This book had no dull moments. Right from the beginning, I was hooked and had a difficult time when I had to put it down. I loved the feminist retelling of a classic tale. I am very excited for the second book, as I feel like Morgans story is just getting started.

What a fantastic retelling of the Morgan Le Fey story. If you know the Arthurian legend, you'll love delving more into the the Morgan story. If you aren't as familiar with the legend, you'll still love the story of a woman coming into her own - her own story and her own power.

Another book following the trend of myths/folklore from female perspectives and I think it was executed very well! I’ve loved Morgan le Fay ever since my Magic Treehouse days but I hardly knew anything about her, so I was excited to delve into this one.

Obviously this is not a happy book - Morgan’s father dies, which sets in motion a lot of terrible events that lead to Morgan being controlled by a terrible king in an incredibly patriarchal society. Morgan is very strong-willed, though, and knows she is intelligent and has the potential to be just as powerful (or even more powerful) than men, which is probably why she achieved “villain” status.

I really liked the pacing of this book; sometimes books like this are slow, but this one moved along pretty quickly and kept me engaged.

I ended up listening to the audiobook a bit (it’s FREE with an Audible subscription) and I loved the narration! If you’re an audiobook person, I would highly recommend.

Overall, this is a villain origin story, so you know what you’re getting into/it’s fairly predictable. But it’s a really great story at that, so I recommend to anyone who enjoys books like Circe or Kaikeyi!

This was a close winner for my stores fantasy book club! It's been a while since I've read an Arthurian inspired book and boy have I missed them. The authors writing easily pulls you in and doesn't let you go, it's just absolutely beautiful and you can tell by even the first chapter. This reimagining of Morgan le Fay shines a new light on the complex woman in the best way possible given that she is historically betrayed as a villain. If you're a fan of Jennifer Saints retellings, don't be scared to pick this one up! And it's a trilogy so there's more to come!

I really enjoyed parts of this.. but it felt so long and half the time I wasn't sure what was happening. Just not my favorite. I loved the beginning parts with Accalon and kept hoping for more of him throughout!

Thank you netgalley and penguin random house for the earc in exchange for an honest review.

Really interesting retelling of Morgan le Fay and King Arthur. I will definitely be recommending this title to lovers of historical fantasy! I always appreciate mythological retellings, especially from alternative perspectives. Sophie Keetch did an excellent job with the story and creating a nuanced character with a fresh take on a well-known tale!

Thank you NetGalley for this ARC !

This book revisits a part of the Arthurian legend that is not often seen : the part before Arthur comes to power. By following the story of Morgan, half-sister to the future king, we see how difficult it was for women, even coming from royalty, to have a say in their lives. Morgan is bold, she speaks her mind, and tries to carve out a path for herself that is guided by her aspirations, not those of the ones around her. I love myth retelling with female protagonists, and this one was no exception. I warmly recommend it.

I always look for different characterizations of Morgana/Morgan whenever I am teaching about King Arthur and Keetch has managed to create a world that allows Morgan her voice while also showing how incredibly questionable Merlin and Uther are as people. Keetch also works to clarify a lot of Arthurian lore and make the character of Morgan more clear. I tore through this and did not realize it was over. I cannot wait for the next books because witnessing Morgan come into her power and challenge the world she was born into.

Thank you to NetGalley for this ARC. All opinions expressed in this review are my own.

Thank you to the Publisher and NetGalley for the eARC of this book! This is my honest review.

I regret that it took me so long to read this eARC when I received it months ago- this book was AMAZING!!! What a fantastic retelling of Arthurian legend. I appreciated this version as a feminist take on the court of Uther Pendragon, and how the author focused on this portion of the legend to really flesh out the female characters within the legend. I thought this was wholly unique and engrossing- I read the majority of the book in one sitting! The characters were well developed and believable. I will be interested to see what Sophie Keetch puts out next- she is now on my book watch list!

Thank you for the advanced reading copy of Morgan is my name. This was such a deep and interesting read. We will have to look into this for the shop

All you have to say is Arthurian re-telling, and I will come running. I absolutely adored this feminist re-telling of Morgan Le Fay.

Morgan is my Name does an excellent job of laying out the backstory and groundwork for Morgan's story. When her mother is forced to marry King Uther after the death of her father, Morgan does everything in her power to defy him. She secretly falls in love with a page, finds a way to become educated about topics he doesn't deem suitable for a princess, and discovers an affinity for healing. Regardless of the obstacles that are put in place, Morgan never loses her fire and continues to fight for her independence.

Everything about this was wonderful. I ended up listening to it on audio, and the narrator was perfect. The writing was superb and I really felt immersed in the Arthurian setting. As a character, Morgan had such spark and watching her navigate court, gossip, politics, and all, was truly inspiring. For anyone that loves an Arthurian based story, this book does not disappoint!

Thank you Netgalley and Penguin Random House for providing me with this ARC in exchange for an honest review.

