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A review by utopiastateofmind
One for All by Lillie Lainoff
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
4.5
(Disclaimer: I received this book from the publisher. This has not impacted my review which is unbiased and honest.)
One for All is a book that I breezed through. Fencing is one of those things I highly admire, but know I could never do well. I was expecting to fall in love with the action. The spying, the betrayals, and subterfuge was something I was expecting. Because I loved the idea of girls who are not only trying to be Muskateers, but also using their wiles. And it's true. I definitely adored the action, hiding swords beneath petticoats and slinking around in the dark. But what I loved the most was Tania.
I love a heroine who is determined and one who is out for revenge. Call me predictable. So Tania was a heroine I knew I'd love. Besides her quest for revenge, I loved how Tania - as a character - blooms in front of our eyes. Throughout One for All not only does Tania have to train, but she has to (re)evaluate how she sees herself and who she trusts. The greatest weapon can be self-doubt and in One for All Tania navigates her journey to see her capabilities, strengths, and alliances.
One for All is a book that I breezed through. Fencing is one of those things I highly admire, but know I could never do well. I was expecting to fall in love with the action. The spying, the betrayals, and subterfuge was something I was expecting. Because I loved the idea of girls who are not only trying to be Muskateers, but also using their wiles. And it's true. I definitely adored the action, hiding swords beneath petticoats and slinking around in the dark. But what I loved the most was Tania.
I love a heroine who is determined and one who is out for revenge. Call me predictable. So Tania was a heroine I knew I'd love. Besides her quest for revenge, I loved how Tania - as a character - blooms in front of our eyes. Throughout One for All not only does Tania have to train, but she has to (re)evaluate how she sees herself and who she trusts. The greatest weapon can be self-doubt and in One for All Tania navigates her journey to see her capabilities, strengths, and alliances.
Content Warnings
Moderate: Ableism