Reviews

Princeless, Vol. 9: Love Yourself by Nicole D'Andria, Jeremy Whitley, Emily Martin

murderbot42's review

adventurous challenging dark emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted mysterious reflective sad tense fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

Okay this. This is what I loved about Princeless from the beginning. This is the kind of story I want every time. Tempest is my fave character obviously. I already loved her and then when they told her origin story, I just about died from joy and excitement. I love that Whitley is just, without reservation, not just accepting of all different people, but he outright puts on a spotlight on them and lets their unique voices shine. Even though this one ends on a cliffhanger and who knows when the series is going to be picked back up again, I also think this is the best volume of Princeless to date so I have to rate it accordingly.

 Recommends it for: Anyone who wants to smash the patriarchy. (And likes fun goofy dragons.)

tinareadsqueer's review

5.0

Such a fun series. I wish there were more!

ladykatka's review

5.0

You mean I have to wait for the next one?! GAH! I want the next one now.

I love the storyline between Devin and Tempest. It is so sweet and pure. I am here for it.

indigo_han's review against another edition

5.0

Honestly, this series has to be one of the best comic books on the market EVER.
I have been devouring Princeless since volume 1, and recommending it to pretty much everyone. I can't wait untill my nieces are old enough that I can give them a complete set! I am dying to read the finale, but also dreading the ending. There will never be less than 5 stars.

However, Volume 9!
Finally, FINALLY Adrienne comes face to face with her father. You know, the one who locked her up in a tower.. Understandably, she has a few issues to work through about this. Unfortunately with a sword....But, dang did I love their battle and the way they finally got to really see each other (up until Dad gets captured by a Minotaur. Don't worry, it makes sense)
I loved the character of the last Princess. Appolonia is full Disney Princess and owns it. She likes being a princess, she talks to animals, but she is still brilliant, clever, and happy with who she is.
And I love, love, LOVED discovering more about Tempest. No Spoilers, but in a book filled to the top with feminist, queer, and poc representation, Tempest would earn a sixth star if I were allowed to give it.

Well done Whitley. I adore you

sonshinelibrarian's review

4.0

I'm so upset that the last volume isn't available and I hope the publisher gets it together soon.

I do have a problem with Adrienne's father changing so suddenly - I mean he's really portrayed horribly in the earlier volumes and suddenly he's like, oh wow, girls are strong and can fight and do what they want? I definitely more got the vibe that he would be like, you're an aberration and need to be destroyed. Maybe more of that plays out in the last volume.

kikiandarrowsfishshelf's review

3.0

I wanted this to be longer.

What I did like was the confrontation with her father as well as her little sister.

misssophiereads's review

adventurous funny inspiring fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? Yes
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

5.0

izze5's review

4.0

It's an action packed volume. I can't wait for number 10.