I need to start by saying I am a big King Arthur retelling fan/enthusiast. But that also means I can be a little more critical than others because I have a lot to compare to.
Overall I really enjoyed this book and the story Sophie Keetch told.
This was a great start to a trilogy(?)
The more feminist take on Morgan's story was done very well.
I can't wait to see where this story goes.

A compelling origin story of one of most interesting characters from Arthurian legend. I have always been fascinated by the King Arthur story, most specifically regarding the women that surrounded by him. Morgan is My Name is a wonderful take on the untold story of Morgan le Fay. Readers of Marion Zimmer Bradley's Mists of Avalon should take note of author Sophie Keetch, definitely looking forward to see what she pens next.

This was definitely a treat. Beautiful writing, wonderfully realized protagonist with all the nuance that made me hungry for me. I’m super thrilled this will not be the end of Morgan’s story. She is an absolute force and join to read from.

I'm a huge fan of Arthurian legend and all of its accompanying lore. Morgan/Morgana is one of the most fascinating characters to me, and this origin story was excellent. She is truly a force of nature, her will unbroken by the many men who tried to do so. Her friendship with Alys, her relationship with her mother, then brother (as well as the slight interactions we see with her sisters) and the love of her father (as well as the burning hatred of Uther) are well done, creating a layered and intriguing portrait of a woman not easily categorized.

A wonderful retelling of the tale of Morgan le Fay. While different from what I usually read, I was drawn in by the characterization and thoroughly enjoyed my time with this book. While I wished we could have continued further into Morgan’s life in this volume, I am eager for more.

I enjoyed this story a lot! I am a fan of Arthurian legends and just knew I had to read this one. The writing is enthralling and submersive - the reader truly gets pulled into a story entwined with politics, family drama and feminine rage. This is a more character driven story but I love that we get Morgan's backstory, we get to see her childhood and I really felt like her voice transitioned from a child to a young woman seamlessly - her character development was excellent. I especially loved her time at the abbey since her thirst for knowledge is definitely something I share. She also makes the best friend here and I love the found family moment going on between the two women. I feel like the author did a great job telling this story - Morgan is the known villainess but when Morgan finally met Arthur in this one, it was a rather interesting encounter because I have to admit, I found myself being wary of him! The story definitely set a suspicious tone surrounding Arthur and, especially, Merlin. Can't wait to see how that develops further. Admittedly, the ending wasn't as conclusive as I expected but after a little googling I found out this is going to be a trilogy so... Bring on the next book!

Content warning: Domestic abuse, death (including that of a parent), child death, toxic relationships, child abuse, sexual assault.

A big thank you to Penguin Random House Canada and Netgalley for the copy for review. All opinions are my own.

I did not know when I started this book that it was the beginning of a series. I found it slightly depressing to read as problem after problem arose and I was wondering if it was going to turn around at all before the ending. And then it didn’t end. (Well the book ended, but not the story). I was expecting the usual story arc but being book one in a series it didn't progress far into that arc. So most of this book was just the set up. And reading the book, not knowing this, I was getting antsy reading it wondering when the good stuff was going to happen.
So I did love our heroine and her group, the book was good, but Morgan was only juuuust starting to really fight for herself by the end and so I’m expecting I’ll enjoy the next book much more. I'm actually not very familiar with the story of King Arthur or Morgan Le Fay so I am excited to read the following books and familiarize myself with them a bit.

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and to Sophie Keetch for an EArc of Morgan is My Name in exchange for an honest review!

This book was everything I wanted and didn’t know I needed. I found myself unable to put it down once I began. Morgan is My Name is a powerful read about love, staying true to oneself, friendship, hope, grief, family, bravery and courage. I felt so drawn to Morgan from just the first chapter and continued to be drawn to her character throughout.

Keetch draws you into the depth and wonder of her storytelling with her reimagining of Morgan le Fay. It is so beautifully written. I loved that as Morgan grows throughout the book from a child into a young woman that it is also reflected in the writing. It’s almost as if we’re seamlessly growing with her in her own story.

I found myself highlighting so many sentences, descriptions, feelings and phrases. Even bookmarking pages that I loved. The writing was phenomenal and this is an instant and forever favourite now for me.

I can’t wait to recommend this book to friends and talk about it. And I CANNOT wait for the next one. After that ending? I’m itching to pick up where Morgan’s story is left off.

I am now an immediate Sophie Keetch fan and am absolutely looking forward to her next works. Thank you again so very much to the publisher, to Sophie Keetch and to NetGalley for an eArc of Morgan is My Name!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Five stars

I loved loved love this reimagining of Morgan le Fays story! It had me hooked since the very first pages and it’s feminist perspective really brings a breath of fresh air to this story which has usually been told from the perspective of Arthur. It was realistic, meaningful and relevant! If you love stories that you’ve known but told through a different lens + Arthurian myths, this is the book for you! Such an enjoyable read!