This book starts slow but as I got further into it I really liked it. It has quirky characters that you get to see grow through out the book. There is also romance involved.

Thank you #NetGalley for the advanced copy of #LoveatFirstKnight by Megan Clawson in exchange for an honest review.

I really wanted to love this book as it appealed to be on several levels but the story was just lacking. I really didn't believe the romance of it all. I would have preferred Daisy end up with Ellis as their story had the makings of something great. Daisy read as younger than she really was and her actions were irresponsible while working at the camp which didn't fit her character at all.

Rounded up from 3.5

I didn't actually realise that this was part of a series, but it's fine as a standalone, as there's only a small mention of the couple from the previous book.

The premise of Love at first Knight was just the right level of cute I was looking for. It also rivals to lovers trope, which is rapidly becoming one of my favourites.

Daisy ventures out of her small village to do something she loves; pretending to be a knight. Unfortunately, she comes across Teddy, a viscount, who she's forced to monitor and pushes her buttons like nobody else can.

I found Daisy quite relatable. Anxiety riddled, she spent her whole life playing it safe, escaping into a world of fantasy. She has low self esteem and thinks that she's going to be ridiculed when she's her true self, so she hides behind her alter ego Lady Alenthaea when things get tough.

Teddy came across as a posh bad boy intent on winding up Daisy. I found their banter fun and enjoyed watching the progression of Teddy's character into something more than just a spoiled rich kid.

I felt, while the first half of the book was fun and engaging, the second half dragged a bit and I was impatient for the book to get to Happily Ever After.

A sweet rivals to lovers romcom, perfect for summer!

Very cute and quick read! I will say that I picked this one out not realizing it was an adult romance but that's okay! It didn't take me long to read and kept my attention pretty well.

Thank you to Avon Books and NetGalley for the ARC of this novel. This was a cute quick read that went a few places I did not expect. Yes it was a romantic comedy and yes you can see some parallels to the real-world British Royal Family. This, however, focuses much more on Daisy and her anxieties as well as how she can use her skills to overcome what she sees as limitations and bloom into her own person. This is not one I will go back and re-read but I did enjoy the time I spent with it. 3 stars.

“Love at First Knight” by Megan Clawson is a captivating tale that seamlessly intertwines the charm of medieval romance with modern-day sensibilities. Set against the backdrop of the fantastical world of the Tower of London and LARPing tournaments - Clawson’s narrative follows the journey of two unlikely souls brought together by fate.

At its heart, this novel is a classic love story, yet Clawson infuses it with refreshing twists and turns that keep readers eagerly turning pages. Daisy is not your typical damsel in distress, especially when she's put on her crown as "Lady A". When she is hired at the Tower of London for a summer job her world is turned upside down when she is paired with the notorious bad boy royal, Theodore "Teddy" Fairfax.

What sets “Love at First Knight” apart is Clawson’s skillful portrayal of an average girl trying to survive having her world turned upside down. Her vivid descriptions breathe life into the story, immersing readers in a rich tapestry of colliding worlds.

But it’s not just the setting that shines in this novel; it’s also the characters. Daisy and Teddy are complex individuals with their own hopes, fears, and flaws. Daisy is shy, insecure, and has an uncanny ability of getting herself into trouble and Teddy seems to be at the center of every mishap.

Clawson's ability to make characters loveable is a work of art.

Overall, “Love at First Knight” is a delightful blend of romance and adventure. Clawson’s writing is engaging, her characters are memorable, and her story is filled with unexpected twists and turns. Whether you’re a fan of historical fiction or simply love a good love story, this novel is sure to enchant and captivate readers from beginning to end.

This book was gorgeous!

Daisy’s journey from painfully anxious introvert to a the fun, bubbly, confident women she dreams to be is long, but this makes her story the more realistic.

Teddy makes for a cheeky, frustrating live interest and their enemies to lovers storyline is slightly less believable than Daisy’s personal journey, but this doesn’t make the book any less fun to read!

Rating: ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ (4/5)
Really cute story! I enjoyed the characters and the plot! The pace of the story was a bit slow however but there were definitely different moments in the story I really enjoyed.

Unfortunately a DNF at 37%.

I’m gutted to DNF this as I enjoyed the first one so much, but unfortunately this one includes two love interests (love triangle) and I just know there won’t be justice for Ellis. I just can’t get on board with stories where the woman ends up with the grumpy, rude royal over the lovely, nerdy guy who would support her through her mental health challenges. Also as someone who has major anxiety I found it hard to get on board with someone being able to just ‘get over it’ when they channel their inner LARP character.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for an ARC of this book in exchange for my honest review.

I enjoyed this book but it comes off as a YA title. The characters were fun and the plot entertaining, especially the section on the family LARPing.

