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The Knighthood
Evadne Winters was born into greatness.
She was an elf.
The daughter of martyred Knighthood magistrate.
Heir to a powerful family's legacy.
Member of a hidden culture abundant with myths and magic.
The world was at her fingertips.
Until she found out she was switched at birth and human.
Lifespan reduced by centuries, birthright dissolved, and acceptance in magical society denied, Evadne's already crumbling existence is threatened to be torn apart completely.
She was an elf.
The daughter of martyred Knighthood magistrate.
Heir to a powerful family's legacy.
Member of a hidden culture abundant with myths and magic.
The world was at her fingertips.
Until she found out she was switched at birth and human.
Lifespan reduced by centuries, birthright dissolved, and acceptance in magical society denied, Evadne's already crumbling existence is threatened to be torn apart completely.
339 pages, Kindle Edition
First published August 1, 2021
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About the author
Audrey Laine
2 books26 followersAudrey Laine has been addicted to writing since the age of twelve and still suffers from the same condition. She is a tea enthusiast, a former homeschooler, and lover of classical books. Her pride and joy is The Knighthood series, a seven book saga about an elven girl who finds out she’s human and must battle inner turmoil as well as political corruption.
When she’s not writing, Laine enjoys spending time with her husband, Ben, visiting her family, cooking, running, and listening to podcasts.
When she’s not writing, Laine enjoys spending time with her husband, Ben, visiting her family, cooking, running, and listening to podcasts.
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September 21, 2025
ARC REVIEW - The Knighthood by Audrey Laine
First I want to say thank you so much to the author Audrey Laine for providing me with an ARC of The Knighthood in exchange for my honest review. She is so sweet and would check in with us and give us nice little “fun facts” which I loved!
Add in: This is my first ever ARC read and the author really made it memorable for me :)
So The Knighthood follows Evadne Maria Winters, who immediately pulled me in with her sharp wit and layered personality. I really enjoyed the way that Audrey Laine balanced dark and witty. The story had such clever dialogue and a good pace which kept it from ever feeling too heavy, creating a tone that was both engaging and refreshing. I also really loved the literature references.
Evadne herself was such a compelling lead character. I really enjoyed how her character would react to all the twists and turns. I really enjoyed her relationship with Mitsy (I loved that she’s a cat). The pacing kept me invested, and i felt that I was constantly at the edge of my seat, eager to see how each new twist and challenge would unfold. I really loved how descriptive the author was with locations, it helped me really imagine where the characters were. I hope to see more of Andrew and Eta. I’m also very curious on how they can see and hear things most mortals can’t (you’ll understand what I mean when you read). I can’t wait to see where the next books takes us and what else we will learn.
Overall, this is a sharp, entertaining read that combines darkness, humor, and emotional turmoil in a way that feels unique. I really enjoyed this book and I recommend it to readers who are looking for a fresh, original story that includes a balance between suspense and levity.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
First I want to say thank you so much to the author Audrey Laine for providing me with an ARC of The Knighthood in exchange for my honest review. She is so sweet and would check in with us and give us nice little “fun facts” which I loved!
Add in: This is my first ever ARC read and the author really made it memorable for me :)
So The Knighthood follows Evadne Maria Winters, who immediately pulled me in with her sharp wit and layered personality. I really enjoyed the way that Audrey Laine balanced dark and witty. The story had such clever dialogue and a good pace which kept it from ever feeling too heavy, creating a tone that was both engaging and refreshing. I also really loved the literature references.
Evadne herself was such a compelling lead character. I really enjoyed how her character would react to all the twists and turns. I really enjoyed her relationship with Mitsy (I loved that she’s a cat). The pacing kept me invested, and i felt that I was constantly at the edge of my seat, eager to see how each new twist and challenge would unfold. I really loved how descriptive the author was with locations, it helped me really imagine where the characters were. I hope to see more of Andrew and Eta. I’m also very curious on how they can see and hear things most mortals can’t (you’ll understand what I mean when you read). I can’t wait to see where the next books takes us and what else we will learn.
Overall, this is a sharp, entertaining read that combines darkness, humor, and emotional turmoil in a way that feels unique. I really enjoyed this book and I recommend it to readers who are looking for a fresh, original story that includes a balance between suspense and levity.
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (5/5)
August 29, 2025
Okay, I'm going to be honest and say that the 3 star review is just because this type of book isn't my personal preference. But it did have a very interesting plotline, and it was written very well. Audrey Laine has a very unique and beautiful writing style, and I do believe this was a good book that many will enjoy! It has some mystery, and leaves you wanting to know more of what's going on in this world the author has created, so I will probably read more books in the series at some point.
Content: it was very clean in general. A couple mentions of characters swearing, but the actual words are not used. Some magic and potions. Non-graphic violence - fighting, choking, talk of character death and murder, a character is shot. The main character's thoughts are pretty dark for a lot of the book because of everything she's been through, with her healing a bit at the end. No romance or sexual content that I can remember - though I feel like there may be a future romance with two of the characters.
Thank you to the author for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions are my own. 😊
Content: it was very clean in general. A couple mentions of characters swearing, but the actual words are not used. Some magic and potions. Non-graphic violence - fighting, choking, talk of character death and murder, a character is shot. The main character's thoughts are pretty dark for a lot of the book because of everything she's been through, with her healing a bit at the end. No romance or sexual content that I can remember - though I feel like there may be a future romance with two of the characters.
