4.5 ⭐️

I devoured this book in 2 days. It lived up to the promise of the first book and more. I love Sophie Ketch’s writing. Her sense of place and setting is very powerful. It doesn’t take much to feel imagine yourself in Camelot.

There were several characters I wished to throttle in this (even Morgan at times!) I loved the scenes where she is learning magic and the epic romance of one of Morgan’s arcs. A few key moments happened off the page (as Morgan was not present to witness them) and I think it impacted their revelation.

Morgan is such a developed character and I loved getting to see her powers develop. I’m looking forward to the next book to see what her fury will manifest as. This is a great book that delivers multiple heartbreaks - which just makes our shared fury all the stronger.

Also, I wish to go and live in Fair Guard please!

The second instalment in a trilogy, Le Fey follows on from Morgan Is My Name. If you loved the first book, then you will absolutely enjoy this continuation of Morgan’s story. More court politics, more fighting against the patriarchy (sometimes successful, sometimes less so).

Unfortunately for me, this book didn’t hit home in the way I hoped it would - and I think this is partially down to personal taste, and less a reflection on the book as I know others have absolutely loved it. I did think the story felt drawn out in the middle and dragged in places, while I waited for more magical action.

But I do think it’s worth giving it a go if you enjoyed the first one!

A feminist retelling of the story of the formidable and misunderstood villainess Morgan Le Fay. A masterful storyteller who does justice to the nemesis of the sorcerer Merlin and King Arthur that strikes a perfect balance between the intimate and the epic proportions of the story. Morgan must learn to break the shackles of expectation to seek true happiness at the end of her story.

But in writing her own path she discovers dark new powers that promise her to gain control of her life. A richly imagined tale of feminine power and desire that does this character of lore justice, rewriting her story in defiance of righteous rage and revenge. Morgan Le Fay will always be my favourite sorceress of legend and this author does her story justice.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐎𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝 𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 | 𝐌𝐚𝐠𝐩𝐢𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐝𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐯𝐢𝐚 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐲 𝐛𝐲 𝐒𝐨𝐩𝐡𝐢𝐞 𝐊𝐞𝐭𝐜𝐡

After loving "My Name is Morgan" last summer I was a little trepidatious about Keetch's sequel - could it live up to expectations? I am pleased to say that it absolutely did and I think I might have loved this one even more!
The time frame covered was smaller than in the first book but I felt that this let you get to know the characters far better, and I am resolutely not reading any Arthurian legends until after Keetch finishes her series as I don't want to know how the story might play out.
Here's hoping there's not a long wait for book 3!

Whenever I read a sequel to a much loved first book in a trilogy I worry that I’m going to be disappointed, but I needn’t have been as Sophie Keetch has surpassed herself. We return to the times of King Arthur seen through the eyes of his half sister Morgan Le Fay. I really felt I was with Morgan feeling all her joy, love, despair, hatred and finally her need for vengeance. No spoilers but I highly recommend these books and the world you are taken to. I can’t wait for the third in the trilogy. I should also mention that I treated myself to the audio of the novel which is very well narrated if you would prefer a listen. Many thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC of this novel in return for an honest review.

Nice sequel to Morgan is My Name.
This book is well written, and you really feel for Morgan as a character. Her female friends are a little one dimensional and too good to be true, and so is her love interest. I particularly disliked how at the end a secondary character is basically given the same plot as the main love story, it felt extremely repetitive, down to his declared service to Morgan.
The book was very interesting, but dragged too long towards the end, should have been shorter.

This series is truly phenomenal. I adored Morgan Is My Name and could not wait to get my hands on Le Fay. The narrator truly brought Morgan's story to life and had me laughing, crying and screaming encouraging expletives when Morgan showed her true strength. I find it extra special that the author is a Welsh girlie and we attended the same university. I eagerly await the final book in series; it cannot be published fast enough.

Morgan is my name was one of favourite reads last year and i couldn’t wait to get in to book 2 of the trilogy.

These books are the Arthurian legend we are all so familiar with but told from Morgans perspective, in most of those familiar stories we only see Morgan as a villain but this is her story that shows how she gets there and makes us question who is really the villain.

