
Title: The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly
Author: Jamie Pacton
Genre: YA Contemporary/Romance
Publication Date: May 5th, 2020
Source: Author (Thanks, Jamie!)
Rating: ★★★★
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One Sentence Synopsis
Kit Sweetly works as a wench at The Castle, a medieval themed restaurant which is distinctly patriarchal, but wants to fight as a knight and decides to make that happen.
Favorite Quote
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Read More »“Well, at first, I didn’t think I was going to be able to change or prove anything – I was just helping my brother out. But, as I was fighting, I realized I liked it. I wanted to show kids they can do anything, regardless of gender identity. So, yes, it might be symbolic. But what better way to smash the patriarchy than with a lance and sword?”
Jamie Pacton, The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly