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Lady's Knight
An undeniably fierce, unforgettably funny, unapologetically queer feminist romp through the England of medieval legend. Bestselling and acclaimed authors Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner bring readers along on an epic quest for valour, freedom, and, above all, love. A Knight's Tale meets the Lady Jane series, with a dash of The Great!
Gwen is sick of hiding – hiding the fact that she's taken over her father's blacksmithing duties, hiding her attraction to girls, hiding her yearning for glory as a knight.
Meanwhile, Lady Isobelle of Avington, queen bee of the castle, has never once considered hiding who she is – until now. She's been chosen as the grand prize in the Tournament of Dragonslayers, to be given to whichever knight can claim her hand. And for the first time in her life, she can't talk her way out of trouble.
When Isobelle discovers Gwen's knightly ambitions, they hatch a scheme together – Gwen will joust in the tournament, disguised as Sir Gawain. Winning means freedom for Isobelle, and glory for Gwen. Losing means…well, let's not go there.
One thing's for falling in love was never the plan.
But the best laid plans…are often trampled all over by dragons.
'A sapphic delight, full of jousts, jaunts, and courtly love. Lady's Knight sparkles with wit and charm and has lady knights to swoon over. Kaufman and Spooner will leave you breathless.' C. S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise
'There are a lot of damsels in Lady's Knight, but none of them need a man to fix their problems. (Men seem to be the source of the problems, in fact.) Wholesome, heartfelt, and more fun than cheesecake on a stick, Kaufman and Spooner's latest book is all about women's work. You know, jousting, dragonslaying, and saving the kingdom – all while looking fabulous.' Jodi Meadows, coauthor of New York Times bestselling My Lady Jane and My Plain Jane
Gwen is sick of hiding – hiding the fact that she's taken over her father's blacksmithing duties, hiding her attraction to girls, hiding her yearning for glory as a knight.
Meanwhile, Lady Isobelle of Avington, queen bee of the castle, has never once considered hiding who she is – until now. She's been chosen as the grand prize in the Tournament of Dragonslayers, to be given to whichever knight can claim her hand. And for the first time in her life, she can't talk her way out of trouble.
When Isobelle discovers Gwen's knightly ambitions, they hatch a scheme together – Gwen will joust in the tournament, disguised as Sir Gawain. Winning means freedom for Isobelle, and glory for Gwen. Losing means…well, let's not go there.
One thing's for falling in love was never the plan.
But the best laid plans…are often trampled all over by dragons.
'A sapphic delight, full of jousts, jaunts, and courtly love. Lady's Knight sparkles with wit and charm and has lady knights to swoon over. Kaufman and Spooner will leave you breathless.' C. S. Pacat, New York Times bestselling author of Dark Rise
'There are a lot of damsels in Lady's Knight, but none of them need a man to fix their problems. (Men seem to be the source of the problems, in fact.) Wholesome, heartfelt, and more fun than cheesecake on a stick, Kaufman and Spooner's latest book is all about women's work. You know, jousting, dragonslaying, and saving the kingdom – all while looking fabulous.' Jodi Meadows, coauthor of New York Times bestselling My Lady Jane and My Plain Jane
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Amie Kaufman
36 books13.3k followersAmie Kaufman is a New York Times and internationally bestselling author of young adult fiction. Her multi-award winning work is slated for publication in over 30 countries, and is in development for film and TV. Raised in Australia and occasionally Ireland, Amie has degrees in history, literature, law and conflict resolution. She lives in Melbourne with her husband and daughter, their rescue dog, and an extremely large personal library. She is the host of the podcasts Amie Kaufman on Writing, and Pub Dates.