Thank you to the author for the ARC copy of this book. All opinions are my own. 😊
January 4, 2022
An interesting and unique story. A little different from what I expected but still great.
Evy is a lovely character. I totally sympathized with her. I understood her thoughts and actions so well. I also loved how her speaking manner was a little different from the humans. It really showed the difference between her, raised by elves, and her friends, who are human and lived the whole time in the human world.
There were some moments that were a little boring because nothing exciting happened - especially at the beginning. But Evy's rescue mission was really thrilling and showed how independent she can be in the magical world and how dependent she's in the human world.
I really enjoyed the book!
Evy is a lovely character. I totally sympathized with her. I understood her thoughts and actions so well. I also loved how her speaking manner was a little different from the humans. It really showed the difference between her, raised by elves, and her friends, who are human and lived the whole time in the human world.
There were some moments that were a little boring because nothing exciting happened - especially at the beginning. But Evy's rescue mission was really thrilling and showed how independent she can be in the magical world and how dependent she's in the human world.
I really enjoyed the book!
August 9, 2024
Loved reading this!! The story was interesting and the writing was so witty and thoughtful! I genuinely can’t wait for the next books!! God bless you Audrey!
August 30, 2025
A YA tale full of discovering one’s identity and honestly dark struggles that illustrates exquisitely how one may not be able to choose her circumstances but can always choose her response. Truly YA with a believably teenage female main character, flirting only with no spice, death and danger without details or glorifying violence. The writing style is a little flowery for my personal taste but fit well with the point of view. The world was fascinating, and although I was confused at a few points, I was also curious to see how the whole world fit together. It was not a book that made me read it, but I was curious to see how it would play out, and some of the scenery was so clear I could see and taste it. I greatly appreciate a protagonist with her own moral struggles who doesn’t always make the “right” choice. Of course, the telepathic cat was my favorite.
*I received a free advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
*I received a free advanced reader copy of this book in exchange for an honest review*
September 2, 2025
I was lucky to get an advanced reader copy of The Knighthood by Audrey Laine, which resonated with me.
It has the recipe for the kind of books I love: worlds within worlds with worlds that slowly come into being, belonging to different magical creatures and kingdoms, and a style of writing reminiscent of classical works. But the main character is why I can say this is one of the best books I've read all year.
Several spoilers ahead:
Evadne Winters is a well-written character. When her family chooses blood over loyalty and she learns the true character of the family members she thought she knew, she adapts realistically. She struggles with anger and begins to trust no one, assuming ill will and selfish intent rather than giving people a chance. She wakes up from nightmares and then stays in her bed, avoiding other people as much as she can. She even takes up running just to keep her intrusive thoughts at bay.
Her journey to villainhood is slow and believable. She doesn't start off as a bad person. She's betrayed and tossed aside by people who used to show her kindness, and treated like she's nothing. When she starts seeking vengeance, it's a slippery slope to becoming the kind of person she never thought she would be. She's hard not to sympathize with, even when she makes poor decisions.
I really didn't want Evy’s story in The Knighthood to end. I want to learn more about her family and how things got to be the way they are in the magical world. I can't wait for the next book to come out!
It has the recipe for the kind of books I love: worlds within worlds with worlds that slowly come into being, belonging to different magical creatures and kingdoms, and a style of writing reminiscent of classical works. But the main character is why I can say this is one of the best books I've read all year.
Several spoilers ahead:
Evadne Winters is a well-written character. When her family chooses blood over loyalty and she learns the true character of the family members she thought she knew, she adapts realistically. She struggles with anger and begins to trust no one, assuming ill will and selfish intent rather than giving people a chance. She wakes up from nightmares and then stays in her bed, avoiding other people as much as she can. She even takes up running just to keep her intrusive thoughts at bay.
Her journey to villainhood is slow and believable. She doesn't start off as a bad person. She's betrayed and tossed aside by people who used to show her kindness, and treated like she's nothing. When she starts seeking vengeance, it's a slippery slope to becoming the kind of person she never thought she would be. She's hard not to sympathize with, even when she makes poor decisions.
I really didn't want Evy’s story in The Knighthood to end. I want to learn more about her family and how things got to be the way they are in the magical world. I can't wait for the next book to come out!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 26, 2025
I love taking tropes and turning them on their head. This book says what if the chosen one wasn’t special at all? And wow. The fmc thought she was an elf who was loved and wanted by her family. Well, yes and no to that one. I really enjoyed her angst and morose thoughts, she was an excellent pov to read the book in. If I lived in a fantasy world, this is the sort of book I’d imagine to be realistic. I loved the sassy talking cat and the banter. The choices characters made were realistic even if I wanted to scream sometimes.
Absolutely phenomenal story and I will be eagerly reading the entire series as it arrives. The cliffhanger had me in a choke hold and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
Absolutely phenomenal story and I will be eagerly reading the entire series as it arrives. The cliffhanger had me in a choke hold and I can’t wait to see what’s next.