From the publisher:

Daisy Hastings has always thought she was born in the wrong era. So when she bags a summer job at the Tower of London helping to run their Knight school, it feels like a step in the right direction.
Theodore ‘Teddy’ Fairfax is a loose cannon. A disgraced distant relative of the royal family, he’s tall, dark and now (begrudgingly) helping with the Tower of London’s summer programme – and there’s nowhere he’d like to be less.
When Teddy’s oath to be an obstruction almost gets Daisy fired, she declares war. But as the two cross swords, they start to discover they both need a little rescuing…
And that maybe, just maybe, love can bloom, even on a battlefield…

Again it was entertaining but might do better marketed as a YA title. 3 stars.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley, I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

I really really wanted to like this book. It took. me forever to complete because it just wasn't written in the style I prefer. The characters were mid, I didn't feel really connected to them. I think the story itself was good, I enjoyed that, but the blandness of the rest of the book just did not keep me hooked at all. It was a drag to get through. The 23 year old was childish and made immature decisions. Very pouty. It just wasn't for me.

"Love at First Knight" focuses on Daisy Hastings, who has struggled with anxiety and shyness for years. She still lives with her parents, feeling at ease mostly with family, friends, and during her live-action role-playing (LARPing) sessions. When a summer position at the Tower of London's Knight School opens up, Daisy takes the opportunity, stepping out of her comfort zone into an exciting new environment. There, she meets Theodore 'Teddy' Fairfax, a disgraced royal and her polar opposite, whom she is tasked with helping.

I was intrigued by the book's premise, but I found the character development somewhat lacking. It was interesting to learn about the world of LARPing, which seems like a fun activity, and I appreciated the warmth of Daisy's family. However, the romantic relationship between Daisy and Teddy didn't quite work for me; it felt underdeveloped and could have used more depth.

If I could, I'd give it a solid 3.5 stars. I really enjoyed Megan Clawson's writing style and the way she set out the plot, despite the fact that I had never read any of her books before. However, I couldn't connect with the main character in this book, and I didn't sense their romantic connection.I really enjoyed the book's role-playing part and would like to read more about it. Daisy's self-discovery was my favourite part of this, rather than the romance.
Overall, it was a good read, and I would recommend Love at First Knight and plan to read Megan Clawson books.

Thank you, Netgalley and publishers, for providing an ARC in exchange for an honest review.

Who knew what LARPing was before reading this book? Talk about learn a little something every day!
Daisy takes a job at the Tower of London to train Knights at a children's summer school. The story follows her experiences & her friendship with Viscount Teddy. An amusing tale & lots of fun too.
Great story & great characters.

This is such a cute read with a unique setting. I really enjoyed all the shenanigans of knight camp, the amusing banter of the main characters and the interesting history of part of England that were shared. Additionally, I enjoyed the LARPing storyline and am happy how the mental health rep in the story was portrayed.

2.5

I received an ARC from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.

I was really looking forward to this one! Role playing is something I've always found fascinating, so a romcom about it sound like the perfect idea. And I won't say it was bad. I did enjoy parts of it. I loved the family, the bits of role playing we got, and the representation of anxiety.

My main issue was with the couple. Daisy and Teddy just didn't have the connection I was hoping for and, to be honest, I would have liked it a lot better if Ellis had been her love interest. Teddy was mostly just annoying, and Daisy ended up being a little frustrating near the end as well.

Not to mention that it was meant to be set at a summer camp and we hardly got to see the kids. And when we did, Daisy and Teddy were so wrapped up in irritating each other that the kids were pretty much forgotten about. Not exactly good counselling...I would have loved if there were more moments with the kids and to have Daisy and Teddy bond over guiding them, instead of just pulling pigtails and complaining about it later. Teddy during the final LARP was adorable though.

I just felt wanting with this book. It had such great potential, but ultimately fell flat for me.

Love at First Knight was such a sweet sweet book! I love books with characters who are trying to find their place in the world and figure out who they are and what they want to do, and this one had the most perfect characters! There was so much to love about this book and I just thought it was so charming! thank you so much to netgalley for the earc and to the publisher

Apologies I read this a while ago, but I’m terrible at coming back here to leave a review.

Loved Daisy/Lady A . I love the idea that you don’t know what someone else is going through regardless of how their life looks like from the outside/ public persona.

Enemies to lovers is always a book I will read.

I am in my contemporary romance era, and this book was perfect. I hadn't previously read Megan Clawson's other book but I will absolutely be reading it after this one. The banter between Teddy and Daisy was so witty and the slow burn was immaculately well-done. I thought it was also so refreshing to have the anxious nerd representation. Overall, a super cute romance.

A perfect romance pick for the nerds, the ones who watch Lord of the Rings religiously, and those that are obsessed with everything U.K.

I loved reading this and I loved seeing my inner fantasy nerd portrayed through these characters! Such a quick, witty, romantic book!