79 pages • 2 hours read
Tracy DeonnLegendborn
Fiction | Novel | YA | Published in 2020A modern alternative to SparkNotes and CliffsNotes, SuperSummary offers high-quality Study Guides with detailed chapter summaries and analysis of major themes, characters, and more. For select classroom titles, we also provide Teaching Guides with discussion and quiz questions to prompt student engagement.
Before You Read
Super Short Summary
Legendborn by Tracy Deonn follows Bree Matthews, a teenager who enrolls in an early college program at UNC Chapel Hill. While coping with her mother's recent death and confronting racism, she discovers a secret society known as the Order of the Round Table and uncovers her own latent magical abilities deeply tied to her ancestral history and Arthurian legend. The novel features instances of racism and discusses historical trauma related to slavery.
Reviews & Readership
Review Roundup
Tracy Deonn's Legendborn has garnered praise for its compelling blend of Arthurian legend and contemporary issues, offering a fresh and engaging young adult fantasy. Reviewers commend the strong character development and the nuanced treatment of race and trauma. Criticisms include occasional pacing issues and predictable plot elements. Overall, it's a thought-provoking read.
Who Should Read Legendborn?
Readers who enjoy Legendborn by Tracy Deonn typically savor contemporary fantasy with rich world-building, diverse characters, and elements of Arthurian legend. Fans of Shadowhunters by Cassandra Clare and Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyemi will appreciate its thrilling narrative and exploration of identity and power.
RecommendedReading Age
13-18yearsLexile Level
HL730LBook Details
Fantasy
Romance
LGBTQ
Race / Racism
Gender / Feminism
Emotions/Behavior: Memory
Life/Time: Coming of Age
Relationships: Mothers