August 11, 2025
What a wonderful character arc through and through. I could not stop reading as everything Evadne knew crumbled to ash and she was left with absolutely nothing... and what she did afterward? No tropey revenge arcs or meaningless side plots; just a slow, clean burn of self-destruction and despair. I love a good dark plot, but I love a self-aware character who catches herself before she goes too far, as well. Can't wait for what's next ✨️
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
August 9, 2025
It is a well-done divergence from the typical "human girl finds out she's magic" trope. In this book the main character believes she's an elf, but finds out she's actually human. This revelation takes her on a unique journey of self-discovery that you'll definitely enjoy if you need a break from the norm.
September 11, 2025
The search for clean YA fiction is an arduous one; the search for clean YA fiction that's exciting, unique, and emotionally introspective seems like an impossible feat. However, I got lucky when I stumbled across The Knighthood.
There are many things I can say about this book, and most of them have to do with its protagonist, Evy. She is (ironically) perfectly and painfully human, with a voice that makes this book such a delight to read. I loved her unpredictability, her honesty, and her fierce convictions. I can't wait to follow her through whatever the next books in this series has in store.
This book reminded me of a grimmer Keeper of the Lost Cities (again, ironically, considering that series is about a mortal girl who discovers she's an elf)--it has a vast world, and a plot that hints of many things to be revealed and resolved in later books.
I'm so thankful that I was able to be an ARC reader for this book, and look forward to reading more from Audrey Laine :)
There are many things I can say about this book, and most of them have to do with its protagonist, Evy. She is (ironically) perfectly and painfully human, with a voice that makes this book such a delight to read. I loved her unpredictability, her honesty, and her fierce convictions. I can't wait to follow her through whatever the next books in this series has in store.
This book reminded me of a grimmer Keeper of the Lost Cities (again, ironically, considering that series is about a mortal girl who discovers she's an elf)--it has a vast world, and a plot that hints of many things to be revealed and resolved in later books.
I'm so thankful that I was able to be an ARC reader for this book, and look forward to reading more from Audrey Laine :)
June 11, 2025
A unique portal adventure: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️💫
🎧This was such an interesting story. Full of great twists, epic adventure, and positive messaging. Loved the magical action mixed with the modern world and the serious yet fun atmosphere. Also there is a talking cat. Need I say more?! If I must say more I’d say that the characters are enjoyable and I highly recommend if you’re looking for your next magical read!
🎧This was such an interesting story. Full of great twists, epic adventure, and positive messaging. Loved the magical action mixed with the modern world and the serious yet fun atmosphere. Also there is a talking cat. Need I say more?! If I must say more I’d say that the characters are enjoyable and I highly recommend if you’re looking for your next magical read!
January 3, 2022
A fun book that has creativity and imagination throughout.
September 5, 2025
I was most graciously given the chance to read this book in advance, in order for me to write an honest review, which is what I'll attempt to do, with all due respect.
I will start by specifying this will be a spoiler-free review. That said, I'd also like to make it clear, this book is the first of a series; hence, the ending might feel a bit incomplete, as if it's leaving out a lot of due explanations— this is why! As much as I hate giving too much about a book away, most of all if I liked the book in question (I guess this is a sort of spoiler for what concerns the review, though), I think it's important to discern what kind of book you're picking up, in the case those reading this are looking for a stand-alone novel.
Now, about the book. 'The Knighthood' is a novel exploring the idea of an elven girl — Evadne, or Evy — who, as hurt at a young age as she already is, finds out of a horrible truth: she's human. Her life will be much shorter than anticipated and her life will never be quite the same.
I'll be honest and say the characters in this book, and Evy in particular, are the actual driving force of the narrative. I oftentimes found myself truly fascinated by the stream of consciousness of the main character; a stream of consciousness I frequently found quite realistic.
Evy is a beautiful protagonist: I'm used to like characters who aren't as sympathetic as we'd like them to be and she was complex and wrong (most of the times) and so emotional I at first had a hard time connecting myself with her experiences. I ended up loving her, though, as soon as we were familiar.
The other characters are... less present, I have to admit. Some more than others. And yet, I would say they're fleshed out masterfully as well. I quite liked Andrew's remarks and Eta's quirks; and Claire will always have a part of me, I guess.
The setting was not truly uniform: it was at times urban, at times straight out of a fairy tale. I have to say, I'm more for having a quite precise vibe throughout the book, but I didn't entirely dislike the occasional change.
I think the plot is interesting and I'm a fan of political conflicts and conspiracies. And this is not quite a book that keeps your hand through your read. I found myself to be confused at times, for I maybe expected a more clear and concise sign that the plot would start there. But the truth is, this book feels more like a series of adventures — a series of notes played staccato that make a quite comprehensive melody, at the end. Many of the seemingly innocuous events have a role at some point and even the shortest of the dialogues can be crucial. I quite liked this, once my dizziness was over.
Finally, the style: the prose is, if not purple, lilac at least. It's justified, as we are seeing the world through the eyes of a girl grown as an aristocrat. And anyway, I like purple prose when it's not overwhelming, and in this case it wasn't one bit. It's a beautifully crafted work indeed, that reminded me of some of my favourite fantasy authors — writings that evoke entire scenes in front of the eyes, able to capture so much, you could even imagine the photography chosen for a movie based on them.
