A review by gracekalli
Sworn by Sarah K.L. Wilson

5.0

Once again, Amel is underestimated and she becomes the hero. Amel does what nobody else seems to be able to do, yet everyone else believes her incapable of doing. That being said, everyone around her seems to be threatening her for answers and trying to turn her into a spy or worse. Amel isn't really sure who to trust, and she hasn't even learned to trust herself. The only one she DOES trust is her Dragon, Raolcan. Even though she's surrounded by enemies, people she's unsure of, and friends she has to keep secrets from and for, she has to rise above her physical disability and show everyone what she can bring to the table. I think, personally, that the fact that they keep overlooking her due to her disability is going to work in her favor. They seem to be convinced she can't be the one saving the day. Either that, or she's going to gain the attention from some very powerful people. Either way, she is the Hero every little girl can aspire to be. I like that she refuses to lay down and give up, no matter how hard things get. Even when given the option to go into hiding, or take what the harder path which may result in a shorter, but honorable life, she doesn't take the easy way out. Amel stands for what is right, no matter what it costs. I will always root for the underdog, especially when the underdog never gives up.