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Squire Hayseed
Not a hero. Not a chosen one. Hayley is only a survivor.
At fourteen she finds herself with a choice -- hang for being caught stealing or become a squire. She knows nothing about the world of knights, chivalry, swords, and horses, but she knows a lot about death. In this coming-of-age tale, Hayley discovers there's more to not only the Order of Knights, but the world around her and the strength that lurks inside her heart.
At fourteen she finds herself with a choice -- hang for being caught stealing or become a squire. She knows nothing about the world of knights, chivalry, swords, and horses, but she knows a lot about death. In this coming-of-age tale, Hayley discovers there's more to not only the Order of Knights, but the world around her and the strength that lurks inside her heart.
- GenresFantasy
1384 pages, ebook
Published January 1, 2019
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June 23, 2019
Squire Hayseed by SE Zbasnik is a wonderful story that I have read. This was a brand new author for me to read and I really enjoyed reading this storyvery much. I highly recommend this story to everyone who loves reading about fantasy, young adult and teen in their stories.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
June 14, 2019
At the start of this very long novel, Hayley is attempting to win a slot as a squire. After being brutalized and humiliated by one of the other hopefuls (and even humiliating herself), Hayley is chosen. This book hit on many themes, but overall, the book felt surprisingly dark. Hayley has grown up in harsh circumstances before becoming a squire, and this brotherhood (and sisterhood) of knights reveals a different kind of darkness than she has known, but darkness nonetheless. All around her seem untrustworthy, and several of them are out for blood. The world this author has created is a harsh one, and I didn't particularly enjoy it. I don't like books that just come across so dark and cruel. I thought the book was too long, without progressive complications to keep me interested. One thing I find myself questioning from the beginning is how a thief who was theoretically heading to the gallows was able to take part in the squire recruitment process.
I also didn't like the swearing in this book. In general, I don't like profanity in books unless it is used to help illuminate character. I like my fantasy books to have cleaner language, as it really does yank me right out of the story to see the use of modern profanity in a medieval-style fantasy.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
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I also didn't like the swearing in this book. In general, I don't like profanity in books unless it is used to help illuminate character. I like my fantasy books to have cleaner language, as it really does yank me right out of the story to see the use of modern profanity in a medieval-style fantasy.
I received a free copy of this book, but that did not affect my review.
Read my other reviews at https://www.readingfanaticreviews.com
May 2, 2019
Man, I can't say much about the story because it would spoil all the fun.
The story is long, very long, and we follow something like a year or so of Haylee life, a girl of only 13 years turned a squire to survive (to a man none the least, that is the biggest thing to get use too).
It may not seem interesting of a theme, but I found the story amazing with so many details, interesting characters and interactions. And never being dull, the story is very well balanced for me, and I imagine that should have not been an easy feat.
I hope the story doesn't end here, because I really love to see all these characters new adventures. I love them all!!
The story is long, very long, and we follow something like a year or so of Haylee life, a girl of only 13 years turned a squire to survive (to a man none the least, that is the biggest thing to get use too).
It may not seem interesting of a theme, but I found the story amazing with so many details, interesting characters and interactions. And never being dull, the story is very well balanced for me, and I imagine that should have not been an easy feat.
I hope the story doesn't end here, because I really love to see all these characters new adventures. I love them all!!
May 15, 2019
Loved Hayseed the main - rest can go away
I loved hayseed the main character, but the rest of the knights have little or no honor and really are a bunch of mercenaries.
I agreed with Hayseed Hailey that most of these people were untrustworthy and no one I would want to be around.
Never really explained why a thief sentenced to die would’ve been in training for being a squire.
Again liked main character and agreed with her on everything, but the world and other characters were not too likable except for ania as well
I loved hayseed the main character, but the rest of the knights have little or no honor and really are a bunch of mercenaries.
I agreed with Hayseed Hailey that most of these people were untrustworthy and no one I would want to be around.
Never really explained why a thief sentenced to die would’ve been in training for being a squire.
Again liked main character and agreed with her on everything, but the world and other characters were not too likable except for ania as well
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