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ateliphobia's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
First book I've ever read with POTS rep and it was wonderful.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Chronic illness and Death
Minor: Ableism
vaniavela's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0
A feminist genderbent retelling of the Three Musketeers where the chronically ill protagonist seeks the truth behind her father's murder.
The author is a fencing competitor and suffers from the same chronic health problem as Tania, which brings great authenticity and veracity to our protagonist's experiences, thoughts and emotions. Important issues such as disability and women's rights are discussed here, featuring highly in the story. One of the elements I enjoyed most was reading the message that her disability was not the problem, but society and the way she was perceived and treated. She was powerful just the way she was. We were not given a story where she was cured of her disability and saved the day, but rather showed that even with her disability she was a hero.
One for All is a beautiful and gripping story. Tania is a very strong character and I love her. The relationships she formed throughout the story were beautiful to me as she was able to grow as a person because of them. The feeling of sisterhood is very strong; seeing the girls united was incredible.
One of the things I like most about this book is that it recognizes more than one type of strength. Willpower, the drive to fight for what's right, and passion are great strength boosters.
Sometimes I have a hard time getting into historical fiction, but this book did not disappoint me at all. The writing in this book is beautiful and completely immerses you in the story.
I can't believe I don't have a copy of this novel in my hands, and I'm heartbroken that I don't have the money to buy it. If any of my acquaintances read this, it would make a great birthday present :)
I loved the concept of an adaptation of The Three Musketeers, and the characters being so well developed is one of the coolest aspects of the book.
Rep: white Russian-French cishet female MC with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), sapphic cis female side characters, aroace cis female side character.
CWs: Ableism, chronic illness, death of parent, death, murder. Moderate: Sexual assault (of side character), blood, gore, violence, emotional abuse, medical trauma.
The author is a fencing competitor and suffers from the same chronic health problem as Tania, which brings great authenticity and veracity to our protagonist's experiences, thoughts and emotions. Important issues such as disability and women's rights are discussed here, featuring highly in the story. One of the elements I enjoyed most was reading the message that her disability was not the problem, but society and the way she was perceived and treated. She was powerful just the way she was. We were not given a story where she was cured of her disability and saved the day, but rather showed that even with her disability she was a hero.
One for All is a beautiful and gripping story. Tania is a very strong character and I love her. The relationships she formed throughout the story were beautiful to me as she was able to grow as a person because of them. The feeling of sisterhood is very strong; seeing the girls united was incredible.
One of the things I like most about this book is that it recognizes more than one type of strength. Willpower, the drive to fight for what's right, and passion are great strength boosters.
Sometimes I have a hard time getting into historical fiction, but this book did not disappoint me at all. The writing in this book is beautiful and completely immerses you in the story.
I can't believe I don't have a copy of this novel in my hands, and I'm heartbroken that I don't have the money to buy it. If any of my acquaintances read this, it would make a great birthday present :)
I loved the concept of an adaptation of The Three Musketeers, and the characters being so well developed is one of the coolest aspects of the book.
Rep: white Russian-French cishet female MC with postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS), sapphic cis female side characters, aroace cis female side character.
CWs: Ableism, chronic illness, death of parent, death, murder. Moderate: Sexual assault (of side character), blood, gore, violence, emotional abuse, medical trauma.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Murder, Ableism, Chronic illness, and Death of parent
Moderate: Gore, Sexual assault, Blood, Violence, and Medical trauma
charitylee92's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.25
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism, Death of parent, and Chronic illness
annamariahz's review against another edition
adventurous
inspiring
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
5.0
I can't recommend this book enough! Tania's father was a Musketeer and raised her with a sword in her hand. But her constant dizziness and fainting ostracized her from the other people in her village and made her feel like she was letting down her parents. When her father is brutally murdered, Tania is sent off to L’Académie des Mariées in an attempt to find her a good husband. But this is not a regular finishing school. Instead, she is taught how to be a new kind of Musketeer and is introduced to a supportive group of girls attempting to protect the country in their own way.
This is the best chronic illness representation I have ever read! Like the main character and the author, I have POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). I have never seen it represented in any kind of media and didn't realize how much I longed to see myself represented in books until I read One for All. This book represents the challenges that not only go along with POTS but also chronic illnesses in general. It discusses the physical and mental impacts while having an engaging plot. I loved this book so much and hope to see more representation in more books soon!
