This graphic novel makes me want to go and read the book versions and see what happens next in Kels story. She faced the challenges head on despite being told repeatedly she shouldn’t because she was a girl. She also showed that it doesn’t matter your size or position no one should crush someone just because they are smaller or beneath them.

I really enjoyed the book. It was interesting seeing how the illustrator interpreted different characters. I think adapting such a beloved book is always going to be hard, since you have to deal with people's ideas about what the characters look like. I loved the added diversity to the groups of pages, and the multitude of skin colors. In the novel, it really seemed like it was only Zahir and Faleron who were characters of color among the pages.

Thank you NetGalley and publisher. I had loved this book when it first came out and devoured all the ones after. When I saw that it was made into a graphic novel I was excited. This is a great way to introduce Tamara Pierce’s world to new readers. I can’t wait to see the next ones.

In a world where only men are knights, Keladry aspires to be a lady knight, but she must prove that she belongs. This graphic novel follows the events of the novel First Test. I love it just as much as the novel version!

I had a bunch of Very Normal feelings about this. It was such a delight getting to see so many of my favourite characters in this graphic novel format. It also really makes you realize what a tiny book it is lmao.

I do unfortunately have to complain about one main thing though. And that is ginger Raoul. wtf