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The Life and Medieval Times of Kit Sweetly
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"A rousing, funny, feminist workplace fantasy that also takes a frank look at modern poverty." – Kirkus
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, clobbers the Green Knight, 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 this Girl Knight won't go down without a fight. As other Wenches and cast members 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.

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"A rousing, funny, feminist workplace fantasy that also takes a frank look at modern poverty." – Kirkus
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, clobbers the Green Knight, 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 this Girl Knight won't go down without a fight. As other Wenches and cast members join her quest, a protest forms. In a joust...

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"A rousing, funny, feminist workplace fantasy that also takes a frank look at modern poverty." – Kirkus
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, clobbers the Green Knight, 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 this Girl Knight won't go down without a fight. As other Wenches and cast members 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.

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        February 15, 2020
        A girl fights to modernize her medieval workplace in this energetic debut. Seventeen-year-old Serving Wench Kit Sweetly wants to fight like her older brother, Chris, the Red Knight. After all, it's the 21st century, and the Castle might be a medieval-themed restaurant chain, but corporate policy limits knighthood to males. History nerd Kit rejects the myths (embraced by historically uninformed white supremacists) that medieval European societies were all-white and patriarchal and soon recruits others to her cause. Secretly, she's fighting not just for equality, but also for her future: Kit needs more money. Kit, Chris, and their mother are working poor, facing daily problems like power cuts, missed bills, mystery meals, and, now, imperiled college dreams. Pacton offers some historical tidbits but revels in pop-culture medieval fantasy references, invoking Joan of Arc alongside fictional characters from The Lord of the Rings, Game of Thrones, and even the cheese-tastic, knowingly anachronistic A Knight's Tale. Kit is white, and her fellow workers are diverse in race, gender, and orientation--best friend Layla is black, and emphatically not-boyfriend (because they don't want to risk ruining their friendship) Jett is half Indian/half Russian and all suave, while Kit's recruits are Chinese American, nonbinary, and trans. A rousing, funny, feminist workplace romp that also takes a frank look at modern poverty. (Humor. 14-18)

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        March 1, 2020

        Gr 9 Up-Kit Sweetly is a serving wench at the local medieval-inspired dinner theater restaurant, the Castle. The term "wench" is not one she prefers, but it seems to be an unfortunate reality of her job. That, and the reality that the Castle continues to perpetuate stereotypical gender roles for its employees. Only cis men are permitted to be knights even when others are perfectly qualified, like Kit. One evening sets off a chain of events that could topple the patriarchy of the entire Castle corporation. Kit rides as a knight, becoming a social media sensation and inspiring her coworkers to start an underground training for a more diverse knight population. Besides being an agent for change, Kit is struggling with her mom and brother to make ends meet, applying to colleges, and slowly falling in love with one of her best friends. Although the cast includes bisexual, transgender, and nonbinary characters, the main character is straight and cisgender. The other characters seem to serve as background and the fuel to fire Kit's motivation to change the Castle's culture. Kit's mission is one to be applauded and cheered on, but using nonbinary and transgender characters as underdeveloped background seems like a missed opportunity. Kit is a senior who is struggling with the college admissions process, yet she never actually seems to attend school. In fact, she seems to ignore school while handling everything else. Does this happen at times? Sure, but the lack of repercussions is notable. VERDICT Overall, this novel is a strong voice for feminism and workplace equality. Fans of Rainbow Rowell will appreciate the relatable characters and a cause to root for.-Carrie Finberg, South Park High School, PA

        Copyright 2020 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

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        April 13, 2020
        For Kit Sweetly, the Castle, a medieval-themed restaurant with tournaments, knights, squires, and serving wenches, is practically the family business. Her uncle runs it; her brother Chris is the Red Knight; and she, much to her feminist chagrin, works as a wench. Kit’s been going there since she was a kid, she’s a true nerd about the Middle Ages (“Yeah. I have a heraldry book”), and she’s well aware of women’s roles riding and fighting. She even knows Chris’s routine, but company policy says that women can only be wenches or princesses. It’s not just the principle of the thing motivating Kit, either: knights earn more, and Kit’s family finances mean that she has to save for college. So when Chris doesn’t show one night, Kit jousts in his stead, creating havoc and ending up the star of a viral video. Debut author Pacton has a light touch, deftly balancing details of the real Middle Ages and the fake Castle version, and setting up Kit’s feminist battle with the higher-ups through the teen’s entertaining first-person narrative. The long-simmering attraction between Kit and her handsome friend Jett feels unsurprising, but Kit’s determination is handled well, as is her connection to friends and family. Ages 14–up. Agent: Kate Testerman, KT Literary.

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