In ‘Cursed’, the true strength to wield the sword takes on a new, interesting form.

When I think of King Arthur and Excalibur, I always think of a sword embedded in a stone, with only the ‘true King’ strong enough to free the sword and wield it. Supporting this further, we are introduced to an entire cast of vivid characters, again, it’s easy to imagine them all in a tv series. Each chapter has a scene (or several!) which plays out just like a scene you would expect to see in a movie or tv series. And awesomely, Netflix are working on a tv adaptation right now! Wheeler writes with pace - something I particularly enjoy. As her mother’s last dying wish, Nimue is entrusted to deliver the Sword of Power to Merlin the Magician.Īs I listened to Katherine Langford’s wonderful narration (and I must say, I was very impressed!) it was easy to imagine ‘Cursed’ as a tv series. Nimue (our lead heroine) is an outcast to her people, until the day the red paladins slaughter Nimue’s entire village. (It can be quite violently graphic in places). However, as an adult, I loved this book and I think it’s highly suitable for anyone teenager and above. Primarily, ‘Cursed’ is aimed at young adults. (It was well worth it for the awesome illustrations). I listened to the Audiobook (narrated by Katherine Langford), but I also purchased the hardback. This book is a must-buy for fantasy fiction lovers! Whoever wields the sword of power shall be the one true Queen.’īased on the Arthurian legend, written by Thomas Wheeler and illustrated by Frank Miller.

With the help of the rogue mercenary Arthur and wielding the sword meant for the one true king, Nimue must battle the armies of a corrupt regime and, be it in victory or at the edge of a blade, discover the truth about her destiny once and for all.

But when her village is slaughtered, the darkness begins to resurface. Touched by darkness, Nimue is an outcast to her people, forced to repress her magic. Whosoever wields the Sword of Power shall be the one true King.īut what if the Sword has chosen a Queen?Īn original Netflix series starring Thirteen Reasons Why star Katherine Langford set for release in Spring 2020. Featuring 8 full color and 30 black-and-white pieces of original artwork by Frank Miller. The Lady of the Lake is the true hero in this cinematic twist on the tale of King Arthur created by Thomas Wheeler and legendary artist, producer, and director Frank Miller (300, Batman: The Dark Night Returns, Sin City).

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