Seriously, so cute! I love this and I need it to be released and be fall NOW so I can share this and own a physical copy asap. I hate having to wait so long to have this in my hands. Domhnall and Clía were perfection and I loved their story. I loved the medieval take on the story and the setting, it made it so fun.

If you enjoy a quick, easy, cozy fantasy read then I would recommend this book! This felt like a really fun medieval legally blonde.
There was so much to love about this book! Part One was the slowest bit of setting up the context, but I really loved the pace of this book.
The FMC! Clia was very likable! She was very endearing.I love her determination and that her character stayed consistent throughout the story.
The MMC! Ronan was a great serious character to Clia's personality. I thought they were really fun together. Ronan himself was kind of boring, but he was a good friend and isn't afraid to call out Domhnall when he needs to. Though I feel like we could've just heard "he's the youngest captain of the guard" once and understood he's good at what he does but that whole point kept getting stressed over and over.
I wouldn't mind a whole series in this universe because that's where I think the author can expand on a lot.
Thank you to NetGalley for the arc!

I like to thank the publisher and NetGalley for allowing me to read this book early.

I'm familiar with Legally Blonde. I'm all for books inspired by it... however, this book felt too tame and too dependent on Legally Blonde to give it any sort of room to 'be'. What I mean is, the characters are flat and some of them are rehashing dialogue ripped from moments like in the film.

I was weakly rooting for our leads to be together, but I felt their need to 'be together' was only to follow the plot set by the film Legally Blonde. They had no chemistry to me. Sure one likes to garden and the other likes to sew clothing, but besides that they're pretty soulless forms.

The fantasy world is interesting and I really wish the author tried at making that fully fleshed out. The monarchy seemed to be a simple read. The magic aspect also was strange because everyone appeared to be searching for a jewel but of course the item isn't what they think it is, and then it doesn't really get followed up on.

This book was one of those where the romance was more or less written first and everything else filled in around it.

So, all in all, if I want to watch Legally Blonde I'll pop in my DVD.

3.5 stars rounded up. This is a fun and exciting fantasy story. I saw a lot of people compare it to Legally Blonde, but instead of lawyers it’s knights. I definitley got that vibe! It’s about a brave princess who doesn’t just wear pretty dresses—she knows how to fight with a sword and stand up for herself after a lot of learning of course. She’s on the road to self discovery & growth with some romance as well. There’s a good amount of world building, and I loved that some characters had their disabilities and growth as well!

Overall, this is a good book for people who like fairy tales with a little twist. It is sold as “Adult,” but this book is definitely more YA.

The Princess Knight by Cait Jacobs gave me high hopes in the synopsis. In fact, a Legally Blonde-esque vibes had me SO excited to read this book. Unfortunately, it fell a bit flat. I went into this expecting an adult medieval / fantasy version of law school but the characters and writing style felt extremely YA. While i did enjoy the world building and the characters, i never got back to my excitement of the synopsis. While it was a fun read, I did not grow to love or even enjoy most of the characters, their relationships felt very surface level, and I did not think about this novel when I put it down. Overall, I think someone might absolutely ADORE this novel but that someone wasn't me.

I remember seeing the concept become reality for The Princess Knight on tiktok and to say I wasn't hooked from the beginning is a lie. Legally Blonde has always been a comfort movie for me as I love the world of academia and a woman finding herself without a boy on her arm.
This was even better. Not only because it's fantasy but the political intrigue and underlying mystery was something that kept me so enraptured. Clia found not only herself but friends that support her being true to herself. I think that's all we can ever ask for in life, and who doesn't want to be cute while also kicking ass at a battle college??? If you liked Fourth Wing, you'll like The Princess Knight even more. If the "your beauty is your armour, but what's inside you, that's steel" quote in shadow and bone broke you, just WAIT.

First off, thank you so so much to Netgalley and Harper Voyager for this ARC! I had such a fun time reading it and can't wait to explore more by this author!

I first picked up this book for the fun cover, then stuck around for the incredible writing and fun story. Our book picks up with our FMC, Clia, a princess whose sole goal is to get married to her childhood prince friend in order to secure an aliance between their kingdoms and please her parents. To me, her struggle was relatable, even though she was a princess, because she was constantly fighting her own self-image alongside fears of disappointing her parents which, haven't we all? Additionally, as a female who enjoys leaning into her feminine side through hobbies such as sewing and styling her outfits, she is constantly looked down upon. Many characters note how she needs protecting or can't make decisions for this reason. I did find it interesting that none of them requested she change, but because of their comments she felt a <i> need </i> to change.

