Daisy is a thoughtfully written character, with her anxiety and her need to be someone else through LARPing really carefully tackled, apparent throughout the story but not in an "in your face" way- just the way you would imagine interacting with her in real life.
I enjoyed the details about her LARP personality and activities but felt the romance did not really fit.
Her obsession with her physical reaction to Teddy despite despising his personality for a significant chunk of the book didn't feel like the way she would fall into a relationship- it was all just a bit forced and I felt she fitted better with the archivist!

A good read but not a patch on Falling Hard for the Royal Guard by the same author.

Love at First Knight by Megan Clawson⚔️
Overall Rating: 4/5 ⭐
Release Date: April 25 2023

This is such a fun premise for a book! It reminded me a bit of reading fantasy books since there were some swordplay and battle scenes. I really liked the combination and I could see this being a fun read for anyone who loves fantasy but wants to try out a romance book.

I really felt for Daisy and her anxiety and I appreciated the way the author wrote this.

I found the first 20% of this book a bit hard to get into, but once I got past that it was hard to put the book down!

Overall, I totally recommend reading this one once it is out!

This was very cute. I adored all the characters and the romantic development. I think what I really enjoyed the most was Daisy reconnecting with her sister.

This was a cute and cosy romance story that i felt was perfect to snuggle up on an evening with.
I really enjoyed the history aspect and how much detail from within the historical buildings were put into the story.
I preferred Falling Hard for the Royal Guard, but i really hope Megan brings out more book in the future, as she has a real talent for story telling!

An easy read, which to be honest I struggled to get into to begin with. I didn't warm immediately to the main character of Daisy, perhaps because she spends so much of the first part of the book as Lady Alenethea as she, with the rest of her family, are into LARPing. This was a unique aspect to the story which was positive to see, but I wasn;t overly convinced about the romance side of things. It wasn't a particularly 'royal' story and the most romantic thing was a kiss.

**Thanks to NetGalley, the publisher and author for the opportunity to read an advanced e-copy of this book. All opinions are my own **

Our main character is Daisy who likes to do LARP (Live Action Role Play). She and her family do this together as their hobby. One day her brother Sam signs her up for a job in London as a “knight”. She would teach children how to use sword, how to joust etc. She didn’t know if she would really like to go away from her city and family but then she did it and loved the job. And there she meets a certain someone who is totally not a guy who would she liked or more like disliked, because he is always getting on her nerves, right? (*wink* you know what I mean *wink*) ;)

- the writing style: It was very good and I enjoyed it.

- plot: I think this was a first book for me in which I saw a girl interested in LARP and it was something new for me. But the books has a lots of cliches (in a bad way).

- main characters: Daisy was relatable to me because sometimes I felt the same way and it was like she didn’t know who she really was or even if she liked herself.
Then we have a love interest Teddy who I more likely to call Teo bacause Teddy doesn’t seem sexy to me, at all. And honestly I didn’t like him. He seemed annyoing and arrogant.

- romance: I was here for the romance and what I got? A weak potrait of what it could be. The FMC was 23 and the MMC was 27 and we just got some kisses, nothing more. This whole book would be better if we got at least some spice.

What I did like:
• kinda enemies to lovers;
• great family of FMC which was really important here;
• forced proximity;
• only-one-bed trope (but was not well written);
• original job/hobby of FMC, which we don’t see often in books.

What I didn’t like:
•the begging of the book was dragging too much;
• another royal love interest (MMC) in book, badly written tropes;
• there could be more interesting dialogues because like this it was kinda flat;
• it seemed to me like these main characters were in love with each other out of nowhere.

But overall, thank you Netgalley for the opportunity to read this book.

2,5⭐️

"Love at first Knight" was an excellent follow up to Megan Clawson's debut novel "falling hard for the royal guard". I eagerly awaited a return to the tower of london with Megan and was not dissapointed. The novel is centred around Daisy Hastings a girl who has wonderful character but due to her general/social anxiety (although this is never talked about directly, her issues seem to be apparent) she finds it difficult to make friends and participate actively in everyday life. She does however have an alter ego Lady Alenthaea who is a bold and courageous leader of the village LARP group (live action role play). Unbeknownst to Daisy her dad applies for her to go to Knight school at the tower of London, a job she is more than qualified for although this will mean she has to leave the comfort of her family and village life. Begrudgingly she goes, summoning the power and confidence of Lady Alenthaea whenever she feels nervous and this helps her push through.
Whilst at Knight school she encounters Teddy Fairfax the "bad boy" viscount who seems determined to unsettle Daisy and lead her astray. From the moment they meet they are at war with one another until their constant battles finally start to break down the walls they have both built up around them.
Thoroughly enjoyed this book and Megan's first hand experience of living within the tower certainly helps to build the world and I love the nods to history throughout and there is even a cameo from her first book to look out for

"Love at First Knight" presents a blend of romance and cosplay that promises an intriguing premise. As an ARC reader, I approached the book with mixed expectations, drawn in by the captivating cover and title, anticipating a royal-themed romance, which it was not.

