Series ✦ Penny’s Take
Avalon Lost
Mary Rose Kreger · 2024
68/100
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Kreger's debut blends Arthurian legend with portal fantasy in a clean, chivalric package that is genuinely rare in YA today, and the dual-protagonist structure gives the story real momentum. The 2024 Legend Awards finalist nod is meaningful recognition for a self-published debut. Limited professional editorial oversight and a thin critical footprint outside Amazon keep the confidence lower than a traditionally published equivalent would earn, but readers who enjoy wholesome Arthurian fantasy should find it a satisfying find.
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Verdict receipt0–100
Faith & family safety92
Substance / usefulness68
Craft & writing66
Originality70
Evidence & accuracy65
Hype vs delivers65
Age-fit85
👁 Human-eye gut-check68
Penny’s verdict68
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