I tried to get into this book as the description and premise are right up my alley, but I just couldn't settle into it. I believe this is much more about my life than the book itself. I am rating the portion I managed to listen to.

Perfect blend of Gwen and Art are not in Love, A Knight's Tale, And My Lady Jane. I loved all of this. It's so cute and so sapphic.

Gwen is the daughter of a blacksmith, but her heart dreams fiercely of becoming a knight. One day, she crosses paths with the noble woman Isobelle—someone who hides a secret equally daring: a longing to be free from the confines of a planned marriage to the victor of the next knightly tournament. Driven by courage and hope, Gwen courageously enters the tournament incognito.
This book contains everything I have ever wished for: resilient women standing by each other, a brave knight in shining armor, daring prison escapes, witches, a mighty dragon—and a painfully sweet and genuine sapphic romance. The “A Knight’s Tale”-vibe was real.
The characters are beautifully crafted, and the narration was an absolute delight. I loved how the distant irony woven into the storytelling invites reflection—it's a fresh, invigorating breath of air that stays with you long after you turn the last page. A heartfelt recommendation for everyone seeking a beautiful adventure from the age of 13 and above.
About the Audiobook: The main narrator, Helen Keeley, truly captured the heart of the story by creating two distinctive voices for the main characters. Her talent in conveying each girl's personality through tone allowed the listener to effortlessly connect and understand who was in focus at every moment. But what truly stole my breath away was Barbara Rosenblat’s narration of the brief interludes. Her delivery was nothing short of enchanting, brilliantly infusing the self-irony and the profound textures of the story with a captivating warmth. Listening to her was an absolute bliss.

This was a gorgeous story from start to finish.

The narration was lovely. The story and characters were well written and so real at times that it made me ache. The friendship and love and bonds of family depicted were incredible. It's not the most complex plot, but it gets the message across beautifully.

We’re all rightly obsessed with our lady knight books at the moment, and to make it a queer ya romcom? Yes I am here!
I had so much fun reading this! I wish this was published when I was a teenager as I know I would have eaten this up even more and been thoroughly addicted.
The dialogue and dynamic between Gwen and Isabelle (and all of Isabelle’s friends) had me hooked! I spent so much time giggling and endlessly stressing. I loved all the knight action even if it did take a bit longer to get going properly than I wanted it to. I am mad but happy that I have to wait for another book to answer so many questions!
Just a lot of fun and I’d especially recommend it if you know a teenager looking to get into low stakes fantasy!

A fun read overall! I liked the blend of historical with fantastical and I'm always up for a good jousting. The MCs were engaging and the side characters played their parts well although I would have liked to learn more about Olivia (sequel??) and had a bit more lore with the fantasy elements. The chapters with the omniscient narrator helped give the story that Arthurian legends/traditional storytelling vibe for me. The audio narration was excellent. Each character had their own personality and it felt suitably lively.

4.5 stars rounded up to 5

Having previously read books Amie Kaufman has written by herself, as well as the two series she co-wrote with Jay Kristoff, it was about time that I read one of the books she has co-written with Meagan Spooner. I already knew how much I loved Amie’s writing, and as soon as I heard the synopsis of this book, I knew it would be exactly my cup of tea. I listened to the audiobook of this title which I think helped to really immerse me into the world of Gwen and Isobelle. Exciting, laugh-out-loud funny, and touching, this was a great read, and definitely one I’d recommend to teenagers and adults. The sapphic romance was handled beautifully, particularly as Gwen starts to explore feelings she doesn’t fully understand.

A sapphic medieval fantasy with a girl entering a knight tournament and trying to win the hand of the fair maiden. I really enjoyed this audiobook and it has such cute moments between the Isobelle and Gwen🥰

4.25 stars

Love this book. It was a perfect slow burn cosy romantasty! Plus, talk about female empowerment!! Love it!

The author did an amazing job showing how badly women were treated in medieval times and how they had few or no choices. She slowly showed all the female characters slowly breaking out of there cages and finding their worth. Love it!! The ending was amazing.

Both characters were likeable and balanced each other out perfectly. The chemistry is amazing between them both.

I listened to the audiobook and the narrators were perfect. They captured both characters perfectly! The narration speed was perfect and easy to listen to.

I absolutely adored this book! Our two heroines are almost opposite magnets, pulling towards each other in this hilarious, romantic, tear-jerker of a story about a noble girl and a lady knight who dare to take on their society.