Initially unsure of what to make of this diversion from my expectations because I'm typically drawn to royal-themed romances. Despite this, I forged ahead, hoping to find enjoyment in the story.

One aspect I found challenging was the pacing. The build-up was slow and at times appeared predictable. Yet, I recognized that my personal preferences might not align with the target audience. Understanding that the book is geared towards teens, I adjusted my perspective and assessed its merits from that viewpoint.

Although the narrative might not have resonated with my personal tastes, I believe that younger readers, particularly those with an affinity for fantasy, cosplay, and conventions, will find much to enjoy in "Love at First Knight."

I absolutely loved Megan’s first book so I am thrilled to read, acquire, and share her new upcoming book,Love at First Knight. I love her swoons romances and behind the scenes take on British castle life. I know readers will as well.

Daisy is an introverted geek who still lives with her parents because she hasn't found the courage to go to college.
Thanks to a helping hand from fate (aka her father), she agrees to go to London to teach children the art of being a knight, skills she possesses thanks to the role-playing games she is fond of.

If you are a geek, you like fantasy, elves, orcs, magicians: this romance will definitely please you, especially as our heroine encounters lots of very funny obstacles.

Regarding the romance itself, I really liked Teddy Fairfax, nephew of the King of England, desperately searching for his freedom. It's a shame that the author didn't give us his point of view, which would have given depth to the character. And we would undoubtedly have seen better the progression of his feelings for Daisy which seem a little rapid and not so obvious.

In my opinion, something is off here : Daisy is going to London for 2 months, while we have known from the start that she and her team are actively preparing their big fight at an undetermined date. This event turns out to be spread over 2 or 3 days (time to pack, travel, fight and come back). If she had still had her job in London, Daisy would not have been able to take part, the fight being on Saturday, a working day. I may be wrong but there seems to me to be an inconsistency at this level.

The ending is cute, I really liked the secondary characters and I wouldn't be against a book about Sam and Bob who were really very cute!!

I feel like this book was more about Daisy's personal growth than it was about romance-- which is totally fine! Her relationship with Teddy, for a majority of the book, felt as if it was just as involved as it was with Ellis (who, by the way, I wish was more of an innocent crush than what he ended up being). The last part of the book was where the romance with Teddy came out, but just a bit. There was a 'one tent' situation when he joined her family LARPing but that whole weekend was probably the most happy and "together" that we see them.

Lack of romance aside, I really do love that Daisy was able to grow more confident in herself. "Daisy, you've always assigned your strength to a fictional you, Lady A. You give this fantasy all of the credit when really, it's just you; it's always been you." I was going to rate this book 2 stars from a romance perspective but I think it deserves a solid 3 stars for the detailed writing and to give some credit to Daisy's character growth.

I wasn't sure what to think of this book at first. I got a little lost in the renaissance, role-play speak. BUT, after the first few chapters, I was routing for Daisy to find her way in a world that often overwhelmed her. Daisy is shy and often chooses to avoid to the world beyond her home, family, and LARPing (role play fun). She creates an alternate heroine in Alenthaea who gives her courage during her renaissance role play with her family. Daisy draws on Alenthaea's courage when she lands a job at the Tower of London and moves away from home. In London, Daisy gets stuck with Teddy, a member of the royal family who doesn't want to be working at the kids camp at the Tower of London. An enemies to lovers story, both Daisy and Teddy push each other to be the person they actually want to be. Daisy realizes she does have the courage to face the world as herself. I was routing for them, and I think the author did a great job of helping each of them grow. A unique look at life inside the Tower of London, I enjoyed the setting and the minor characters who added charm to the story.

This is a fun, entertaining read. Daisy and Teddy are interesting, relatable, complex, intriguing, entertaining, fun characters. I loved the growth of both characters throughout the course of the story – especially Daisy. Their romance is fun to read with all it’s twists and turns. I love the family aspect of this story and the role it plays. The secondary characters – especially Daisy’s family and Bobble – add to the fabric of the story and my enjoyment.

