⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ — A perfect blend of badassery, feels, and fantasy

The Princess Knight by Cait Jacobs is everything I want in a YA fantasy romance — and then some. It strikes that just right balance of plot, character development, found family, action, suspense, and swoon-worthy romance that keeps you turning pages way too late into the night.

I’ll admit, I wasn’t totally sure how I’d feel about Clía at first — but wow, did she grow on me. She’s fierce, complex, and so much stronger than even she realizes. Watching her evolve was one of the most rewarding parts of the story.

And Ronan? Swoon. He’s a total badass to the world, but a complete softie when it comes to Clía. I love the “touch her and die” trope as much as the next fantasy reader, but what really made me fall for Ronan was how much trust he had in her. He never doubted her ability to handle herself — he supported her, respected her, and let her lead. That quiet confidence in her strength? DEAD.

The found family aspect was beautiful, the pacing was tight, and the action had me fully invested from start to finish. There were twists I didn’t see coming, and moments that punched me right in the heart — in the best way.

My only (tiny!) complaint? Some of the names and locations were really hard to pronounce or keep track of. There were definitely moments I mentally skipped over them like “that mountain place with the epic fight scene,” but honestly, it didn’t take away from how much I loved this book.

If you’re into strong female leads, protective but empowering love interests, and high-stakes fantasy with a romantic core — this one’s absolutely worth your time.

I received an advanced reader copy of The Princess Knight from Inkyard Press in exchange for an honest review. This YA fantasy romance officially launches on October 14, 2025 in North America (and October 23, 2025 in the UK), but it's available now for preorder. Don’t sleep on this one — it’s the kind of story you’ll want to experience the moment it hits shelves!

3.5⭐️. I have to say, I thought with the cover art and the title (both the current one “The Princess Knight” and the previous one, “Medievally Blonde”) that this would be more lighthearted and romance heavy, but it really was not. Perhaps that was my own misunderstanding, but I definitely do not feel like the cover and title match the story very well, as much as I LOVE the cover art. With it being compared to Legally Blonde, I expected more humor. It was definitely more fantasy heavy, with a romance subplot.

I can definitely see this miscommunication between title/art and actual story being a bit of a problem for future readers.

It was a cute story. I had fun. It put me into a little bit of a slump for awhile, but it picked up nicely around the 70% mark. Overall, I would recommend it. Interested to see if we get a book 2!

I genuinely enjoyed this cozy & thrilling fantasy. I loved the simplicity of the plot and how relatable the characters felt. I also enjoyed the character growth from many of the characters and absolutely did not expect that plot twist!!! Also obsessed with the HEA 🫶🏻
Thank you to NetGalley & the publishers for this eArc!

After the prince she’s spent most of her life expecting to marry decides to no longer propose to her, the princess decides to follow him to a military academy in hopes of winning him back. While there, she will find herself learning a lot more than just dueling.

Ronan is the best friend of the prince she was supposed to marry. He is a strong warrior and protege, but he finds himself intrigued by the princess.

Will the two learn more from their training than they expect? And how will they face the war that they discover is looming on the horizon?

This was a really enjoyable read! I enjoyed Clía’s character a lot. She really grew throughout the story, becoming stronger in both body and mind. I really enjoyed her little furry companion as well, he was so cute!

I also liked that we got to follow Ronan as well. He’s a loyal, sweet and strong character that you can’t help but enjoy.

The side characters were loveable too, especially Kían and Sárait. I do hope we will get more of them in the next installment!

I highly recommend trying this out if you enjoy a medieval setting with romance, royalty, war and a cute little companion!

Thank you NetGalley, Avon and Harper Voyager and Harper Voyager for the chance to read the arc!

Good plot between Ronan and Clia. I wished there was more comeuppance on Domhnall. He was such a jerk. Like the found family arc. But Celia’s family can’t be that clueless. I needed more background about Ronan’s pain/illness?

