![]() ![]() ![]() This compelling debut not only contains great artwork, but also tells a story that leaves you wanting to know more! Through our scrappy, enthusiastic heroine Aiza, the reader gets pulled into the world & cast within Bayt-Sajji, plus the larger themes the story presents. My Thoughts: Squire is a grand YA fantasy graphic novel that while on the surface, is about a girl’s dream to become a knight, delves into nuanced discussions of imperialism, loyalty to an empire that conquered her people, alongside themes of war and the cycle that maintains it. Aiza will have to choose, once and for all: loyalty to her heart and heritage, or loyalty to the Empire. 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. Aiza must navigate new friendships, rivalries, and rigorous training under the unyielding General Hende, all while hiding her Ornu background. 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 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. Summary: Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. ![]()
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