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May 21, 2025
2025 is a big year for lady knights, and before Tasha Suri and Alix E. Harrow hopefully bring us the most intense sapphic yearning in medieval times, Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner take on a more fun adaptation of the theme. Unfortunately, there was not half as much lady-knighting as one would expect from the title, and I was left a bit unsatisfied. We got Gwen, a blacksmith's daughter who dreams of being a knight, and then there's Lady Isobelle whose noble birth made her the price for this year's tournament champion. (It's not the book's fault, but I kept mixing them up. It's usually ALWAYS the princess who is named Gwen in stories like this.) Gwen sneaks into the tournament disguised as Sir Gawain (it does not get more arthurian than that, if that's of any interest to you), but Isobelle recognizes her immediately from their meet cute on the last market day. Isobelle is of course not keen on marrying just anyone, so they make an agreement that Gwen will do her best to reduce the number of possible suitors in the tournament. Gwen also disguises as Gawain's sister Celine, so that she can join Isobelle at court, and no, I have no idea how that is supposed to make sense with her acting the part of three people. Maybe that was my biggest problem with this book: everything was a bit nonsensical. There is a comedic tone throughout and it's not a super serious story, but it also wasn't laugh out loud funny to me. I think I would have loved this book if it had really leaned into the silliness, but instead I was left with many situations I didn't know what to make of. Take their first meeting for instance: Isobelle, a lady, is suddenly super interested in buying metal works from a blacksmith? Umm, but why? Could the authors really not think of anything else to start the story? I also didn't understand how Gwen stood any change against actual knights who trained for their entire lives. I mean, good for her, but where did she get the abilities? She does some training during the story, but that surely can't be enough to be on the same level as everyone else in the tournament? Then there's this really weird mix of medieval and modern times. The world building felt unnatural with many clashing elements, and not in a somewhat charming way. For example: Isobelle is to be married off to the winner of a tournament, but she also regularly goes to a bar to drink cocktails. That just doesn't go together in my opinion. There were also plot points that either went nowhere, like these witches in the woods, or were very weirdly skipped over, like the tournament and the lady-knighting. The actual tournament only started in the second half of the book and many rounds were sped up, when I expected it to be the main focus of the story. Instead it was more about Isobelle and Gwen's relationship, but that was fine with me too. I just love seeing a queer relationship in a somewhat historical setting, and I really liked the moments the girls stood up for themselves or for each other. Still, the execution of the story was kinda clunky in every way, especially for such a well-seasoned YA author duo. I didn't actively dislike reading this book, but it also wasn't a great read for me. My actual rating is 2.5 stars.
Huge thanks to NetGalley and Storytide / HarperCollins Children's Books for providing a digital arc in exchange for an honest review.
Huge thanks to NetGalley and Storytide / HarperCollins Children's Books for providing a digital arc in exchange for an honest review.
September 9, 2025
So, I liked the narrator (who kept breaking the fourth wall), the dragon (duh), the premise, the romance and the "girl power" vibes.
What I didn't like was how modern it was despite being set in medieval times. I would've liked it more if one of them was a time traveller, that would explain all the inconsistencies.
And even though the premise was great, I was expecting a bit more from the execution. There wasn't a lot of "knighting" going on, and when there was, it was over as fast as possible.
I liked Gwen and Isobelle as characters, but didn't really care about any others beyond that. The scenes with Isobelle's friends honestly bored me.
A lot of the book was vibes based, which sometimes works for me, but didn't quite in this case. It was also a tad too long. I would read the sequel though, especially if it's going to expand on the magic.
Pre read:
This and Medievally Blonde are all I need omg
What I didn't like was how modern it was despite being set in medieval times. I would've liked it more if one of them was a time traveller, that would explain all the inconsistencies.
And even though the premise was great, I was expecting a bit more from the execution. There wasn't a lot of "knighting" going on, and when there was, it was over as fast as possible.
I liked Gwen and Isobelle as characters, but didn't really care about any others beyond that. The scenes with Isobelle's friends honestly bored me.
A lot of the book was vibes based, which sometimes works for me, but didn't quite in this case. It was also a tad too long. I would read the sequel though, especially if it's going to expand on the magic.
Pre read:
This and Medievally Blonde are all I need omg
November 19, 2025
This is the year of the Knight books!
I didn’t read the synopsis before starting this, I simply saw it was a sapphic romance (one being a lady & one a knight) with dragons and I immediately requested the arc.
While reading I kept thinking, “this is totally giving A Knights Tale” vibes.” Well I’ve read the synopsis now and sure enough it’s described as A Knight’s Tale meets Lady Jane, with a dash of The Great! and I have to say I totally agree!
This was such a fun romp! It’s filled with cheeky humor, bucketloads of tension, a sweet romance, and a splash of dragons. Really, what more could you want?
Oh, you want more than that? Well lucky you, because this book does in fact have more to offer.
It has the most fun “Interstitial” chapters where The Narrator has a little side conversation with you, the reader. The naming of these chapters made me giggle quite a bit, as someone with a biology background I couldn’t help but think “interstitial space” while reading - which made the chapters just a hair sillier and more fun. (it’s the little things)
Honestly this book is my idea of the perfect cozy fantasy - funny, medium stakes, and a bit of fairytale vibes.
My only complaint is it was a bit longer than I would have liked. This could have easily been under 400 pages, and I feel like I would have enjoyed it more if it had been!
Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins Storytide for the eARC. All opinions are my own.
4.25⭐️| IG | TikTok |
I didn’t read the synopsis before starting this, I simply saw it was a sapphic romance (one being a lady & one a knight) with dragons and I immediately requested the arc.
While reading I kept thinking, “this is totally giving A Knights Tale” vibes.” Well I’ve read the synopsis now and sure enough it’s described as A Knight’s Tale meets Lady Jane, with a dash of The Great! and I have to say I totally agree!
This was such a fun romp! It’s filled with cheeky humor, bucketloads of tension, a sweet romance, and a splash of dragons. Really, what more could you want?
