4/5 ⭐️ ARC - NetGalley

I. LOVED. THIS.
This was such a great book, it flowed form the beginning and was just such a great, great story.

Such a gripping love story, the highs and lows between Gwen and Lancelot made me want more !
Keen to see what is to come in book 2 !

Thank you Netgalley for providing me with a early copy for my honest review.

3 stars.

I don't think I'm a Camelot girly.. I have tried several times to get into the sub-genre and I don't think I can which means I can not fully review this book as it was written quite wonderfully.

I would be open to reading more from this author if it is out of Camelot.

a lancelot/guinevere retelling that was heart-wrenching, incredibly steamy, and romantic. a queen who has expectations made upon herself from those around her, especially with regards to her loveless marriage to a king. a knight, one of the kings closest friends, happens upon her in the craziest way possible and she becomes changed for the better. but, can they defeat the odds of their choice of relationship when there are things against them?

when i first learned about this book, it was not the tropes that drove me to read it—but the author. and i was once again proven right that it was the right choice! it was such a treat reading this extremely romantic and steamy story of finding yourself and being able to choose yourself despite those around you. i loved their chemistry and adoration for one another, i was constantly rooting for them with each chapter. begging for them to be together and loving anytime lance spoke! lucky that i got to read this early!

This book did not disappoint, I mean the tension, the humor, the suspense, and the hot & sweet moments between Lancelot and Gwen were amazing. I mean when Gwen said “you dug me up”, ahhhhh I almost cried. My poor bay went through a lot and the twist at the end? I am so mad because it can’t end like that! So if you need an ARC reader for book two, please send it my way because I would love to continued their story and they better have a happy ending, please make sure that they do. But if you spoke historical romance and a forbidden romance then please read this book but there are trigger warnings so please read them and if this book cautiously. But I will think about this books years to come, gloriously done Ms.Brooks.

3.5 stars - okay so I loved this!! This is a romantic reimagining of Camelot, Guinevere and Lancelot, and I read it in one sitting! The romance and banter was super cute and I adored the confessions of love and the themes that this tackles, especially through Guinevere discovering freedom through love and from Arthur, whom she never loved because he treated her horribly.

Though, for a book based in Camelot, I found it was quite lacking in worldbuilding. The book assumes the reader already knows the lore behind Arthur and the Round Table, and so doesn't expand on the kingdom, surroundings or political themes. Which is fine, because primarily, it is a romance. However, I also felt the romance was very insta-love/lust and rushed. I did enjoy how it was written and every aspect of Guinevere/Lancelot's dynamic, but I wish there was a build up to that - more description of them meeting each other with context, more tension keeping them apart. They met in the first chapter and it felt like they were attached to the hip immediately, without even trying to not be obvious about their affection 😭😭 like I love them together but it's still cheating without the guilt. Alsoo I did think Guinevere was a bit pathetic sometimes 😭 like you do not need a man to carry you and tend to you all the time because you get sick from any minor emotional inconvenience... But ANYWAY Lancelot was so cute for doing that

I also love the little funny details like the fact that Lancelot just happens to be French when no other country is established in the world LMAO and that Arthur's name is literally Arthur BENDRAGON like yes king Benny

Anyway overall I did have a great time reading this. It's light hearted romance with the barest dash of plot and angst and 400 pages literally flew by!!

I have read several books on the king Arthur legends and I was quite interested to read this one. It certainly offers a new version of the doomed love story of Arthur, Guinevere and Lancelot and I found it a little bit hard to get into. Arthur is not a nice man or husband and Lance well he did have an affair with his friends wife, so I shouldn't have been surprised by his character, but I just couldn't get a feel for this book.

Excuse me, I am shocked at how this ended but equally as excited to see where the next one goes!
My first L.V. book and not my last!

I'm already looking forward to the release of book 2 of this series! I really enjoyed this book!

Propriety is a story inspired by King Arthur and Camelot, but with a romantic and more temporary twist, This story was very well written- I enjoyed the combination of the historical, old world setting inspired by legends, mixed with a more modernised romance and relationships that explore some quite deep topics.

I also really enjoyed the characters- Guinevere is a character that is strong deep down but has been conditioned by those around her to hide this part of herself, to be who everyone else wants her to be. I enjoyed seeing her growth, learning to embrace who she is. It was also heartwarming getting to see her find happiness, after so long of being without.

I also really loved Guinevere and Lancelot's story- I love the humour between them and the way that he always comes back for her, even when all of the odds were against him. I love that he helps her to accept who she truly is and make choices for herself, giving her the strength and confidence to stand up for herself against the horrible way she is treated by her husband the king, and her sister in law. I am really excited to see how their story unfolds in the next book!!

Also I really wasn't expecting the plot twist at the end, I was shocked and, without giving any spoilers, disappointed for the characters after all of the hardships they faced.
It is going to make for a
very interesting start to book 2 because there are so many possibilities for how the story can go!!

PROPRIETY BY L.V BROOKS: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book was comedic genius. Full of funny moments, endless smut, and an evil angsty husband. Very entertaining, loved it.

The cover drew me in at first glance. I loved the way Lancelot treated Guinevere. The book had quite a bit of smut/spice which is great, but I wanted a little bit for more plot or to see more of the characters falling in love instead of the instant love. It was a fast read and I didn't want to put it down. I felt like some of the writing felt more modern vs the time frame it was supposed to be in. Overall, it was a good book and would recommend. Thank you for the arc!!

I have read many stories over the years about Arthur and Guinevere and it is safe to say that their relationship was doomed from the start. I will put that I enjoyed this novel mainly because each version their story that I have read over the years is always different. I believe the author did an excellent job of crating that into her story.

Guinevere feels like a glorified prisoner to her husband King Arthur. She meets Lancelot and falls for him....

A terrific retelling of the King Arthur/Guinevere legend. Love the feminist vibes. The political intrigue is interesting. A fascinating read.

Thanks to the publisher for the arc.

I really enjoyed this story! First off…. The cover drew me in. It’s absolutely gorgeous! Gwen was such a lovely and brave character. Girl just so badly wants love and a real connection. Lance is the rakish flirty man of my dreams! I love a guy with a personality like him. He’s open, he’s a flirt, he’s protective. Perfection. Their love story was swoony and heart wrenching and terrifying and ultimately so romantic.

was very excited to start Propriety — the blurb sounded like exactly the kind of gripping, emotional historical romance I love, full of betrayal, forbidden love, and high stakes. Unfortunately, the writing style just wasn’t for me.

I went in expecting a sweeping, atmospheric retelling rooted in the tone and language of Arthurian legend, but instead, I got something that felt more like a modern romcom. Lines like “I am not knight material” completely pulled me out of the story. It felt jarring and out of place in a setting that’s supposed to evoke Camelot and its timeless grandeur.

The tone was too light and contemporary for what was billed as a historical romance. If you’re looking for a serious, immersive take on Guinevere’s story, this may not be it. I’m sure this will appeal to readers who enjoy a more playful, irreverent take on legend — but sadly, it didn’t work for me.