This book is being sold as a gender-bent Three Musketeers with a chronically ill heroine, and when I heard about it last year I was IMMEDIATELY on board. I watched the 90s movie way too many times, and I was excited to see a character with POTS take center stage. Yes but Ellen did it deliver — YES IT DID! It is YA, so listening to Tania doubt herself over and over is tough, but I did that when I was a teenager and I didn’t have a chronic illness to fight through, so it feels accurate as hell. Things started off a bit slowly but once we meet the other musketeers and join their sisterhood, it is ON! I loved how Tania’s personal vendetta is woven into their larger mission, and watching her form friendships is so rewarding. Plus I learned a lot about fencing. Highly recommend if you’re looking for some feminist fun!

One For All by Lillie Lainoff is an epic gender-bent retelling of The Three Musketeers with a chronically ill main character!! How cool is that?! It is also now one of my favorite books & an easy 5 out of 5 stars!
It’s a coming of age feminist historical fiction novel that felt like a breath of fresh air for me. It’s full of action, found family, dashes of romance & a realistic portrayal of someone with a chronic illness. The main character has Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome, POTS. I personally had life-changing & terrifying surgeries as a teenager, so to be able to empathize & see myself in this disabled character is a feeling that I cannot describe & cannot be understated of its’ importance It would’ve been magical reading this as a teenager, but still feels pretty wondrous having this as an adult.
This book showcases the capability of those with chronic illnesses when the environment is set up for their success. It shows the importance of acceptance in both yourself & your loved ones. One For All displays the beauty of upending societal/gender norms & traditions. It also deals with the complexities of grief & trauma from losing a loved one. This book made me feel an array of emotions as I took this splendid journey with these Musketeers. It made me laugh. I found it to be clever & witty. Even though it’s a retelling, it’s exquisitely unique. The story leapt off the page with such vivid imagery & became a brilliant movie in my head as I read. As someone who doesn’t usually read historical fiction, I was completely enthralled in this story & this world.
I think this is an absolutely incredible debut & I cannot wait to read more from this author. I also hope & dream that characters with chronic illnesses & disabilities become a much more regular occurrence. I absolutely loved this book & cannot wait to go buy myself a copy!
My gratitude goes to the author for writing this. I appreciate this story & Tania so much.
Massive thanks goes to NetGalley & Macmillan Children's Publishing Group for giving me the opportunity to read an arc of this book in exchange for an honest review.

Extra things I loved:
-At times, they discussed sisterhood & not letting each other fall, my mind immediately started singing Cheetah Gurks- Cheersh Sisters. “Someone's always there behind, to catch us if we fall.” It’s a bop & now stuck in my head!

Thank you to Netgalley and MacMillan Children's Publishing Group for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review review.

When I heard about a gender-bent, Own-voices, Disability-rep retelling of an amazing Classic I was psyched. Then I found it on @netgalley and got approved to review and I was over the moon!

I love The Three Musketeers so reading this rendition was like a warm hug with a twist. Tania is the main character and I could immediately see myself being friends with her. She is unorthodox, clever, and stronger than she gives herself credit for. Her relationship with her dad in the opening chapters was endearing. Tania has POTS (postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome) and has dizziness and fatigue throughout the story but the author shows how she works through the symptoms as she trains on her fencing. Her POTS isn't used at a plot device or thrown in when she fails like so many disabilities are portrayed in books and film. Instead the disease is merely a part of her that Tania's found family incorporates into their daily lives and provides support for when she needs it.

Speaking of found family, this book has a wonderful example of women from all walks of life coming together for a united cause. The four "les Mousquetaires de la Luna", Tania, Portia, Théa, and Aria, all have unique back stories and talents that, under the tutelage of Madame de Treville, combine to create a formidable espionage group. It's a blast to watch them fight alongside one another and grow closer as the story progresses.

If you're looking for a YA retelling that combines mystery, action, and intrigue with a classic storyline, One For All is the book for you!

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for providing this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

One For All follows Tania, the fierce daughter of a former Musketeer. Though Tania excels at fencing, her chronic illness makes the people of her town view her as weak and useless. When her father is mysteriously murdered and Tania is sent off to a finishing school in the city, she thinks her future is hopeless -- until the finishing school turns out to be a secret organization designed to train female Musketeers.

This was such a fun read! The Musketeers, the powerful women, the chronic illness rep, the adventure, the spying, the intrigue!

I did find the set up of the story a bit slow -- we spent almost a quarter of the book working through what the synopsis disclosed -- but beyond that, I was hooked.