Oh, you want more than that? Well lucky you, because this book does in fact have more to offer.
It has the most fun “Interstitial” chapters where The Narrator has a little side conversation with you, the reader. The naming of these chapters made me giggle quite a bit, as someone with a biology background I couldn’t help but think “interstitial space” while reading - which made the chapters just a hair sillier and more fun. (it’s the little things)
Honestly this book is my idea of the perfect cozy fantasy - funny, medium stakes, and a bit of fairytale vibes.
My only complaint is it was a bit longer than I would have liked. This could have easily been under 400 pages, and I feel like I would have enjoyed it more if it had been!
Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins Storytide for the eARC. All opinions are my own.
4.25⭐️| IG | TikTok |
June 8, 2025
A sapphic love story between a hidden identity lady knight and a Princess.
Gwen does not want to be a blacksmith, but a glorified knight. Lady Isobelle does not want to be wed to the winner of the tournament. The ladies team up so they can both escape their fates.
I know I am going to be an outlier here, but I just found this so mid and predictable.
It felt like a mix up of Gwen and Art are Not in Love and Guinevere’s Deception and My Lady Jane.
It was very tongue in cheek with interjections by the narrator to address the reader directly.
I know it isn’t supposed to be serious, but how did a girl with little training manage to defeat all the best knights in the realm?
Maybe I shouldn’t get bogged down by reality because, after all, this is all about girl power. Forget about historical accuracy or any semblance of reality, this is about the vibes.
If you in expecting and wanting silliness and a romp, this might be more your taste!
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Gwen does not want to be a blacksmith, but a glorified knight. Lady Isobelle does not want to be wed to the winner of the tournament. The ladies team up so they can both escape their fates.
I know I am going to be an outlier here, but I just found this so mid and predictable.
It felt like a mix up of Gwen and Art are Not in Love and Guinevere’s Deception and My Lady Jane.
It was very tongue in cheek with interjections by the narrator to address the reader directly.
I know it isn’t supposed to be serious, but how did a girl with little training manage to defeat all the best knights in the realm?
Maybe I shouldn’t get bogged down by reality because, after all, this is all about girl power. Forget about historical accuracy or any semblance of reality, this is about the vibes.
If you in expecting and wanting silliness and a romp, this might be more your taste!
Audiobook arc gifted by publisher.
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October 1, 2025
Cute! I think I wanted it to be more like A Knight's Tale sapphic romcom, which is how it started and still was at times, but it had a very heavy girl power vibe that took over at the end. Which was still enjoyable! But this ended up being more YA feminism and less my fantasy of a ridiculous anachronistic tournament comedy (examples in the book: parking tickets for horses! a prepper/forger in the woods! Lady's night at the tavern!).
October 4, 2025
When Isobelle discovers Gwen’s knightly ambitions, they hatch a scheme together—Gwen will joust in the tournament, disguised as Sir Gawain. Winning means freedom for Isobelle, and glory for Gwen. Losing means… well, let’s not go there.
July 22, 2025
This was so much bloody funnnn. Sapphics, jousting, a sassy narrator, and dragons. What more could you want? ⚔️
Lady’s Knight is perfect when you need a pick me up. The humour in it is superb and don’t go into this expecting full historical accuracy- some amendments are made in the name of humour and I truly adored that fact. It’s silly, a tad camp at times, and a boatload of fun.
The romance is wonderful, and I found myself not just loving the two MCs but so many of the side characters as well. Olivia, I’m looking at you.
There are themes of feminism and misogyny handled in the most cathartic way which I didn’t expect going into this. I prepared for a silly little time but this story doesn’t lack in the serious historical side either. It has its grit, buried beneath the jests, and that’s something I appreciated.
Rep// WLW MC, WLW MC. Central romance is WLW/Sapphic.
TWs listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
TW// misogyny, patriarchy themes, burns, injury, fire, mild violence, alcohol, themes of forced marriage, predatory remarks from an older man, classism, jail scenes, death, loss of a parent (past.)
Lady’s Knight is perfect when you need a pick me up. The humour in it is superb and don’t go into this expecting full historical accuracy- some amendments are made in the name of humour and I truly adored that fact. It’s silly, a tad camp at times, and a boatload of fun.
The romance is wonderful, and I found myself not just loving the two MCs but so many of the side characters as well. Olivia, I’m looking at you.
There are themes of feminism and misogyny handled in the most cathartic way which I didn’t expect going into this. I prepared for a silly little time but this story doesn’t lack in the serious historical side either. It has its grit, buried beneath the jests, and that’s something I appreciated.
Rep// WLW MC, WLW MC. Central romance is WLW/Sapphic.
TWs listed below, please skip if you don’t want vague spoilers.
