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One for All by Lillie Lainoff

firefox's review against another edition

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4.0

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'One for All' was one of my biggest anticipated reads of 2022 so when it FINALLY got a UK publisher, I was mega excited. A genderbent three musketeers? You are certainly coming home with me. I truly did enjoy this read, it was fun with lots of twists and knowledge woven in beautifully. But it receives a 4 because I didn't enjoy it as much as I thought I would - but that is fully my fault because I did overhype the book to myself.

I cannot fault or insult any part of this book, it was a joy and I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested.

_swims_'s review against another edition

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adventurous lighthearted mysterious medium-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

daenknight's review

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adventurous emotional lighthearted mysterious medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes

4.5

millielincoln's review against another edition

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5.0

So so good wow

abigail_ginger's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful mysterious 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? It's complicated

5.0

booksta4u's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional hopeful inspiring medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? It's complicated
  • Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.0

estefanacci's review against another edition

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adventurous inspiring lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

3.75

smalltownbookmom's review against another edition

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4.0

This was a really entertaining and creative #ownvoices, YA gender-swapped retelling of The Three Musketeers! I loved that this story featured a main character living with a chronic illness (POTS) and showed how she was able to contribute to the cause in an active way and wasn't just a supportive sidekick!

When her father (one of the original Musketeers) is brutally murdered, Tania de Batz is devastated and vows to discover the person(s) responsible. To this end she enrolls in an elite finishing school, L’Académie des Mariées, which is secretly an organization in which elite young French socialites work as spies to protect the Crown and uncover threats against him.

Once there, Tania finds an outlet for her fencing skills, gains respect and purpose and forms deep friendship with the other girls. There is also a bit of romance, adventure and betrayal. Everything that makes for a highly entertaining YA historical fantasy.

Perfect for fans of The Bone spindle or Adrienne Young and great on audio. I can't wait to see what's next from this debut author! Much thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for my advance review copy!

bookmarvel's review against another edition

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4.0

I really liked this book, I love a genderbent classic (even though I’ve never consumed whatever media the original three musketeers was in lol). Loved the mystery and intrigue and I loved the girls going undercover as spies in the balls and socials etc, love a good play-off-of-men’s-tendency-to-underestimate-women-and-girls-especially-in-pretty-dresses trope. I don’t have any personal experience with chronic illness or POTS so I can’t speak yo the accuracy of that part, but I thought it was integrated very well into the story and Tania’s character. I also really liked the characters of each of the girls and their camaraderie and friendship.

gdulecki's review against another edition

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5.0

I am in SHAMBLES after finishing this!!! I found it after looking for more disabled rep in fiction but I had no idea what I was getting into. This book was so beautiful, and is something I didn’t know I desperately needed. In the same way queer ya novels help heal my queer inner child, this helped heal my disabled inner child. I’m so grateful that this book exists, that it embraces disability without focusing solely on a cure. My heart is so full right now and I’m about to go to sleep happy.