The Knight and Her Emperor, Volume 1

by Glasses Monkey, Heyum (Adapter), Winter (Illustrator)

Against all odds, a talented yet overlooked female knight joins forces with an ambitious young king to unite a divided empire in this slow-burn romantasy manhwa adaptation of G.M.'s hit webnovel, now available in English print for the first time.

When war erupts in the kingdom of Ehas, a terrible man sees an opportunity and sends his least-loved daughter, Pollyanna, to fight in the family's name. The young woman, however, also sees her own to become the most esteemed knight who has ever lived, thwarting her father's hopes that she die unnoticed and unknown.

In the enemy kingdom of Acrea, the newly crowned king Luxos plans to utilize the war to achieve his vision of a unified continent. When he captures Pollyanna, Luxos orders her execution – until she puts his knights to shame, showcasing her talent as a fighter and a strategist.

Seeing in each other a chance to make both of their dreams come true, Pollyanna and Luxos vow to work together to establish peace and build a grand empire. But what happens when the young king realizes, battle after battle, that this stalwart knight has conquered his heart?

Volume 1 collects episodes 1-18 of the webcomic The Knight and Her Emperor.

Genres: Fantasy, Graphic Novels, Manga, Comics, Comics Manga

272 pages, Paperback

Published February 3, 2026

Reviews

[Bethany (Beautifully Bookish Bethany) · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this first volume and would definitely read on in the series! It follows a lady knight who faces misogyny at every turn, until she defects to an enemy emperor who sees her potential and mind for military strategy. The series will be a slow burn romance, but not too much happens in this first volume. But great characters and an engaging story! I received a copy of this book for review from the publisher, all opinions are my own.

[Meishuu]

Need this like air.

[Jolie · Rating 5 out of 5]

I absolutely loved this! I cannot wait till I can get my hands on volume 2 😫 Highly recommend

(Full review coming soon)

[Salamanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 It was enjoyable. Confused on the 16+ rating. I plan to read the next Volume

[Lin A. 📚🎶 · Rating 4 out of 5]

The artwork is beautiful. The story is really intriguing. The first half felt rushed, but the second half's pacing was done really well. The character interactions were really well done.

[Deranged · Rating 5 out of 5]

Following a female knight through training to appointment to a King. The politics of such an individual is shown through multiple facets and gives true depth to the society of the countries within the novel. Leaves the reader wondering where she goes next to prove herself.
A grand introduction to a new world without being overwhelmed by the world building.

Won and received a copy through a Goodreads Giveaway!