TW// misogyny, patriarchy themes, burns, injury, fire, mild violence, alcohol, themes of forced marriage, predatory remarks from an older man, classism, jail scenes, death, loss of a parent (past.)
August 4, 2025
This was a good YA book! I liked both Gwen and Isobelle, and their little romance was sweet. The secondary characters were good, too. I really want to know who Olivia really is!
I also enjoyed the feminist commentary, and I'm curious to know what adventures lie in wait for the pair.
The world building threw me a little. It's set in a made-up country in an alternate version of our world, with just enough similarities and just enough differences to be a little bit jarring. But, as this is YA, I hand waved that and didn't let it spoil anything.
I'll get the sequel when it comes out!
I also enjoyed the feminist commentary, and I'm curious to know what adventures lie in wait for the pair.
The world building threw me a little. It's set in a made-up country in an alternate version of our world, with just enough similarities and just enough differences to be a little bit jarring. But, as this is YA, I hand waved that and didn't let it spoil anything.
I'll get the sequel when it comes out!
June 9, 2025
This was fun and I can't wait to see what they do for the next book.
July 12, 2025
I’m not saying this book is bad, it just wasn’t what I was expecting but maybe you’ll enjoy it if you don’t take it too seriously, unfortunately that wasn’t my case and this book almost got me into a reading slump!
August 7, 2025
I had so much fun reading this! Lady's Knight was just a really good time, and exactly what you'd expect from reading the blurb. There's a huge girl power element to it, with girls fighting male stereotypes and being able to do what men can do - but better.
Enjoyed getting to know the lively, vivacious Lady Isobelle, who wants to be anything but a trophy wife. There's a lot of chemistry with the female blacksmith and budding knight Gwen. Much of the book is them getting to know one another, as Gwen is introduced to Isobelle's circle and also trains for the upcoming Tournament.
From Gwen discovering her newfound queerness, to finding out her role in society and how to save Isobelle from her circumstances, there is a coming to age element to the book. The two share some natural chemistry and enjoyable banter as they support each other's goals.
Overall, I thought Lady's Knight was a really great read about identity, female empowerment, queerness and smashing the patriarchy in a fantasy setting.
I received a review copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
Enjoyed getting to know the lively, vivacious Lady Isobelle, who wants to be anything but a trophy wife. There's a lot of chemistry with the female blacksmith and budding knight Gwen. Much of the book is them getting to know one another, as Gwen is introduced to Isobelle's circle and also trains for the upcoming Tournament.
From Gwen discovering her newfound queerness, to finding out her role in society and how to save Isobelle from her circumstances, there is a coming to age element to the book. The two share some natural chemistry and enjoyable banter as they support each other's goals.
Overall, I thought Lady's Knight was a really great read about identity, female empowerment, queerness and smashing the patriarchy in a fantasy setting.
I received a review copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.
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July 16, 2025DNF @ 49%
It's not you, it's me.... I think.
Lady's Knight is a fun, sapphic YA book with knights, ladies, and dragons. The two mcs were sweet and I appreciated the "fuck the patriarchy" narrative.
That said, I just got bored? It took me 10 days to get halfway through the book and I had to force myself to pick it up the last few times. Maybe I'm just in the wrong mood for this kind of book because I really did enjoy it for a bit and I might give it another go at some point. But for now, I think abandoning it and moving on is for the best.
It's not you, it's me.... I think.
Lady's Knight is a fun, sapphic YA book with knights, ladies, and dragons. The two mcs were sweet and I appreciated the "fuck the patriarchy" narrative.
That said, I just got bored? It took me 10 days to get halfway through the book and I had to force myself to pick it up the last few times. Maybe I'm just in the wrong mood for this kind of book because I really did enjoy it for a bit and I might give it another go at some point. But for now, I think abandoning it and moving on is for the best.
October 11, 2025
Content warnings: misogyny, sexism, homophobia, blood, injury detail, violence, outing, fire
This was DELIGHTFUL. It's essentially A Knight's Tale but make it sapphic and also the lady blacksmith is the one who's jousting. It's funny as hell, it's a charming romance, and the whole dynamic is generally delightful. I'm definitely hoping we get to see more of this world because I honestly had an absolute blast with this.
This was DELIGHTFUL. It's essentially A Knight's Tale but make it sapphic and also the lady blacksmith is the one who's jousting. It's funny as hell, it's a charming romance, and the whole dynamic is generally delightful. I'm definitely hoping we get to see more of this world because I honestly had an absolute blast with this.
