This final book in the series definitely sticks the landing. I loved book one, but book two had major second book syndrome, so I wasn’t sure if that trend would continue into the finale. Luckily, everything I adored in book one returns here, and the plotting feels clear and thought out. This series’ characters are so easy to love and the ending ties up nicely, if a tiiiiiny bit too quickly. Emry has such a complex relationship with her father that I could relate to, and I was so frustrated with how oblivious he was to his own daughter’s wishes. He constantly underestimates her and devalues her abilities just because of her gender. It was so satisfying to see her stand up to him near the end of the novel.

The romance between Arthur and Emry is great too. Arthur’s unwillingness to accept Emry’s position in court kept them apart for so long, and I’m glad he finally came to his senses early on, otherwise I would have been super annoyed while reading. They complement each other so well and I’m sad to be saying goodbye to these characters. Definitely a new favorite series for sure and I need to pick up a physical copy asap.

was not able to get into this book at the time it was due to be reviewed and was not able to finish reading. i am grateful to have been given the opportunity to read this book early and have heard nothing but good things about this author.

The New Camelot is the third and final installment in a series that I had convinced myself was a duology (I tend to do that a lot). I felt like the second book wrapped things up pretty nicely, but it's not like this book was pointless. The story wasn't quite over, or at least Schneider wasn't done telling it. In this final installment, Emry seems to be at peace with herself--she's court wizard and Arthur's girlfriend, exactly what she wanted--but then a looming war threatens everything that Emry worked so hard for.

While this book maintains the irreverent tone of its predecessors, Schneider dives deep into Emry's character. As entertaining and unconventional she is as a leading lady, deep down she is a bit insecure and has worked hard to get to where she is, and this final installment explores that. We also get to finally meet Emry and Emmett's father and learn what happened to him. It was interesting to read about the siblings' very different reactions to their father appearing back in their lives, and since Schneider continues with the multi-POV storytelling from the second book, we get to see both of their thoughts and feelings about the situation. Arthur gets a bit of a character arc here too as he figures out what kind of leader he is. We see him being torn between listening to his advisors and going with what he thinks is best, and how this impacts his relationship with Emry. Getting some chapters told from his POV helped me to understand him better, too.

This was such a fun series.

This is such a fun world and I've loved being with these characters for three books now. As always, such a fun take on the Arthurian legends and watching these characters grow was a treat.

In this exciting, charming, and witty finale of the Emry Merlin trilogy, readers return to Camelot where Emry Merlin expects to retain her position as official court wizard until an old and familiar yet incredibly unwelcome face returns, expecting certain positions and privileges which Emry has no desire to return. Even her relationship with Arthur is at risk, as he is trapped between his beliefs and his fathers’ advisors in making decisions for the kingdom, especially since King Yurien has discovered new dark magic which threatens Camelot. With a quest to Anwen and a confrontation with Yurien on the horizon, Emry, Arthur, Lance, and their closest friends must save Camelot and their relationship before it is too late and they have to choose one. With the same wonderful characters and charming banter between Emry, Arthur, and her loved ones, this final novel is a brilliant, exciting, and high-stakes finale to this wonderful reimagining of the Camelot legends. Readers will love the return of old faces and new threats to Camelot and Emry’s happily ever after, and Schneider has absolutely exceeded all expectations with this final book in the trilogy with its characters, banter, new and high stakes, and emotional payoff.

Thank you NetGalley and PenguinTeen for the e-arc!
The finale we have all been waiting for!! I won't be getting specific to avoid spoilers but I am so excited the conclusion is finally here. I absolutely adore Arthurian retellings and was excited to see one with so many queer characters. If you love non-binary knights, magical women, legends, found family, and some AMAZING friendships, you will love this book series. This is the kind of series I would have killed for as a teen and I am happy to report the conclusion is just as fantastic as the rest of the series.

I enjoyed this series quite a bit, and this was a fitting end to it. I felt like the arc of the plot throughout the series ended in a satisfying way, and all of the loose threads were tied up. That being said, this book was a little slow, and I felt like it was hard to get to know some of the characters. Emory’s dad in particular felt a little inconsistent. I think it was supposed to show growth, but I didn’t see the catalyst for growth for him in many cases. This is third person limited point of view, switching perspectives each chapter. That makes it feel a little episodic, like Gossip Girl, which makes it feel a little more frivolous than it should. It’s very YA. I don’t mind that, and enjoyed both this book and the series, but I would only recommend it with that as a caveat.

