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Love at First Knight by Megan Clawson

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vagaybond's review against another edition

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2.5

I really liked the kind of characters that were here (I *LOVE* to see characters who are well into adulthood who have never been kissed, whose anxieties and difficulties making friends have debilitated them etc - this is so underrepresented), but I wish they'd not had scenes of suddenly grabbing the others face and kissing them unprompted. I don't like the framing that there's some kind of "I can't control myself around you" vibe. I will acknowledge that that vibe is less so here than in other romantic stories, but it still bothers me. There's also a lot of "I didn't want to live before you" stuff that ticks me off.
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emotional funny lighthearted medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

4.0

This was such a fun and heartwarmingly romantic read. I adored our neurodivergent protagonist Daisy, and loved that she was the knight who (thanks to her daring alter ego Lady A) never faltered at besting her foes— come rain, shine or even during work hours. 

It was refreshing to see a FMC that wasn’t a damsel and I loved the slow burn build up we get of the chemistry ladened rivalry between Daisy and Teddy. Their banter was soo entertaining, in that swoon worthy way that had me rooting for them both almost immediately. 

I loved quite a few of the supporting characters too; Bobble, Daisy’s twin Samwise and the rag tag members of the Friskney Fellowship were all such endearingly entertaining characters and I’d honestly love to see more of them (especially Bobble) in a future book. 

If you’re searching for a quick, compelling and utterly entertaining summer romance (full of geeky references and an introverted heroine you’ll absolutely love) then I definitely recommend checking this out— especially if your partial to the enemies to lovers trope. 
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lighthearted fast-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? Character
  • Strong character development? Yes
  • Loveable characters? Yes
  • Diverse cast of characters? No

4.5

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meganpbennett's review against another edition

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challenging emotional funny medium-paced
  • Plot- or character-driven? A mix
  • Strong character development? It's complicated
  • Loveable characters? No
  • Diverse cast of characters? No
  • Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.5

I enjoyed Falling Hard for the Royal Guard, but didn't love it. With that in mind, I thought that Love at First Knight sounded very interesting. It was. It was also not the lighthearted rom-com I was expecting. It's impossible to root for Teddy to win (you'll see when you read it), and I wasn't a huge fan of Daisy. 

Thank you to NetGalley Harper 360, Avon, and Harper-Collins for the free electronic Advanced Reader. 
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sophieamreacher's review against another edition

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adventurous emotional funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted sad fast-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

4.5

Relatable neurodivergent, anxious FMC. Loveable, funny love interest. Lots of family and friend love and acceptance. Brilliant fun with the mix of reality and fantasy and LARPing. 
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