— 4 stars
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

📖 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐜𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭: 512 pages
👤 𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐫: Cait Jacobs
🏢 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫: Harper Voyager
📅 𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: 14 October 2025

What you can expect:
— New Adult Historical Fantasy Romance
— Third Person X Dual POV
— Legally Blonde X Medieval Military Academy
— Princess X Warrior Captain
— Ex's Best Friend
— Found Family
— Forced Proximity
— Slow Burn Romance
— Grumpy X Sunshine
— Queernormative World
— Celtic-Folklore Inspired

𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐠𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐚𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬: animal death (A wild mythical beast), blood & gore, death, death of a parent (off-page, mentioned in flashbacks), internalized ableism (related to chronic pain/physical disability), kidnapping, sexual content (on page, not-specific/vague), violence and war themes.

𝐖𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐲:
The Princess Knight (RIP Medievally Blonde you will be missed) is a New Adult Historical Fantasy Romance by debut author Cait Jacobs. This is a beautiful tale written with strong themes surrounding the significance of hope and perseverance during humanity’s worst, and the power that can be found within discovering your voice in a world determined to silence you. The light-hearted and sometimes whimsical tone acted in perfect contrast to the sometimes severe, dark events that offered the right amount of struggle in support of our main characters' growth. I found this to be a strong debut from author Cait Jacobs with its nod towards the iconic ‘Legally Blonde’ movie with a medieval twist whilst standing apart in strength on its own. The whimsical setting and strong world-building offered a vast outlook into the political affairs of the world which become very significant in the storytelling as the story continues to develop over time. I adore that this is a queer-normative world that introduced a variety of LQBTQIA+ rep with ease which opened up the (metaphorical) door to limitless possibilities for all characters involved. The disability representation added so much life and realness to an otherwise fictional cast of characters. I had the best time getting to know both characters on an emotionally intimate and the struggles that they face throughout their day-to-day lives. I felt that this was handled with the utmost care and respect whilst refusing to undermine the often severity and significance to living with a disability which has in-turn made me respect the author all that much more. I loved the focus placed upon both characters as they endure the realities of their disabilities head-on and refuse to let it prevent them from achieving the livelihood that they long to acquire. I cannot speak for the disabled community myself as a non-disabled individual, however it is my hope that readers within the community can connect with the characters in their own way to feel seen and recognised as every reader deserves to feel. The endearing diverse cast of characters had left me ensnared into their grip with their endless charm and undisputed found family dynamic, and overall I found The Princess Knight to be a wonderful story clearly written with a lot of heart and intent which I felt immersed into with ease.

𝐏𝐥𝐨𝐭:
I was immediately sold on this book the second that I heard it being referenced as 'when Legally Blonde meets Medieval Fantasy' and it truly did not disappoint, nor did I find it fail to deliver in that regard. I loved the concept of a sheltered Princess with no defence training suddenly finding herself on the doorstep of an elite military academy in the hopes of re-securing an engagement to the prince who broke her heart. I enjoyed the way the author took the basics of 'Legally Blonde' and spun it into its own unique tale to help it stand apart on its own. I'm a huge fan of an academic setting so I really enjoyed getting to follow Clía on her training to become a recognised warrior amongst a group of people who were betting upon her failure from the moment she arrived. The plot itself felt fairly simplistic in that it was an ease to follow which means I can gladly recommend this book with ease to new and seasoned Fantasy readers alike. The mystery and intrigue surrounding certain characters was a lot of fun to explore as the plot takes the reader on a journey all throughout the expansive world that has been introduced. The plot was definitely the strength of The Princess Knight for me as I can sense that there was a lot of thought and time put into its development. There were plenty of twists and turns that kept me engaged from beginning to end, and overall I found this book to feel really easy to read within one sitting whilst never lacking in enjoyment.

𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬:
Clía was such a wonderfully complex heroine to follow on her path of self-discovery and both inner and physical strength. I love that she retained her femininity and ‘whimsical’ pursuits alongside claiming her own power and authoritative voice in an environment that were quick to dismiss and undermine her. The journey that we follow her on is by no means an easy one, however her stubborn nature and refusal to give in to the negative opinions of her peers made Clía an instantly likeable character to cheer for in the hopes for her success. Her willingness to see the best in people often suggested a naivety to her character that I still can’t help but love because ultimately… Clía is just that. A young woman who suddenly finds herself with an opportunity to be a little bit selfish and take the time to truly learn about herself. She has a lot of learning and growing to do in combat and as a person itself, and I have nothing but respect for Clía in her ability to take it all in her stride with a hopeful outlook and keenness to learn. She’s a force of nature when she puts her mind to something and I loved being able to witness Clía find her people amidst the chaos that was unfurling. I loved getting to see her love for her people and devotion to the kingdom that she has sworn to protect to the best of her ability. The way she continues to fight on their behalf to be heard and kept into consideration during the budding war was completely admirable, and I really believe that Clía will grow into a beloved Queen that will rule with fairness and compassion. She grew a lot throughout The Princess Knight and it was amazing to see the confident woman that emerged victorious by the end.

Ronan won me over from his very first interaction and it only continued to go uphill from there as we continued to witness his personality growth and strength as a commendable leader. His struggles with chronic pain was really eye-opening to me as a reader and I really appreciated that this is something that is reiterated time and time again. This is a huge attribute to his character and it truly broke my heart to see him continuously undermine his own struggles and pain out of fear of being discredited in his profession. Ronan has worked hard for much of his life to gain notoriety as an acclaimed soldier which is earned and proven by his skill on the battlefield. His single-minded focus and ability to see the bigger picture when faced with an enemy made him a valued asset during times of strife, and I just loved getting to see Ronan be recognised for his value and strengths in-spite of his personal struggle. Outside of his profession there’s no denying Ronan’s loyalty and priority towards family. His circle is small yet no less impactful, and I really enjoyed getting to enjoy the moments with ‘softer Ronan’ when he was able to just be present as a young man alongside his friends. His selfless nature and willingness to put others above his own needs was commendable, even if I did sometimes wish I could reach through the page and shake him to reiterate that he is also deserving to feel like a priority. Ronan is just such a sweet soul who deserves his happily ever after and I really enjoyed getting to see his character progression from beginning to end.

𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭:
I do admit that the only I aspect I was feeling a little let down by was the overall relationship progression that was explored between Clía and Ronan by the end of the book. Both characters got off to such a strong start and I loved getting to witness the beginnings of an unlikely partnership which blossomed into a reliable friendship before romantic intentions began to take root. My main problem is how swiftly the romance aspect seemed to take place as it did to the point that it felt very abrupt, and do I personally wish that it had been more steadily introduced for a more believable connection. For me this can also be applied to the romance developed between the impactful side characters which also sadly felt lacking in exploration and therefore an abrupt development. There was definitely some small amounts of pining and yearning which is a big win for me, however things escalated very quickly from there as the plot also began to pick up in pace which made it sadly feel a little less authentic due to its lack of progression. I suppose you can also credit this to their age and the swiftness of being young and experiencing your first love, so my mention of this is not included to be a bad note as I can see this being a positive attribute to many other readers. This is simply a personal preference to me as a reader, however I did still enjoy the build-up that we were granted to this point. I still adored Clía and Ronan together as friends and then as a couple, and I actually enjoyed that this book was giving more ‘upper YA’ vibes as opposed to Adult. I don’t even really have a solid explanation for that one other than it just seemed to fit the story and its intent? Any intimate scenes included are written to be very vague and more 'closed door' which suited the story just fine as it was an emotional and intimate touch that didn't take away from the tale itself. Their entire dynamic felt very wholesome and inherently good which made it impossible to not root for their happiness independently and as a couple.

𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:
This was such a wonderful debut by the author in all of its strengths and I hope to be able to read more works from them in the future. I can’t seem to find if The Princess Knight is intended as a standalone or more. I’m really hoping for more as the ending itself felt lacking in finality to be the end of a standalone. There is still dangers lurking at every corner with the threats not fully neutralised, and I feel like Clía and Ronan still have their work cut out for them in tackling all of the weaknesses within Clía's kingdom against her parents wishes. This is something I would love to see come to life with at least one more book, so if there’s no definite plans for a sequel please take this as my formal request for one more book.