In steps our MMC Ronan. I actually LOVED Ronan. Often I feel like romantasy MMC's end up following the same formula whereas Ronan was a novel character who was quite genuine and there for his woman. On the other hand, he also worked his hardest to be loyal to his friends and not forsake anyone. He is the definition of doing it all.

This book certainly has a larger overarching plot (which I won't get into as it is nearly all spoilers), but I found the smaller moments such as when Clia and Ronan were training or a sense of comradery fell over our cast, to be my favorites. For me this book was one that I could easily forget the world around me and take a break to fall into Clia's story.

I wouldn't describe this book as being an externally high stakes fantasy adventure novel, but one of self growth where the stakes were internal to Clia. I also ADORE when our main man is one who sees not only the FMC's potential, but her value in who she is.

Tropes:
-Knight (actually, captain of the guard) x Princess
-Slow burn
-Found family
-Training scenes

I loved the book! It was that perfect mix of some romance with plot! Clia and Ronan are so cute together!

What an amazing book! I was in a reading slump and this pulled me right out of it. Cliá and Ronan are beautifully written characters and I started liking them from the start on. The character development is incredible and the story in all makes me want to find out more. I feel like some part of the plot was a tiny bit too obvious though so it didn’t feel like a big surprise!

3.5☆
I had high hopes for this book after reading the synopsis and following the author for a while now but honestly the book fell kinda flat.

Thank you to NetGalley and Harper Collins for the chance to read The Princess Knight by Cait Jacobs. Unfortunately, this one didn’t quite hit the mark for me.

I went in expecting a fantasy take on Legally Blonde—a fun, fierce, and maybe even slightly ridiculous romp. And at first, it sort of delivered. Our FMC Clía chases an ex to war college (yes, war college), where she’s trying to prove herself, but soon I found myself skimming pages, struggling to stay invested.

Things that didn’t work for me:
• The romance felt underwhelming, with chemistry that barely sparked.
• The world-building tried to be rich with Celtic mythology, but the names were overdone and repetitive.
• The magic system and political plot were a mixed bag—neither fully developed nor mysterious enough to carry the story.
• Clía’s journey veered between earned success and plot conveniences that just fell in line for her. She did work hard to improve but then a magical sword enhances her abilities.
• The villains? Their motives were as clear as a foggy morning. Weak reasoning led to forgettable antagonists.

I wanted to love this. I really did. But the more I read, the more it felt like I was watching a checklist of Legally Blonde moments in a fantasy skin—complete with a love interest who exists mainly to be helpful, and a larger plot that struggled to hold my attention.

That said, I think readers looking for a very light fantasy with a hint of romance might still find something here. But if you’re hoping for a well-developed magical world with compelling characters and sharp plot twists, you might be left wanting.

DNF 56%

I loved seeing the parallels between this book and Legally Blonde! I was so excited to give this story a try and see how things played out.

However, the characters and story weren't able to hold my attention. I wasn't super excited to keep reading and it's taking me a lot longer to read this than normal so I decided this book wasn't for me.

The idea of the story is fun but the romance was lacking for me. I can do slow burn romances if there's noticable tension but all I saw was a sweet friendship.

Pitched as a medieval “Legally Blonde”, I was expecting a bit more humor. There was some—in certain situations and very few conversations—but very little that left much to be desired in that field. However, our main character Clia grows and develops through the course of the story and is loads of fun.

3.5⭐️! Thank you for the arc!

I had the absolute BEST TIME reading this book! I was giggling, smiling, and kicking my feet the entire time. I loved all the nods to Legally Blonde but felt like this book embraced the inspiration but made the story have it's own take with new twists and turns. I loved the cast of characters, the support and friendship throughout the story, and I sincerely hope we will be back in this world again soon.

Cait absolutely nailed their debut release!

Thank you NetGalley for the eARC my opinions are all my own.

*3.5 stars*

I would say this book is fine; I enjoyed it a lot until about 69%, and then it got a bit dragged for my liking; I felt like the story was too long on the war and battles, and kind of repetitive, with no real consequences for any characters (even though logically it doesn't really make any sense that the battles went how they went). Overall it was cute and a nice read but I wouldn't go back to it, if that makes any sense. The characters were fine and I liked them and feel they were well developed, and the plot was good as well, it just felt a bit lacking in pace at the end of the novel.

