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bookmarvel's review against another edition
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
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.
ecm_07's review against another edition
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? Yes
4.25
jenlouisegallant's review against another edition
4.0
Received an audio review copy from Netgalley.
I really enjoyed this book, but I couldn't quite love it.
It started off slow, but once she got to the school I found things picked up.
Unfortunately, I had an inkling of how the story would end and I was correct. I don't think it was a bad ending at all but it ended up being predictable for me.
Overall, an enjoyable read that I would recommend but not a new favourite.
I really enjoyed this book, but I couldn't quite love it.
It started off slow, but once she got to the school I found things picked up.
Unfortunately, I had an inkling of how the story would end and I was correct. I don't think it was a bad ending at all but it ended up being predictable for me.
Overall, an enjoyable read that I would recommend but not a new favourite.
loves2share's review against another edition
3.0
It was ok, definitely great to see POTS getting more awareness but most of it really was summed up on the front flap. I would've liked to have seen more action scenes, similar to the front cover, but I understand how that would've been difficult to the storyline. I'll lend it to friends and see what they think. While written well for those unfamiliar with any French, I think a background I'm at least high school French would've made it more enjoyable (I took Spanish). I look forward to hearing what others say.
kthornette's review against another edition
4.0
read for Reading Challenge Champs: TBR Knockout !
Prompt: Historical Fiction
I don’t read historical fiction that much, but this book was amazing from the start. One thing that helped was that it was taking place way back but had modern writing. And that Tanya was such a headstrong and genuine protagonist. I was rooting for her since the first page.
I got a lot of Mulan vibes from this book with the traditional setting, “unacceptable” daughter who wants to fight so she goes to train for it. Every girl in this book was their own kind of baddie and I was here for this. (And the chronic illness representation. Tanya was more of a badass for still being a musketeer for it).
Not to mention the plot line of a musketeer academy, potential murder mystery B-plot, and French setting and phrases.
Prompt: Historical Fiction
I don’t read historical fiction that much, but this book was amazing from the start. One thing that helped was that it was taking place way back but had modern writing. And that Tanya was such a headstrong and genuine protagonist. I was rooting for her since the first page.
I got a lot of Mulan vibes from this book with the traditional setting, “unacceptable” daughter who wants to fight so she goes to train for it. Every girl in this book was their own kind of baddie and I was here for this. (And the chronic illness representation. Tanya was more of a badass for still being a musketeer for it).
Not to mention the plot line of a musketeer academy, potential murder mystery B-plot, and French setting and phrases.
areaderamongthestars's review against another edition
4.0
4,5★
One For All is a brilliant feminist take on The Three Muskeeters's story, an enjoyable novel about the importance of friendship and acceptance that left me yearning to be part of the "Stab-Stab sisterhood" too.
Reading One For All truly feels like being in XVII century France, in a glittering world of embroidered dresses and dazzling ballrooms. With a flowing and atmospheric writing, the book ends up being captivating and entertaining even during the quieter or slower chapters.
The plot is what one can aspect from a musketeer story, focused on a ploy to take down the king, but this time it's a secret group of women who needs to prevent it before it's too late, fighting both for their country and for themselves- to show history they deserve a place in it. The mystery is so well developed, written in a way that makes the reader doubt often about the loyalty of every single character, and even if some twists may have been a little bit predictable it's still kept me curious enough to make it difficult not to read it in one sitting (and oh my gosh, I was so anxious during the last few chapters not knowing how everything was going to work out).
It's both incredible and heartbreaking to follow the story through Tania's eyes, to see how her condition has deeply shaped the way she views herself and her relationships with the people that surrounds her. And I think that's what makes her journey throughout the book even more special, to see her blossom when she is surrounded by a support network that tries to understand her needs and deeply value her inner strength.
To be fair, I truly adored all the characters in this book, especially the girls: each of them is so well-built, with unique quirks and personalities that made them stand out, and their relationship is such a treat to read. But the bubbling and chaotic mess that is Henry has conquered my heart since his first appearance.
One For All is a standalone I recommend to those looking for a lovely and immersive YA story with disability (POTS) and queer rep that will make them dream of fencing and bonds stronger than death.
One For All is a brilliant feminist take on The Three Muskeeters's story, an enjoyable novel about the importance of friendship and acceptance that left me yearning to be part of the "Stab-Stab sisterhood" too.
