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From two incredible rising talents comes the fantasy graphic novel Molly Knox Ostertag calls “instantly compelling.” A New England Book Award and Harvey Award winner!
Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. It’s the highest military honor in the once-great Bayt-Sajji Empire, and as a member of the subjugated Ornu people, Knighthood is her only path to full citizenship. Ravaged by famine and mounting tensions, Bayt-Sajji finds itself on the brink of war once again, so Aiza can finally enlist in the competitive Squire training program.
It’s not how she imagined it, though. Aiza must navigate new friendships, rivalries, and rigorous training under the unyielding General Hende, all while hiding her Ornu background. As the pressure mounts, Aiza realizes that the “greater good” that Bayt-Sajji’s military promises might not include her, and that the recruits might be in greater danger than she ever imagined.
In this breathtaking and timely story, Aiza will have to choose, once and for all: loyalty to her heart and heritage, or loyalty to the Empire.
From the Publisher
Publisher : Quill Tree Books (March 8, 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 336 pages
ISBN-10 : 006294584X
ISBN-13 : 978-0062945846
Reading age : 14 – 17 years
Grade level : 9 – 12
Item Weight : 1.55 pounds
Dimensions : 5.9 x 1.1 x 8.9 inches
Customers say
Customers find the book’s art style and design appealing. They describe it as a wonderful, thought-provoking read for teens with great messages about life, politics, and identity. The characters are likable and well-treated, with female characters being given equal treatment. The color palette is described as beautiful and captivating, leaving customers lingering after finishing the book.
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