A review by jeanwatts
One for All by Lillie Lainoff

adventurous inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I saw somewhere before reading this that this is comparative to Six Of Crows. It’s not. That is why I rated it so low. It’s not a bad book. Actually, without the Six Of Crow comparison, it’s a great book. But I saw that. And that is irreversible. 

I read this for my YA class on our discussion on disability. While this book has strong disability rep, I think my lens tainted the book for me. That is all I saw. Objectively this is an interesting book with compelling characters and disability, female, queer representation. That being said it is a YOUNG ADULT NOVEL and feels as such. A lot of dialogue. Not super super deep. You know how some YA feels heavy and adult? Well this YA feels YA. Nothing wrong with that, just not for me. If I had a library collection to manage, though, I would happily add it to my teen section. This is a great YA book. It has good and accurate representation. It’s a cool feminist twist on the three musketeers. Not a bad book! Just not one I would recommend to adults. Definitely a teen recommendation. Keep that in mind if you pick this up :)