I absolutely LOVED The Princess Knight. Clia is headstrong, compassionate, stubborn, and resilient. She is everything I want in a female main character. She is feminine and powerful. Ronan was a perfect balance to her, a strong man who wanted to support her, not do things for her. He was multifaceted and wonderful.

This story was so fun, while still having an interesting and intriguing plot. The political aspects were well-explained and an integral part of the storyline.

I highly recommend this book!

Legally Blonde but make it about a knight? Shut up and give it to me immediately. I am obsessed with the cover and loved the story. This arc was everything I could have wanted.

Thank you to Cait Jacobs, publishers and NetGalley for giving me the oppurtunity to read this ARC.

I had so much fun reading this novel. Legally Blonde mixed with medieval knights and princesses and some aspects of magic in there as well.

Clia is the crown princess of Alainndore and after being rejected by a man she goes to Caislean Costa to become a knight and win him back (what, like it’s hard?) Throughout her journey she meets and trains with Ronan where he trains her and fall in love. The side characters are all so different and bring such a found family feeling throughout the book. And MURPHY is the cutest little killer you will ever meet.

The plot mirrors some aspects of Legally Blonde but has a uniqueness that Cait Jacob’s writes so well. The plot twists and turns and you will be kicking your feet, bawling your eyes and screaming all at the same time.

When I say read it… JUST READ IT. You will not be disappointed.

While "medieval fantasy legally blonde" is an apt descriptor, it does fall short of a tall order w that comp.

This definitely read more as a YA fantasy while I was expecting a bit more adult going into it, but on the plus side, there's a lot of LGBTQ rep (queer world, main MC's are queer, non-binary side character). There was a good amount of creativity with inspiration from Celtic origin.

I really wanted to love this, but I just found that the writing and the characters didn't really draw me in the way I would've liked and hearing a comparison like legally blonde makes me expect a high level of comedy, which was not in this. The romance unfortunately fell a bit flat for me because I just expected more buildup and again, I just wasn't wowed by the characters.

Overall, it was just an OK read for me.

an honest arc review ♡

This was adorable and fun. It was such an easy read to just breeze through. I adored both the FMC and the MMC. Everything kept me on my toes in the best way and I could not get enough of it.

Also I know we shouldn't judge a book by it's cover but have you seen that cover? It's amazing.

Thanks to Netgalley for the ARC

4.5 ⭐️

Originally titled Medievally Blonde, this book was a play on one of the best movies Legally Blonde. Our FMC is a princess from a neighboring kingdom who is seen as sorta weak, someone who loves pink and she is engaged to be married to another prince she has known from childhood. However, the prince decides she’s not strong enough to be the queen of his kingdom and ends up breaking up with her. In true Elle Woods fashion, our FMC decides to join this academy for knights that the prince will be attending to show she is strong and can be useful to the prince. Enter, the prince’s best friend and private guard who is also training at the academy who takes pity on the FMC…… and slowly but surely they falls for each other!

This book was fun! I was expecting this book to have more romance and less plot but it did have a lot of plot. I will say at sometimes it was a bit confusing trying to follow all the names and kingdoms the author was throwing out you. It also felt the ending was a little rushed and I wished there was more of a conflict between the MMC and FMC. However, overall I really enjoyed it and would recommend it!

The Princess Knight was an absolute joy to read—equal parts empowering, whimsical, and heartfelt .A great fantasy debut that sparkles with charm, humor, and just the right amount of romantic tension. I was completely hooked from chapter 1 by Clía’s determination, wit, and flair.

There’s an undeniable Legally Blonde meets royal fantasy vibe with clever nods and light-hearted moments perfectly balanced by deeper themes of resilience, self-worth, and duty. Clía isn’t just chasing after her lost love; she’s fighting for her place in a world that constantly underestimates her. (Sound familiar??? IS this fantasy or real life?) And watching her grow was great character growth!

The worldbuilding is immersive, from the prestigious and cutthroat academy to the looming threat of war that raises the stakes for everyone involved. There’s action, political intrigue, and an emotional depth to the story that kept me turning pages. In it's whimsical success there was romance, badassery, heart, and a heroine who proves you can slay in both fashion and battle.

