Book Review of Once Upon a Legend

The origin of myths can be fascinating, especially when it comes to King Arthur. Here is another “what if” story that will captivate you. A seventeen-year-old orphan, Idrisa, is invited to the palace, along with the others at her school, to celebrate the birthday of Prince Merrick. He is one of the few children born in a the year of a plague. But it becomes more than a party when fighting for her life, Idrisa takes possession of a magical sword. Now the Emperor and others are after her life to break the bond. But there is so much more to the story as she will quickly find out as she finds her fate intertwined with that of Prince Merrick.

King Arthur is one of the most famous mythical figures in the world. Even if he is proved to be real in our history, his feats have been told and retold to the point of unheard of times. Most of them follow the same vein. This one? Totally wipes out all the others. This is a version you never dreamed of but wish you had.

Let’s start with the characters. The story takes the reader through various points of view, but the two main characters lead the charge. Idrisa is an orphan who has a chance to view a life that is far removed from her own. In the process, she begins to experience sensations that make her question her own sanity. Only when she obtains the sword does she realize that it could be magic. Merrick feels alone as he…