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!!

Thank you NetGalley and HarperCollins for this arc.

This was a delightfully fun sapphic read. A lot of action and yearning with dragons, jousting tournaments and noble ladies.

Stylistically quite similar to My Lady Jane, which I also really enjoyed, with the use of narrator and strong female characters.

The narrators were great casting choices, the narrator with an edge of wisdom and fourth wall breaking while the main voice actor with such a smooth easy to listen to voice and a range accent changes and pitches for different characters so each character was distinct and felt like their own being.

This was a 3.5 star read.
The book is whimsical and self-aware.
It had me smiling from start to finish. The voice acting was delightful and truly brought the story to life. The narrator's performance added an extra layer of character depth and charm, so I would highly recommend trying the audiobook for the best reading experience.
This novel playfully pokes fun at classic fantasy tropes, making it feel fresh and fun without taking itself too seriously. The occasional meta references might have felt jarring in a different context, but here they worked, thanks to the tongue-in-cheek storytelling style.
Some narrative hints didn't quite come to fruition, which briefly pulled me out of the experience.
Overall this was an enjoyable read.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the ALC in exchange for an honest review!

Lady’s Knight is a story full of queer joy, loyal friendships, and slow-burn romance, all wrapped in a medieval setting with a dash of dragons. Gwen is a sapphic would-be-knight I absolutely adored - brave, righteous and oh-so-determined. Even though she had to impersonate a male knight to take part in the tournament, her qualities shone through and I loved seeing her show everyone up.

The other main character, Isobelle, is not your typical Lady - there’s so much more to her beneath the surface, including wittiness and a sense of adventure few expect from her. She keeps parts of herself hidden except around those she truly trusts, and watching her open up to Gwen was a delight. Her dynamic with her maidservant was a particular highlight, and the maidservant herself was quite a surprising character! I also really enjoyed the close-knit friendship group around the Lady - I was hesitant about them to start with, but they won me over by the end.

The romantic arc is definitely a slow burn, and a very fun one at that. And gosh were the two of them CUTE together!! I would have happily read even more of it. The addition of dragons was a surprise I hadn’t expected, but it gave the story an epic twist that elevated the stakes without overwhelming the personal focus of the plot.

The two narrators were excellent, and I especially loved the interludes featuring commentary from an unreliable narrator. It was such a clever, playful touch that made the reading experience feel even more immersive.

This wasn’t quite a full five-star read for me, though I can’t quite pinpoint why. Maybe I would’ve liked a bit more insight into the characters’ backstories. Still, I thoroughly enjoyed this and would recommend it to anyone looking for sapphic fantasy with heart, humour, and a hint of dragon-fuelled drama.

LADY'S KNIGHT is a comedic, feminist take on classic knightly tales that refuses to take itself too seriously. Think A Knight's Tale but about women. The situations are absurd, the men awful, the women angry, and there are asides from the narrator that are pretty meta about the structure of stories.

The book is a caper full of tournaments, secret identities, feminine rage, and falling in love. I loved the maid Olivia who was so capable and put upon whenever she had to fix their problems - and casually suggesting murder as a solution. Isobelle's friends were also a great trio of girl friends who at first look like twittering airheads but have a lot of depth.

I was surprised by how much I liked the narrator's aside. They poke a lot of fun at particularly the romantic arc with things like "it's not going to be rosy from here on". It felt like being told "you know what you signed up for, so we're not even going to hide that there are common structures to tales." It was pretty meta at times, which helped reinforce the idea that the book was having fun and poking fun.

This book is incredibly and deliberately anachronistic. It's set in an invented land somewhere in Europe (they talk about France and Vikings). There are those inflatable, waving people. Somehow clothes can be dyed hot pink. The girls play "never hast thou ever" and so on. But you are told about this from the start, through the narrator setting the tone, so it's not jarring. At no point, are you expecting the world to be anything but vague vibes of medieval. This sort of world building is certainly not my favourite, but I do at least appreciate being told the book is not taking the world building seriously and it does fit the overall irreverent tale.

Though this is a first book, the plot wraps up in the first book, leaving future instalments to have their own adventures. There are a few hints of what the sequel might involve. I'll probably pick it up.

Set in a medieval fantasy setting with dragons, witches, cheesecake on a stick and a female owned cocktail bar (as cocktails are the newest rage in France in case you were wondering) that hosts a lady’s night, you are in for some serious fun. I had an amazing time with the story around some well-crafted characters. Not only Gwen and Isobelle conquered my heart but also the other women we meet and who show you that even if they appear shallow at first there is o much more to them and what they’re willing to do to help their loved ones.

This funny, witty story of friendship, sapphic love, female empowerment and defying societal norms is beautifully told by the narrating team. All accents are well taken care of and definitely add to the fun of the tale.

As I enjoyed My Lady Jane very much, I was immediately intrigued when I read the blurb for this book and was not disappointed. Dare I say, I enjoyed Lady’s Knight even more. This is the perfect book for anyone looking for a fantasy story that doesn’t take itself too seriously and without trying too hard touches you deeply.

Five starring this because it's exactly the book 16-year-old me would have ADORED. Grown up me found a few narrative developments a tad convenient and didn't entirely click with the humour of the omniscient narrator, but you know what? I still had a lot of fun,