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anaisareads2day 's review for:
The Princess Knight
by Cait Jacobs
adventurous
funny
inspiring
fast-paced
Plot or Character Driven:
A mix
Strong character development:
Yes
Loveable characters:
Yes
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Avon and Harper Voyager for the eARC!!
The Princess Knight was an engaging read with a strong female lead and an intriguing world, but I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 for a few reasons.
While I loved Clía’s determination and growth, I wish we had seen more of her rise. Her journey to becoming a curdah felt rushed. I wanted to see her earn it through more trials, more moments of triumph, rather than having the title come so quickly and I love Ronan but maybe without so much help from a man lol. The pacing also lagged in spots, and some of the fade-to-black scenes gave it a YA feel which I feel like it could’ve been executed better since we time hopped multiple times.
One of my biggest wishes? That the story leaned further into its magical folklore. The gods had so much potential. I wanted them to be more than just distant, all-powerful figures. If they had been woven into the narrative in a more dynamic or surprising way, it could’ve added an extra layer of richness to the world.
I still really enjoyed the final act. Yes, it was a bit predictable, but it delivered emotional stakes and satisfying moments. I would like to see more set in this world and how Clía’s and Domhall’s kingdoms developed.
The Princess Knight was an engaging read with a strong female lead and an intriguing world, but I’m giving it 4 stars instead of 5 for a few reasons.
While I loved Clía’s determination and growth, I wish we had seen more of her rise. Her journey to becoming a curdah felt rushed. I wanted to see her earn it through more trials, more moments of triumph, rather than having the title come so quickly and I love Ronan but maybe without so much help from a man lol. The pacing also lagged in spots, and some of the fade-to-black scenes gave it a YA feel which I feel like it could’ve been executed better since we time hopped multiple times.
One of my biggest wishes? That the story leaned further into its magical folklore. The gods had so much potential. I wanted them to be more than just distant, all-powerful figures. If they had been woven into the narrative in a more dynamic or surprising way, it could’ve added an extra layer of richness to the world.
I still really enjoyed the final act. Yes, it was a bit predictable, but it delivered emotional stakes and satisfying moments. I would like to see more set in this world and how Clía’s and Domhall’s kingdoms developed.