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valjeanval's review against another edition
4.0
Princeless is one of my most stolen books in my classroom, so that always bodes well. This latest volume features Adrienne coming to terms with her hair, Bedelia coming to terms with her mom, and frank discussion about how you discover your own attraction to others and how no one quite figures it out the same way. Princeless is a comic with diverse enough cast that it is easy to find someone with whom to identify, and few things are more important in children's literature than that.
letsgolesbians's review against another edition
5.0
First of all, the issue at the beginning where Adrienne decides she no longer wants to adhere to the white standards of beauty her sisters follow and cuts her hair is one of the most empowering and beautiful things I've seen in a comic.
Second, there's such a variety of strong women in this, which allows them to be fully well-rounded characters. There's no token female who has to embody the spectrum of womanhood, which is so great. And there's more and more queerness, which I keep questioning because I'm not used to wlw being brought up so casually.
I love this series.
Second, there's such a variety of strong women in this, which allows them to be fully well-rounded characters. There's no token female who has to embody the spectrum of womanhood, which is so great. And there's more and more queerness, which I keep questioning because I'm not used to wlw being brought up so casually.
I love this series.
liesljrowe's review against another edition
4.0
A brilliant return to form for the "Princeless" series. The split storylines are handled way better in this book and I love the initial plot with Adrienne reflecting on her worries about her appearance. More like this please!
lrcartee's review against another edition
4.0
Volume Five of this series about Princess Adrienne and her faithful sidekick, Bedelia and their bold adventures finds us on a mission to save the next of her sisters, the twins, Andrea and Antonia. First stop, however, is through the homeland of the dwarves, Bedelia's kinfolk. This is only part one of this adventure and it ended with a cliffhanger that leaves you wanting more. I love this series and am enjoying the female empowerment at its core. If you are weary of graphics, this one would be a great start to whet your appetite.
falconerreader's review against another edition
3.0
I kind of wish I'd waited to get my hands on the next book, which is the second half of this one. Not getting resolution to any of the bits of story made it not as enjoyable as the others in the series. I'm sure the next book will be right back in top form though!
wishfulfillment's review
5.0
Another incredible addition to the series. The plot is moving along, the characters are exploring internal struggles, the feminist topics continue to be brought up. Adrienne spends the first chapter/issue discussing her hair, which I personally adored because I love talking about hair and learning about how black women think about and treat their hair. I looked for a review from a black reader, but couldn't find any. (Please link me if you reviewed this element of the volume!) There is an on the page f/f couple in this one and one of the ladies from that couple answers some (pretty invasive) questions from Adrienne, who is wanting to learn about sexuality and specifically homosexuality (though it is pretty clear throughout the series that Adrienne is straight). I still love this series, consider it one of my favorites, and recommend it to all!
paladinrook's review
5.0
I’m giving this one five stars for the hair conversation in the very first section of the book and for the conversations Adrienne has with the queer dwarf lady. It just touched my little queer heart.
The story with Adrienne and Bedelia was really good, while the story with the princes and werewolf girl was not as great for me. I liked the introduction of an elf character, but the racial conflict and bullying was stressful, and the blonde prince is annoying.
The story with Adrienne and Bedelia was really good, while the story with the princes and werewolf girl was not as great for me. I liked the introduction of an elf character, but the racial conflict and bullying was stressful, and the blonde prince is annoying.
wanderonwards's review against another edition
adventurous
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
3.0
unwise_samwise's review
adventurous
emotional
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Plot
- Strong character development? No
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? No
5.0