A review by annamariahz
One for All by Lillie Lainoff

adventurous inspiring fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Plot
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

5.0

I can't recommend this book enough! Tania's father was a Musketeer and raised her with a sword in her hand. But her constant dizziness and fainting ostracized her from the other people in her village and made her feel like she was letting down her parents. When her father is brutally murdered, Tania is sent off to L’Académie des Mariées in an attempt to find her a good husband. But this is not a regular finishing school. Instead, she is taught how to be a new kind of Musketeer and is introduced to a supportive group of girls attempting to protect the country in their own way. 

This is the best chronic illness representation I have ever read! Like the main character and the author, I have POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome). I have never seen it represented in any kind of media and didn't realize how much I longed to see myself represented in books until I read One for All. This book represents the challenges that not only go along with POTS but also chronic illnesses in general. It discusses the physical and mental impacts while having an engaging plot. I loved this book so much and hope to see more representation in more books soon!
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