Thanks to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for this eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I wanted to love this so much, but in the end it was just okay for me. The star of this book for me was Clia. I really loved while she became stronger (physically and mentally) she still maintained her femininity. She’s still a princess who loves sewing and dress making. She still cares about her looks but can still destroy you if necessary. I enjoyed watching her ambitions and personality grow throughout the story. I also really liked the female friendships that were formed in this story, but the expected and unexpected ones. I just never connected fully to the story. I usually never complain about a book having not enough time romance, but for me I wish there was more of it. I liked that the love interests were friends first. I loved them as friends. They compliment each other so well. I just never felt like they were building up to being romantic with one another, although it is quite obvious they are supposed to. I guess I just wanted more yearning. The two often felt immature with their feelings, which surprised me for a book that is marketed as adult. Their behavior felt more young adult. I wish we had more world building. I normally enjoy political intrigue in fantasy but the politics in this just didn’t do it for me.
This book was originally called “Medievally Blonde,” which is an awesome title for a fantasy rom com. But this wasn’t really that, so I think the title change was appropriate. It matches the story much better.

First, I would like to thank Harper Voyager and NetGalley for providing an e-ARC of this book. I found myself conflicted while rating it. I really enjoyed the characters and their development, as well as the representation throughout the story. However, I felt that the plot fell a bit flat for me.

The book follows Princess Clía, who enrolls in a military academy to win back her betrothal and secure her kingdom’s future after her engagement is broken off. At the same academy, Warrior Ronan is trying to stay focused but is often distracted by Princess Clía. While the premise of the plot sounded exciting, I think the pacing throughout the book ultimately diminished my enjoyment. There were moments when the story was engaging, but there were also times when it felt slow, with repetitive situations occurring.

If you enjoy character-driven stories with great world-building, along with queer and disability representation, you will likely appreciate this narrative. The story offers a new and refreshing perspective.

Thank you again to the publisher and netgalley for an e-ARC of this book!

please buckle in for a heaping serving of mixed signals, direct from my thoughts to your screen! i had an incredibly hard time rating this book for a multitude of reasons – it was a decent read overall, but i had incredibly high expectations that weren’t met, it’s marketed as adult but i feel like it reads more as YA – you get the gist. there’s a lot at play here! that doesn’t even get into the fact that i, myself, am a certified legally blonde superfan. so much so that my girlfriend made fun of me for quoting lines multiple times before characters even uttered them. needless to say, this book felt like it should be made for me.

i do want to start off by saying that i think this is a unique narrative with well-rounded worldbuilding. i really appreciated seeing autistic & chronic pain rep in a queernormative world – i thought these were really well done! the representation was lovingly woven into the story and characters without feeling clunky or overwrought, which isn’t always easy to do. unfortunately, for me personally, the age of the characters in this story is where they really started to lose me.

as this is categorized and marketed as an adult book (and judging based on the appearance of the characters on the cover), i assumed that these characters would probably be in their twenties. this is especially if we consider the legally blonde connection, which has been heavily referenced time and time again (including its former title, medievally blonde), in which the main characters are either in law school (elle, warner, vivian, etc.) or practicing lawyers (emmett). imagine my surprise when ronan said that he’s nineteen!!! nineteen. omg. this is where the mixed signals really come in – this isn’t necessarily a bad choice, if that’s the book you want to write. but it’s not the choice i want to see. i was hoping for a slightly more adult narrative, but it absolutely read as YA instead – the way things magically fell into clía’s lap over and over, the way it fell very nicely into the typical beats of a YA fantasy narrative (one character made a comment early in the book and i immediately clocked a betrayal plot twist that came true later on). i could see the bones of the legally blonde narrative guiding the structure underneath, and while i did enjoy clía’s warrior journey to prove herself, it didn’t shine quite as bright as the original. and that’s okay! it just wasn’t the one for me.

if you’re looking for something that skews on the young/new adult fantasy line, i think you’ll enjoy this a lot. there’s excellent worldbuilding, great queer & disability rep, and a fun narrative that feels fresh. i really do hope this book finds its audience!