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧.

that was so cute and fun to read! i read this in one day (one sitting technically, if you don't count food and toilet breaks). i couldn't put it down, it was so addictive and enjoyable to read.

the princess knight follows clía, as she's denied an engagement that she really wants. she proceeds to join a military academy to show to the prince that she's more than she looks. and to be fair, she completely kicked ass. this book focuses a lot of time on her training, so if you love training scenes (like i do), then this book is exactly what you need. the political backdrop was really interesting.

enter: ronan. he was such a loveable mmc. i found there wasn't anything that i disliked about him. most mmc's tend to be arrogant, but ronan wasn't and i adored that about him.

eventually romance blossoms, and it isn't in the way that clía was expecting. i did find the romance a little rushed. they went from training partners to making googly eyes at one another very quickly. it wasn't too much of an issue though, but for those who prefer a little more tension and longing, you won't really find that here.

this book is legally blonde but make it medieval, and i absolutely loved that about it. it was so refreshing and fun to read. it kinda reminded me of the lady janies series in how unserious it was. that being said, more of a fantasy than a historical fiction (only mentioning because the lady janies is historical fantasy).

This was so fun! Great for a debut and will definitely read more from this author. The amount of character development and plot workings in this was amazing for a debut, hardly felt like a debut while reading

Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins for a copy of this book! Because it was AMAZING!!

The plot and the characters were fun and intriguing, and this story felt unique in comparison to other fantasy books published recently. Definitely a feel-good read. And the cover is so pretty I'm planning to buy a physical copy when it's published.

One minor thing was that the writing did feel a little closer to YA than adult, but not so badly that it wasn't enjoyable to read.

This cozy fantasy takes Legally Blonde and replaces the lawyers with knights for an unforgettable adventure! The bones of Legally Blonde are there but the author does a great job of freshening up the plot and putting new spins on certain elements. This is a perfect read if you like Legally Blonde or The Princess Bride, cozy fantasies with a dose of adventure, Aelin’s character from Throne of Glass, or are otherwise in need of an easy breezy fantasy to read.

The Princess Knight reads very easily — I would say it falls under cozy fantasy with an element of adventure (we are at knight school after all). It’s very accessible, not bogged down with a lot of world-building in the beginning, perfect for when you’re in the mood for a fantasy that doesn’t take a ton of brain power.

Our main character gives me vibes of “a princess who loved her kingdom very much”. On the surface it looks like her actions are for a man, because indirectly, they are. But at the base she is doing what she can for herself and a kingdom she loves very much. I love our main character - she is our autistic rep and greatly appreciated! Her talk of being overstimulated in certain clothing really hit home. I loved our love interest too, he lives with chronic pain so we have some great disability rep sewn seamlessly into the story. It doesn’t stop there, the author does a beautiful job of creating a queer normative culture with nonbinary, queer, and ace characters alike.

I will say this reads like YA and would perhaps be better categorized there. I also would’ve liked to feel more yearning between love interests. I want to feel their desire shown on the page. I want to see more conflict in our main character’s internal thoughts. Aside from that, this is a fantastic debut and I greatly look forward to reading what Cait comes out with next!

Thank you to Netgalley and Harper Collins for an eArc copy in exchange for an honest review!

I was so excited to read this book. The cover really caught my eye same with the title, I was definitely intrigued. However, I do miss the legally blonde title reference but I understand if it was changed due to concerns.

I was hoping for a bit more slow burn and angst with the romance, it just felt a bit flat and lacking to me. However, the plot twists in the book I wasn't expecting and had me hooked! I was shocked and entertained.

I also enjoyed the animal sidekick and I thought that was fun, I don't see it to often in books compared to movies. I do think this is falling more in line with New Adult book rather than Adult as well. I also appreciated the queer tones throughout the book and just it being normal. That's wonderful. I believe people will really appreciate that and the chronic illness representation, I know I did.

Overall an enjoyable read and I bet many will be loving this as well!

