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kiera99 's review for:
The Princess Knight
by Cait Jacobs
adventurous
challenging
emotional
funny
hopeful
lighthearted
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
This book had a tremendously strong start! The early character development, the setup for the second half, and the evolving relationships gave me high hopes. The main character, though initially naïve, grows into someone worthy of her title, and I absolutely adored her journey. And Murphy—I always love an animal companion! I just wish we saw more of him.
For the first 40% of the book, I was hooked. The story was engaging, the relationships were layered, and the pacing felt just right. Unfortunately, as the romance began to take centre stage, the strengths of the novel—its plot, character arcs, and interpersonal dynamics—faded into the background. It was disappointing to see what had been such strong foundations get sidelined.
The side characters, in particular, lost their spark as the story progressed. The male lead especially felt like a different person than the one we met at the beginning. While there was some continued development in terms of his internal struggles, his personality flattened. What happened to the charming, loyal friend who shared such a great dynamic with Domhnall? There was so much missed potential.
The writing itself was fairly average, and I found myself wishing for more depth in the worldbuilding. However, I appreciated how rich and vibrant the Irish folklore in this novel was, it was beautifully woven into the story. Despite its shortcomings, the novel remained an easy and somewhat entertaining read through to the end and I am sure others will like it.
The side characters, in particular, lost their spark as the story progressed. The male lead especially felt like a different person than the one we met at the beginning. While there was some continued development in terms of his internal struggles, his personality flattened. What happened to the charming, loyal friend who shared such a great dynamic with Domhnall? There was so much missed potential.
The writing itself was fairly average, and I found myself wishing for more depth in the worldbuilding. However, I appreciated how rich and vibrant the Irish folklore in this novel was, it was beautifully woven into the story. Despite its shortcomings, the novel remained an easy and somewhat entertaining read through to the end and I am sure others will like it.