CaseyTheCanadianLesbrarian's Reviews > Gwen & Art Are Not in Love

Well this was an absolute delight! A vaguely and playfully Arthurian YA story about queer friendship, queer siblings, and queer love! I love how Lex Croucher balances wit and comedy with vulnerable characters and heartfelt takes on serious issues. Art, for example, is a kind of class clown, always joking around; but the book also makes clear that this behaviour is linked to his father's emotional abuse and neglect.

This book is full of interesting and fulfilling relationships (Gwen the princess with her years long crush on the kingdom's only lady knight that finally comes to fruition!!) but I think my favourite was the friendship that blossoms between her and Arthur. They go from hating each other to being queer buddies who love each other! Also: sword fights!!