Rating:*** 1/3

Summary: Terence has lived with the hermit Trevisant all his life, never knowing who his parents were. One day, a young man named Gawain, who is off to Camelot to become a Knight, dines with them, and Terence ends up as his squire. Together they help win a war, go on a quest, meet some dunderheads and a few really nice people. In the process, Terence and Gawain form a lasing friendship, and discover a few surprises about themselves.

    This book is unlike any other Arthurian tale I have read. It is not a heavy tale of powerful knights, fair damsels, and devious enchantresses. On the contrary, it pokes fun at the silliness of flowerly language and courtly manners. The storyline is engaging, but the transition between a few parts seemed a bit choppy. My main complaint is that it was too short. Luckily for me, there is a sequel. Strange as it may seem, I really liked the author's note at the end of the book. It gave historical background on Sir Gawain and generaally added another layer to the story. It was the author's note that gave the book the additional 1/2 star.

Written by: Lava