This is the best chronic illness representation I have ever read! Like the main character and the author, I have POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). I have never seen it represented in any kind of media and didn't realize how much I longed to see myself represented in books until I read One for All. This book represents the challenges that not only go along with POTS but also chronic illnesses in general. It discusses the physical and mental impacts while having an engaging plot. I loved this book so much and hope to see more representation in more books soon!
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness and Ableism
bookishflower's review against another edition
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
There are rare occasions when you read a book at the perfect time and feel as though the author has peered into your soul and written a book just for you. This is one of those books for me.
As a chronically ill ex-fencer with the same symptoms as Tania (if less extreme), this book means so much to me. Seeing Tania struggle, fight, make friends, be loved and exist was incredibly validating: to be able to know I’m not alone or exaggerating, that other people relate, that I could just be. This was one of my most anticipated books of this year and it didn’t disappoint.
The political intrigue, balls and ball gowns, women supporting women, musketeers, and women with swords and razor sharp wit was the icing on the cake. Please go support this book and author! ❤️🥄
As a chronically ill ex-fencer with the same symptoms as Tania (if less extreme), this book means so much to me. Seeing Tania struggle, fight, make friends, be loved and exist was incredibly validating: to be able to know I’m not alone or exaggerating, that other people relate, that I could just be. This was one of my most anticipated books of this year and it didn’t disappoint.
The political intrigue, balls and ball gowns, women supporting women, musketeers, and women with swords and razor sharp wit was the icing on the cake. Please go support this book and author! ❤️🥄
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death of parent, Grief, Injury/Injury detail, Misogyny, Murder, Violence, Death, Bullying, Sexism, and Ableism
Moderate: Sexual assault and Classism
Minor: Blood and Medical trauma
sunlit_music's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
mysterious
reflective
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? N/A
4.5
Plot: Tania, the heroine of the story, has Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. Tania's father, a renowned musketeer, is tragically killed. Tania suspects he is murdered, and takes a chance to attend a finishing school to find her father's murderer and carry out justice. Soon, she is surrounded by supportive friends and a teacher who will help her find out who is trying to destroy the monarchy. Will she be able to prevent bloodshed and war, and save those she loves?
Characters: Reading this book was an emotional roller coaster for me. I loved the protagonist Tania de Batz. She's brave, kind, and loyal, and her friends are delightful. Her father was so lovely, and it was so sad to see her mother worn down by society's ableism and sexism. I did not expect a certain someone to be the antagonist - the plot twist was heart breaking but so clever! The romance is really sweet too.
There are two love interests - one is the antagonist (think lovers to enemies), and the other is on the protagonist's side (friends to lovers).
World building: world building and setting was realistic and well researched. I was so immersed in the world I barely noticed my own surroundings while reading the book! The intrigue and spy craft is realistic and detailed, and so believable. I really did feel transported to another time.
Ending: The ending was emotionally satisfying, made sense, and felt uplifting. Tania and her friends deserved their happy ending. They worked hard for it!
Diversity - the story is diverse, with several strong and likable women characters, great lgbt+ representation and amazing disabled characters. Like the author said on goodreads, one musketeer loves women, another one is a demi bisexual, and a main character is asexual.
Prose: prose flowed naturally and beautifully, without being too flowery.
I would recommend this book for: people who love great stories about friendship, family, disability, self esteem and women's rights. This is historical Young Adult fiction with intrigue, suspense, and adventure.
Characters: Reading this book was an emotional roller coaster for me. I loved the protagonist Tania de Batz. She's brave, kind, and loyal, and her friends are delightful. Her father was so lovely, and it was so sad to see her mother worn down by society's ableism and sexism. I did not expect a certain someone to be the antagonist - the plot twist was heart breaking but so clever! The romance is really sweet too.
There are two love interests - one is the antagonist (think lovers to enemies), and the other is on the protagonist's side (friends to lovers).
World building: world building and setting was realistic and well researched. I was so immersed in the world I barely noticed my own surroundings while reading the book! The intrigue and spy craft is realistic and detailed, and so believable. I really did feel transported to another time.
Ending: The ending was emotionally satisfying, made sense, and felt uplifting. Tania and her friends deserved their happy ending. They worked hard for it!
Diversity - the story is diverse, with several strong and likable women characters, great lgbt+ representation and amazing disabled characters. Like the author said on goodreads, one musketeer loves women, another one is a demi bisexual, and a main character is asexual.