I think this story has a lot of potential. It's green, at times, for sure, but never naïve. And that's what I appreciated the most. It nurtured my spirit, in a way, more than once, in a setting that's sometimes almost a pretext to question Evadne (and us) about quite bigger things than ourselves.
I'm curious to see how it'll develop in the next books. As of now, I can say it was a quite pleasant journey.
I will start by specifying this will be a spoiler-free review. That said, I'd also like to make it clear, this book is the first of a series; hence, the ending might feel a bit incomplete, as if it's leaving out a lot of due explanations— this is why! As much as I hate giving too much about a book away, most of all if I liked the book in question (I guess this is a sort of spoiler for what concerns the review, though), I think it's important to discern what kind of book you're picking up, in the case those reading this are looking for a stand-alone novel.
Now, about the book. 'The Knighthood' is a novel exploring the idea of an elven girl — Evadne, or Evy — who, as hurt at a young age as she already is, finds out of a horrible truth: she's human. Her life will be much shorter than anticipated and her life will never be quite the same.
I'll be honest and say the characters in this book, and Evy in particular, are the actual driving force of the narrative. I oftentimes found myself truly fascinated by the stream of consciousness of the main character; a stream of consciousness I frequently found quite realistic.
Evy is a beautiful protagonist: I'm used to like characters who aren't as sympathetic as we'd like them to be and she was complex and wrong (most of the times) and so emotional I at first had a hard time connecting myself with her experiences. I ended up loving her, though, as soon as we were familiar.
The other characters are... less present, I have to admit. Some more than others. And yet, I would say they're fleshed out masterfully as well. I quite liked Andrew's remarks and Eta's quirks; and Claire will always have a part of me, I guess.
The setting was not truly uniform: it was at times urban, at times straight out of a fairy tale. I have to say, I'm more for having a quite precise vibe throughout the book, but I didn't entirely dislike the occasional change.
I think the plot is interesting and I'm a fan of political conflicts and conspiracies. And this is not quite a book that keeps your hand through your read. I found myself to be confused at times, for I maybe expected a more clear and concise sign that the plot would start there. But the truth is, this book feels more like a series of adventures — a series of notes played staccato that make a quite comprehensive melody, at the end. Many of the seemingly innocuous events have a role at some point and even the shortest of the dialogues can be crucial. I quite liked this, once my dizziness was over.
Finally, the style: the prose is, if not purple, lilac at least. It's justified, as we are seeing the world through the eyes of a girl grown as an aristocrat. And anyway, I like purple prose when it's not overwhelming, and in this case it wasn't one bit. It's a beautifully crafted work indeed, that reminded me of some of my favourite fantasy authors — writings that evoke entire scenes in front of the eyes, able to capture so much, you could even imagine the photography chosen for a movie based on them.
I think this story has a lot of potential. It's green, at times, for sure, but never naïve. And that's what I appreciated the most. It nurtured my spirit, in a way, more than once, in a setting that's sometimes almost a pretext to question Evadne (and us) about quite bigger things than ourselves.
I'm curious to see how it'll develop in the next books. As of now, I can say it was a quite pleasant journey.
April 10, 2025
Genre: Fantasy
Audience: Young adult
My summary: Evadne Winters believes her brother keeps her in a lighthouse for her safety. When she escapes the lighthouse prison with a criminal cat named Misty, though, Evadne learns her brother and entire life are full of lies. As she and Misty embark on life outside the prison, they must figure out how to find acceptance in the magical and mortal realms.
Positives
This book was well written.
I loved the chapter illustrations.
The dialogue was fast-paced, witty, entertaining, and shaped the personalities of the characters. I especially enjoyed Misty and Evadne’s banter, which was full of literary references and situational humor.
Misty was my favorite character. She is a talking cat and is sassy, opinionated, proud, rash, sarcastic, and passionate. She is a fun and spunky cat.
I had fun reading this book. It had a mood of being serious while also not at all taking itself seriously, which came from Evadne’s terrible situation and uptight personality mixed with wacky and magical elements.
Neutral point: Quite a bit of the book felt like it didn’t have a focus. The story felt more like a mash-up of sarcasm, myths, fun characters, and intriguing ideas rather than a plot with a clear problem or goal. When the story started to seem like it had a clear direction, everything about that stopped. It seemed like a string of episodes with too many ideas. The book is part of series, so maybe the second book ties it all together, but this book has such a definitive ending that it seems like every possible plotline that had opened had been locked up and thrown away in the past.
Negative: I do wish the book had a strong message. It was fun and entertaining, but it was just entertaining, not edifying. The main character did let go of her bitterness, but she randomly did rather than developing and reaching that sincerely.
Overall: Fun and entertaining, and it has a talking cat
Audience: Young adult
My summary: Evadne Winters believes her brother keeps her in a lighthouse for her safety. When she escapes the lighthouse prison with a criminal cat named Misty, though, Evadne learns her brother and entire life are full of lies. As she and Misty embark on life outside the prison, they must figure out how to find acceptance in the magical and mortal realms.
Positives
This book was well written.
I loved the chapter illustrations.
The dialogue was fast-paced, witty, entertaining, and shaped the personalities of the characters. I especially enjoyed Misty and Evadne’s banter, which was full of literary references and situational humor.
