The Beast, the Queen, and the Lost Kn..., Alexandria Rogers
The Beast, the Queen, and the Lost Kn..., Alexandria Rogers
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The Beast, the Queen, and the Lost Knight

Author: Alexandria Rogers

Narrator: Marisa Calin, Josh Hurley, Suzanne Toren

Unabridged: 13 hr 48 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 09/12/2023


Synopsis

The thrilling sequel to The Witch, the Sword, and the Cursed Knights, which takes readers even deeper into the legend of Camelot!

Best friends Ellie Bettlebump and Caedmon Tuggle are different as the day is long. Caedmon’s a human, from a non-magical realm known as Wisconsin. Ellie, on the other hand, is full of magic—illegal magic. What they have in common is far more important, however. After the adventure of a lifetime, they are both officially Knights of the Round Table…in training. To graduate to the next level at the Knights Academy, they must complete three quests proving their heroism. If they fail, they’ll have to achieve the dreaded Impossible Quest, and repeat the same year forever.
 
Unfortunately, their quests prove more than a little difficult. Ellie is exposed as a witch and her magic is locked away by the powerful DeJoie family. In an effort to free herself from their control, Ellie winds up embroiled in a plan that could ruin the Knights of the Round Table: steal the source of the knights' power, and a wicked sorcerer will restore her magic.
 
As fate would have it, one of Caedmon's quests leads him to protect the source of the knights' power. If Caedmon wants to graduate—not to mention save the realms from certain disaster—he'll have to betray his best friend, forcing him to choose what truly matters most to him: knighthood or friendship.
 
As centuries of secrets collide and an ancient evil arises, Ellie and Caedmon must overcome this test of loyalty and friendship. If they don't, they will lose more than their battle against evil forces keeping them apart.
 
They will lose each other.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Cary on September 17, 2023

Magic meets mayhem for middle-grade readers in this fun and adventurous sequel of friendship. Having recovered the legendary sword Excalibur in the first book of the series, 13-year-old Caedmon and almost-13 Ellie return as knights in training, ready to set forth on their first quests to prove their......more

Goodreads review by Jaimes_Mystical_Library on September 23, 2023

This was a great middle grade fantasy! I loved following best friends Ellie and Caedmon on their quests in this book. Although this is book two in The Witch, The Sword, And The Cursed Knights series it is very easy to jump right in without reading the previous book. This was such a fun read with a c......more

Goodreads review by hpboy13 on January 02, 2025

The second book is as good as the first, as Rogers has created a cool world and compelling characters to keep the reader entertained. The stakes feel much more real and dangerous this time around, with Ellie’s magic at stake, and it’s interesting to have the protagonists have competing agendas. The r......more

Goodreads review by Murray on May 12, 2024

The second book in the series where Caedom and Ellie are given their first quests to become Knights of the Round Table by protecting a royal wedding that is attacked and their friend Lorelie discovers she wields magic and is a witch, and Ellie decides to protect her and is arrested for using magic a......more

Goodreads review by Kerrie on September 18, 2023

The Beast, the Queen, and the Lost Knight" is an exhilarating fantasy novel that kept me on the edge of my seat from start to finish. The author masterfully weaves together a gripping tale of adventure, magic, and destiny, making it impossible to put the book down. The characters are vividly drawn,......more


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Praise for The Witch, The Sword, and the Cursed Knights:

A Barnes & Noble Children's & YA Book Award Finalist
An Amazon Best Book of the Month


*"A fantasy in the highest tradition. Ellie and Caedmon are perfectly drawn as insecure but determined protagonists, and the story’s themes of courage, friendship, hope, and self-acceptance freshly resonate. An engaging and intelligent fantasy: up there with the best of them."—Kirkus, starred review

“From page one, Rogers’ debut delivers. …It’s the vibrant bond between the two leads that gives the story its abounding heart. Middle-grade fantasy at its most epic.”Booklist, starred review

"Rogers’s creativity in constructing the multiple-realm setting is outstanding, including minute details that keep its audience riveted. A kinetic and novel fairy tale with themes of friendship and perseverance that will engage fans of Kelly Barnhill’s The Girl Who Drank the Moon."
 —School Library Journal, starred review

"The Witch, the Sword, and the Cursed Knights is a joy to read–a delightful, heartfelt adventure with characters you’ll root for. It has all the intrigue of the original source material, but it’s also packed full of imagination. Perfect for any child who’s ever wished for magic!"—Carlie Sorosiak, author of I, Cosmo

“This is a delightful book that cleverly combines reimagined elements of Arthurian legend and fairy tales in a fresh adventure full of magic lessons, dangerous quests, lost lands, and true friends–with a sugar-dusting of humor sprinkled throughout. I enjoyed every page!”—Jennifer Adam, author of The Last Windwitch

"In a time where the world is flooded with retellings, Rogers draws inspiration from classic stories to weave together a wholly original tale. With unique, compelling heroes and fearsome villains, The Beast, the Queen, and the Lost Knight builds upon its predecessor with higher stakes and new challenges. I couldn't put this book down and know readers everywhere will feel the same!"—George Jreije, author of Shad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria

"A clever sequel to a stellar debut. Rogers brings us deeper into lush Arthurian legend, ancient secrets, and the heart of friendship. Every page hummed with magic." —M.T. Khan, author of Nura and the Immortal Palace

"Rogers deftly weaves Arthurian legend around universal concerns of the target audience, and the ending is both satisfying and sequel-ready."—Publishers Weekly

"Debut author Rogers combines elements from beloved fairy tales and legends, blending recognizable patterns with humor and excitement to produce something charming and new."—Horn Book