November 20, 2025
basically just medieval lesbians trying not to kiss… and also sometimes dragons
December 19, 2025
Rating: 3.5/5
This was so fun and charming! A medieval sapphic romance between a knight and a lady is just such a good premise. I especially loved Gwen and her character arc, and found her to be an adorably charming knight. I also found the jousting tournament scenes to be genuinely eyes-glued-to-the-page heart pounding, so they were my favorite parts of the book and I wish they weren't so glossed over. The thing that stopped me from loving this more was just the pacing. Being over 400 pages, it's a bit long for any romance, but especially a YA romance. A lot of parts dragged for me, and I think I would have preferred if this was more streamlined for a snappier experience. Also, the narrator was unfortunately very annoying and incredibly unnecessary. I still definitely recommend this for anyone interested in a YA sapphic romance!!
This was so fun and charming! A medieval sapphic romance between a knight and a lady is just such a good premise. I especially loved Gwen and her character arc, and found her to be an adorably charming knight. I also found the jousting tournament scenes to be genuinely eyes-glued-to-the-page heart pounding, so they were my favorite parts of the book and I wish they weren't so glossed over. The thing that stopped me from loving this more was just the pacing. Being over 400 pages, it's a bit long for any romance, but especially a YA romance. A lot of parts dragged for me, and I think I would have preferred if this was more streamlined for a snappier experience. Also, the narrator was unfortunately very annoying and incredibly unnecessary. I still definitely recommend this for anyone interested in a YA sapphic romance!!
June 19, 2025
When I first heard A Knight's Tale mentioned in relation to this book, I know I had to read it. I'm already a fan of this author duo but Lady's Knight solidified that. They write seamlessly and with ease, that as a reader, I can just slip into the narrative so easily.
This historical fantasy fiction brought dragons along on the ride. As a sapphic read, it had a whole smattering of sexual tension that piqued my interest early doors. There was such a great balance of fun, wit but it was paired with serious moments of connection and sharing.
Plot-wise, I was here for the tournaments and stepping outside of gendered expectations. So much richness here and much to enjoy.
Thank you Electric Monkey and Pride Book Tours for the finished copy.
This historical fantasy fiction brought dragons along on the ride. As a sapphic read, it had a whole smattering of sexual tension that piqued my interest early doors. There was such a great balance of fun, wit but it was paired with serious moments of connection and sharing.
Plot-wise, I was here for the tournaments and stepping outside of gendered expectations. So much richness here and much to enjoy.
Thank you Electric Monkey and Pride Book Tours for the finished copy.
June 28, 2025
Well, this wasn't as funny or cheeky as I was led to believe (hello, it's got a My Lady Jane comp!!), but overall it was still a light-hearted and entertaining romp that I absolutely flew through. It's got female knights, rebellious ladies, court drama to the max, and all the feminist & queer vibes. Oh, and here there be dragons!
The interlude chapters from the POV of the omniscient narrator breaking the fourth wall to address the reader were by far the highlight of the story for me, as that is where the humour shone the most. The rest of the story with all its jousting and prison breaks and sapphic tension was fine, I guess, but especially in the first half of the book, I just could not find a reason to care about most of the shenanigans going on.
I mean, I liked my babe in armour Gwen a lot, but it took me quite a long time to warm up to Isobelle and her gaggle of petty, haughty friends. The second half really improved for me, and I really appreciated the satisfying character growth and heartfelt relationship development for both the MCs and their friends/loved ones.
Ultimately, Lady's Knight was an easy and enjoyable story, but I doubt it will stick with me for long. Maybe I should've just re-read My Lady Jane instead...
The interlude chapters from the POV of the omniscient narrator breaking the fourth wall to address the reader were by far the highlight of the story for me, as that is where the humour shone the most. The rest of the story with all its jousting and prison breaks and sapphic tension was fine, I guess, but especially in the first half of the book, I just could not find a reason to care about most of the shenanigans going on.
I mean, I liked my babe in armour Gwen a lot, but it took me quite a long time to warm up to Isobelle and her gaggle of petty, haughty friends. The second half really improved for me, and I really appreciated the satisfying character growth and heartfelt relationship development for both the MCs and their friends/loved ones.
Ultimately, Lady's Knight was an easy and enjoyable story, but I doubt it will stick with me for long. Maybe I should've just re-read My Lady Jane instead...
June 21, 2025
3.75 rounded up
Thank you so much to PrideBookTours and Electric Monkey for the ARC copy of this! It is out now, so if cosy sapphic knights and dragons are your thing, make sure you pick up a copy of this!
I would say this is perfect for anyone who loved Gwen and Art are Not in Love or Legends and Lattes but with a little bit higher stakes.
Meet Gwen, a blacksmiths daughter who dreams of becoming a knight when women can not compete. She disguises herself as Gwain, a heroic Knight in the kingdoms jousting competition.
The prize? Lady Isobelle's hand in marriage. But Lady Isobelle does not want to marry any of these Knights, so when she recognises Gwain as the blacksmith she met at the market, they strike up a deal.
Thank you so much to PrideBookTours and Electric Monkey for the ARC copy of this! It is out now, so if cosy sapphic knights and dragons are your thing, make sure you pick up a copy of this!
