Olivia Davenport’s plan is destined to fail.
She is going through with it anyway, of course. After all, it is the chance of a lifetime. The unreasonable rules of others should not stand in her way.
In her small kingdom of Stewartsland, Olivia trains with the squires and harbors a secret dream. She longs to become a knight under the command of the Master-of–Arms, who just happens to be her father. He has indulged her passion so far, but they both know a simple fact – girls may not attain knighthood. Dismayed by the constant discouragement of her ambitions, she makes an impetuous decision to disguise herself as a boy in order to sneak on a mission. The consequences are not at all what she anticipated.
When her deception is revealed, she is sent home in disgrace; however, an unexpected turn of events puts her at the center of a dangerous plot against the King. The ensuing adventure finds her grappling with mercenaries and outlaws, yet these pale in comparison to her newly awakened emotions. She finds not only her life at risk, but also her heart, when the aloof Prince Liam begins to affect her in ways she never thought possible. In the end, it is her courage and unique spirit which must guide her through the challenges she encounters both physical and emotional.
Carla’s Review:
*I was given a copy of this book as a gift from Stephanie’s Book Reports in exchange for an honest review.
I must confess that when I signed up to read and review this book I wasn’t overly excited to do so. I love when a book pleasantly surprises me, and this one did just that!
Olivia lives in the kingdom of Stewartland. She is the only girl to train with the squires. She secretly aspires to become a Knight one day, yet she realizes that the chance of that happening is slim. She is angry because she knows that the only thing stopping her is the fact that she is a girl. When her father announces that her fellow squires will accompany himself and the king on an important mission, Olivia comes up with a plan. She decides that she will dress up like a boy and impersonate her friend Puck. She has no idea that this decision will change her life forever.
This book is full of excitement and adventure. It is a good, wholesome story that is suitable for all age groups. It is a story that I would highly recommend.
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