3.5/5 stars!

This book was a really fun and light read! What initially grabbed my attention was the gorgeous cover, the "Legally Blonde" inspo, and the Irish/Gaelic (?) mythology and folklore aspect.

I would say it possibly over-delivered on its Legally Blonde promise, to the point where it became a little predictable and thus a little disengaging for me. Because parallels were so easily drawn between characters in the movie, I was less surprised with the plot than I had hoped.

With that being said, I think it was a great reimagination and a well written picture of both chronic pain and neurodivergence.

3.5/5

Political and relationship dramaaaaaa!

I think I was a tad underwhelmed with this book and I do blame the internet for that, sorry to the internet. This was written by someone I follow on BookTok and I was seeing so many people looking forward to this book and hyping it up. I think that too much hype can lead to disappointment and I'm thinking that happened here, I was so excited for it and hearing so much about it that I overhyped it in my head before even reading it.

I just wanted to get that out of the way first.

This definitely read more YA to me (I'm not sure whether it is categorized as adult or YA, so that's something to note before going into it. I think that the miscommunication with the characters is what made it read so young to me, but that could be a totally personal opinion and possibly a rare opinion at that.

Oh and this is inspired by Legally Blonde (if you know about the original title of this book, you already knew that) and I think that's so fun! I love Legally Blonde - who doesn't?!

There is some really nice to see representation in this book and I really really did appreciate that. We have neuro-divergent characters and characters with chronic pain (as someone who has both of those going on, that was really nice to see and relate too).

Overall, this was well-written with satisfying world-building. I think a lot of romantasy lovers will enjoy this book. And the cover is fun, so that's always a plus!

Thanks to NetGalley for the e-ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review! My Goodreads review is up and my TikTok (Zoe_Lipman) review will be up at the end of the month with my monthly reading wrap-up.

I've been following the author Cait on Instagram for a while now, so I was beyond excited when I found out she was releasing her first book, and even more honored to receive an ARC! I loved the original title Medievally Blonde, but The Princess Knight fits the story just as well.

The book is like a medieval twist on Legally Blonde, which I adore. Our main character, Clia, is a princess who’s brushed off by her potential fiancé for being too superficial and unfit to rule. Determined to prove him wrong, she enrolls in Cordislean, a prestigious academy for knights, where she aims to graduate as a Curdah, an elite warrior.

While the story promises fantasy adventure, its heart lies in Clia’s journey of self-discovery and growth. With the support of Ronan, the captain of the guard and her ex’s best friend, who is honestly such a soft and steady presence, Clia finds her strength and starts to redefine what leadership and worth truly mean.

One thing that did throw me a bit was the book’s "adult" label. To me, it read more like a YA novel, especially since the love interest is only 19. I also expected a deeper dive into some of the themes, but they stayed fairly surface-level. That’s not necessarily a negative. It kept the tone light and cozy, and I still really enjoyed the story.

Also worth noting, this book has absolutely no spice. If you're looking for a clean, slow-burn story focused on personal growth, friendship, and quiet romance, this is a great pick. I would describe it as a wholesome, gaslamp fantasy with strong cozy vibes.

If you're in the mood for a charming, empowering tale with a dash of romance and a lot of heart, The Princess Knight is a lovely pick.

I'm just learning the original title was Medievally Blonde, which in my opinion was SO MUCH BETTER. Fit the book & character and was such a great reference to Legally Blonde. Besides that, I really enjoyed this book. Cila was such a great and fun FMC to read, and her development through the book continued to progress the entire read. The romance was also very swoon-worthy! And there is an actual plot, and not trope focused.

Only thing I was a bit confused about was why this book is labeled adult. It felt more YA to me, especially given the male love interest is 19 years old. Usually with adult books too, I expect them to dive deeper into certain themes, but it all felt surface level. Not necessarily a bad thing because I did really enjoy the book, but it did feel more YA.

I'd love to read a 2nd book in this series if the author decides to write a 2nd. I think there is a lot left to explore!

Heart broken clia on a mission to save her kingdom .
She follows her betrothed to a military academy and falls for someone definitely not her betrothed.


This book would definitely be great for someone into ya fantasy forsure!
The description of the dresses and atmosphere was very cool. And the names were very unique