I would say this is perfect for anyone who loved Gwen and Art are Not in Love or Legends and Lattes but with a little bit higher stakes.
Meet Gwen, a blacksmiths daughter who dreams of becoming a knight when women can not compete. She disguises herself as Gwain, a heroic Knight in the kingdoms jousting competition.
The prize? Lady Isobelle's hand in marriage. But Lady Isobelle does not want to marry any of these Knights, so when she recognises Gwain as the blacksmith she met at the market, they strike up a deal.
June 26, 2025
4,8/5 🐲🗡🐴
This book was way better than I would have ever expected. The first part of the book was quite a drag and felt long but the end was really good and the overal reading experience felt very rewarding.
I like that the narrator sometimes cut between the book and talks directly to the reader which adds more fun to the reading as well.
I am super excited for the next installment.
This book was way better than I would have ever expected. The first part of the book was quite a drag and felt long but the end was really good and the overal reading experience felt very rewarding.
I like that the narrator sometimes cut between the book and talks directly to the reader which adds more fun to the reading as well.
I am super excited for the next installment.
October 7, 2025
No me gusto, simplemente no era lo que esperaba.
Lo empiezas a disfrutar recién hasta el 60% y la cagan devuelta en el 90%
Solo tengo que decir Orson cagón
Lo empiezas a disfrutar recién hasta el 60% y la cagan devuelta en el 90%
Solo tengo que decir Orson cagón
November 14, 2025
4,5⭐️ trop trop bien et je dis ça alors que j'aime pas les romances normalement
April 21, 2025
3.5⭐
Thank you Amie Kaufman, Meaghan Spooner, Electric Monkey and NetGalley for the ARC.
𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 is an undeniably fierce, unforgettably funny, unapologetically queer feminist romp through the England of medieval legend. Bestselling and acclaimed authors Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner bring readers along on an epic quest for valor, freedom, and, above all, love. A Knight’s Tale meets the Lady Jane series, with a dash of The Great.
It isn't historically accurate but is filled with amazing plot lines, dragons, sapphic romance, lady knights, and witches. Its storyline is grounded in magical realism.
The prose is intricate and whimsical, packed with a fast-paced adventure in short chapters. There are interludes narrated by an anonymous storyteller which adds a unique and hilarious touch to the narrative.
The relationship was developed without any unnecessary drama or insta love but through, trust and desired goals for the end.
The stakes of the knight tournament and the risks of Gwen’s secret being exposed kept me engaged and hooked but I felt like we needed more of the knight training and broader explanation of the concept of the tournament. Isobelle was introduced as a stereotypical noble but as the story delved deeper, we see the different layers of her --- her brilliance and sharp mind. Gwen is earnest, serious, straightforward, with ambitions for equality and difference.
My criticism is that it felt like the authors were focusing more on the overall vibe and entertainment instead of the plot or historical accuracy. The pacing finally picked up around 75% mark and there were certain (a lot) instances where the prose was unnecessarily detailed on plot points that seemed irrelevant at the end. The depth of intelligence with Gwen and Isobelle was lacking, which made it feel confusing at times. The focus on the actual tournament was less and so was the 'Lady Knight'. The presence of the knight was severely lacking in my opinion and that was likely due to the tournament's lack of presence.
Overall, it's a simple and vibes filled read for a YA audience. There's a sequel to this book and I am conflicted on whether to read it.
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲.
Thank you Amie Kaufman, Meaghan Spooner, Electric Monkey and NetGalley for the ARC.
𝐋𝐚𝐝𝐲'𝐬 𝐊𝐧𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 is an undeniably fierce, unforgettably funny, unapologetically queer feminist romp through the England of medieval legend. Bestselling and acclaimed authors Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner bring readers along on an epic quest for valor, freedom, and, above all, love. A Knight’s Tale meets the Lady Jane series, with a dash of The Great.
It isn't historically accurate but is filled with amazing plot lines, dragons, sapphic romance, lady knights, and witches. Its storyline is grounded in magical realism.
The prose is intricate and whimsical, packed with a fast-paced adventure in short chapters. There are interludes narrated by an anonymous storyteller which adds a unique and hilarious touch to the narrative.
The relationship was developed without any unnecessary drama or insta love but through, trust and desired goals for the end.
The stakes of the knight tournament and the risks of Gwen’s secret being exposed kept me engaged and hooked but I felt like we needed more of the knight training and broader explanation of the concept of the tournament. Isobelle was introduced as a stereotypical noble but as the story delved deeper, we see the different layers of her --- her brilliance and sharp mind. Gwen is earnest, serious, straightforward, with ambitions for equality and difference.