Okay I absolutely could not put this book down. I read it in one sitting and was absolutely obsessed with how the story was going.

Without spoilers, it revolves around two royals (Princess Clia and Prince Domhnall) who were essentially betrothed since birth to solidify the relationship between two kingdoms.

When the Prince Domhnall breaks it off abruptly, stating Clia is just a pretty face and not a leader, she goes to prove him wrong. Out of her depth, she overcomes challenges and trains at a military academy to prove her worth. Doing so, she learns more about herself and what she wants.

It kind of gave me fantasy She’s the Man movie vibes of being underestimated because of her princess status and also being a woman.

Absolutely phenomenal book. Great fantasy elements, a bit of pining between Clia and a special guy who isn’t Domhnall (though she does pine for him for awhile), and a tad bit of spice.

As the Princess of Álainndore, Clíodhna knew it was expected of her to marry Prince Domhnall, and she was fine with that. Everyone said they were a perfect match and Domhnall has always been a good friend to her, so she can imagine living a happy life together. However, all expectations for her future suddenly shatter when Domhnall refuses to propose.

Knowing she needs this marriage to protect her kingdom, and wanting to prove Domhnall wrong, Clía devises a plan to get him back. She will follow Domhnall to Caisleán Cósta, the military academy he’ll be attending. Sure, the academy has a ruthless reputation and Clía’s never held a sword in her life, but her lack of training won’t matter; she’ll prove her worth as a warrior and secure her proposal.

While training, Clía develops a special friendship with Domhnall’s best friend and Captain of the Guard, Ronan. Training at Caisleán Cósta has been Ronan’s greatest wish, but now that he’s here, he can’t seem to focus on anything but the blonde princess with the iron will. As war looms on the horizon, Clía and Ronan must prepare for the worst—both on the battlefield and in their hearts.
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The Princess Knight is a really fun read full of heartfelt romance and action-packed adventure, and I loved how it offered a fresh, medieval take on Legally Blonde. The connection to Legally Blonde was clear throughout the novel, but the author did a great job reimagining the story to offer readers something unique. I really enjoyed the story’s Celtic roots and the world-building was perfect; I felt like I got just enough explanation to make the story make sense, but not so much that I was bogged down with too much background info. I also loved the diversity and representation in the book.

Although this book is advertised as adult fiction, it seems to skew more towards upper YA fiction and I did find myself wishing the characters were slightly older. I also would have loved to see more scenes that focused on the academic/training aspects of the academy. While there was a lot of discussion regarding Clía and Ronan’s one-on-one training sessions, I would’ve liked to see some more that focused on their roles as students. My favorite parts of boarding school books—especially in fantasies—is reading about the magical, unique lessons students learn in their classes.

Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I’m hoping there will be a sequel!

Thank you to NetGalley for the free digital copy of this book!

I’ve been following Cait since 2020 so I was soo excited for this! And I’m honestly SO impressed with her writing and world that she created. I can always tell when a writer is a reader, especially as a debut author.

Really wonderful characters. I adored Clia and Ronan both separately and together. I also loved Durmhall and Niamh.

I think the book fell a bit flat for me, and here is why I think so:
- The author sold it to me as a Legally Blonde retelling. And when I say sold, I meant SOLD. I was so excited for that. However, I think it might have taken a bit from me. Maybe that’s why they changed the title, also. Legally Blonde is FUN. It’s light. This book was surprisingly very dark and heavy at times. I came into this book looking for a quick, fun time, but I didn’t necessarily get that. I got that when the characters were talking, but the war talk and exposition ended up taking a majority of the book.
- I don’t think every book with a romance needs to have a split POV. Sometimes I think it actually hinders instead of helps a book. In this case, I didn’t love it. Especially in the beginning. I want to care for Clia first and her only, especially because of the prince being mean to her. But then we have Ronan being like ‘but he’s actually good!’ and I wanted to come to that conclusion WITH Clia. I think just having it be her POV would’ve helped the narrative soo much.
- A small detail, but Ronan yelled at Clia for getting into this school because she was a princess. He only got into the school because he was the Prince’s Guard? So that point was a bit mute. I wish that Ronan and the Prince didn’t know each other, so that his position there fully FELT earned instead of him earning it as he went.

