Cass is destined for an arranged marriage and a life under the command of her husband; however, she dreams of something different. When she meets a fierce, leather-clad woman on horseback, her life takes a dramatic turn: she is introduced to the Sisters Of Sword And Shadow, a group of women training in secret and riding out as knights, disguised as men. Cass decides to join the Sisters and relishes her new life, but she knows there is something different about her; she just doesn't fully understand what it is.
From the start of this book, you realise that Cass is different: she doesn't want to follow her sister into an arranged marriage; she longs for freedom and something different. Joining the Sisters gives her that and also trains her in sword fighting, jousting and combat. She relishes the strength this gives her, both physical and emotional.
The book is a unique take on the Knights of the Round Table and I liked the female strength that is portrayed throughout. Set in a time when knights were bold and ruled, whilst women were seen as weak and subservient, Sisters Of Sword And Shadow showed us that women can find a way to gain independence and do what is right. The book pulls no punches when it comes to portraying the lives these women had to live and we see exactly how vicious knights could be in their quest to maintain their reputations and is a definite YA. Adventure is woven in with tournaments and an epic battle but, at its heart, this is a story of Cass and her journey to discover her true self.
This is a book about strength and courage; it's about women standing up form themselves and for others; it's about independence and having a voice; it's about love and revenge. A great read that is bold and fierce, Sisters Of Sword And Shadow left me wondering what is next for Cass.
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