![]() 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. 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. From the blurb: Aiza has always dreamt of becoming a Knight. Readers aren’t going to want to sleep on this one. The result A story that’s both hopeful and inspiring. As a member of the Ornu tribe, life is not always easy for her people who have long been looked down on as second class citizens. 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. ![]()
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