One True King (novel)
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Author | Soman Chainani |
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Illustrator | Iacopo Bruno |
Cover artist | Iacopo Bruno |
Country | United States |
Language | English |
Series | The School for Good and Evil |
Genre | Fairytale fantasy[1] |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Publication date | June 2, 2020 |
Pages | 616 |
ISBN | 978-0-06-299976-4 |
Preceded by | A Crystal of Time |
Website | schoolforgoodandevil |
One True King is a 2020 fairytale fantasy by Soman Chainani. The final novel of The School for Good and Evil series and set after the events of A Crystal of Time, the book details Tedros', son of King Arthur, fight to become King of Camelot and prevent Japeth, who is impersonating his brother, from becoming the "One True King".
Plot[]
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Anadil, Hester, and Dot searching for Sophie. They are unaware that Sophie is being controlled, and that whenever she tries to remember her past she suffers immense pain. Agatha and Tedros have found King Arthur’s ring that can keep the Storian alive, and they use Wish Fish to find Sophie, who tries to kill Agatha. Agatha and Sophie must fight one another to determine whether Tedros is king or Japeth is king.
Development[]
Publisher HarperCollins promised answers to three questions:[1]
- Who will sit on Camelot's throne and rule the Endless Woods?
- Who will be the One True King?
- What will come of Sophie and Agatha?
On August 22, 2019, the title was revealed to be One True King which Chainani cited as the only choice.[2] The cover of the book was revealed on October 8, 2019, by Entertainment Weekly.[1] Prior to its publication, a signed Barnes & Noble edition, featuring an exclusive poster and quiz was announced to be able to buy.[3] The book was published on June 2, 2020.[1]
Promotion[]
Chainani was initially set to do a 12-city tour to promote the book which was cancelled. Instead, virtual public events were held. For example, there was a game called Escape the School in which guests participate in a trivia exam about the books, with the highest scorer winning a Nintendo Switch. 150 children were given the chance to have five-minute video call with Chainani in a "golden ticket" event.[4] The trailer for the book was published on April 14, 2020, on YouTube by EverNever TV.[5]
Reception[]
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Kirkus Reviews gave the book a positive review, praising the quests, epiphanies, backstory, conversations, concept of true love, and ending.[6]
References[]
- ^ a b c d Canfield, David (October 8, 2019). "Get an exclusive first look at 'One True King,' the final School for Good and Evil book". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ ENTV • Book 6 Title Reveal (Video). YouTube. EverNever TV. August 22, 2019. Retrieved May 2, 2021.
- ^ Chainani, Soman (March 13, 2020). "SOMAN'S BLOG: Corona Panic… but SGE's Still Open — More News than Ever!!!". SchoolforGoodandEvil.com. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ Chainani, Soman (June 2, 2020). "Four Questions for Soman Chainani". Publishers Weekly (Interview). Interviewed by Sara Grochowski. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ THE SCHOOL FOR GOOD & EVIL #6: One True King | Official Book Trailer (Video). YouTube. EverNever TV. April 14, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
- ^ "One True King". Kirkus Reviews. June 15, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
External links[]
- 2020 American novels
- 2020 children's books
- 2020 fantasy novels
- American children's novels
- American fantasy novels
- Children's fantasy novels
- Fiction about shapeshifting
- HarperCollins books
- Novels about magic
- Novels set in fictional locations
- Novels set in schools
- Sequel novels
- The School for Good and Evil