I voluntarily read and reviewed an advanced copy of this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

It's probably fair to say that Daisy loves for LARPing...infact, her character is who gives her strength in the day to day. Then one day, her dad gets her a job at knight school and Daisy learns some real life lessons.

I read this as I enjoyed Falling Hard for the Royal Guard by Megan Clawson; it took me longer to get into this and I did, eventually. LARPing plays a substantial role in the story and this didn't directly appeal to me, although I would say I've learned a lot! The characters are likeable, the storyline has enough whimsy to be a bit of an escape read and I enjoyed the historical titbits about the tower of London that are interwoven within it. I didn't enjoy it as much as her first novel, but it was an enjoyable read as I like the way Clawson writes.

Love at First Knight is a cute, lighthearted & nerdy book. The colorful descriptions made the book a little slower and on occasion, made it challenging to follow. However, the colorful descriptions did allow for depth in Daisy’s character and Daisy’s character only.

The way that Daisy's anxiety is portrayed in detail, allows the reader to fully empathise with her and relate to the anxieties Daisy lives with on a day to day basis.

By showcasing the beauty of one’s authentic self, along with the importance of family & found family, I enjoyed seeing Daisy come out of her shell. She was still Daisy but with more confidence.

The romance between Daisy and Teddy was very quick and choppy and very surface level. Being that this is supposed to be a romance novel, I would have liked more romance aspects in it.

Overall, I liked the premise, the idea of the romance between Daisy and Teddy. However, the colorful descriptions of everything else but the love between Daisy and Teddy, took away from what this book could have been.

Thank you Netgalley and Megan Clawson for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.

2.5 ⭐️

a magical semi royal LARPing book

Daisy loves to fall into the fantasy world and act as Lady A. When she gets a job offer to teach at knight school she goes for it. Only to meet Teddy who makes her job and life more difficult.

Thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for the eARC

Thank you to the publisher and NetGalley for this eARC of 'Love at First Knight' by Megan Clawson.

I really enjoyed Clawson's writing style and the fact she involved LARPing (I've never done it personally but I've always had a hidden love for it) and I absolutely adored this. The reason I cannot give it higher than a 3 even though I loved the plot and the writing is purely because I didn't care for the characters in any capacity. That's my problem but it did hurt the rating of this book for me.

This was a really fluffy lighthearted read that reminded me a lot of early 2000s romcoms. I didn’t love the part of the book at the actual knight school and thought there could have been more tension and build up happening with the romance but, I did enjoy the parts of the book outside of the school. I always enjoy something that is unashamedly nerdy!

"love at first knight" is an enemies to lovers romance about daisy, a proud nerd from a LARPing family, and teddy, the infuriating viscount whose only mission in life seems to be to torment her. they work together at a knight school at the tower of london, but from the first minute they meet, they can't seem to stop riling each other up. at first glance, this just seems like a fun romance read, and while it is both fun and romantic, it's also a story about dealing with anxiety, stepping out of your bubble, and finding community in a group of kindred spirits. i found this book to be so incredibly heartwarming and i loved all the characters, but i especially loved daisy and how she managed to come out of her shell and stop hiding behind her LARPing alter ego. the romance between her and teddy was a wonderful slow burn, and the only reason i didn't rate this book four stars is that i found the pacing in their relationship (and in the book in general) to be a little off. it felt like they went from hating each other to having feelings for each other in the blink of an eye. along with that, daisy's flirtation with ellis ended very abruptly and without much resolution and i would've liked to see that loose end tied up. overall, i still really enjoyed the story and would recommend it to anyone who likes nerdy romances with a side of history!

4 stars

This was a really cute book about being who you are and finding people who will love you for you. As a fellow anxious girly, I really connected with Daisy and her struggle to break free of her comfort zone. I loved that her family supported her while also pushing her to try new things. I also thought it was really cute that her whole family did LARP together. Teddy is the misunderstand grumpy mmc and even though he initially comes off as abrasive and rude you can tell that he cares about Daisy,
I enjoyed the connection between these characters and thought the setting/plot of the school and the battle were really fun.

Read if you like:
-Slow burn
-Forbidden romance
-LARP
-Fighting as a form of flirting
-Found family/quirky side characters

Thank you to NetGalley and Avon Books for the ARC!!