What a satisfying end to a trilogy.

Honestly it has been a while since I have so thoroughly enjoyed every book in a series this much. Everything felt necessary and all the side quests and obstacles added to the story. I am sad that it is over but also grateful for how well crafted the story was overall.

When the story starts out we are in a spot where it feel like everything is going to be okay. Only for it to very quickly fall apart. Arthur's reluctance to take his kingdom and rule it the way he wants so very relatable. This fear causing the breakdown of several of his relationship made it even more satisfying when they found their paths and got their happy endings.

I particularly like that part of the book felt like a DND campaign with the quest to the other world only leading to more side quests.

I think this series will be added to my rotation of comfort reads.

I fell in love with the Emry Merlin trilogy back when the first book released and I was so eager to find out how everything wrapped up. Returning to this world and these characters was like a warm hug--if that hug also makes you laugh.

Emry was great (as always) but Arther made me want to throttle him at times for how he was behaving. Like, sure, he's under a lot of pressure and all, but don't treat my girl Emry like that!

Towards the last quarter of the book I was beginning to question if all of the plotlines were going to get wrapped up in a way that felt satisfactory, but I shouldn't have doubted. I was definitely frantically pacing as I flipped pages throughout the last handful of chapters.

Overall, I feel like this was an excellent conclusion to the trilogy. Thank you to NetGalley and Viking Books for Young Readers for the opportunity to read an ARC. All thoughts are my own.

4.5⭐️

I am so sad this series has reached an end, but I have cherished the journey and getting to know and fall in love with these delightful characters! I’m always a little apprehensive going into the final installment of a series because I don’t want to say goodbye and I want these characters to have satisfying endings so I know they’re going to be alright, safe, and happy. I am thrilled to report that Robyn Schneider has delivered a fantastic end to this triology and it surpassed all hopes and expectations I had.

I loved that we continued to have POVs from all the main characters. It was such a moving, empowering, and hopeful experience witnessing their growth as individuals as they stepped into their roles in the kingdom, made space for each other at the table and in conversations where decisions were made, dismantled systems of oppression and discrimination, and fought to create a new, more inclusive Camelot where everyone could thrive and dream.

This series is so very special and I highly recommend picking it up if you love Gwen & Art are Not in Love, A Knight’s Tale, or want to know what a She’s the Man twist on Arthurian legend would look like.

A wonderful conclusion to the series. While modern in speech and sentiments, the magic, quests and villains feel true to the original Camelot tales. There’s a lot happening in this book since it is the final in the series and a lot needs to be wrapped up, but it’s exciting and engaging and perhaps leaves the door open for future adventures.

The New Camelot by Robyn Schneider is a riveting and imaginative reimagining of Arthurian legend set in a contemporary high school. Schneider's clever storytelling and dynamic characters bring fresh life to classic themes of loyalty, love, and power. The novel’s engaging plot and emotional depth make it a standout read for fans of modern fantasy and drama.

This was such a fun take on the King Arthur tales. I enjoyed Emry's role as Arthur's wizard and how and is constantly showing people why they shouldn't underestimate her for being a girl. I definitely want more stories of Arthur and Emry and all their friends that are Arthur's knights

Honestly, when I requested this book I didn't realize that it was the conclusion to a series, which threw me off a little bit because I felt like I was missing things, but the book seemed like a good read. So once I read the first the other books in the series, I will be back to review.

4.5 stars

A satisfying conclusion to the series, The New Camelot delivers on its title. Emry, Arthur, and Lance get back to shenanigans while trying to find a way to defeat Yurien's forces.

This book deals with a lot of misogyny and parent issues while maintaining a lighthearted atmosphere. I still like all the main characters, but I wish there had been more with Perce and Lance. The issue with Bellicent felt really amped up for such a simple conclusion. It was still clever, though. Anyway, no regrets reading this series. Absolutely recommend.

Thank you to NetGalley and publisher for the opportunity to read and review.

This was a very fun twist on a classic. Arthurian books have so much potential and this one was no different. As Arthur's girlfriend, she must figure out if it's worth saving their relationship at the cost of the kingdom, and if they can have both.

Honestly my least favorite of the series, so annoying.

Thanks Netgalley for the ARC. I LOVED the Other Merlin, it was funny and smart and a fresh take on an overdone story. But when the series went from a duology to trilogy I had my doubts. SO many YA authors do this and IDK if its their choice or the publisher. But in a lot of cases it doesn't work and is super unnecessary.

This series would have functioned better as a duology. I remembered there were some things that we didn't need or dragged in book two. And in book three like half of it feels pointless and slow. Is this had been edited out BAM duology.

The problem is we jump POVs a lot and Morgana's POV is useless like honestly did not enjoy reading from her perspective. Her 'change of heart' feels false and slow and it really doesn't matter. The group also wanders from quest to quest and takes you away from the major storylines.

And Arthur being a butt in the first half was such a character swap.

Spoilers follow
Merlin has returned and is intent on being the court wizard again even though he barely has any magic and he takes the spot from his daughter and then treats her like crap cause she is a girl and he doesn't think she should do magic. He doesn't believe she is talented and tries to make her brother good at magic and he's a butt too and just thinks this is ok and that his sister deserves to be knocked down a peg (she doesn't). Arthur lets all this happen he listens to his crusty advisors and ruins everything.