I don't think I knew quite what to expect when I started All For One, frankly. But what I did get absolutely blew my expectations out of the water, so there's that.

The story starts off a tad slow, with the reader being introduced to Tania. She has a condition that causes her to experience dizziness and fainting frequently, and as such, she's basically been written off by her 17th century French town, and her mother. Her father, however, has always had full faith in Tania, and they have a strong relationship. She's always admired him for his background in the Musketeers, and he has always supported her, trained her, and believed in her. And then he is killed.

This is obviously awful for Tania for a myriad of reasons, and one of the biggest is that his will has arranged for Tania to head off to Young French Lady Boarding School™. This is not the name for real, but anyway. There she realizes that maybe she's not just going to learn some boring etiquette lessons, and that perhaps her father's biggest surprise for her is still ahead.

First, I loved reading about this time period! I don't know about you, but my crappy American school history books never once discussed La Fronde, and I will probably end up down a pretty serious rabbit hole now that Wikipedia is open. I digress. So much of what I have read about historic France is set in the 18th and 19th centuries, so this was a delightful change, and I absolutely loved learning about it. That, and the author did a wonderful job of making me feel like I was there.

I also was thrilled to see a main character with a disability, especially in a historical fiction novel. Tania's condition is, per the author, akin to a modern day diagnosis of POTS, but of course Tania had no such diagnosis. It obviously was a factor in her daily life, and she had to not only find ways to manage it, but she had to deal with the constant disdain from some really awful and ableist people.

My favorite part of the story was the characters. I adored Tania, and her incredible spirit and strength and vulnerability, but I also enjoyed the people she met along the way. Since this is in fact a gender-bent retelling of The Three Musketeers, you can imagine that Tania finds herself in the company of some pretty incredible women- but that is a story that you need to read for yourself.

Bottom Line: Hands down one of the best retellings I've read. Tania's journey was hopeful, adventurous, and full of heart.

I loved this and Tania, especially and oh the cast of characters too! Plus the setting as brilliantly shown here! Definitely a voice I want to see more of in the future!

This was such a fun, exciting read! I'm a sucker for a good gender-bent retelling, and I immediately fell in love and started rooting for Tania. Despite being fast-paced, I also found One For All to be pretty atmospheric, which is always something I love. The twists kept on coming right up until the end, too, and I certainly never saw the ending coming. Anyone who grew up on the Barbie Muskateers as I did is certain to fall in love with this incredible story.

This gender-bent retelling of The Three Musketeers is filled with adventure, daring-do, and romance, combining both the charms of the classic with the feminism of modern-day fiction. If you want a story about found family, mental strength, and determination, place your request for Lillie Lainoff’s One For All.

Disability rep and a muskateers retelling?? say no more!! this book was everything i had hoped for and more!! i loved everything and everyone.

This was so good and completely exceeded my expectations. While I can’t personally speak on the POTS rep, having a disabled main character means so much to me and she was so strong throughout the novel. Both the ableism and support she faced felt real and to see Tania overcome so many obstacles and become a version of herself she didn’t think was possible was just amazing. The Musketeer aspect was so interesting and watching her step into this new role, one that is technically her birthright, kept me on the edge of my seat. The author’s beautiful descriptions of Paris as well as the heart racing depictions of action made this book hit its peak.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review. I struggle a lot with reading slower-paced books and historical fiction, and unfortunately, this book was no exception; however, what really stood out to me is the disability representation in this book. 

Tania, the main character of this book, struggles with a condition called POTS that makes her dizzy and leads to fainting. I have this condition in common with the author and with Tania, so to see myself truthfully represented in this book was wonderful. Tania struggles with being viewed as a burden and too weak to amount to anything because of her chronic illness, and it mirrors the very common experiences of disabled and chronically ill teenagers. The fact that Tania is able to experience life more fully once she has the proper support system surrounding her is so important because many disabled teens don't have that. Disabled characters are almost never portrayed as desirable or worthy of being loved, but here Tania gets to be both. Tania's story will help so many teens who are struggling with being young and chronically ill or disabled because her story shows that there is hope, that while the chronic illness or disability don't disappear, they can still live a full life, they can still fall in love, they can still follow their dreams. Tania's story matters and I'm so glad that it is out in the world and can now go reach those who need it most.

3.5 Stars

Billed as a feminist retelling of Alexandre Dumas’ The Three Musketeers, One for All mostly succeeds. Although I found myself thinking of it as inspired by Dumas’ work rather than retelling it.