Kaufman and Spooner weave a dual narrative that had me grinning and gasping, penning characters with such distinctive voices whilst maintaining an overarching tone that remains light and sharp. It's very rare that I see authors co-write with such distinction and I'm blown away by the depth of this novel's cast of characters and their unique stories and delightful quips. This is a story about girls, ladies, women and sisterhood; it's for the girls that dance at night, sip tea and gossip, pick up sticks to swordfight and dare to be in a world that's constantly telling us to be less and small.

Lady's Knight tackles the dragons in our homes and in the sky, and it's bold in its joy and shades of girlhood.

I really wanted to love this one, but unfortunately it ended up being a miss for me. I found the plot difficult to connect with, especially the idea that someone with barely any training could defeat seasoned knights who’ve trained their whole lives. That core element made it hard for me to stay immersed in the story.

I also struggled to connect with the characters. They felt a bit hollow and lacked the depth I was hoping for, which made it tough to stay engaged. I kept pushing through, hoping I’d find a turning point, but sadly this one just didn’t click with me.

That said, there were a few elements I enjoyed! The narration was a standout! The audiobook had a fun, light tone and both narrators did a fantastic job bringing it to life. I also appreciated the sapphic romance, which added a sweet layer to the story.

While this book wasn’t the right fit for me personally, I’m grateful to have had the chance to listen early. I won’t be sharing this review on my platforms, as I try to keep things fair and only post about books I genuinely connect with, but thank you again for the opportunity!

Lady’s Knight delivers classic fantasy vibes with a modern, feminist twist. It’s got strong-willed heroines, complicated loyalties, and that sweet enemies-to-allies tension we live for. Kaufman and Spooner bring their signature mix of sharp banter, emotional stakes, and slow-burn romance, all wrapped up in a world of knights, danger, and shifting power.

The dynamic between the lead characters is one of the biggest highlights—complex, fiery, and full of emotional layers. If you love fantasy with heart, strong character arcs, and just a touch of romantic chaos, this one’s for you.

The fairytale we've all been waiting for!

The blacksmith’s daughter dresses as a knight so she can win the tournament and save “the prize” - Lady Isobelle, who’s been promised in marriage to the winner of the tournament. It is a dual POV sapphic love story set in a medieval time.

In my opinion this book has everything one can possibly want from a medieval love story: strong female characters, knights and dragons; it was funny, magical and whimsical. I loved the characters' attitudes, the witty tone and breaking of the fourth wall made it all the funnier to follow Isobelle and Gwen’s adventures. The side characters were also lovable, especially the group of Isobelle’s girlfriends - they all were interesting in different ways and weren’t just flat random characters.

The narration was also perfect. I loved the voices, the two narrators were excellent!

Independently and united, Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner are amazing authors and with Lady’s Knight they once again deliver a united tour de force of feminism, sapphic romance and a truly fun, joyous, romp through the world of chivalry and knights!

I listened to this book during a particularly dark part of my life during the drives to visit and be with Mam as she moved on from this world, and I can truly say that Amie and Meagan gave me a chance to escape my dark reality and find a glimpse of happiness and joy in the world they created.

I was entertained from the Unreliable Narrator’s introduction at the start to the very end of Isobelle and Gwen’s story:
“There are crocodiles in the castle moat, cheerleaders on the tournament grounds, training montages, witches, cocktails, thatched roofs, makeovers, quests, haylofts, brilliantly coloured gowns, sword fights, dungeon rescues, bonfires, ballrooms and of course copious amounts of snacks.”

Gwen, daughter to a blacksmith and blacksmith herself, albeit in everything but name wants to be a Knight, brought up on her deceased mother’s stories of chivalry, knighthood and all those good qualities. Gwen dreams of breaking through the misogynistic ceiling imposed across the kingdom and being more than just the little woman. Isobelle is a lady, destined to be sold off in marriage for her dowry but, in reality being so much more than just a demure lady waiting for the day she will be parcelled off into marriage! Isobelle has a close knit friend group with ladies in a similar situation and keeps her true dreams and nature cleverly disguised as she outwits all those around her.

Supported by a true cast of delightful miscreants, including Isobelle’s lady’s maid Olivia, with her hidden past and secrets, this book is truly a sapphic romp through jousting tourneys, hidden identities, slow burn romance, and believe it or not dragons that will endear anyone who has loved A Knight’s Story or Legally Blonde! I completely recommend the audio version – brought to life magnificently by both narrators, I was entertained, delighted and truly transported by this immersive reading experience!