Reading One For All truly feels like being in XVII century France, in a glittering world of embroidered dresses and dazzling ballrooms. With a flowing and atmospheric writing, the book ends up being captivating and entertaining even during the quieter or slower chapters.
The plot is what one can aspect from a musketeer story, focused on a ploy to take down the king, but this time it's a secret group of women who needs to prevent it before it's too late, fighting both for their country and for themselves- to show history they deserve a place in it. The mystery is so well developed, written in a way that makes the reader doubt often about the loyalty of every single character, and even if some twists may have been a little bit predictable it's still kept me curious enough to make it difficult not to read it in one sitting (and oh my gosh, I was so anxious during the last few chapters not knowing how everything was going to work out).
It's both incredible and heartbreaking to follow the story through Tania's eyes, to see how her condition has deeply shaped the way she views herself and her relationships with the people that surrounds her. And I think that's what makes her journey throughout the book even more special, to see her blossom when she is surrounded by a support network that tries to understand her needs and deeply value her inner strength.
To be fair, I truly adored all the characters in this book, especially the girls: each of them is so well-built, with unique quirks and personalities that made them stand out, and their relationship is such a treat to read. But the bubbling and chaotic mess that is Henry has conquered my heart since his first appearance.
One For All is a standalone I recommend to those looking for a lovely and immersive YA story with disability (POTS) and queer rep that will make them dream of fencing and bonds stronger than death.
meritm's review against another edition
adventurous
tense
slow-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? No
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
2.75
2 YA 4 You :)
didnt know I'd outgrown the genre, but here we are.
I liked: the disability rep and that the author actually knows a shit ton about fencing
I didnt like: the random French-English repetitions, "oh je suis désolée, I am sorry" sounds weird af when you think a 16oos french girlie said it.
the story - by 60% you knew what was gonna happen.
the romance - was expecting enemies to lovers so meh and didn't feel the chemistry with either of them.
The self insert felt a little too much at times.
the main character - at times I liked her and thought her very relatable but she just seems kinda dumb? or at the very least kind of naive.
I think I'd have enjoyed this book more 4 years ago, so maybe its an age thing
didnt know I'd outgrown the genre, but here we are.
I liked: the disability rep and that the author actually knows a shit ton about fencing
I didnt like: the random French-English repetitions, "oh je suis désolée, I am sorry" sounds weird af when you think a 16oos french girlie said it.
the story - by 60% you knew what was gonna happen.
the romance - was expecting enemies to lovers so meh and didn't feel the chemistry with either of them.
The self insert felt a little too much at times.
the main character - at times I liked her and thought her very relatable but she just seems kinda dumb? or at the very least kind of naive.
I think I'd have enjoyed this book more 4 years ago, so maybe its an age thing
fictionarylottie's review against another edition
5.0
The Three Musketeers, a young lady with a chronic illness and all the delights of high Parisian society? Count me in!
I picked this up purely because I love the Three Musketeers (like, I REALLY love it) and because I’ve read very few books with chronic illnesses representation.
There were some sentences that hurt me to read because I related to it all too well - the mocking, the knowledge that you’ll never be good enough, that your “friends” will just abandon you. To see Tania be supported and welcomed in by Portia, Théa and Aria - none of whom see her disability as a weakness - made my heart swell and long for that feeling. To be open about my own chronic illness and to be accepted and understood.
Whilst this is not a re-telling of the Three Musketeers (it takes the characters and gender bends them and that’s about where the familiarity ends) it is a story about sisterhood, about conquering your fears and learning that you are stronger than you think. It’s about finding a safe place and knowing that when you fall - because you will, that’s life with a chronic illness - you’ll be caught and looked after.
I picked this up purely because I love the Three Musketeers (like, I REALLY love it) and because I’ve read very few books with chronic illnesses representation.
There were some sentences that hurt me to read because I related to it all too well - the mocking, the knowledge that you’ll never be good enough, that your “friends” will just abandon you. To see Tania be supported and welcomed in by Portia, Théa and Aria - none of whom see her disability as a weakness - made my heart swell and long for that feeling. To be open about my own chronic illness and to be accepted and understood.
Whilst this is not a re-telling of the Three Musketeers (it takes the characters and gender bends them and that’s about where the familiarity ends) it is a story about sisterhood, about conquering your fears and learning that you are stronger than you think. It’s about finding a safe place and knowing that when you fall - because you will, that’s life with a chronic illness - you’ll be caught and looked after.
simonebesamusca's review against another edition
5.0
Marvelous. Kept me thinking of the story in-between every reading session.