The characters are boys, girls, "fluids", gay, bi, pan and literally no one gives a shit. In this future, gender and sexuality are just not a big deal. This reincarnation of Arthur takes place centuries into the future when Old Earth has been left behind and humanity is spread over three galaxies, all controlled by the evil corporate giant, Mercer. Ari is a bit different, though, and not just because she's a girl. We learn from Merlin - who is aging backwards - that the Arthurs are doomed to repeat the same cycle of Arthur obtaining Excalibur, Arthur falling into a doomed romance with Guinevere, and Morgana finally killing him. The plot follows Ari, who is the 42nd reincarnation of King Arthur (42nd? Definite Douglas Adams vibe).
With important themes like illegal refugees and corporatocracy, I had wrongly assumed this book would feel more drama-and-politics-based.
I didn't realize this before reading, but Once & Future is that strange blend of sci-fi and quirky comedy that some people seem to love- think The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy but way more diverse and modern. There were some moments of comedy gold in this book, and so much wonderful diversity and queerness, but, overall, I think I have to admit that this book was written in a particular style that has never been to my tastes. It's times like this when I really wish I'd never started leaving star ratings for books because it just doesn't adequately express all that I want to say.
"Why are you being so nice to them right now?" Hex asked. Then another apology - "sorry, quite sorry" - as he zinged the one holding Hex. He apologized for breaking his promise not to use magic as he took down the guard with the needle.
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