Historical FictionYoung Adult
A girl from a subjugated people trains as a squire for citizenship, facing empire propaganda, identity, and loyalty in a MENA-inspired fantasy graphic novel.
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A girl from a subjugated people trains as a squire for citizenship, facing empire propaganda, identity, and loyalty in a MENA-inspired fantasy graphic novel.
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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 un...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content
Violence & gore
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Military training and battle scenes with injuries and blood
Profanity
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Occasional mild language
Substance use
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No evidence found in available sources
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Religious content
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Brief cultural religious imagery; faith not central to plot
Magic & witchcraft
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No magic or witchcraft depicted
Occult / demonology
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No occult or demonology content
Political content
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Central themes of imperialism, colonialism, propaganda, and identity
Self-harm / suicide
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No evidence found in available sources
Abuse & suffering
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On-page racism, bullying, and colonial subjugation of a minority people
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