Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free eARC for review.

This was a sweet, if a bit shallow adventure novel. Our main trio was a fun group and I especially loved Morgan's design. It managed to balance all three characters' personal internal/external struggles fairly well without making it feel rushed alongside the main plot. It doesn't go very deep into each character arc, but it does enough to feel satisfying.

The main thing that dragged my enjoyment down is that the artwork felt a bit stiff and awkward. It felt very much as though it had been done by posing somewhat stiff 3D models a la The Dragon Prince, and then painted over in a digital program, which made it somewhat hard for me to get into it, especially during action scenes.

Despite this, it was a very solid retelling of Arthurian legends, giving us some interesting takes on these iconic characters. I was especially fascinated by the way the love potion/curse plot worked. I'd recommend this for especially teens who are looking for a feel-good adventure story with some queer romance.

Thank you Harper Collins and Netgalley for this eARC, these opinions are my own. A cute adventure! Morgan is called to Camelot, her half brother King Arthur needs her help. Merlin is missing and the Fae have returned and are terrorizing the kingdom. He needs her to find Merlin and bring him back. She won’t be alone on her quest, she’ll be accompanied by Sir Lancelot and Tristan. Both of whom harbor their own secrets. Can they trust each other enough to complete the quest? Will they be able to stop the Fae? As Lancelot and Tristan’s feeling for each other bloom will their secrets derail everything in the end? I loved this queer take on the classic King Arthur stories! I grow fonder of graphic novels with each one I read, and L.S. Biehler’s artwork is amazing! I loved the relationship between Morgan, Lancelot, and Tristan as they get to know each other and become friends! I also enjoyed the connections to Morgan and King Arthur’s past and how their relationships with their father impacted their relationship with one another! James Persichetti does a wonderful job with the story! A fun, charming, adventure with a queer twist!

Now one thing about me is I don’t play about Arthurian legend. Ever since I saw my first episode of Merlin, I’ve been obsessed with it. I also had the pleasure of seeing a production of Tristan and Isolde at the Globe Theatre many moons ago, so I particularly enjoy their tale. The production I saw was very queer, so this feels like a full circle moment.

I won’t beat around the bush. I absolutely loved this. From the art to the storyline to the characters – everything was exactly as I hoped it would be. The search for Merlin was the perfect catalyst for a relationship to form between the two boys. The long days and nights on the road forced them to confront their trauma and secrets, which in turn allowed them to open up to one another. I appreciated the interpretation of the legend and history, and adored how queerness was normalised.

I loved the little trio of Lancelot, Tristan, and Morgan. I hope there will be more graphic novels in the future. I’d even love one focused solely on Morgan looking for her mother. I’d also love to learn more about the fae. They were one of my favourite parts of this graphic novel.

I’d recommend this to fans of queer retellings and gorgeously drawn graphic novels. Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an advanced copy.

I received an e-ARC of Tristan & Lancelot: A Tale of Two Knights for free by Harper 360 YA through NetGalley, thank you so much for my advanced copy!

This was such a cute story! I love Arthurian retellings and was so excited to read this! I loved the plot and the characters, Morgana once again being my favourite! This was so entertaining and made for a fun, quick read! The art style was beautiful and added even more beauty to the story!

"These two are going to be a handful." Oh, Morgan, how right you were.

I love an Arthurian retelling, and this is a fun, adventurous, easily digestible one with a lovely romance between Tristan and Lancelot. When Camelot is under attack and Merlin is missing, Morgan gets sent on a mission to retrieve him, and she's accompanied by Tristan and Lancelot. Chaos ensues, and I had so much fun with this graphic novel!

A fun and beautifully illustrated graphic novel. I do feel like anyone could read this, teenagers upwards. I definitely would recommend it to anyone who enjoys graphic novels or is in need of a light romance.

Thank you to NetGalley, Harper Alley, and HarperCollins Children's Books for this advanced copy! You can pick up Tristan and Lancelot: A Tale of Two Knights on June 4, 2024.

Immediate 5 stars. This story was not only adorable but also SUPER well-written and gorgeously illustrated. I was immediately sucked in, the magic system and world-building made sense, and the bonds between characters were absolutely heartwarming. It gave me the same cozy feeling inside as the BBC Merlin show (iykyk) with just as much action, romance, and magic.

I need five more books set in this world with these characters ASAP. This is a hit for all my graphic novel and Arthurian legend girlies!!

This was such a sweet graphic novel about Arthurian Legend, a questing narrative that takes Morgan, Tristan and Lancelot on an adventure to find Merlin and discover why the Fae are attacking Camelot. The art was drawn wonderfully, and the plot was so sweet to read — I do wish there was more development of the relationship between Tristan and Lancelot, but apart from that, this graphic novel was great!

This book is perfect for children/younger teens with an interest in Arthurian legends, magic, and queer stories with happy endings.

