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A review by micareads123
Squire by Nadia Shammas
adventurous
informative
reflective
fast-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? It's complicated
4.5
In this compelling graphic novel that examines the impact of imperialism, 14-year-old Aiza dreams of becoming a knight for the empire. When the empire once again finds itself on the brink of war, Aiza enlists in the squire training program but must hide her background as a girl from the conquered lands.
But once Aiza gets a closer look at the empire’s intentions, she realizes that their promises may not include her and her people and that her heroes may not be what she once thought they were.
I really enjoyed this story that was crafted around the Arab-American experience of its two creators and tells an alternate Middle Eastern/North African history. It explores themes of loyalty, resistance to assimilation and propaganda and was beautifully told and illustrated.
But once Aiza gets a closer look at the empire’s intentions, she realizes that their promises may not include her and her people and that her heroes may not be what she once thought they were.
I really enjoyed this story that was crafted around the Arab-American experience of its two creators and tells an alternate Middle Eastern/North African history. It explores themes of loyalty, resistance to assimilation and propaganda and was beautifully told and illustrated.