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4.04 AVERAGE
4.04 AVERAGE
adventurous
hopeful
inspiring
tense
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No
It was fun, I really liked the concept and I had a great time. HOWEVER, if you’re looking for a fantasy book that truly feels like it’s set on medieval England, this is not the book for you. The authors made the bold choice of having an anachronistic writing style, with lots of references to modern things (like cocktails, and brunch, and tshirts) and using expressions that sometimes feel a little odd and out of place. I didnt have a problem with that and found it funny, even, but it’s something to keep in mind. I also had a lot of fun with the narrator during the interstitials (and then the acknowledgements) speaking directly to the readers and making references to tropes and clichés.
I liked both Gwen and Isobelle, I think they made a great pair and they complement each other nicely. I really liked Isobelle’s attitude towards life (it is a little privileged, in a way, but I liked the overall idea of not letting the odds discourage you and being optimist) and also I loved that she pretended to be air headed and silly but was actually really cunning and observant. On the other hand I enjoyed Gwen’s sensibleness and her bravery, also a girl in a suit(of armor) hell yes, sign me up.
Sadly they didnt make my heart flutter or make me giggle and kick my feet 😔😔 (something about the pacing on the romance threw me a little off), but they were cute together nonetheless.
I also liked the ending, I felt it was realistic enough. We’re in medieval England, with a very sexist society (probably time-accurate),we’re not dismantling the patriarchy and also legalizing same-sex marriage through the power of love . Idk, I might be becoming kind of a cynic of something, but I liked the way the book ended. Unsure about the wink to a sequel where Gwen and Isobelle go off to fight more monsters tho . But I’ll still give them a try probably.
I liked both Gwen and Isobelle, I think they made a great pair and they complement each other nicely. I really liked Isobelle’s attitude towards life (it is a little privileged, in a way, but I liked the overall idea of not letting the odds discourage you and being optimist) and also I loved that she pretended to be air headed and silly but was actually really cunning and observant. On the other hand I enjoyed Gwen’s sensibleness and her bravery, also a girl in a suit(of armor) hell yes, sign me up.
Sadly they didnt make my heart flutter or make me giggle and kick my feet 😔😔 (something about the pacing on the romance threw me a little off), but they were cute together nonetheless.
I also liked the ending, I felt it was realistic enough. We’re in medieval England, with a very sexist society (probably time-accurate),
Content Warnings
Graphic: Animal cruelty, Cursing, Misogyny, Medical content, Fire/Fire injury, Alcohol
Moderate: Gore, Violence, Sexual harassment, Injury/Injury detail
Minor: Death, Sexual violence, Toxic relationship, Blood, Excrement, Vomit, Grief, Death of parent, Murder, Classism
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
LADY’S KNIGHT follows gwen, a blacksmith who’s yearning to be a knight, and isobelle, a lady of the castle whose future husband will be decided by whichever knight wins the tournament of dragonslayers. after a chance meeting at the market, izzie convinces gwen to pose as a man and enter the tournament to save her from her fate.
i went in expecting a little more gritty lady knight badassery, but this actually reads more like cozy/light fantasy with some romantic tension and comedic moments sprinkled throughout. yes, there are stakes: gwen hiding her identity, the tournament rounds, and the looming threat of dragons. but the tone and humor keep it feeling lower stakes than i anticipated.
one thing i really enjoyed was watching both characters grow in their own ways. gwen gets to explore her “true self,” finally living out her dream (even if she still has to hide it) and seeing what life could be like without the weight of societal expectations. meanwhile, izzie starts stepping outside her high-society bubble, experiencing new things, and forming her own opinions instead of having them handed to her. i loved how each girl got a taste of “the other side:” gwen assuming izzie’s life must be easy, while izzie envies the freedom she thinks gwen has.
i do think this could’ve used one more round of edits. it felt just a tad too long. the worldbuilding is also a little funky, mixing medieval and modern elements, but if you don’t take it too seriously, it’s more charming than distracting.
overall, if you go in with the right expectations, this could totally be a hit.
i went in expecting a little more gritty lady knight badassery, but this actually reads more like cozy/light fantasy with some romantic tension and comedic moments sprinkled throughout. yes, there are stakes: gwen hiding her identity, the tournament rounds, and the looming threat of dragons. but the tone and humor keep it feeling lower stakes than i anticipated.
one thing i really enjoyed was watching both characters grow in their own ways. gwen gets to explore her “true self,” finally living out her dream (even if she still has to hide it) and seeing what life could be like without the weight of societal expectations. meanwhile, izzie starts stepping outside her high-society bubble, experiencing new things, and forming her own opinions instead of having them handed to her. i loved how each girl got a taste of “the other side:” gwen assuming izzie’s life must be easy, while izzie envies the freedom she thinks gwen has.
i do think this could’ve used one more round of edits. it felt just a tad too long. the worldbuilding is also a little funky, mixing medieval and modern elements, but if you don’t take it too seriously, it’s more charming than distracting.
overall, if you go in with the right expectations, this could totally be a hit.
adventurous
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
dark
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
Character
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Complicated
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
mysterious
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
Yes
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
HIGHLY recommend the audiobook. The narration is amazing.
I loved these characters, the representation, and the fun fairytale vibes.
I loved these characters, the representation, and the fun fairytale vibes.
Content Warnings
Graphic: Misogyny, Sexism
Moderate: Lesbophobia
adventurous
challenging
medium-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
Yes
adventurous
emotional
funny
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Diverse cast of characters:
No
Flaws of characters a main focus:
No