A review by myhomextheroad
Squire by Nadia Shammas

adventurous challenging hopeful 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? Yes

5.0

I've been grappling for a while with how my love of girl-becomes-a-knight stories (think Tortall) has become more complicated when I think about the reality of knights—violent soldiers for conquest, representatives of empire. Squire does a fantastic job of threading these themes in a way that's approachable for young readers, while still leaving you with a sense of hope. The art is beautiful, the characters are just the right balance of flawed and endearing, and – as someone who does historical fencing for fun – the swordfighting is EXCELLENT. I want everybody to read this, especially fellow Tamora Pierce fans. Will be buying this as a gift for the kids in my life.
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