Utterly charming. Young Frankie is astonished to discover that they have been chosen as the next potential Dog Knight--protector of the universe from gremlins and shadow beings. But first, they have to pass six trials, which will force them to make difficult choices that define who they truly are. This is a gentle story (gremlins don't die when hit with a magic sword, but instead temporarily "poof" out of existence) with lots of heart. Highly recommend to fans of classic fantasy tropes, adventure stories, quality LGBTQ+ representation, and of course, dogs.