I was lucky enough to recieve an ARC of this book (rip medievally blonde I’ll always remember your og name)

I looooved. It’s fun. It’s cozy with just enough danger.
Our fmc joins a military academy “what like it’s hard” 💅🏻

I love a book that proves the soft girl is more than just soft. & this did just that

Thank you NetGalley for the copy of this book.

Oh how I loved this book. The growth of the FMC, and her journey from self doubt to a confidence and strength in herself was so relatable and well done. I found myself not wanting this book to be over, but unable to stop reading at the same time. The writing pulled me in quickly, and I laughed, raged, cried and came away with that feeling when a book manages to hit everything you needed at just the right time. I hope there are future books planned because I would love to go back and explore this world more.

First of all Thank you for the Arc!!!

The princess knight is a fun, emotional read with a mix of adventure, romance, and political intrigue. The characters are easy to root for, and the stakes keep rising, making for a really engaging story. If you like strong heroines, complicated love triangles, and plenty of action, this book is definitely worth checking out.

I absolutely loved this book. A phenomenal retelling of Legally Blonde set in a fantasy world that has subtle nods to the musical as well. Chef's kiss!!

I could not put this book down, it was fast-paced with well developed characters and a lush world. I hope Cait writes more books with these characters, as they were all compelling!

This book was pretty much everything I wanted it to be? I will so,I preferred the original title for this story, but I was so enamored the entire time. Really great work here!

This was marketed as Legally Blonde but where? I’m not into “queer” romances so this was an immediate DNF. Had this been marketed better I would not have requested it.

A really fun meet-cute between celtic mythology and legally blonde! I had a lot of fun reading this adventure, and I thought it had a great balance between romance, fantasy, and military strategy lol. This book has so many fun ideas and the way all the legally blonde references were able to be seamlessly wound in with celtic fantasy and magic, it was honestly very impressive and I was absolutely hooked! Cait Jacobs did a phenomenal job with this and I found myself hooked on every character and how the story would play out. I liked how long it was, most the time fantasy romances are too short, and not enough time is spent on the world building, but this book had a great mix of slowly introducing the romance while the world building and fantasy elements really got to shine and round out the characters! The romance was also very very well done, I found myself rooting and swooning for them throughout the whole story.

This was an absolute delight of a book! Highly highly recommend!!

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Voyager/Avon for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I originally wanted to read this book for the disability representation but got hooked for sooo many other reasons! I truly enjoyed the ex’s friend/betrayal, forbidden love, one tent😉 and if there is training arc? I’m sold! & this one was done exceptionally well.

While I typically enjoy books with FMC’s that are powerful/strong right out the gate — I was attached to the Clía from chapter one. This book unexpectedly stirred my emotions in ways I did not expect. Cait Jacobs did a great job of evoking sympathy for all of the characters in this story!

Thank you to NetGalley, Cait Jacobs and Harper Voyager/Avon for allowing me to read and review this eARC.

I really really wanted to like this book. I mean just look at that cover art 🥹. But alas a good book does not a cover make.

This was originally marketed as a fantasy take on legally blonde and I really didn’t see that to me. It read more like a YA version of fourth wing. And I think that’s the reason why I gave it such a low rating because I kept comparing everything to that. And I know it’s not fair for me to do that but my brain does what my brain does.

You might like this book if you are a fan of YA novels and haven’t read fourth wing yet

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Voyager/Avon for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

Okay, okay, okay—do you love Legally Blonde? (Honestly, does anyone not love Legally Blonde?)
Do you love a medieval romp brimming with Princess Bride-style humor—witty, irreverent, and just the right amount of absurd?
What about a story full of charming quirks, unexpected adventure, and a heroine who slowly but gloriously discovers just how powerful and capable she truly is?

And let’s talk about the romance—between a girl who’s impossible not to adore and an underdog you’ll fall for right alongside her.

If you’re nodding along? You have to read The Princess Knight.
I adore this story. It’s clever, heartwarming, and the perfect mix of laughter, love, and girl-power triumph.