Author Lillie Lainoff takes readers into a world where women work in secret to protect France. It’s not a hard ask, given how many women have done and do that in real life. In fact, that actually adds weight to the narrative.

Given the source material, readers should expect sword fighting, intrigue and mystery, and they are rewarded with it.

The problem comes more in the overall execution, which can be slow at times and lacks that finesse you might expect from a Musketeer. It’s not that One for All isn’t worth reading, it’s just that you have to put in your time. It’s not a book that you’ll finish in one or even two sittings. I enjoyed the process, but I probably won’t be revisiting it anytime soon.

One for All is the debut novel for author Lillie Lainoff. Set in 1650's France, One for All is an OwnVoices historical adventure and gender-bent retelling of The Three Musketeers, in which a girl with a chronic illness secretly trains as a Musketeer and discovers secrets, sisterhood, and self-love. Tania de Batz is most herself with a sword in her hand. She's lived a rather sheltered life after she became sick with a chronic illness (POTS). This sickness often resulted in her having bouts of dizziness and fatigue. Her once close friend shunned her and at times bullied her.

Her chances at being married drop on a daily basis. All Tania every wanted is to train as a fencer like her father, a former Musketeer. Then Papa is mysteriously murdered, and as his dying wish, he sends Tania to finishing school under the tutelage of Madam de Treville. But L’Académie des Mariées is so much more. It’s a training ground for new Musketeers: women (Aria, Théa and Portia) who are socialites on the surface, but who seduce men into giving up secrets—and don’t shy away from sword fights. Tania finally feels like she's found her sisters, a place where she belongs.

But when she's torn between duty and dizzying emotion, she must decide where her loyalties lie or risk losing everything after she falls for one of her targets. One of the things that ends up surprising a lot of people is that Tania is a fantastic fencer who turns into a excellent swords woman. With a little self esteem, she quickly separates herself from her fellow Musketeers. This is a whirlwind debut about found family, the strength that goes beyond the body, and the power of self-love.

One of the things that makes this book real, is the authors own admittance that she suffers from (POTS) Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome. A person with POTS can experience vertigo, light-headedness, and other debilitating symptoms. Tania endures this same condition and struggles to do many day-to-day activities. But, once she's around her new sisters, they don't turn their backs on her. They make her feel welcomed which is something her own mother lacked.

As the author states, her condition took years for a doctor to come to terms with what she's experiencing. I can't imagine the pain that Lillie went through until someone finally heard her and put her on a path to recovery. One of the things I've learned about this author is as a senior, she was one of the first physically disabled athletes to individually qualify for any NCAA Championship event, and helped her team to an end-of-season 10th place ranking by the National Coaches Poll. She still fences competitively and coaches. You have my respect and admiration Lillie Lainoff. I do hope you are able to write a sequel to this story!

"Your past is part of you; our past is part of each of us—but that doesn't mean we're not ourselves."
I love Tania de Batz. I love all the characters and their charisma and this book so much. The story is so powerful and enthralling, each page had me wondering what the truth really was and hoping for Tania to get the justice that she deserved in the name of her father. These characters were the real stars of the show with their distinct and captivating personalities as well as their dynamics, but the tension in the plot is also built in a stellar way and the end product is a complete work of art. This book was moving, empowering, and written wonderfully as well. Go read this! Especially if you enjoyed the Barbie Three Musketeers movie for a dose of nostalgia.

Tania is the daughter of a Musketeer and is what her society dubbed a “sick girl.” She’s grown up with her father teaching her how to fence and her mother desperately trying to marry her off. Then, her father is mysteriously murdered, and Tania is sent off to L’Académie des Mariées, which her mother believes is a finishing school—but is actually, as Tania quickly finds out, a secret training ground for female Musketeers.

Historical fiction is sometimes hard for me to get into, but with the book’s description, I was sure I’d enjoy this, and I was not disappointed! Tania was a great narrator and lead, and I really enjoyed seeing her find her place with her other Musketeers.

*I received an e-arc from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review*

One For All was such a pleasure to read, and a wonderful debut for author Lillie Lainoff! I thoroughly enjoyed this gender-bent Three Musketeers retelling, that was full of action, adventure, and a cast of characters that I adored. There are daring sword fights, plot twists, and a main character with a chronic illness that must learn to love herself. Historical fiction fans won’t want to miss this one!

