Smart-mouthed, modern-day teens Morgan, Elsie, Kimber, and Rae couldn't
be more different. That is, until a mysterious fairy sets them on a
harrowing mission. Imbuing them with magical powers, the girls are
tasked with capturing the sword Excalibur from King Arthur. But when
they fail to retrieve it after a particular tense battle, the girls
begin to question if their quest is a noble one . . . Often at odds--the
foursome must band together, face their differences, and discover the
true power that lies deep within each of them.
McDonald has a real affection for magical-world building, and Misfits of
Avalon is steeped in Irish mythology, which she has placed on a
collision course with Arthurian legend. --io9