When Claire Terdan was six years old her parents and younger brother perished in a house fire, and she has bounced around in the foster system for the ten years since. She’s now a feisty teenager who doesn’t hesitate to stand up to bullies, but she’s in mortal danger when she is besieged by malevolent spirits. Spirit Knight Justin not only comes to her rescue, but also discovers her unique destiny. She’s destined to be a knight! There is a serious problem though – girls can’t be knights.
Lee French’s first book in the Spirit Knights Series follows Claire as she fights for survival to take up a career she is apparently not entitled to. The concept for this series had the potential to be woven into an epic fantasy but French has opted for a light-hearted, quick-read adventure. Girls Can’t Be Knights is fun, entertaining and easy to read.
4 stars