My criticism is that it felt like the authors were focusing more on the overall vibe and entertainment instead of the plot or historical accuracy. The pacing finally picked up around 75% mark and there were certain (a lot) instances where the prose was unnecessarily detailed on plot points that seemed irrelevant at the end. The depth of intelligence with Gwen and Isobelle was lacking, which made it feel confusing at times. The focus on the actual tournament was less and so was the 'Lady Knight'. The presence of the knight was severely lacking in my opinion and that was likely due to the tournament's lack of presence.
Overall, it's a simple and vibes filled read for a YA audience. There's a sequel to this book and I am conflicted on whether to read it.
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐭𝐨 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐆𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭. 𝐀𝐥𝐥 𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐲 𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐚𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫'𝐬 𝐜𝐨𝐩𝐲.
June 16, 2025
OMG! This is probably the best lesbian book I've read in ages!! It's got fun quirky modern touches to its medieval fantasy setting, slow building romantic tension and unexpected twists that made the story feel thought out and worked through. I LOVED the narrator between the chapters, it gave the whole story a Galavant-feeling, like when they told us to put on our favorite bard and explained what a montage is. A perfect balance between humour, breaking the fourth wall and keeping the tension.
I liked both Isobelle and Gwen, they had their own voices as well as their own story to tell, which isn't that common with these kinds of stories. Sadly the book is based on a sexist and homophobic world. Like, the whole plot springs from the fact that Gwen can't be a knight and Isobelle is forced into marriage. Still it works. The book delivers a message of feminism without getting too on the nose and I really liked how they solved it in the end. And Gwen's dad! That was a relief. We never met Isobelle’s parents though, which was kind of weird. I also object to the only known gay man doing what he does in the finale. Since our protagonists are the only other known queer people, it leaves a bad aftertaste. I almost got fooled though, because those who learn of the romance between Isobelle and Gwen are all so supportive. The story felt queer and cheery, even if the setting actually isn't.
If you liked “Gwen and Art are Not in Love” (with a different Gwen) then you can happily go on and read this one! It has the same feeling and it dealt beautifully with the boundaries of the setting!
I liked both Isobelle and Gwen, they had their own voices as well as their own story to tell, which isn't that common with these kinds of stories. Sadly the book is based on a sexist and homophobic world. Like, the whole plot springs from the fact that Gwen can't be a knight and Isobelle is forced into marriage. Still it works. The book delivers a message of feminism without getting too on the nose and I really liked how they solved it in the end. And Gwen's dad! That was a relief. We never met Isobelle’s parents though, which was kind of weird. I also object to the only known gay man doing what he does in the finale. Since our protagonists are the only other known queer people, it leaves a bad aftertaste. I almost got fooled though, because those who learn of the romance between Isobelle and Gwen are all so supportive. The story felt queer and cheery, even if the setting actually isn't.
If you liked “Gwen and Art are Not in Love” (with a different Gwen) then you can happily go on and read this one! It has the same feeling and it dealt beautifully with the boundaries of the setting!
April 28, 2025
Aime Kaufman and Meagan Spooner deliver brilliantly fun ‘A Knights Tale’ vibes in this romp of a historical fiction read. With lady knights, jousting, a sapphic romance, witches and dragons, ‘Lady’s Knight’ has everything you’d want from a medieval historical comedy romance. It’s silly in the best way, with witty dialogue and some fantastic banter. The romance is very sweet and the characters themselves entirely endearing. All in all I had a great time with this book and would definitely consider reading the follow up!
what to expect:
• lady knight
• jousting tournament
• knight in shining armour
• sapphic romance
• forbidden romance
• female friendship
• dragons
• scheming
• men are the worst
• humour
• breaking the 4th wall
what to expect:
• lady knight
• jousting tournament
• knight in shining armour
• sapphic romance
• forbidden romance
• female friendship
• dragons
• scheming
• men are the worst
• humour
• breaking the 4th wall
June 16, 2025
4.25!
A delightfully fun romp with dragons and lady knights, all centred on the injustice of male dominated spaces, a witty cry against the patriarchy and the common experience of so many women when mocked, berated, threatened and dismissed by men. Fun, charming, clever and well-paced, this is a raucous, necessary tale with characters I loved, and who had actual chemistry. Three cheers for sapphics!
And what if the ending made me well up, for the Tolkien-esque “look to the east on the third day” vibe? That’s for me and cheese-cake-on-a-stick to know.
“Never sende a manne to do a woman’s jobbe.”
Thank you Pride Book Tours and Electric Monkey Books for the review copy!
A delightfully fun romp with dragons and lady knights, all centred on the injustice of male dominated spaces, a witty cry against the patriarchy and the common experience of so many women when mocked, berated, threatened and dismissed by men. Fun, charming, clever and well-paced, this is a raucous, necessary tale with characters I loved, and who had actual chemistry. Three cheers for sapphics!
And what if the ending made me well up, for the Tolkien-esque “look to the east on the third day” vibe? That’s for me and cheese-cake-on-a-stick to know.