This book picks up directly where the first ends and honestly I don’t want to go too much into the story as it would spoil it, especially if you haven’t read book one but at her heart Morgan is an incredibly powerful healer, along with other incredible powers, who under different circumstances would have been seen as the hero. This book is absolutely heart breaking, I’m not ashamed to admit it had me sobbing in a couple of places.

It’s not a villains story, it’s the story of a woman who has been wronged by so many people and her journey to ensure her freedom to live. She is backed into a corner and left without many choices.

I cant wait for the final book to come out, although i think that may break my heart even more.

But this story is one that has captured my whole heart and completely changed my opinion on Morgan Le Fay

Another brilliant and absorbing story in the Morgan le Fay trilogy. Sophie Keetch captures your imagination with her retelling of the Arthur story, from Morgan's perspective. She paints a picture of a woman struggling to be in control of her life and her choices and being judged harshly for them and punished. Merlin here is a sinister character with an unhealthy influence over Arthur and Camelot, Guinevere a jealous and narrow minded woman, the antithesis of Morgan. We see the tragic story of Sir Accolon, Morgan's lost love. play out and her deepening rift with Camelot's values.
I can't wait to read part 3!

Le Fay continues the feminist retelling of Morgan Le Fay of King Arthur legend, taking the reader on a rollercoaster of emotions. Whereas the first book in this trilogy explored Morgan's transition from child to woman, Le Fay looks at her transition to the "villain" she is more widely characterised as.

I thoroughly enjoyed this book, particularly the latter half. It builds quite slowly, and I spent a good deal of time wanting to grab Morgan by the shoulders and give her a good shake. But then, events move quickly, and I found myself utterly enthralled. That rollercoaster of emotions - frustration, anger, happiness, hope, heartbreak, anxiety. You really do go through the wringer with this one. The plot is fine and the book beautifully written, but the real strength is the characterisations which are sublime. Every side character is brought to life in a meaningful way - you can almost touch them.

I'd highly recommend, especially to those who love Jennifer Saint, Natalie Haynes and Rosie Hewlett.

Wow! Simply, wow! I’ve been eagerly awaiting this second book in the trilogy, having loved My Name Is Morgan last year. This chapter in Morgan’s life sees her truly embrace her abilities. Full of joy, love, heartache, magic, loss, betrayal and tragedy, this book has had me avidly turning the pages and totally immersed in Morgan’s story, such is the sheer eloquence of the writing. I can’t wait to read the final chapter of this wonderful woman’s story!
Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher, One World Publications for an arc in exchange for a review.

I enjoyed Morgan is my name last year, so was pleased to have the opportunity to continue the story in this sequel. I think it’s tighter and more compelling than the first, bringing fresh plot and a real sense of a new story coming to light. This could so easily be a slightly dull retelling of stories we all know, but Sophie Keetch does a wonderful job of telling her own story and bringing Morgan to life. I look forward to the final book in the trilogy.

Fantastic follow up the first in the series. I love the rage that burns in Morgan and her power radiates off the page. Looking forward to the next one!

🎧Audiobook Review🎧

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I want to thank NetGalley For approving me for an ARC of this book. Special thank you to my buddy reading pal @bex_boys_and_books.

📖Retelling
⚡Power
🗡️Betrayal
🖤Love

Once again we are transported back to the world of Morgan Le Fay. I love a retelling with a feminine twist so this as right up my street. You can see the breakdown of Morgan and Arthur's sibling relationship and how Morgan came to be known as a 'villain'. This book is gearing its readers up for a climatic finale and I can't wait to see what happens next.

⭐⭐⭐⭐✨

A perfect follow up to Morgan is my name. Just as good as the first book, if not better! Following the King Artur legends, the book was well.written and thought out. I'm looking forward to book 3

How does a wicked sorceress of historical myth being turned into a sympathetic figure wronged by family at every turn? Everything you think you know about Morgan Le Fay’s story is fleshed out and told from her own point of view. In this instalment Morgan is apprenticed to Merlin who is desperate to train her in the magical arts whereas she has always thought of him as a sinister, malignant figure that is twisting the mind of her brother King Arthur. There are so many people attempting to possess and control Morgan, it is good to see her get a little freedom and agency and coming into her full power. Relationships from Morgan Is My Name are expanded on, and the next decade of her life are told in such detail, drawing the reader deep into her realm and allowing this version of her to be known and in my case enjoyed a great deal. Bring on book 3, I’m still hoping (most likely in vain) for a happy ending.

