve read.

I already love everything about an Arthurian retelling and villain origins but Morgan is my Name is better than I even hoped for.

This is a feminist retelling of early years of Morgan le Fey famed villainess. The writing is so captivating and enthralling. Once I started reading I couldn’t stop. I’m glad this seems to be the year of the villain and we are getting more retelling from their POVS.

Morgan is a strong feminine presence. It her is a total douche canoe. I loved the subtle magic. I cannot wait for the next book in this series.

Morgan Is My Name is a well written story of Morgan Le Fay and the first book in Sophie Keetch’s series. Being a huge fan of Arthurian Legends, especially Morgan herself, I loved this book. I really enjoyed the way her power/magic developed and the way she overcame every obstacle thrown up in front of her by the many men in her life. I can’t wait to read the next book in the series. Thank you to Netgalley and Penguin Random House Canada for the digital copy in exchange for my honest review.

Loved it and can not wait to read the next in the story. Morgan's character was well developed and made me look at her in a different light.

Morgan is My Name is a wonderful retelling of Morganna LeFay's story, from the Camelot/King Arthur stories. Following Morgan from her happy childhood, beloved by her father and mother, to his his untimely death at the hands of Uther Pendragon, and Uther's marriage t her mother through her adult life, Morgan's story is told beautifully.
Morgan is allowed to learn, in secret and with her mother's aide, from her family priest, and then at the nunnery, when her step-father has her sent away and she becomes a learned and skillful healer, as well as discovering that has healing powers beyond that of normal herbalists.
I loved her time at the nunnery and her friendship with Alys.
Brought back from the nunnery, for her marriage to the King of Gaul, Morgan attempts to find happiness (despite a broken heart), but it is increasingly difficult under her new husband's stern rules.
Despite this being part of Arthuruan legends, Arthur himself is not introduced until nearly the end, so I am curious to see how Morgan and Arthur's relationship fares in this retelling in future installments. I look forward to reading them.