Because of these details, I didn’t love it as much as I hoped I would. Again, still so impressed by the debut novel. I’d definitely pick up other books by her.

3.5 - A medieval Legally Blonde retelling with a princess and a knight, set in an Irish inspired fantasy world, written by THE Cait Jacobs? Sold.

Everyone in the kingdoms knows Princess Clía and Prince Domhnall are the perfect match, and a marriage would bless both of their kingdoms by the gods, but when Domhnall declares he can’t marry Clía, she’s faced with failure. After receiving word that Domhnall is going to the toughest military academy in all of the kingdoms, she decides to follow after him to try and win his heart back, but instead, finds herself falling for Ronan- Domhnall’s best friend, and the captain of his guard. Clía soon realizes that there’s much more going on in the kingdoms than her family’s willing to address, and that despite best efforts, there’s a war on the horizon.

This was so incredibly fun to read, and I loved Clía so so much. I was a big fan of how she became a brave and strong warrior while continuing to stay true to her feminine side. I also loved the found family in this, and their development together as they face numerous obstacles during their training. I wish there was a little more world building in this involving the myths and how they tied into the history, but overall I liked this. (Murphy carried).

came for the legally blonde references, stayed for the plot 🤭🫶

🩷 thank you so much to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the arc! 🩷

3.5/5 stars

Like 99% of the other reviewers, I've been excited for this book since its OG title and rip it will be lovingly missed. However, I think The Princess Knight fits better! This definitely has Legally Blonde elements but overall it reads more as a YA fantasy with some more subtle nods to LB. If you weren't aware of its original title and don't LOVE LB, you probably won't notice them!

I want to shout from the rooftops how much I love this book for:
- being queernormative (without any weird notes that you sometimes see w/bi characters like "yeah, I've been with women, so what!" ykwim??? they're just queer and existing and it is beautiful)
- having chronic illness rep
- having autism rep
- having nonbinary, sapphic, and ace rep as well

I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to read about characters who can speak about love and attractions and none of it is shameful or hidden. It makes my tiny, cold queer heart so happy 🩷

HOWEVER . . .
I had a few issues.

Normally I'm good at ignoring ages and pretending everyone's aged up in my mind, but going into this with the notion of it having some LB themes I was s h o c k e d when the MMC said he was 19. Literally put the book down and reflect for a moment levels of shocked. And (correct me if I'm wrong) we don't really know anyone else's ages but it's fair to assume they're all around that age, no? The idea of all of these teenagers being at an elite warrior school just felt weird. Like, wouldn't that theoretically be more in line with law school? Not everyone's good enough to get in and you need to spend years training to be accepted, putting you at least early to mid twenties??

And overall, the romance between Clía and Ronan felt a little flat to me. I wanted more stolen glances, Mr. Darcy helping Elizabeth into the carriage and we get THAT moment after they touch hands, slow burn vibes but instead it felt more like a ........ situationship turned lovers?

I think the most interesting part of the book is the twists and the plot itself. The romance felt a little underbaked and I could have done without in all honesty. But those TWISTS?? Hooked, baby, HOOKED. I was so distracted by what I thought was a very obvious villain that another person snuck under my radar and caught me by complete surprise.

The fight scenes were beautiful, such a good balance of witty quips and brutal reality of the loss of war. And Cait Jacobs has a wonderful way with words; I was highlighting things left and right. Almost every chapter I had a "oh, that's beautiful/moving/sad" moment 🫶

Clía, princesa de Alainndore, decide seguir a su ex prometido a la academia militar Caisleán Cósta tras ser rechazada por no ser considerada lo suficientemente fuerte para ser reina. Con la intención de demostrar su valía, se encuentra entrenando y desarrollando una nueva identidad. Allí se reencuentra con Ronan, un guerrero que, a pesar de su dolor crónico, se convierte en su mentor y confidente, desafiando tanto sus propios límites como los de Clía. A lo largo de la trama, Clía no solo lucha por ganar el corazón del príncipe que la rechazó, sino que también descubre su verdadera fuerza y propósito. La historia destaca por sus personajes entrañables, especialmente Clía, una heroína decidida y llena de vulnerabilidades, y Ronan, un compañero leal y tierno.