Tania de Batz has always loved the feel of a sword in her hand, ever since she can remember. Everyone in her small French village thinks that she’s weak and just a “sick girl” because of her almost constant dizziness. Her mother wants to find her someone to marry, so that she’ll always be taken care of. Tania however aspires to be like her father, a former Musketeer, strong, independent, and a fencer.

Sadly her father is tragically murdered, and to honor his final request, Tania agrees to attend a finishing school in Paris. Soon after arriving, Tania finds that the school isn’t what it appears to be to those on the outside, that it’s actually a school to train female Musketeers. These young women are socialites on the surface, but have daggers strapped under their beautiful gowns, seduce men into giving up secrets, and know how to sword fight, all while trying to protect France.

As time passes and Tania adjusts to the school, she finally begins to feel like she belongs. She begins to feel that her life has a purpose, with her new sisters in arms. Tania soon meets her first target, Etienne while uncovering a possible assassination plot. He’s handsome, kind, charming, and may have some information she needs. As Tania gets swept up in all the political intrigue, she must not only rely on her friends, but listen to herself and her body, or risk losing everything she’s ever dreamed of.

I absolutely loved the chronic illness representation in this book, and I really hope that more books like this one make their way into the world. Kudos to the author for bringing her own experience living with POTS to life through Tania. I think it’s so important for readers to see themselves represented in stories, and I am grateful for this one. I loved how determined and fierce Tania is, and how she kept fighting and didn’t give up. I definitely found myself cheering her on throughout the story. I also loved the bonds of sisterhood and found family, and their support of one another.

This book is a standalone, but I would love to see more of these characters in the future. Fingers crossed for a companion novel in the future. This book is releasing March 8, 2022, so make sure that you pick this one up at your local bookstore, or put in a library request.

Thank you Netgalley for the digital ARC!

Reading this book, I kept thinking of the barbie and the three musketeers movie and I loved it! I also think this book has one of the best disability rep!

3.5 stars

A genderbent retelling of The Three Musketeers inspired by her personal experience with the chronic illness POTS, Lillie Lainoff has a solid debut on her hands with One for All. While it is a bit lighter on the swashbuckling adventure than the original, the female friendships and commentary on self-love go a long way in rounding out the story.

Lainoff does a wonderful job of bringing Tania's world to life and does not shy away from showing the historic struggles for chronically ill people through her protagonist's journey. While Tania's illness is not understood by everyone she encounters, Tania demonstrates time and time again that she is a true Musketeer and a force to be reckoned with as she joins a secret group of female fighters to save France and uncover her father's murderer.

In my opinion, the mystery/adventure portion of the plot could have used some more development as I felt that we were missing some of the connective tissue between the evidence and the conclusions being made. Considering that it was set up as a means to move Tania's character arc along, it could have gone much further in providing additional material for her to push against.

All in all, there is a lot to enjoy about One for All and I would definitely be interested in reading more about Tania's journey should there be a sequel.

Thank you to NetGalley and Farrar, Straus, and Giroux (BYR) for an ARC of this book in exchange for a fair and honest review!

The very best chronic illness representation I’ve ever seen. In any media! This book means the world to me and I will never shut up about it.

It's a very fun fantasy romp. Ladies belong front and center with swords! Tania is a kickass protag who won't let anything stop her. Her friends, however, shot me through the heart with their kindness. I cried every time they said, "we won't let you fall" and then followed through. Thank you so much to Lillie Lainoff for writing a disabled protag whose friends treat her appropriately/as a PERSON instead of as a fragile doll. I very highly recommend this book to all fantasy lovers or to anyone who wants to know more about what chronic illness feels like. Full disclosure: I don't have POTS; I have rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia. But I do have limited energy and I do have days where my body says "nope!!!!" to everything.

Thank you to NetGalley for a preview copy of the ebook and eaudiobook in exchange for an honest review. I ended up ordering the digital audiobook and requested that the library where I work at order it too.

Allegedly based on the Three Musketeers, One for All uses the character names, the setting, and the sense of duty to create a book that owes more to Gail Carriger's Curtseys and Conspiracies novels than to Alexandre Dumas. Tania (our D'Artagnan) has a chronic illness and the dream of joining the Musketeers like her father. After his death, Tania journeys to Paris to the school of Madame De Treville where she meets Aria, Thea, and Portia. Here ends all similarities between the original and the remake. The girls are supposed to be learning to spy, though they gather very little information and speak about secrets so often in public that their opponents are always ahead. References are made to immigrants and Le Cour des Miracles, though the opinion of these people never is consulted. Given the richness of the source material, the weak imitation here is especially disappointing.