5/5 ⭐ (Middle Grade Fantasy done RIGHT)
This is a fantastic start to a classic YA fantasy adventure. It introduces Will, an orphan who dreams of being a knight but instead gets apprenticed to the mysterious Ranger, Halt. The story does a great job of blending medieval-style action with themes of mentorship and finding where you truly belong. 5/5 ⭐ (Middle Grade Fantasy done RIGHT) This
On “Choosing Day,” the kingdom’s various professional schools (Battleschool, Diplomatic School, etc.) select their apprentices. Will is rejected by Battleschool. Just as his future seems bleak, a mysterious, cloaked figure selects him as an apprentice—to become a Ranger . 5/5 ⭐ (Middle Grade Fantasy done RIGHT) This