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seekaygee 's review for:
The Princess Knight
by Cait Jacobs
adventurous
funny
hopeful
tense
medium-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
Princess Cliodhna's life has been predetermined: she'll marry her closest friend, Prince Domnhall, and their two kingdoms will become stronger as a result of their alliance. The day Domnhall is due to propose, everything changes when he unceremoniously tells her they can't get married because she's too weak to be his queen. Understandably infuriated and embarrassed, Clia goes off to prove herself at the elite military "school" Domnhall and the captain of his guard, Ronan, are off to attend. She's got one year to demonstrate that she would be a perfectly strong queen and change Domnhall's mind. But war is looming, and things are not all that they seem to be...
This romcom-adjacent fantasy is a fun romp, but one that delves beyond the feminist satire of its inspiration. I love the premise and its nod to Legally Blonde, and was pleasantly surprised as it became a more sophisticated story along the way. Having your life upended, especially when that's accompanied by a blindsiding dismissal from your closest friend, would be devastating, and Princess Clia is not going to let that stop her from proving herself. I love a strong FMC, and that is who Clia is through and through. Though her strength doesn't initially manifest as warrior skills, and she's still saddled with insecurities, I loved watching her discover that she's more than she even hoped herself to be. And with Ronan by her side, I adored the two of them both getting to know and care for each other, but also boost the other's confidence. They're both struggling, even if they're not always open about exactly what plagues them, both because of status and their own walls. Their loving energy was so heartwarming, even in the wake of betrayal and war. It did read a bit YA at times for me, but that didn't take away any of the book's charm. Also, Murphy is precious and I need to have more of him in my life. I didn't expect to want a giant magical otter-like creature after reading this, but it's my mission in life now.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review!
This romcom-adjacent fantasy is a fun romp, but one that delves beyond the feminist satire of its inspiration. I love the premise and its nod to Legally Blonde, and was pleasantly surprised as it became a more sophisticated story along the way. Having your life upended, especially when that's accompanied by a blindsiding dismissal from your closest friend, would be devastating, and Princess Clia is not going to let that stop her from proving herself. I love a strong FMC, and that is who Clia is through and through. Though her strength doesn't initially manifest as warrior skills, and she's still saddled with insecurities, I loved watching her discover that she's more than she even hoped herself to be. And with Ronan by her side, I adored the two of them both getting to know and care for each other, but also boost the other's confidence. They're both struggling, even if they're not always open about exactly what plagues them, both because of status and their own walls. Their loving energy was so heartwarming, even in the wake of betrayal and war. It did read a bit YA at times for me, but that didn't take away any of the book's charm. Also, Murphy is precious and I need to have more of him in my life. I didn't expect to want a giant magical otter-like creature after reading this, but it's my mission in life now.
Many thanks to NetGalley and Harper Voyager for providing me with a digital ARC in exchange for my honest review!