Misty was my favorite character. She is a talking cat and is sassy, opinionated, proud, rash, sarcastic, and passionate. She is a fun and spunky cat.
I had fun reading this book. It had a mood of being serious while also not at all taking itself seriously, which came from Evadne’s terrible situation and uptight personality mixed with wacky and magical elements.
Neutral point: Quite a bit of the book felt like it didn’t have a focus. The story felt more like a mash-up of sarcasm, myths, fun characters, and intriguing ideas rather than a plot with a clear problem or goal. When the story started to seem like it had a clear direction, everything about that stopped. It seemed like a string of episodes with too many ideas. The book is part of series, so maybe the second book ties it all together, but this book has such a definitive ending that it seems like every possible plotline that had opened had been locked up and thrown away in the past.
Negative: I do wish the book had a strong message. It was fun and entertaining, but it was just entertaining, not edifying. The main character did let go of her bitterness, but she randomly did rather than developing and reaching that sincerely.
Overall: Fun and entertaining, and it has a talking cat
August 27, 2025
The feminine rage in this book goes hard AF.
There are those who have greatness thrust upon them, and there are those who are born into it. There are those who discover that they are burdened with a glorious destiny, or that they possess rare abilities, setting them apart from humanity. But in even rarer cases, there are those who are born into greatness, only to have it stolen away.
There are those who discover that their glorious destiny is meant for someone else, or that the powers they thought they possessed, are nonexistent.
Evy Winters was among those rarer cases. The daughter of a powerful elven magistrate, she had resigned herself to living for hundreds of years, using magic, and going on dangerous, noble quests. Life for an elf demanded strength in adversity, and she had met that demand.
Orphaned at the age of twelve and kept in a desolate lighthouse for the majority of her teenage years, hardship was a constant.
But discovering that one was switched at birth and actually mortal. . . well, adversity and hardship weren’t the right words.
Calamity was.
Lifespan reduced by centuries, birthright dissolved, and acceptance in the magical world denied, Evy’s already crumbling world is threatened to be torn apart completely.
Y'all when I say I ate this up I devoured it. It felt like a more mature version of the cruel prince but Evy demands power and will stop at nothing to get it once she realises she's nothing but a mortal and an embarrassment to her Fae brother as he locks her up in a crumbling lighthouse to pretend she doesn't exist.
Audrey did a great job depicting Evy's desperation and struggle to accept what she really is. But her struggles with the mortal world made me laugh.
But if you want a role reversal where she finds out she's not actually Fae and fights for acknowledgement and acceptance. This is for you. It's a YA, fun, fresh, portal fantasy.
Thanks Audrey for the advanced copy!
There are those who have greatness thrust upon them, and there are those who are born into it. There are those who discover that they are burdened with a glorious destiny, or that they possess rare abilities, setting them apart from humanity. But in even rarer cases, there are those who are born into greatness, only to have it stolen away.
There are those who discover that their glorious destiny is meant for someone else, or that the powers they thought they possessed, are nonexistent.
Evy Winters was among those rarer cases. The daughter of a powerful elven magistrate, she had resigned herself to living for hundreds of years, using magic, and going on dangerous, noble quests. Life for an elf demanded strength in adversity, and she had met that demand.
Orphaned at the age of twelve and kept in a desolate lighthouse for the majority of her teenage years, hardship was a constant.
But discovering that one was switched at birth and actually mortal. . . well, adversity and hardship weren’t the right words.
Calamity was.
Lifespan reduced by centuries, birthright dissolved, and acceptance in the magical world denied, Evy’s already crumbling world is threatened to be torn apart completely.
Y'all when I say I ate this up I devoured it. It felt like a more mature version of the cruel prince but Evy demands power and will stop at nothing to get it once she realises she's nothing but a mortal and an embarrassment to her Fae brother as he locks her up in a crumbling lighthouse to pretend she doesn't exist.
Audrey did a great job depicting Evy's desperation and struggle to accept what she really is. But her struggles with the mortal world made me laugh.
But if you want a role reversal where she finds out she's not actually Fae and fights for acknowledgement and acceptance. This is for you. It's a YA, fun, fresh, portal fantasy.
Thanks Audrey for the advanced copy!
August 18, 2025
Thank you to the author for providing me an ARC copy. All opinions on my own.
I'm just going to start by saying that the premise of this book was very interesting. The main character, who lives among elves and believed she was an elf her whole life, suddenly finds out she is human and has to live with that.
The way the author wrote the character was really refreshing. She isn't a good person or exactly likeable- yet you find her relatable and likeable, if that makes sense. In some cases, she reminds me of Jude Duarte (from Cruel Prince). I loved reading about her struggles and sorrows.
The book is more prose based than action. Definitely keep that in mind when reading this. Personally I loved how it focused on the idea of good and evil, death, and revenge. The prose sometimes seemed to be glorifying sorrow and sadness, which was really beautifully and hauntingly written. I loved all the fire metaphors used in this book. Very fitting, considering how the MC is afraid of drowning.
What I wish is that the book had a little more action/adventure. It was kind of slow in some aspects, just internal monologue. The ending felt a little rushed, as it suddenly ends abruptly. The book doesn't exactly have a clear plot, and even if revenge was considered as the plot, it wasn't exactly fulfilled in the end.
