Having grown up reading a lot of fantasy books, I used to be of the opinion that the world didn’t need any more retellings of the King Arthur legend. Didn’t the ones already out there cover all the bases? But I’ve been forced to revise my opinion after reading The Winter Prince by Elizabeth Wein. This retelling is told from the perspective of Medraut (called Mordred in most other versions) and is more a character study than the usual quest. So if you’re looking for a fantasy book that’s a little different, check this one out—and then read the companion books: A Coalition of Lions, The Sunbird, The Lion Hunter, and (coming soon) The Empty Kingdom.

Have you even watched the TV Miniseries The Mists of Avalon? I really liked this version of the story of King Arthur, from the perspective of the women, his sister, mother and aunt. It's starring Anjelica Houston, Julianna Margulies, Joan Allen, Michael Vartan and more. We have the Dvd, if you want to check it out.