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Sign up todayGwen & Art Are Not in Love
A Novel
Length
10 hours 47 minutes
Language
English
Narrators
Alex Singh & Sarah Ovens
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“Gwen & Art Are Not in Love is my new favorite YA novel! This queer romantasy is set in Camelot hundreds of years after King Arthur’s court. Gwen and Art are betrothed, although they can’t stand each other and what’s worse, they both have crushes on different people. This book is for fans of The Swan Princess who grew up gay, I promise if you read it you’ll get where I’m coming from. ”
— Lauren • Friendly City Books
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“This captivating YA romance, set in a historical-esque backdrop, offers a slow-burning narrative that is as poignant as it is endearing. With a diverse cast of characters, readers will find themselves cheering for each individual's journey towards their own happily ever after. The inclusion of nuanced queer representation adds depth to the story without veering into overt political commentary. Despite the medieval setting, the author skillfully allows the characters to explore their sexualities authentically. While the romantic elements remain tastefully restrained to fit the YA genre, the emotional depth of the relationships shines through. Each character is flawed, rendering them all the more relatable and likable. The well-paced plot expertly propels the characters forward, ensuring a satisfying and immersive reading experience. In summation, this novel is a delightful and heartfelt exploration of love, identity, and personal growth.”
— Alycia • Books on Main
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“WHAT A ROMP! This YA romance is full of fun and friendship and butterflies, with some great feats of knightly courage and teenagers coming into themselves and learning to love and be themselves throughout the story. It's such a ride to watch the betrothed couple learn to trust each other with hard secrets. The friendship is almost more delightful than the romances that ensue. I highly recommend this delightful quest of a tale for the journey and what it may help you remember about the bonds you made or are making at their age and how they can build into a lifetime.”
— Sara • Crow & Co. Books
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“Gwen and Art Are Not in Love by Lex Croucher is a queer Arthurian YA rom-com, and it is such a fun romp. It hits all the emotional pitches and has everything you want from a medieval story: a little bit of magic, a tournament, betrayal, subterfuge, romance, and social mishaps. Don't tell the others, but Sydney is my favorite character. I listened to this one as an audiobook, and the narrators are spectacular.”
— Anna • Katy Budget Books
"A total, rollicking delight. Gwen & Art gave me the same cheeky, swoony, giddy, irresistible high of the first time I saw A Knight’s Tale. Lex Croucher is one of my favorite romcom authors, and they should be yours, too." - Casey McQuiston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of I Kissed Shara Wheeler
Heartstopper meets A Knight’s Tale in this queer medieval rom com YA debut about love, friendship, and being brave enough to change the course of history.
It’s been hundreds of years since King Arthur’s reign. His descendant, Arthur, a future Lord and general gadabout, has been betrothed to Gwendoline, the quick-witted, short-tempered princess of England, since birth. The only thing they can agree on is that they despise each other.
They’re forced to spend the summer together at Camelot in the run up to their nuptials, and within 24 hours, Gwen has discovered Arthur kissing a boy and Arthur has gone digging for Gwen's childhood diary and found confessions about her crush on the kingdom's only lady knight, Bridget Leclair.
Realizing they might make better allies than enemies, they make a reluctant pact to cover for each other, and as things heat up at the annual royal tournament, Gwen is swept off her feet by her knight and Arthur takes an interest in Gwen's royal brother. Lex Croucher's Gwen & Art Are Not in Love is chock full of sword-fighting, found family, and romantic shenanigans destined to make listeners fall in love.
"In this frivolous medieval romp of a queer rom-com, Lex Croucher toys with Arthurian legend to delightful effect." - Entertainment Weekly
“Fun and genuinely funny, with lovely friendships and first-rate dialogue. Gwen and Art may not be in love, but I fell for both of them.” - Rainbow Rowell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Simon Snow trilogy
“Gwen & Art Are Not in Love was exactly what I needed right now—a delightful, heart-warming, hilarious historical romp, overflowing with queer panic and terrible jokes. I loved it.” - Alice Oseman, New York Times bestselling author of the Heartstopper series
A Macmillan Audio production from Wednesday Books.