Es una lectura para pasar una tarde tranquila.
Le faltó una buena construcción del mundo. Si son lectores de fantasía no se los recomiendo ya que es algo básico, esto es más para lectores de romance.


Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and the author for the ARC in exchange for an honest.

thank you to netgalley & the publisher for an eARC of this book in exchange for an honest review.

I wanted to love this book so badly, and while I did still enjoy it, it fell a bit flat to me 😢 soooo let’s get into it!

Going into this I expected a light hearted rom com set in a fantasy world, given the original title, the synopsis, & then some character collages the author posted on ig. While the first half of the book meets this expectation more, around the halfway mark the plot becomes more focused on multi-kingdom political conflicts & war, which i was not expecting. So for that reason, while I too was sad about the title change, I think it’s a good call because this book might share some similarities with legally blonde but the tone felt wildly different.

So more specifically, the things that i enjoyed:
- the representation & the queer normative world
- Animal side kick done in a non annoying way
- The creativity of war college version of legally blonde; that’s just so fun and I never ever would have thought of it
- As mentioned above, I liked the first half a lot more than the second. It felt more engaging and I cared a lot more about what was happening. Clía seemed to have stuff at stake, and I enjoyed the general vibes

Things that fell flat/didn’t work for me:
- the romance
- The world building/magic in the context of the second half: let me explain more… I felt like the world building and magic was weird because it wasn’t quite fleshed out enough to make sense, yet it wasn’t irrelevant enough for there to be minimal world building.
- General over arching political plot: it was a bit too predictable for me, coupled with the fact that I wasn’t super into the characters relationships
- Clía’s journey: at times I definitely got she worked hard. At other times it felt like certain things just fell into her lap.
- The motivations of the villains: I am confused by this. It was weak reasoning and I don’t really get it.

So all in all, I did enjoy this. I found it hard to want to finish though. I would still recommend, however going into it, know it’s not a silly little rom com story. The romance is pretty minimal, and there’s more to the plot than the synopsis makes it seem. Said larger plot didn’t grasp me, but that doesn’t mean it won’t click for you! I liked this authors vibes so if they write more, I’ll def read it!

The Princess Knight by Cait Jacobs

I went into this book knowing very little but totally falling for the cover. It surprised me every step of the way. From a queernormative world to mental health awareness to silent illnesses to badass characters.

I wish it would have been marketed as a YA book because then I think it would have been a 5 star read. As an adult book some things just fell flat for me personally but I'm not even sure what it was missing.

Beautiful world building. Amazing side characters. Literally obsessed with Murphy and wish he got more screen time.

It read like the first Throne of Glass meets Legally Blonde. I will absolutely be devouring every book Cait Jacobs publishes.

Thank you NetGalley, Cait Jacobs, and Avon and Harper Voyager for the chance to read this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

5 stars ✨

This book took on a different kind of twist of Legally Blonde but medieval fantasy!

Clia was to be married to a prince to help unite their kingdoms, but the prince didn’t believe she could handle being a queen. He decided to end their betrothal and had plans to go to Caisleán Cósta, a military academy.
Clia simply wanted to show the prince that she was and is capable of being queen and decided to attend Caisleán Cósta. She wanted to 1-prove she is capable and 2-win him back. Definitely “what like it’s hard” vibes !! 💅
Read to find out what else happens!

I was instantly hooked by the books synopsis and I knew I had to get my hands on it!
Legally Blonde is a fav of mine and it being mixed with fantasy, I just knew I would love this book!

I love the romance and I felt like it hit the slow burn trope for me and I was 100% here for it. The world building was also really well written and I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
It was intense and very engaging!! I genuinely loved every second.

I’m really so lucky to have gotten this eARC🥹

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for this eARC!
This is my honest ARC review 🫶🏻