Lady Knight

Content warnings: theft, violence

Zia Osborn heads up a band of girls who steal from the rich and give to the poor.

Lady Zenobia "Zia" Osborn tries a novel idea to raise money for her school -- robbing well-to-do gentlemen of her and her friends' acquaintance. As the daughter of a duke, Zia knows the targets that are likely to have pockets full from nights of gambling and carousing. The Lady Knights nab items in daring nocturnal carriage heists to try to save their school and the accompanying orphanage.

The school is their pet project for two reasons. First, Zia's favorite teacher hosts a book club where the rebellious ladies read books often written by women deemed not appropriate for society girls (like Frankenstein). But more important is the money for the orphanage so the girls will have a place to live.

Zia's luck runs out when one of the Lady Knights' targets is her brother's best friend, Mr. Rafi Nasser. Mr. Nasser knows Zia was a part of the heist, and he agrees to keep her secret. But the scandal if she's discovered would be monumental.

Recommended for fans of YA historicals with more representation and more feminist views. If you liked The Wisteria Society of Lady Scoundrels by India Holton or another Lady Knight by Tamora Pierce, pick up this novel.

Author: Amalie Howard

Series: The Diamonds, 2

Publisher: Joy Revolution

Length: 384 pages

Release Date: April 1, 2025

Representation: half Persian main character, half black main character, Asian side characters

I received an electronic galley copy of this title from the publisher through Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.