Thank you to the publisher - I received a complimentary eARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.

Interesting Camelot and King Arthur retelling that I did enjoy though I think I would have liked it better if I had read it as a teen. Which is why I'm sure teens will love it.

Thanks for the gifted copy! I also listened to the @prhaudio audiobook through @libby, and wow—the narrator was amazing. She truly brought each character to life, adding depth and personality that made the story even more engaging.

I will start by saying that I didn’t realize this wa part of a trilogy when I started it and I thought it read really well as a standalone too!

✨ Just finished The New Camelot by Robyn Schneider, and it’s such a unique spin on the Arthurian legend! If you love retellings with a twist, this is one for the list.

What I loved:
• 💫 Gender-bent Merlin: Emry Merlin as a young woman finding her magic and her voice.
• 🏳️‍🌈 Inclusive cast: A nonbinary knight, complex friendships, and modern takes on identity.
• 🌟 Character growth: Arthur and Emry figuring out their roles in a world that expects so much.
• ⚔️ Classic tropes, fresh takes: Camelot, magic, knights—all with a more progressive twist.

A quick, modern fantasy with strong character vibes and a Camelot you haven’t seen before!

Pretending to be an amazing book and felt more dramatic to a point where i just wanted to end it and not finish it. I enjoy retellings in fact i love them but this was not one i would read again. The banter was ok to a point but other that it did not grab my attention. The romance felt a little to bland for me i was not sold on the romance. The only character I actually found that was interesting in this book was Mordred. Would have liked more details about the fact that it was a retelling and more about that then drama and romance i felt there could have been less then that not every books needs romance or drama sure it can be interesting but here was not a selling place for me. Arthur and the round table was more about the olden ways. Yes not every retelling is point on but I feel the story of Camelot was not what it should be portrayed as. Camelot has come to represent the values and morals of King Arthur and his court, and the idea of a golden age led by a strong leader. I felt none of that and would have liked to have seen that in this book.

This was the perfect ending to a fantastic trilogy. I couldn't rave enough about it. You get Arthurian legend, magic, found family, people changing when presented with new information, acceptance, creating a new, progressive Camelot, and lots of representation. It even has knights with PTSD, which was so clever to include, because why had I never thought about that with medieval fighting.

I continue to love the plots for the side characters, and I would love there to be a Gaiwain spinoff. 🤣 There are great female and nonbinary characters (and some great dude characters too, sure) and characters who in the past would have been written as an aside or as weak, got to be strong.

If you liked Legendborn, I think you would enjoy this. Totally different plots and timelines, but similar vibes!

Thanks to Netgalley and Viking Books for Young Readers for the e-ARC!

a phenomenal conclusion to the series - it had everything I wanted in it and I was not let down. this kept me entertained the entire time and I loved it

"The New Camelot" is a fitting addition to a series that portrays a creative re-imagining of the King Arthur legend -- or at least so far, how Arthur becomes king. I like that the court wizard, and Arthur's partner, is Emry Merlin, a female wizard. I appreciate the LGBTQ representation, and the fact that many of the younger characters (and some of the older characters) have no issue with people being attracted to/loving whom they want. The characters are well developed and enjoyable to read about, and there is plenty of humor.

I thought this was very good and I will have to add this to the shop shelves. Thank you for the chance for us to review.

Very cute and funny, perfect conclusion to the trilogy! Really reminiscent of BBC's Merlin, which is exactly what I expected and wanted. A romantic adventure that made me laugh out loud and tug at my heartstrings.

I was eagerly anticipating this one since I loved the other two books in the so much, but I found myself a little disappointed in this instalment. While I still love the feminism and the way the author mixes modern humour with Arthurian legend, I felt like this book is way longer than it needs to be, and I ended up getting bored halfway through. I'm also not sure how I feel about Arthur's decisions at the beginning. Overall, I'm still glad I picked this one up, but it felt just okay to me and wasn't my favourite book in the series.

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for the ARC of this book. All opinions are my own.

This book. This book has my whole heart. I absolutely adored this! From the incredible characters, to the plot, to falling in love with everything so quickly- I couldn’t put this down. I highly recommend this!

5 stars!

This was an absolutely wonderful end to this series. I adore this series and while I am sad it is over, I am so glad for the journey. This story was so full of heart, friendship, and lots of humor. This book series is truly like a warm hug!

