A tall girl trains as the first female squire in a medieval fantasy kingdom, facing prejudice and the looming Ordeal that will test her knighthood.
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A tall girl trains as the first female squire in a medieval fantasy kingdom, facing prejudice and the looming Ordeal that will test her knighthood.
Fourteen-year-old Keladry of Mindelan is not your average squire. For one thing, she's a girl. For another, she's almost six feet tall. And most important of all, her ability to pass the Ordeal that soon confronts her may determine her kingdom's future.
When Kel is chosen by the legendary Lord Raoul to be his squire, the conservatives of the realm hardly think she’s up to the job. Kel earns respect and admiration among the men, as well as the affection of a fellow squire.
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Mild romantic tension and affection between squires; one kiss, no explicit content.
Training injuries, jousting wounds, and battlefield combat with blood but no graphic gore.
Occasional mild swearing during battle or frustration; infrequent overall.
Brief social drinking at feasts; no addiction or glamorization.
No LGBTQ+ characters or themes depicted.
Mentions of the Great Mother Goddess and ritual elements in the Ordeal chamber.
Fantasy magic in the Chamber of the Ordeal and minor spells by supporting characters.
No real-world occult or demonology content present.
Central themes of gender equality and overcoming institutional prejudice against female knights.
No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Bullying, hazing during training, and animal mistreatment with rescue elements.
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