{"product_id":"once-future-9780316449267","title":"Once \u0026 Future","description":"\u003cb\u003eKing Arthur as you've never seen her! This bold, sizzling YA novel reimagines the Once and Future King as a teenage girl determined to save the universe from an evil curse.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eMy name is Ari Helix. I have a magic sword, a cranky wizard, and a revolution to start.\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eI've been chased my whole life. As a fugitive refugee in the territory controlled by the tyrannical Mercer corporation, I've always had to hide who I am. Until I found Excalibur. Now I'm done hiding. \u003c\/i\u003e When Ari crash-lands on Old Earth and pulls a magic sword from its ancient resting place, she is revealed to be the newest reincarnation of King Arthur. Then she meets Merlin, who has aged backward over the centuries into a teenager, and together they must break the curse that keeps Arthur coming back. Their quest? Defeat the cruel, oppressive government and bring peace and equality to all humankind. No pressure. \u003cb\u003e* \"All hail this worthier-than-ever, fresh, and affirming reincarnation of the legendary king and her round table of knights which dazzles with heroic flair, humor, and suspense.\" --\u003ci\u003eKirkus\u003c\/i\u003e, starred review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCory McCarthy \u003c\/b\u003e(they\/he) and\u003cb\u003e A. R. Capetta \u003c\/b\u003e(all pronouns) are the acclaimed bestselling authors of books for young people. Highlights include: the coauthored \u003ci\u003eOnce \u0026amp; Future\u003c\/i\u003e, an ALA Rainbow List selection and finalist for the New England Book Award; A. R.'s queer genre titles \u003ci\u003eEcho After Echo\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Lost Coast, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe Brilliant Death \u003c\/i\u003eduology; Cory's cinematic novels \u003ci\u003eBreaking Sky, Now a Major Motion Picture, \u003c\/i\u003eand\u003ci\u003e You Were Here\u003c\/i\u003e. The coauthors met while earning MFAs at Vermont College of Fine Arts, and soon after fell in love. During the release party for \u003ci\u003eOnce \u0026amp; Future\u003c\/i\u003e at their local indie bookstore, they became engaged and were married shortly thereafter. They are riotously happy.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Jimmy Patterson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50621360111890,"sku":"9780316449267","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_01734f28-3935-4447-9c8a-9a903248a3eb.jpg?v=1761039149","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/once-future-9780316449267","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}