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3.9 AVERAGE
3.9 AVERAGE
"Being sick meant, at any moment, the people I cared about could decide I wasn't worth the trouble I put them through"
This book means more to me than I can put into words. Is it perfect? No - Is it perfect for me? Absolutely yes.
The whole concept of the musketeers is new to me, I've never read much on it so I was going in blind. Saying this, I absolutely loved it. The book is filled with mystery, suspense and plot twists that had me on the edge of my seat. There's even some minor subplots of romance that were so much fun to read.
The representation in this book is amazing. It's not often you see chronically ill characters in books, and definitely not as the main character. You can tell that the character's experience with POTS comes from the own author's experiences because it feels so real. Tania's dizziness and symptoms are not just a convenient plot point but affect her everyday experiences. God they even managed to fit compression clothes into the story, which is harder than it seems as it was set in 17th France
Not only did it show the physical symptoms of chronic illness so well, but also the psychological issues. How even on the "good" days you're tormented with the fact that it could go bad at any moment. It even showed Tania dealing with grief in a way I think a lot of people can relate in one way or another.
This book is so important and will be one I treasure for a long time. Thank you to the author for writing this, it will make a lot of readers feel seen and heard in ways most people cannot even begin to imagine
"Un pour tous et tous pour un!"
This book means more to me than I can put into words. Is it perfect? No - Is it perfect for me? Absolutely yes.
The whole concept of the musketeers is new to me, I've never read much on it so I was going in blind. Saying this, I absolutely loved it. The book is filled with mystery, suspense and plot twists that had me on the edge of my seat. There's even some minor subplots of romance that were so much fun to read.
The representation in this book is amazing. It's not often you see chronically ill characters in books, and definitely not as the main character. You can tell that the character's experience with POTS comes from the own author's experiences because it feels so real. Tania's dizziness and symptoms are not just a convenient plot point but affect her everyday experiences. God they even managed to fit compression clothes into the story, which is harder than it seems as it was set in 17th France
Not only did it show the physical symptoms of chronic illness so well, but also the psychological issues. How even on the "good" days you're tormented with the fact that it could go bad at any moment. It even showed Tania dealing with grief in a way I think a lot of people can relate in one way or another.
This book is so important and will be one I treasure for a long time. Thank you to the author for writing this, it will make a lot of readers feel seen and heard in ways most people cannot even begin to imagine
"Un pour tous et tous pour un!"
DNF @ ~45%. Which is hugely disappointing because I was so looking forward to this one, but it quickly became really dull and read more like summary than story.
This book took me a month to read which is unheard of. I honestly should have just stopped reading it, but so goes life. Not worth the read with a very slow not well thought out plot. Main character is not the heroine I would ever want to read about again. Next!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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.
I wanted to love this one but it was just ok for me.
adventurous
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Loveable characters:
Complicated
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
First time I’ve ever read a book that has POTS representation- I appreciated the way an emphasis was placed on accommodating for POTS, but that those accommodations do not necessarily equal a cure. The story itself was fun as well.
My favorite rendition of Three Musketeers was the Disney live action film with Chris O'Donnell and Oliver Platt (I know their were so many other big actors in the film). What I loved most was the camaraderie and the brotherhood made between the characters. One For All gave us all of that, but with an all female maincast and disability rep (POTS).
The twist was a bit predictable, but I didn't really care because I was completly invested in Tania's journey. I was wearing headphones while listening to the audibook and I'm pretty sure my brother thought I was crazy with how giddy I became during the last few chapters especially when Tania comes face to face with father's murderer.
However what I loved most about the story was when she started to love herself and accept that her disability was only one part of her and those that truly loved her didn't see her as burdened. Since it was brought up a few times I would actually love a book two where Tania goes to the Court of Miracles and fights for the voiceless.
Thank you to Netgalley and RB for and advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
The twist was a bit predictable, but I didn't really care because I was completly invested in Tania's journey. I was wearing headphones while listening to the audibook and I'm pretty sure my brother thought I was crazy with how giddy I became during the last few chapters especially when Tania comes face to face with father's murderer.
However what I loved most about the story was when she started to love herself and accept that her disability was only one part of her and those that truly loved her didn't see her as burdened. Since it was brought up a few times I would actually love a book two where Tania goes to the Court of Miracles and fights for the voiceless.
Thank you to Netgalley and RB for and advanced copy in exchange for an honest review.
adventurous
emotional
hopeful
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Plot
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
Content Warnings
Graphic: Ableism, Blood
Minor: Sexual assault, Sexual violence