Publishers Weekly, reviewing the final book in the series, called it a welcoming conclusion, which would be especially appreciated by its fans, narrating "an imaginative if rambling account of the end of the Arthurian era". They felt that the plot was "overburdened with a stew of subplots and backstories, including Clothar's affair with a betrothed woman and the account of paternity of Arthur's son, Mordred.
Library Journal reviewer commended "inventive uses of traditional parts of the Arthurian legend" making it "a welcome addition to the many retellings of a classic tale". ==References==