Lady's knight by Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner

Gwen lives in hiding - running her father's blacksmith shop in secret while dreaming of being a knight, and also being attracted to girls - all a dangerous mix in the small village she lives in. Lady Isobelle is almost the opposite - not really in the shadows as a Lady, always running around, talking her way out of trouble - until now, when her guardian puts her and her dowry as the prize for the winner of the Tournament of Dragonslayers. Whichever knight wins the tournament, wins her. When the two girls meet, sparks fly and a daring scheme is concocted - Lady Isobelle could win her freedom and Gwen could win glory - but losing? Could mean the end of everything... And love? It wasn't part of the plan...

Amie Kaufman and Meagan Spooner have written yet another fantastic book, full of witty banter, quick action and excellent characters. Well paced and swapping between the two lead characters points of view, the book moves swiftly and there will be enough predictability and guessing that readers will feel comfortable and on the edge of their seat. Readers will enjoy this tale set in medieval times, with an added LGBTQIA+ twist, instead of the usual lady and knight - and the nod to early feminism. Kaufman and Spooner together are always a winner, and Lady's Knight is right up there with their previous collaborations.

Themes: LGBTQIA+, Historical, Medieval, Knights, Romance, Love, Humour, Feminism.

Melanie Pages