I really liked this story as a whole.
It's not that long but I still found the characters really loveable and I really liked that each of them had a sort of character developement, and it was also true for characters that had no bigger part of the story. I really liked that we get to know all the main characters' backgrounds and motives too.
As for the plot, it was fast, and there was no boring moments. I really liked the magic elements too, and how the mythical creatures were drawn and portrayed. however I kinda wish that the authours elaborated a bit more on the ending, but all in all it was pretty good.
It mainly concentrated on the story and not the romance, but still it was a really nice addition to it. I liked how they opened up for each other and became slowly friends and then more, but still I wish I could have seen a bit more from them and I hope to see them in a other story too!
The art style was simple yet detailed. I really liked the colors and the aesthetics that were used. Each character had a more or less unique appearance.

TL;DR: It was a nice and cute read, that was hard to but down. I really liked the plot, the romance and the characters too and I hope to see them in an other story too.

I would also like to thank HarperCollins for letting me review this book!

In this queer reimagining of Arthurian legend, Merlin has gone missing and Camelot is under attack, King Arthur asks his estranged half-sister, Morgan le Fay, and two Knights of the Round Table, Tristan and Lancelot, to go find him. But as the trio travel through Albion, saving towns from an uprising of fae and each struggling with their own secret, their reluctant bond deepens, ea and sparks fly between Lancelot and Tristan. But can they find Merlin and save Camelot…

This was such a fun read and a refreshing take on Arthurian legends, which is grand as there’s only so many takes some of the stories such as Lancelot and Guinevere. It’s lovely to see a deep friendship between them and not a romantic relationship and that Guinevere is a knight herself as well as her and Arthur’s relationship with Morgan (close but distant rather than rivals and villains), as well as queerness.

Both the story and the illustrations were sweet and clean (though I do like a hint of spice on both fronts as this feels very clean-teen), but made a refreshing change on the stories we all know.

Everyone knows the basics of the Arthur legends, and we all know that different authors interpret them differently. One of my favourite things about new versions of the story is seeing the differences between versions. This version, apart from the obvious romance, has Morgan le Fae as a good guy, helping in the search for Merlin as enemy supernatural beings bear down on Camelot. Tristan, more usually associated with Iseult, is here a young member of the Round Table.

I love the art style; I've mentioned in other reviews that I'm mildly face blind, so graphics don't always suit me, but all the characters here are distinct enough that I had no trouble telling them apart. I was reading on a screen and couldn't zoom in, which is a shame because I'm sure I was missing details in the illustrations. That won't be a problem in the physical book, of course!

The story is sweet rather than sexy and moves at a nice pace. I'd be interested to read more set in this world! It's fantastic fun.

Ahhh this was such a fun and sweet queer graphic novel reimagining Arthurian legend.

It was adventurous, romantic and feel good. The balance between fantasy plot and character development was great!!

The art is vibrant and expressive making it easy to interpret. One of those graphic novels where I kind of forgot it was a graphic novel and just got lost in the story.

Even though the title indicates it’s a Tristan and Lancelot story, I’d say it was just as much about Morgan La Fey. The friendship that grows between the three of them, while on their adventure, is just as important as the romance between the men. I’d definitely be up for another story that follows Morgan on her quest to find more about her mother.

Really enjoyable easy read that I whizzed through because I was loving it. One I’d pick up again for a comfort read. If you’re a fan of shows like BBC’s Merlin, I think you’d probably love this!

Thanks to Harper360YA and Netgalley for an advanced digital copy in exchange for an honest review!

This is my first time reviewing a graphic novel, and it was exciting to see a queer reimagining of Arthurian legend.

First and foremost, I really loved the illustrations. Not only did they serve to showcase each of the characters as individuals, but they brought in the setting. There were several panels, that I wouldn’t mind ordering prints if the artist ever offered them up. The art added to the story rather than pulled away from it. It was cohesive.

Tristan and Lancelot join Morgan le Fay on a journey to locate Merlin. In the beginning of their journey, Tristan and Lancelot do not like each other. It’s a matter of misunderstanding of course. Tristan is quiet, keeps to himself around the castle. While Lancelot, very much lives up to his reputation. He’s a man of the people, for the people.

The romance was on the light side. Lots of cute moments between the two of them thought. Especially, as they travelled further and further to find Merlin and then back to Camelot. They got to learn more about each other. It was very sweet.

I do feel like anyone could read this, teenagers upwards. I definitely would recommend it to anyone who enjoys graphic novels or is in need of a light romance.

I feel like there were a lot of interesting parts, but the way that it changed up the King Arthur lore didn't super work for me. At times it relied on the reader to know lots of the myths, but then also explained away a lot too. I feel like the love itself was a little rushed, and could have used some more development. But also, if there's a plan to have other books and make this a series then that makes sense.

I love a good Arthurian legend and this one was just too cute! I liked the authors take on the story, it certainly made for a much less tragic ending for our heros. It still had all the magic and knights and quests we're used to, but with much more lower stakes. The art style was also super cute!

Tristan and Lancelot: A Tale of Two Knights was a queer, Arthur legend retelling with cute characters, an exciting story, and a hard-fought HEA!

I enjoyed this! The art was easy to follow, I liked the characters a lot, I really enjoyed Morgan being a boss, no complaints!