With all that being said, I can't wait for the next book. I loved the writing style, it felt so much like the high fantasy books you used to read as a kid (like Harry Potter) with all the politics and magic. I do hope we explore more of Elven politics and conspiracies in the next book or few. Can't wait to see where the author takes us on the journey of Evy's destruction!
I'm just going to start by saying that the premise of this book was very interesting. The main character, who lives among elves and believed she was an elf her whole life, suddenly finds out she is human and has to live with that.
The way the author wrote the character was really refreshing. She isn't a good person or exactly likeable- yet you find her relatable and likeable, if that makes sense. In some cases, she reminds me of Jude Duarte (from Cruel Prince). I loved reading about her struggles and sorrows.
The book is more prose based than action. Definitely keep that in mind when reading this. Personally I loved how it focused on the idea of good and evil, death, and revenge. The prose sometimes seemed to be glorifying sorrow and sadness, which was really beautifully and hauntingly written. I loved all the fire metaphors used in this book. Very fitting, considering how the MC is afraid of drowning.
What I wish is that the book had a little more action/adventure. It was kind of slow in some aspects, just internal monologue. The ending felt a little rushed, as it suddenly ends abruptly. The book doesn't exactly have a clear plot, and even if revenge was considered as the plot, it wasn't exactly fulfilled in the end.
With all that being said, I can't wait for the next book. I loved the writing style, it felt so much like the high fantasy books you used to read as a kid (like Harry Potter) with all the politics and magic. I do hope we explore more of Elven politics and conspiracies in the next book or few. Can't wait to see where the author takes us on the journey of Evy's destruction!
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September 1, 2025What if you were born into a magical family of high power, destined to be great, destined to leave a footprint and all of it was suddenly taken away?
That is what our Main Character of the book Evy Winters experiences. And as her world crumbles around her, we get to follow her on her precarious journey.
I was intrigued by this book because of it's unique concept. Usually it's always the heroine discovering powers, or already knowing they are powerless. But this time is was the opposite. So I was very interested to see how it was done and am very grateful for the arc I received.
I really enjoyed reading this book and was pretty much hooked the whole time. It's a quick and easy read so it was definitely good for a fun time! I liked the whole concept of discovering you are powerless, but I would have liked if the potential there was for that was even more used and we would have had more of a comparison of her powers she believed she had the whole time never having been there.
I also like the concept of the magical world, tho I did not completely understand the switches between the mortal and the magic realm, I enjoyed reading about it!
The main character Evy was also a pretty nice character and I had a fun time with her.
I liked the pacing of the whole story and was a bit sad when it ended.
Overall I can definitely reccomend this and can absolutely see the potential for it, that could be fulfilled with a few tweaks here and there. So if this sounded interesting to you, go read the book!
That is what our Main Character of the book Evy Winters experiences. And as her world crumbles around her, we get to follow her on her precarious journey.
I was intrigued by this book because of it's unique concept. Usually it's always the heroine discovering powers, or already knowing they are powerless. But this time is was the opposite. So I was very interested to see how it was done and am very grateful for the arc I received.
I really enjoyed reading this book and was pretty much hooked the whole time. It's a quick and easy read so it was definitely good for a fun time! I liked the whole concept of discovering you are powerless, but I would have liked if the potential there was for that was even more used and we would have had more of a comparison of her powers she believed she had the whole time never having been there.
I also like the concept of the magical world, tho I did not completely understand the switches between the mortal and the magic realm, I enjoyed reading about it!
The main character Evy was also a pretty nice character and I had a fun time with her.
I liked the pacing of the whole story and was a bit sad when it ended.
Overall I can definitely reccomend this and can absolutely see the potential for it, that could be fulfilled with a few tweaks here and there. So if this sounded interesting to you, go read the book!
October 7, 2024
Fun fact: This book is written and edited by Audrey herself. And I believe self published too… It’s amazing what you can do to when you’re motivated. This clean adventure book is more than a one trick pony. She has part 2 The Suspect already out and is in the process of writing the others… yes! Others!!
I know you expect to read a “review” but this book is truly one of a kind. Audrey says it’s like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and Gilmore Girls style dialogues. I think she nailed it. I do believe that books that need a review are because they cant stand on their own, you have to convince others to like it.
I only leave reviews if the book meeds help selling and THIS BOOK doesn’t need any help from me. What I will share is my experience reading it and how truly excited I am to read more for Audrey.
So this was mine and my husband’s “date night” book he would read aloud as we had lazy days around the house or before bed….
Audrey did an amazing job in keeping us on our toes… we truly didnt see the ending coming and her references were spot on! Had us laughing and remembering our childhood…. I really love the characters Audrey created and how effortlessly she bounced from the different worlds and what felt like totally different times. Audrey really does have a gift and We cant wait to see how she will grow in her craft!
PS it’s only a 4 cause I have no clue how the series will end… but if you were to inly read this book it’s a 5/5 for me personally!!!!
I know you expect to read a “review” but this book is truly one of a kind. Audrey says it’s like Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and Gilmore Girls style dialogues. I think she nailed it. I do believe that books that need a review are because they cant stand on their own, you have to convince others to like it.