“Never sende a manne to do a woman’s jobbe.”
Thank you Pride Book Tours and Electric Monkey Books for the review copy!
June 23, 2025
4.5 stars
What's not to love? '90s grrl power meets Heath Ledger's A Knight's Tale, swings by Tangled with a nod to Shrek. I was disappointed that puns dropped off as the plot thickened but I suppose you can't have your cheesecake-on-a-stick and eat it too. Mores the pity!
Gwen dreams of being a knight. Daughter of the local blacksmith, she forges her own armor and enters a tournament against her better judgment, just to see if she can. Isobelle and her hefty dowry are the grand prize. She dreads the man who would accept a living, breathing human being as a reward. In Gwen - Sir Gawain - she sees a path to deciding her own destiny.
What's not to love? '90s grrl power meets Heath Ledger's A Knight's Tale, swings by Tangled with a nod to Shrek. I was disappointed that puns dropped off as the plot thickened but I suppose you can't have your cheesecake-on-a-stick and eat it too. Mores the pity!
Gwen dreams of being a knight. Daughter of the local blacksmith, she forges her own armor and enters a tournament against her better judgment, just to see if she can. Isobelle and her hefty dowry are the grand prize. She dreads the man who would accept a living, breathing human being as a reward. In Gwen - Sir Gawain - she sees a path to deciding her own destiny.
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June 23, 2025DNF 68%.
I already knew going in that this wouldn’t be historically accurate in the slightest. More of a current day ren fair backdrop with everyone saying “awesome” and having popcorn and actual cheerleaders in jousting tournaments.
Knowing that I was still going to try to slog through it.
What made me give up is the narrator pausing at certain intervals to break the fourth wall, and telling me to turn on my favorite montage music, and then go into details about what a montage would look like in this scenario.
I am done.
I already knew going in that this wouldn’t be historically accurate in the slightest. More of a current day ren fair backdrop with everyone saying “awesome” and having popcorn and actual cheerleaders in jousting tournaments.
Knowing that I was still going to try to slog through it.
What made me give up is the narrator pausing at certain intervals to break the fourth wall, and telling me to turn on my favorite montage music, and then go into details about what a montage would look like in this scenario.
I am done.
July 29, 2025
I loved this so so much 🥹🥹🥹🥹🥹
We love badass women who get the job done!! I enjoyed the style of this book, including the notes from the scribes throughout - i think that was a fun touch that fit the vibes. I also loved seeing the growth of Gwen and Isobelle and their friends as they learned more about each others life stories. A lot of this was also so fun to read- who doesn't love seeing a woman knock down a man in a joust ??
Would absolutely love to see more of Gwen and Isobelle's adventures !!!
We love badass women who get the job done!! I enjoyed the style of this book, including the notes from the scribes throughout - i think that was a fun touch that fit the vibes. I also loved seeing the growth of Gwen and Isobelle and their friends as they learned more about each others life stories. A lot of this was also so fun to read- who doesn't love seeing a woman knock down a man in a joust ??
Would absolutely love to see more of Gwen and Isobelle's adventures !!!
August 15, 2025
3⭐
This book was cute but also extremely boring. I almost dnf’d it, but every time Gwen and Isobelle looked at each other with those longing eyes, my little sapphic heart kept wanting to give it another chance.
The story was interesting and I think the book begins with a really past paced opening that sets the tone for the rest of the story, but the development of the plot is so slow, there’s so many things happening on the side that almost don’t matter to the story, and the book is just way too long and some scenes could’ve been cut short. The plot twist at the end and the way the book ended was kinda predictable, so there was no shock value. I did really like the characters and the romance of the plot, and these were the only two things that kept me going with the book.
Very confused with the random narrator notes, at first I thought it was kinda fun, a little ‘breaking the 4th wall’ moment, but these notes turned out to be useless, like genuinely nothing that was told in these notes contributed to the story, and it even spoiled and told us what was going to happen before it happen.
This book was cute but also extremely boring. I almost dnf’d it, but every time Gwen and Isobelle looked at each other with those longing eyes, my little sapphic heart kept wanting to give it another chance.
The story was interesting and I think the book begins with a really past paced opening that sets the tone for the rest of the story, but the development of the plot is so slow, there’s so many things happening on the side that almost don’t matter to the story, and the book is just way too long and some scenes could’ve been cut short. The plot twist at the end and the way the book ended was kinda predictable, so there was no shock value. I did really like the characters and the romance of the plot, and these were the only two things that kept me going with the book.
Very confused with the random narrator notes, at first I thought it was kinda fun, a little ‘breaking the 4th wall’ moment, but these notes turned out to be useless, like genuinely nothing that was told in these notes contributed to the story, and it even spoiled and told us what was going to happen before it happen.
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