I started reading the ebook (thank you Penguin Teen!) but then switched over to the audio on release because listening to these is a delight. The narrator is excellent and really brings the characters to life.

~mild spoilers ahead! ~

The characters shine through in so many ways. They are written with many layers and we learn more and more about them on their journal and how they deal with tough situations. Emry is such a standout for me in the way she knows when to compromise but also when to stand her ground and not give an inch. She works on this boundary through the series and I loved watching her grow. The struggles of being a women in a male dominated world really cut through for me with her character. Emry’s struggle are so REAL and relatable. The beginning of The New Camelot specifically brings Emry’s dad back into the picture which not only creates a weird power dynamic but also an authority figure back into her life. I wanted to strangle Willyt at the beginning of this book and I kept begging that he would come to his senses and realize what his actions were hurting Emry. Robyn does a wonderful job of turning the ship around for him but not without struggle. You can tell there was so much care put into the character’s and their arcs.

In terms of plot, this book packed a punch! These characters deal with turmoil and change in Camelot and then set out to save it from an impending war with King Yurien. This quest takes them to new worlds, new people, and new characters. There was A LOT going on as we progressed through the book and while I could see all the strands being woven, I could NOT see the final picture until we were there! It really kept me on my toes. The ending was SO satisfying.

While I loved spending time with Arthur and gang, I would have loved to see a bit more of Guinevere stepping into her power and finding her passion and purpose and Emmett navigating his new life. ALSO more Gawain! I loved him and would have loved to see him explored more and have more moments with Emry and Gawain.

This series is so special and I adore it. It’s such an uplifting and empowering experience and I one I will be happily returning to one day. Thank you to Penguin Teen for the arc!

I’m glad I saw this book up for grabs on Netgalley; otherwise I may not have heard of this whole series. I started with the first two (The Other Merlin and The Future King) and then was happy to be able to read this conclusion to the series without having to wait long. I do enjoy Arthurian tales, both “serious” classics about the legend and twists on it (for instance, as a fan of Kiersten White AND Arthur, I had to read White’s Camelot Rising series).

The Emry Merlin series seeks to update the tale with strong female and LBGTQ representation and a happier ending. It’s fun and the young people have serious roles and expectations but still often manage to just enjoy being the young people they are. The friendships are solid and the banter among all of the main characters is entertaining. There are villains, but the books aren’t too, too serious.

In this final book of the trilogy, Arthur is king and Emry is his court wizard. She’s learned a lot about her magical abilities and has seen some success using them. She and Arthur can just enjoy dating in the open. Emry’s brother, Emmett, has found a good place for himself too.

But as the action begins, someone they didn’t expect to see arrives at court and upends the hard-won comfortable balance. On top of that, King Yurien’s unbeatable army, bolstered by dark magic, is on the verge of attacking.

Arthur is going to need his closest friends, those he can trust, to help. Emry and Lance are on the case. They will have to go on a quest to the other world again and face lots of unusual dangers, but they have each other.

The New Camelot is a fun conclusion to an entertaining series that makes Camelot a kingdom with modern sensibilities and a king who succeeds not just because he drew a sword out of a stone but because he relies on his instincts and good friends.

Title:   The New Camelot
Author: Robyn Schneider  
Genre:  YA      
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Everything is finally going right for Emry Merlin. Now that Arthur is the king and her wayward magic is under control, she’s enjoying life as Camelot’s official court wizard—and as Arthur’s girlfriend.But when an unexpected visitor arrives at court, Emry finds her hard-won position threatened. And Arthur is torn between listening to his advisors and following his heart. Even more troubling, war is on the horizon, with King Yurien’s access to dark magic ensuring Camelot’s doom. That is, unless Emry, Arthur, and Lance can find a way to defeat the evil sorceress Bellicent with magic from her own world. But undertaking a quest to Anwen is perilous business, and our young heroes will face many obstacles on their journey—from dangerous beasts to suspicious nobles to cursed maidens determined to find someone to marry. Can Emry and Arthur save their kingdom and fix their relationship, or will they have to choose between their future and Camelot’s?

I haven’t read the other two books in this trilogy, but this was a lot of fun! I liked how the Arthurian mythos was twisted and modernized. Some of it really made me laugh! What if King Arthur wasn’t so impressed with his job, and Merlin was a big faker? This was a quick, fun read.

Robyn Schneider is a bestselling author. The New Camelot is her newest novel.

(Galley courtesy of Penguin Group in exchange for an honest review.)