PRINCELESS TP: Princeless Volume 1 : Save Yourself (Paperback)

from greeniezona

This series had been recommended at Book Riot Live as a great book to give kids as a part of advancing We Need Diverse Books. I'd had an eye out for it ever since, looking for it at book stores but never finding it. I finally got around to putting it on my hold list at the library. Adrienne is a...

from paula-childrenslib

Princess Adrienne is tired of being locked in a tower, waiting around to be rescued by a prince. She escapes from the tower with the help of her guardian dragon, Sparky, and with her plucky sidekick Bedelia, Adrienne sets off on a quest to rescue her sisters who are suffering the same fate.

from fred_mouse

Interesting, if a bit heavy handed on the gender politics. Nice twist on standard 'princess' tale tropes. reread: still a fun, wish fulfilment romp. Several cute background sight gags that I'd completely forgotten about/missed the first time.

from aratiel

Sometimes makes the mistake of telling, not showing, the awesome feminist/girl-power take on fantasy tropes. But it's so good that I'm not complaining.

from EllsbethB

This is a fun and witty story of a young princess with a feminist bent. It had me laughing out loud and is a great and quick read. I'll be picking up other volumes.