I only leave reviews if the book meeds help selling and THIS BOOK doesn’t need any help from me. What I will share is my experience reading it and how truly excited I am to read more for Audrey.
So this was mine and my husband’s “date night” book he would read aloud as we had lazy days around the house or before bed….
Audrey did an amazing job in keeping us on our toes… we truly didnt see the ending coming and her references were spot on! Had us laughing and remembering our childhood…. I really love the characters Audrey created and how effortlessly she bounced from the different worlds and what felt like totally different times. Audrey really does have a gift and We cant wait to see how she will grow in her craft!
PS it’s only a 4 cause I have no clue how the series will end… but if you were to inly read this book it’s a 5/5 for me personally!!!!
August 30, 2025
I was part of the ARC team
In a lot of stories a normal person is thrust into greatness or the greatness is revealed. This story is not like a farm kid from Kansas realizing he has alien superpowers. This story is quite the opposite. Our MC was raised a part of a high class elf family. Part of the gentry with the education and attitude that comes with that. In a most cruel and callous way she leans she is not an elf with centuries to spare but a human. The chrashout that fallows is in a word, valid. I do like how the normal human world is tied into the story. As expected the magical beings do look down on humans. But at key pots human tools are used to solve problems. As our MC is crashingout she start to pull at the treads of conspiracy. Not enough crumbs in this book to figure out how she came to be in the magic world or what happened to her adopted family but it is enough to make me want to read the next book to find out. A sold start for this author.
In a lot of stories a normal person is thrust into greatness or the greatness is revealed. This story is not like a farm kid from Kansas realizing he has alien superpowers. This story is quite the opposite. Our MC was raised a part of a high class elf family. Part of the gentry with the education and attitude that comes with that. In a most cruel and callous way she leans she is not an elf with centuries to spare but a human. The chrashout that fallows is in a word, valid. I do like how the normal human world is tied into the story. As expected the magical beings do look down on humans. But at key pots human tools are used to solve problems. As our MC is crashingout she start to pull at the treads of conspiracy. Not enough crumbs in this book to figure out how she came to be in the magic world or what happened to her adopted family but it is enough to make me want to read the next book to find out. A sold start for this author.
August 28, 2025
5⭐️ Whimsical, thrilling, and impossible to put down!
I had such a blast reading The Knighthood! From the very first chapter, it swept me up and kept me turning pages late into the night. I can be pretty picky with urban fantasy—sometimes I adore it, sometimes not—but this one definitely landed in the love category.
If you’re looking for:
🗡️ A strong-willed, morally grey FMC
🧚♂️ A seamless blend of the magical and the mundane
🤝 Quirky and unforgettable companions
🔎 Action-packed twists and suspense
🖤 Zero romance subplot
…then this is absolutely the book for you. A fantastical journey that’s as fun as it is gripping!
Huge thanks to Audrey Laine for the chance to read this early release copy. ❤️
I had such a blast reading The Knighthood! From the very first chapter, it swept me up and kept me turning pages late into the night. I can be pretty picky with urban fantasy—sometimes I adore it, sometimes not—but this one definitely landed in the love category.
If you’re looking for:
🗡️ A strong-willed, morally grey FMC
🧚♂️ A seamless blend of the magical and the mundane
🤝 Quirky and unforgettable companions
🔎 Action-packed twists and suspense
🖤 Zero romance subplot
…then this is absolutely the book for you. A fantastical journey that’s as fun as it is gripping!
Huge thanks to Audrey Laine for the chance to read this early release copy. ❤️
August 28, 2025
I am so grateful to have been an Arc reader for this book. ✨✨✨
The book had so many twists and turns, the plot thickened in a way I didn’t expect and it got my heart racing at some points. I really felt for Evy, for all that to happen to her and to feel like an outcast must have truly hurt. She felt isolated and alone. Evy was thrust into an entirely different life, she didn’t know what things were and spoke differently. But Misty (talking cat) was there for her. Evy had at least one friend who stuck with her no matter what.☺️
I love when she met Andrew and when she later helped him escape. The way Evy later realizes how she feels for him is 🍵!! 🩷🩷
No spice in this book which made it so much better for me!!
The book had so many twists and turns, the plot thickened in a way I didn’t expect and it got my heart racing at some points. I really felt for Evy, for all that to happen to her and to feel like an outcast must have truly hurt. She felt isolated and alone. Evy was thrust into an entirely different life, she didn’t know what things were and spoke differently. But Misty (talking cat) was there for her. Evy had at least one friend who stuck with her no matter what.☺️
I love when she met Andrew and when she later helped him escape. The way Evy later realizes how she feels for him is 🍵!! 🩷🩷
No spice in this book which made it so much better for me!!
August 28, 2025
This was an absolute delight to read! A twist on the 'normal girl finds out she's magic' trope, with an elf girl finding out she's human, this story is witty and fun. Each character has their own unique voice, and I loved how different Evy's mannerisms were compared to the twins, I felt that highlighted the differences between elven and human culture. The banter between the twins is on point, and Misty's snark balances out Evy's angst perfectly. I especially love how despite Evy's aristocratic upbringing she actively chooses to be a menace to those who vex her.