An absolutely brilliant sequel to Morgan is My Name, similarly spanning several years and a number of twists and turns. The journey Morgan goes on in this book towards her embodying the name of le Fay was so fun to read but at times heartbreaking and infuriating. The writing is so readable, with beautiful descriptions and excellent character development, and it makes for a fun read, with substance, that will keep you gripped. I'm so invested in Morgan's story and rooting for her to create absolute chaos in the next installment... I don't know how I'm going to be able to wait for book 3!

Thank you to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the e-ARC of this book!

A gorgeous second installation to the Morgan le Fay series. Cannot wait for the next one!!

As someone who grew up loving Arthurian legend and the tv show Merlin, I was so excited to get to read this series. The second book is my favorite so far, the character development and action exceeds that of the first, which understandably works more on world building and introducing characters.

As we follow the life of Morgan, and the interaction with the other characters of the realm we discover betrayals, magic, romance, friendship, and so much more. This stunning retelling really honors Morgan and her story.

Feminist retellings are so powerful at the moment and this is definitely one worth reading.

The story:
Having escaped her cruel husband, the King of Gore, Morgan is living with her young son Yvain under the protection of her half-brother King Arthur in his shining new city of Camelot. But beneath the surface, danger is once again threatening to shatter Morgan’s fragile stability. Her relationship with the king’s beloved wife Guinevere is increasingly strained, her hatred of the mysterious Merlin is unabated and her husband is an ever-present threat. And when a face from her past returns to court, Morgan is set on a path that might lead to unparalleled power, but may also put everything she loves in danger…

My thoughts:
“Le Fay” is the second instalment in author Sophie Keetch’s retelling of Arthurian myth, from the point of view of famed sorceress and villain Morgan le Fay (following book one, “Morgan Is My Name”).

Having fled her husband, the unpleasant and unfaithful King Urien of Gore at the end of the first book, the story picks up nearly 2 years later with Morgan now living in Camelot. Morgan has become a trusted advisor of the king, but is still a step away from what she desires — a seat on his council; something unheard of for a woman, but that Morgan sees as her right and the best way she can serve Arthur.

In the last book, Accolon of Gaul, Morgan’s great love, rode away from her, with each believing that the other no longer cared. His return to court inevitably leads to revelations, and it’s not long before the two find each other again. But given Morgan’s married status, and that her safety in court is only guaranteed as long as she has the king’s good favour, the relationship seems no less doomed than it ever was.

Morgan herself has grown from the girl we met in book one, but still contains strength, passion and determination, treating life as a puzzle to be solved or a battle to be won. It is this that leads her to the very last place she wants to be — under the tutelage of the wizard Merlin, the man Morgan holds responsible for the death of her father and her mother’s forced marriage to Uther Pendragon.

At heart, Morgan is a healer, and this has driven many of her actions throughout her story so far — the desire to seek knowledge freely and to use that knowledge to help others. Under Merlin, or rather, his enigmatic (and reluctant) companion Ninianne, she discovers unknown depths to her powers. But she also makes a powerful enemy, and it is this that leads to tragic consequences as this book reaches its climax.

Once again, this was a great read and added new depth to my enjoyment of tales of King Arthur. Morgan is a heroine both to love and fear, and I am both anxious to read more and scared to find out what happens in the next part of her story!

I read an eARC of this book so thank you to the author, publisher and Net Galley.

This is a fantastic follow-up to Morgan is My Name. A worthy successor to an amazing book. We start to see Morgan expanding in her personal power while having her standing in the court diminish. She suffers new challenges and is driven to drastic change through the callousness and cruelty of others.

This is a tale of an inspiring woman who refuses to be cowed, refuses to be a possession, to give in to the unfair demands of others and have her life dictated to her whether by those she loves or those she despises or disdains. Because of this, she is forced to make some extremely difficult choices and suffers great loss and sacrifice. This was a surprising novel and I often wasn’t sure where the author would choose to take the story.

This series is one of the most exciting feminist retellings of Arthurian tales, in a space where we’re seeing more and more of these. Excited to see where this goes next!