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A review by smalltownbookmom
One for All by Lillie Lainoff
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!
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!