Cait Jacobs

The cover of The Princess Knight, featuring illustrated character art of a blonde white woman in a pink medieval dress holding a sword. The sword has a gold hilt and a pink gem on it. Behind the woman is a man with brown skin and medium-length brown hair. He is dressed in black medieval clothes with his arms crossed. The background is bright pink with lighter pink flowers. There is a border featuring light pink flowers on a yellow background, a pink crystal on a blue background, and the sword on a green background on the sides. On the top of the border are pink flowers with green leaves, with a gold harp in the center. On the bottom of the border are yellow stars. In each of the four corners of the border is a trequetra on a dark pink background. In the center of the cover, in a gothic font, are the words "The Princess Knight", "A novel", and the author's name, "Cait Jacobs", is on the bottom of the cover

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A princess desperate to win back the prince who broke her heart follows him to his kingdom’s prestigious military academy—and in doing so, falls in love, saves the realm, and continues to look fabulous, in this delightful debut fantasy.

Domhnall and Clía are an ideal match—or so everyone says. They are prince and princess of neighboring kingdoms. An alliance the gods will smile on. Until Domhnall ruins everything by refusing to propose.

Heartbroken but determined, Clía makes the perfect plan: Follow Domhnall to Caisleán Cósta, the military academy he’s attending. Show she can protect her kingdom. Secure the betrothal. Sure, the castle has a brutal reputation. But how hard can dueling really be?

Warrior Ronan promised himself he’d never lose his focus. He fought and sacrificed for his place at Caisleán Cósta, and he has no time for blonde princesses who waltz into arenas like they’re attending a ball. Even if she and her otter-like pet are… well, cute.

He doesn’t want to be intrigued by Clía. But her hunger to prove herself is something he understands. He tells himself there’s no harm training her. Even if his heart does race around her. Even if Domhnall is his best friend.

But as they say, love is a battlefield—and unfortunately for them all, a very real war is looming on the horizon. It’s a fight that will threaten all their kingdoms… and test all their hearts. 

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“The Princess Knight is a swashbuckling adventure full of rich world building, endearing characters and a cleverness entwined on every page. An absolute delight!”

Hannah Nicole Maehrer, New York Times bestselling author of the Assistant to the Villain series

“This book has beauty, brains, and brawn! All that stands between Princess Clía and the handsome prince she’s determined to win back is a stint at a cut-throat military academy […] Turns out, blondes can be brutal. I had so much fun reading this! Filled with heartwarming romance and heart-racing quests, Jacobs’ bejeweled debut will dazzle you.”

Sydney J. Shields, USA Today bestselling author of The Honey Witch

“Grab your sharpest swords and your cutest dresses! The Princess Knight is a charmer, with darling characters, epic battles, and a whole wild world to explore.”

Jodi Meadows, New York Times bestselling coauthor of My Lady Jane  

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Pronunciation Guide

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Content Warnings

The Princess Knight contains an overarching plot about war and includes themes relating to trauma. Below is a list of trigger warnings and additional information about the content of the book.

Content Warnings
  • Animal Death (on-page, wild mythical animal/not a pet)
  • Blood & gore
  • Death
  • Death of a parent (off-page, mentioned in flashbacks)
  • Internalized ableism (related to chronic pain/physical disability)
  • Kidnapping/taken captive
  • Sexual content (one on-page sex scene, using vague/non-specific language)
  • Violence
  • War themes

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“Medieval romantasy at its best. Compulsively readable, fantastically paced, and utterly swoon-worthy — only one tent! Prepare to stay up all night.”

Sara Raasch, New York Times bestselling author of The Nightmare Before Kissmas

“A heartfelt journey of self-discovery mixed with romance, humor, and fascinating mythology; The Princess Knight is a fun fantasy with a charming lead that will win you over with every new chapter. Debut author Cait Jacobs has written an instant classic.”

Kamilah Cole, Lodestar Award finalist and bestselling author of the Divine Traitors duology

“Jacobs’s debut is a sumptuous feast for new adult romantasy fans […]This hits all the right notes.“

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  • A blonde woman and a dark haired man embrace each other on a cliff overlooking the water. The woman is wearing blueish gray medieval clothes, the man is wearing knight armor. They are both holding the same sword, with a gold hilt and a glowing pink crystal in the center.
    Clía and Ronan, by @palinlineart
  • Three people stand in a flowery garden. A blonde prince dressed in blue, a blonde princess dressed in a pink medieval dress with a bejeweled sword and an otter-like dobhar-chú on her shoulder, and a dark-haired man dressed in black and green holding a pink flower.
    Domhnall, Clía (with Murphy), & Ronan by @lyyzis_art
  • Image of three characters standing in front of a stained glass window depicting a knight.
    Kían, Niamh, & Sárait by @lyyzis_art
  • Illustration of the two main characters of Medievally Blonde. Ronan, a knight in armor, and Cliodhna, a medieval princess in a red dress, dance in the forest in front of a fire.
    Ronan & Clía by @calicoture
  • Clíodhna, a blonde girl, is in a dark cave, holding a glowing pink crystal in her palm. There is a hole in the cave wall where she pulled it from. Other crystals glow in the walls behind her.
    Clía by Will Hatch (@hatchatwork)
  • Clíodhna, a blonde girl, is in a dark cave, holding a glowing pink crystal in her palm. There is a hole in the cave wall where she pulled it from. Other crystals glow in the walls behind her.
    Clía by Will Hatch (@hatchatwork)
  • Illustration of the two main characters of Medievally Blonde. Ronan, a man in brown leather armor, and Cliodhna, a medieval princess in a pink flowing dress. They're holding hands, and there's a small illustrated pink heart between them. They both hold swords, Ronan's is a simple longsword. Clíodhna's has a huge pink jewel in the center of the hilt, with gold vines wrapping around it.
    Clía & Ronan by @clxeart
  • A black and white illustration of a dobhar-chú, an otter-like creature from Irish folklore.
    Murphy by @beforeviolets

What can you expect to find in The Princess Knight?

  • A cute but deadly animal sidekick
  • Disability representation
  • A medieval military academy
  • A queernormative world
  • A coming of age story perfect for YA and adult readers
  • Found family
  • A slow burn romance subplot
  • Late night sword training sessions
  • Worldbuilding loosely inspired by Irish folklore
  • Quests, magic items, & mythical beasts

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