Lady’s Knight
Lady’s Knight is a riotous, romantic romp set in a fantasy England where dragons exist, girls joust (in secret), and queerness isn’t just present—it’s powerful.
Gwen of Sparrow is good with a sword, better with a forge, and completely invisible in a world that only sees noblemen as knights and women as prizes. Meanwhile, Lady Isobelle of Avington is the prize no girl wants to be—the reward at the end of a deadly tournament. When these two form a secret alliance, one to fight, one to coach, both to escape, they set off a chain of events that involves deception, daring, and more than a little flirting.
The joy of Lady’s Knight lies in its tone: equal parts sharp banter and earnest longing, with a narrator who winks at the reader just enough to keep things clever. No deep dive into medieval realism here. Instead, you step into your own personal Renaissance Faire—half mischief, half magic, fully in on the joke—while you watch Gwen and Isobelle’s connection grow in a way that feels both tender and earned. By novel’s end, you’re not just hoping they win, you’re willing the world to make room for them exactly as they are.
Kaufman and Spooner know how to have fun without losing the thread. Their story winks as much as it wounds, delivering its commentary on gender, power, and performance with both chainmail and charm. If you’re looking for a historical fantasy that’s romantic, rebellious, and just a blast to read, Lady’s Knight delivers. Highly recommended for readers 14 and up.
