Wednesday, April 22, 2020

Can't-Wait Wednesday: The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly


"Can’t-Wait Wednesday" is a weekly event, hosted over at Wishful Endings, that spotlights upcoming releases we're eagerly anticipating.

This week, what's really got my pages in a twist is...

The Life and (Medieval) Times of Kit Sweetly
Publication Date: May 5, 2020
Hardcover, 384 pages, Page Street Kids
Genres: YA, Contemporary

Moxie meets A Knight’s Tale as Kit Sweetly slays sexism, bad bosses, and bad luck to become a knight at a medieval-themed restaurant.

Working as a wench―i.e. waitress―at a cheesy medieval-themed restaurant in the Chicago suburbs, Kit Sweetly dreams of being a knight like her brother. She has the moves, is capable on a horse, and desperately needs the raise that comes with knighthood, so she can help her mom pay the mortgage and hold a spot at her dream college.

Company policy allows only guys to be knights. So when Kit takes her brother’s place and reveals her identity at the end of the show, she rockets into internet fame and a whole lot of trouble with the management. But the Girl Knight won’t go down without a fight. As other wenches join her quest, a protest forms. In a joust before Castle executives, they’ll prove that gender restrictions should stay medieval―if they don’t get fired first.

My Thoughts

I just recently heard about this one, and I’ve been intrigued ever since. I’ve actually never been to a Renaissance Fair or any of the medieval-themed restaurants that are in larger cities. I want to go, but I just don’t have any in my immediate area. This sounds like a fun romp to meet my curiosity. It also sounds like it could put off some Fangirl vibes. Contemporary mixed with fantasy. I really hope it is similar. I’ve been thinking about giving up on YA contemporary lately, so maybe this one will change my mind?

What book are you waiting for this Wednesday?

11 comments:

  1. This is a new one to me and it sure sounds like it will be a good one.

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  2. Sounds cute. Hope you love it and thanks for sharing.

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  3. Cute pick! That's a new to me one. Hope you positively love it once you get to read it!


    Here's my WoW

    Have a GREAT day!

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  4. Very excited for this. I was disappointed I didn't get selected for a blog tour to read and review, but I'll get to it at some point!
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  5. I've been to a medieval-themed theater/ restaurant before and it was so much fun. I love the sound of this book. I am adding it to my wish list. How could I not have heard of it before?! I hope you enjoy it when you read it. Stay safe and well.

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    1. Right?! I feel like there wasn't enough buzz for this book.

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