This was a splendid introduction to Evy's world and I can't wait to read what happens next.
This was a splendid introduction to Evy's world and I can't wait to read what happens next.
August 31, 2025
I read this as an ARC, since I became interested in the concept of an immortal character finding out they're actually mortal. It wasn't covered in the way I expected, but the book is not bad and was a breeze to read.
I liked how the author put effort into forming the first person narration based on the protagonist's upbringing (using antiquated words for modern clothing). I also liked how Evy is written to be unhinged and somewhat off-putting: it's fun to see protagonists that aren't great people.
Recommended for: people who like messy protagonists and mysterious modern fantasy plots
Giving it 4 stars cause compared to other books of this type it's definitely one of the better ones.
I liked how the author put effort into forming the first person narration based on the protagonist's upbringing (using antiquated words for modern clothing). I also liked how Evy is written to be unhinged and somewhat off-putting: it's fun to see protagonists that aren't great people.
Recommended for: people who like messy protagonists and mysterious modern fantasy plots
Giving it 4 stars cause compared to other books of this type it's definitely one of the better ones.
September 1, 2025
“The portal took us to the Underworld… we’ll be fine.” That’s it; that’s my single quote pitch for you to read this book.
Audrey Laine’s "The Knighthood" is a witty twist on a classic trope, filled with quippy banter and twists that just keep coming. If you love edgy fantasy, a rightfully angsty protagonist, and supporting up and coming authors, this book is a must read! I love an angry protagonist, an internal dialogue driven story, and a teenager discovering that (shocker) you can’t trust the government, so I absolutely loved reading Evy’s story. And who doesn’t love a talking cat sidekick?
Pick up "The Knighthood" now and get excited about the sequel!
Audrey Laine’s "The Knighthood" is a witty twist on a classic trope, filled with quippy banter and twists that just keep coming. If you love edgy fantasy, a rightfully angsty protagonist, and supporting up and coming authors, this book is a must read! I love an angry protagonist, an internal dialogue driven story, and a teenager discovering that (shocker) you can’t trust the government, so I absolutely loved reading Evy’s story. And who doesn’t love a talking cat sidekick?
Pick up "The Knighthood" now and get excited about the sequel!
September 5, 2025
The Knighthood is an interesting reversal of the usual chosen one trope, in that its main character Evy finds out that she is in fact, mortal. And it horrifies her.
Unfortunately I did find that despite my excitement for its take on tropes and its lack of romance, the book did not meet my expectations. The characters needed more work and the plot felt haphazard at times, like the book was trying to be too many things at once. It would have benefited from more developmental editing in my opinion. Really interesting concept, but needed a bit better execution for the themes to really land.
*I was given a free ARC of the book in exchange for an honest review.
Unfortunately I did find that despite my excitement for its take on tropes and its lack of romance, the book did not meet my expectations. The characters needed more work and the plot felt haphazard at times, like the book was trying to be too many things at once. It would have benefited from more developmental editing in my opinion. Really interesting concept, but needed a bit better execution for the themes to really land.
*I was given a free ARC of the book in exchange for an honest review.
August 29, 2025
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
It took me a little bit to get into this book, but once I did, man did I enjoy it.
The main question gotta ask yourself to know if you will like this book is do you like a driven and vengeful main character? If yes, Evy is your girl. I love a girl who knows what she wants and doesn’t feel bad for accomplishing it. Plus, gotta enjoy a sassy talking cat.
I can’t wait to see where the series goes!
It took me a little bit to get into this book, but once I did, man did I enjoy it.
The main question gotta ask yourself to know if you will like this book is do you like a driven and vengeful main character? If yes, Evy is your girl. I love a girl who knows what she wants and doesn’t feel bad for accomplishing it. Plus, gotta enjoy a sassy talking cat.
I can’t wait to see where the series goes!
September 8, 2025
So grateful to the author for allowing me to ARC read for The Knighthood!
Incredibly refreshing, I was shook in the first chapter, the author (Audrey Elaine) has an interesting writing style and I really loved the stream of consciousness- it made me feel like I was hearing this all first hand. Like a documentary or a telenovella. Anyways- loved this book, a wonderful fresh take on the typical fantasy trope, can’t wait to see what she does next!
Incredibly refreshing, I was shook in the first chapter, the author (Audrey Elaine) has an interesting writing style and I really loved the stream of consciousness- it made me feel like I was hearing this all first hand. Like a documentary or a telenovella. Anyways- loved this book, a wonderful fresh take on the typical fantasy trope, can’t wait to see what she does next!
August 29, 2025
Eve is such an interesting character I love her so much I loved the story which is very different than any other book I've read. The main character is smart and a bit psychotic (but who isn't), she has gone through a lot throughout the book, she is very strong minded. The writing was so good I loved it so much especially the descriptions on how much she likes fire.
August 31, 2025
This was a fun twist on humans finding out they are magical beings...this time the girl who thought she was an elf finds out she's mortal! It definitely gave me Harry Potter vibes! It is a bit of a darker read though, as she works her way through all the emotions that come from grief, loss, and abandonment.
August 29, 2025
Enjoyable read, interesting take on the mythical/mortal world and compelling characters. I mean who can say no to a criminal telepathic cat?
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