He finally gets a talking too and goes off on the quest to find a way to defeat a magical army. Anyway they get this magic horn, they defeat the army. Arthur dies and comes back to life. And then they return to Camelot, and he's like, I'm gonna travel and abandon my duties as king to go with Emry. So STUPID.

The finale for this Arthurian retelling is here, and it is one you do not want to miss. While friendships are strong, peril threatens to being Camelot to its knees. With Arthur at the helm, we see his struggles with being the king he is expected to be versus the king he wants to be.

Emery's father, the great Master Merlin is finally back and ready to take back his glory, and it's surprising how little he thinks of Emery due to her womanhood. No amount of magical complexity can change his mind, and, as a woman, it was so frustrating to watch.

Gwen is as delightful as ever. She's juggling a lot, but tries to be a good friend and wife. Her emotions are real and they're not always pretty. I love that about her.

Morgana continues to feel like your stereotypical villain with mommy problems. I mean yea, she doesn't have the greatest home life, but I had lost all sympathy for her pretty much before even starting book 3, and that didn't change.

Lancelot continues to be the best cinnamon roll, and finally gets the break he deserves, along with someone who believed in him. It was such a sweet, precious journey to see him grow, even with some of the PTSD he dealt with in book 3.

Overall a very satisfying ending to a quick favorite of mine . and I desperately hope the author dables more into the world or retellings, because she has a true knack for it.
I'll miss emery and the gang terribly, but am content with the way it ended.

4/5 ⭐️
In my relatively long reading life, I’ve come across a handful of series that aren’t great, they actually hit nearly all my bookish pet peeves, yet I find I can’t stop reading. That was the case for this series. I don’t mind when stories make some changes, but I’ve discovered that I hate when it deviates too much while trying to be the same. For example, I love Clueless and She’s the Man, but cringed at all the modernism here. It felt more like CW attempt at historical fantasy or a bunch of teenagers cosplaying for the renaissance faire. I despise when books spend more time telling us things rather than showing. I also wasn’t a fan of how fast this story moved, flying through events so I didn’t really get the chance to feel the tension and stakes. However, I kept reading. I kept reading through 3 books.
Would I recommend this series to others? Absolutely. Do I also wish this was streamlined and edited and either made into a modern setting or more historically accurate? 1000%. But again, it somehow, and I don’t know how, was still enjoyable and kept me turning the page.
Thank you to NetGalley and Penguin Young Readers Group for providing an advance reader copy of this book for my honest review.

Robyn Schneider returns to Merlin, Arthur, and their friends in The New Camelot, the last book in the trilogy, as Arthur struggles to fill his father’s shoes as king, Emry faces her returned father, and Morgana struggles against Bellicent’s control of her body and magic.

There’s a lot of parental and new-world-order struggle in this book. Arthur is set against his council and Emry against her father, both trying to get seen for who they are and what they can ring to the kingdom. This struggle is highlighted by Emry’s father actually, as he was gone for years before returning to Camelot to find pronouns acknowledged and queer relationships recognized. While there are bad guys to defeat and magic to be cast, The New Camelot is creating a new world—and how just being authentic can help.

what a truly super entertaining conclusion to a series that i've been a big fan of for the past couple of years. this felt very complete while still leaving the characters to grow and all that seeing that they are 19 years old. i just had such a fun time reading it and if you have enjoyed the rest of the series, you'll for sure be happy with how it ends

This was a great final book in the series and made me want to go back and reread the first books! I think new readers will really enjoy this as a full arc, and I wish I had this when I was a younger YA reader!

I loved the story, the world building and meeting the different characters. I felt completely immersed in the story and couldn't stop reading it.

Woowee, book three! The New Camelot brings passion, wit, social evolution, and so much sassy humor. Emry Merlin is one baddie of a wizard! I love seeing Emry find her footing and self-worth when a surprise character comes back to try and dim her light. Arthur finally finds his footing as king. Lancelot faces his inner demons. The adventures of Emry, Arthur, and Lance aren’t complete without poking fun at each other while taking on serious responsibility. Saving maidens and stopping those unchecked and power hungry, there’s no quest beneath them.

I love this trilogy!!!

Thank you so much to Penguin Teen and NetGalley for sending me an eARC of this book in exchange for my honest review!

If you've seen my previous reviews for this series, you already know how much I enjoy it. I adored the first book, struggled a little with book 2 but still liked it, and now book 3 really brought everything together for me.

What can I say that I haven't already? If you enjoy a fun and campy King Arthur retelling that doesn't take itself too seriously and reimagines Camelot in an anachronistic and inclusive way, this series is for you. Emry amd Arthur are figuring themselves out and figuring each other out, and the way things wrapped up was seriously satisfying for me. This will turn into a re-read series for sure!!

This final installment of one of my new favorite series is exactly what I was hoping for, I’d have a really hard time picking a favorite book in this trilogy. The writing feels modern and humorous but still works with the Arthurian setting and is great for YA, I just wish I’d had this series as a teenager! The characters are so well fleshed out with relatable and believable flaws and the character arcs are satisfyingly concluded. The strong female characters and queer representation resonated with me and brought a lot of depth to the story. Will absolutely be recommending this series. Also I’d love a bonus chapter with an ending for the snarky gargoyle! My thanks to Penguin and NetGalley for the opportunity to read the ARC.

3.5 rounded
I truly enjoyed this series, so I was pretty bummed that this one didn't hit right for me. There is no big problem, I'm not here for a takedown, I just didn't get the vibe I was hoping for this time.