Lex Croucher is the New York Times bestselling author of Reputation, Infamous, and the YA novel, Gwen & Art Are Not in Love. Lex grew up in Surrey reading a lot of books and making friends with strangers on the internet, and now lives in London.
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"In this frivolous medieval romp of a queer rom-com, Lex Croucher toys with Arthurian legend to delightful effect." - Entertainment Weekly
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"A wonderful expansion of the YA romance genre...Frankly a delight." - Kirkus
"Swoonworthy, hilarious and full of witty repartee, this gorgeous historical romance will sweep readers off their feet." ― The Bookseller Teen & YA Editor's Choice
“Lex Croucher’s debut young adult novel is crowned a huge success...Gwen and Art are not in Love is the perfect book to read after a long day, and can be finished all in one sitting but will leave a lasting impression.” - Children’s Books Ireland
“[A] fun Knight’s Tale-esque medieval story that’s part romantic romp, part subversive comedy, and all kinds of brilliant.” - Culture Fly, "12 Must-read YA Books for Summer 2023"
“Finally… A historical rom-com that’s queer as hell. And fun! Pitched as ‘A Knight’s Tale’ meets ‘Heartstopper’, this medieval story has everything: sword-fighting, sharp wit and ridiculous shenanigans to warm the heart.” - Gay Times, "11 LGBTQ+ Books to Read This Summer"
"Smart dialogue drives this outrageously entertaining take on the fake dating trope." - The Guardian (UK)
“A queer Knight’s Tale (that should persuade you already) this rom-com has a glittering cast of adorable characters, cheeky world-building (the royalty are so obsessed with their potentially magic lineage to King Arthur that there’s a court wizard) and more witty repartee than you can shake a sword at…Croucher writes with vivid exaggeration and touching relatability the wild adventures of love and lust, yearning and horniness. We all dutifully pledge allegiance.”- LoveReading
"A queer medieval romp with contemporary sensibilities...Smart dialogue drives this outrageously entertaining take on the fake dating trope." ― Observer
"A total, rollicking delight. Gwen & Art gave me the same cheeky, swoony, giddy, irresistible high of the first time I saw A Knight’s Tale. Lex Croucher is one of my favorite romcom authors, and they should be yours, too." - Casey McQuiston, #1 New York Times bestselling author of I Kissed Shara Wheeler
“Fun and genuinely funny, with lovely friendships and first-rate dialogue. Gwen and Art may not be in love, but I fell for both of them.” - Rainbow Rowell, #1 New York Times bestselling author of the Simon Snow trilogy
“Gwen & Art Are Not in Love was exactly what I needed right now—a delightful, heart-warming, hilarious historical romp, overflowing with queer panic and terrible jokes. I loved it.” - Alice Oseman, New York Times bestselling author of the Heartstopper series
"Congrats to Gwen and Arthur on their permanent acquisition of my ENTIRE heart. Suffice it to say that I loved this book to a degree that’s slightly ridiculous." - Becky Albertalli, New York Times bestselling author of Kate in Waiting and Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda
“An utter delight. Croucher conjures a fresh new Camelot, full of jousts, hijinks and exuberantly queer characters that will make you swoon. This is the gay Camelot I always wanted!” - C.S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise
“This book does a flirty tango with the Arthurian legends while also sticking a KICK ME sign on their back: it contains enough sword fights and banter to keep the pages flying, but it’s also a sharp and compassionate look at the terrifying wonder of being a queer young person coming to terms with yourself. Gwen and Art Are Not in Love is a work of hilarious and heart-mending genius. I read it in a joyous rush and I can’t wait to buy it for literally everyone I know.” - Freya Marske, nationally-bestselling author of A Marvellous Light
“This is the queer YA take on A Knight's Tale I’ve always dreamed of! A charming, witty, and completely unputdownable adventure.” - Ava Reid, internationally-bestselling author of The Wolf and the Woodsman
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