While the Princess doesn’t quite save herself, the matriarchy force runs strong in this novel. The only truly decent fella is Gwen’s father (which seems a little unfair), but if that doesn’t worry you, you’ll love this story, set in the days when Knights were (supposedly) bold and travelling minstrels provided the gossip.
Princess Isobel reminded me of Elle Woods (Legally Blonde), appearing ditsy and flaky but really being the exact opposite. This story is a little like that - a funny little fairytale on the surface but a lot more going on underneath.
It’s a fast-paced, fun, diverse jaunt through medieval England, with jousting, dragons and croissants. (Beaucoup de croissants.)
If you’re looking for a strong male character, you’ll need to look elsewhere. Nothing’s going to get the better of these gals.
Terrific narration from Helen Keeley and Barbara Rosenblat.
Five stars from me, with thanks to @Netgalley and @HarperCollinsUK audio for the chance to listen to an arc of Meagan Spooner and Amie Kaufman’s latest offering, which released on 5 June.

lady's knight is a sapphic love story set in a medieval time full of dragons and witches.
Gwen is the daughter of a blacksmith, and has been working as a blacksmith in place of her father, which is an open secret in her village, but she has another secret. Gwen not only knows how to craft a sword, she knows how to wield one too, so when she has the opportunity to put her skills to play, she decides to join the local jousting tournament as Sir Gawain.
Lady Isobelle is the "prize" of the tournament. whoever wins will get to marry her and have her dowry, which means that her freedom will come to an end. however, when she recognises Sir Gawain as the blacksmith's daughter she saw earlier that day at the market, a plan starts to form...

it was magical, whimsical, and just fun all around. i really loved the tone of it all and the writing style fit perfectly with the setting and i could fully immerse myself in this medieval setting, like i actually just played the whole book in my head as a movie and i LOVED it.
i loved Gwen and Isobelle's relationship and how it slowly developed. their tension was EVERYTHING!! it was just so cute seeing Isobelle fumble about when she doesn't usually do, and their little slow burn had my stomach in knots. their dynamic was so good and they played off each other well. i couldn't help but smile throughout their interactions!!

i think my only problem was the pacing. it just felt off and a bit slow. it picked up towards the end though and i really liked how it all wrapped up!!

thank you so much to harpercollins UK audio and netgalley for the audiobook! the narrator was amazing and they were the main reason i could truly see a medieval type movie in my head. they really set the scene well!!

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins UK Audio for the ARC

Lady's Knight is an adventurous and engaging historical fantasy romance. The sapphic awakening and pining was marvellous. The plot was fun and the characters vivid. The humor was cheeky and the narrator did a fabulous job brining the book alive. Yet I felt it was too much sometimes and became nagging. Otherwise it was a cool read!

When I first heard A Knight's Tale mentioned in relation to this book, I know I had to read it. I'm already a fan of this author duo but Lady's Knight solidified that. They write seamlessly and with ease, that as a reader, I can just slip into the narrative so easily.

This historical fantasy fiction brought dragons along on the ride. As a sapphic read, it had a whole smattering of sexual tension that piqued my interest early doors. There was such a great balance of fun, wit but it was paired with serious moments of connection and sharing.

Plot-wise, I was here for the tournaments and stepping outside of gendered expectations. So much richness here and much to enjoy.

The narration was engaging, with good accents and performance.

Thank you Electric Monkey and Pride Book Tours for the finished copy.

I love both of these authors independently and together, they make a true power couple of a writership!

I couldn’t dive into this book fast enough as it’s a bit of everything that I love. Fantasy, romance, cosy with epic characters.

And as the Narrators note says at the beginning “There are crocodiles in the castle moat, cheerleaders on the tournament grounds, training montages, witches, cocktails, thatched roofs, makeovers, quests, haylofts, brilliantly coloured gowns, sword fights, dungeon rescues, bonfires, ballrooms and of course copious amounts of snacks’. And this book has left me craving cheesecake on a stick.

What a beaut of a book and one I couldn’t wait to read. As a lover of A Knight’s Tale, I totally loved the expansion from that idea but building on the slightly 2D nature that the only two woman characters in the film embody. It ran with the idea and absolutely excelled with it. I got the a Knights Tale vibes instantly!

And the audiobook? SPECTACULAR! Honestly cherry on top of the cake and I’d like to scrub my brain empty so I could read this/ listen to this again for the first time.

If « A knight’s tale » was sapphic and possibly even more self aware! Absolutely loved this. Yes, it’s predictable but it is in such a fun and refreshing way that it helped me out of a reading slump. I highly recommend the audiobook!!