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Beautifully written and illustrated, Squire is an ambitious tale with an equally ambitious protagonist to match. Joining the army would mean she could obtain citizenship to the once great Bait-Sajji empire. From two incredible rising talents comes the fantasy graphic novel Molly Knox Ostertag calls “instantly compelling.”Īiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. Aiza has always dreamed of becoming a squire, the first step toward knighthood. ![]() |