Today we’re joined by romantasy author Cait Jacobs to talk all things Princess Knight — a “princess goes to war school” fantasy that blends military academy training, slow-burn stakes, political power, systemic misogyny, disability representation, and a heroine who refuses to stay in the role she was assigned.

We dig into Clía’s journey from chasing a prince to redefining her self-worth on her own terms, how Cait balanced chronic pain, trauma, and internalized ableism inside a fun, adventurous fantasy narrative, and what it means to intentionally subvert the “perfect princess,” especially inside a male-dominated institution like Caisleán Cósta.

We also get into worldbuilding the war college itself, what makes an academy “feel” real and lived-in, why diverse representation isn’t optional in modern fantasy worlds, and how romantasy can interrogate real-world hierarchies without losing the magic, romance, or momentum of the genre.

If you love militarized fantasy, broken systems, sharp heroines, and romance that grows out of character consequence — this interview is for you.

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