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Violence
A lot
Tournament combat; war raids begin; some characters die in battle
Language
Barely any
Mild language
Sexual Content
Barely any
Age-appropriate crush; Kel's growing feelings for Cleon
Substance Use
None
No substance use
Emotional Intensity
Some
The cost of stubbornness as virtue; Kel's learning when to act and when to wait
What this book is about
Keladry of Mindelan, the first girl to openly train as a page, is now a squire assigned to Lord Raoul of Goldenlake. She faces the Chamber of the Ordeal, deadly tournaments, and the ongoing prejudice of those who don't want her there. Squire is the series' richest character study, with Kel growing into true leadership.
Notes for sensitive readers
Reader-flagged moments and themes that may affect your experience.
Significant battle violence as Kel enters war context
Character deaths
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