Prose: prose flowed naturally and beautifully, without being too flowery.
I would recommend this book for: people who love great stories about friendship, family, disability, self esteem and women's rights. This is historical Young Adult fiction with intrigue, suspense, and adventure.
Content Warnings
Minor: Ableism, Blood, Misogyny, Sexism, Violence, Murder, Death of parent, Chronic illness, Death, and Grief
thewildmageslibrary's review against another edition
adventurous
4.0
I really enjoyed this debut! I saw girl with sword on the cover and had to read it. 😂
It's an ownvoices (author has POTS) reimagining of The Three Musketeers. I thought it a cool nod to the original that the girls' names were similar. I loved seeing the sisterhood build between Tania and the others and the way they supported and accepted her.
Minor spoiler: when Tania arrived and they already had a pulley elevator, I wanted to cry
Major spoiler: maybe I'm just oblivious but I didn't see the villain reveal coming until right before it happened 😢
It's an ownvoices (author has POTS) reimagining of The Three Musketeers. I thought it a cool nod to the original that the girls' names were similar. I loved seeing the sisterhood build between Tania and the others and the way they supported and accepted her.
Minor spoiler:
Major spoiler:
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness, Death of parent, and Violence
Moderate: Sexism, Bullying, Ableism, Grief, and Murder
Minor: Medical trauma and Sexual assault
fromjuliereads's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
4.5
I really enjoyed this book! I loved the nods to the original - and thoroughly appreciated the nod to The Princess Bride 😅 I feel fiercely protective of these characters, like I want to join the Order! I loved the writing and it was just a thoroughly enjoyable Musketeers story!!
I did predict the twist, and found one piece a little repetitive but thoroughly enjoyed!
I did predict the twist, and found one piece a little repetitive but thoroughly enjoyed!
Content Warnings
Moderate: Misogyny, Ableism, Chronic illness, Death of parent, Grief, and Sexism
Minor: Murder, Death, Sexual harassment, Blood, Classism, and Injury/Injury detail
bronsonmh's review against another edition
adventurous
emotional
inspiring
mysterious
sad
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Thank you to Netgalley and the publishers for an audiobook arc in exchange for an honest review.
Wow, this book was AMAZING! I was hooked from the beginning. I love the idea of a gender bent retelling of The Three Musketeers. This story is about a young girl Tania whose father was a musketeer and was teaching her fencing to help her forget and to help her out with the mysterious illness that causes her to faint or pass out (In later years the illness is called POTS) Tania is tired of being labeled the "sick girl" someone who probably will never marry. One day her father is murdered and she is sent off to L’Académie des Mariées, thinking she going to a finishing school, but she soon finds out that this place is more than it seems. While she is there she finds out this school is a place where they train a new kind of musketeers. They are trained in fencing along with learning how to flirt and being a lady to obtain information from men that they need for their mission. I love how this book is centered around sisterhood. I love all the girls befriends at the school. Even though all have their flaws they all work together as a team and has each other backs no matter what. I also like how this book talks about how even though sometimes we can not control are bodies or what happens, but we can work to overcome it and live the life you want to.
Wow, this book was AMAZING! I was hooked from the beginning. I love the idea of a gender bent retelling of The Three Musketeers. This story is about a young girl Tania whose father was a musketeer and was teaching her fencing to help her forget and to help her out with the mysterious illness that causes her to faint or pass out (In later years the illness is called POTS) Tania is tired of being labeled the "sick girl" someone who probably will never marry. One day her father is murdered and she is sent off to L’Académie des Mariées, thinking she going to a finishing school, but she soon finds out that this place is more than it seems. While she is there she finds out this school is a place where they train a new kind of musketeers. They are trained in fencing along with learning how to flirt and being a lady to obtain information from men that they need for their mission. I love how this book is centered around sisterhood. I love all the girls befriends at the school. Even though all have their flaws they all work together as a team and has each other backs no matter what. I also like how this book talks about how even though sometimes we can not control are bodies or what happens, but we can work to overcome it and live the life you want to.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Death of parent
Moderate: Chronic illness
Minor: Bullying and Blood
albon's review against another edition
adventurous
lighthearted
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
2.0
Content Warnings
Graphic: Chronic illness
Moderate: Death of parent and Classism