Reviews

Princeless, Vol. 6: Make Yourself Part 2 by Brett Grunig, Jeremy Whitley, Emily Martin

katieinca's review against another edition

2.0

The weakest in this series so far. It didn't help that it was only half a story, but it felt more like marching through a series of plot checkpoints rather than an adventure. Hope the next one has more of the old spirit.

jennifermreads's review against another edition

3.0

The first three issues in this volume were really good. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting Andrea and Antonia and all the mother/daughter storylines were pretty awesome.

But then, when I got to the last issue/chapter, the abrupt change in artist had me grasping for who-in-the-hell were these characters not too mention that the story had absolutely nothing to do with the other three chapters. It should have been delineated as a special edition/chapter and not lead readers to believe they are getting more of Princeless than they really are.
I am very glad that the advertisements were completely absent in this volume. But I still felt cheated with 50 pages of (1) a story that was extraneous/bonus {with artwork that didn’t even meld with the rest of the book} and (2) sketches & drawings from the creation process {something I usually don’t mind pouring over but, having already felt short-changed by the previous chapter, I felt like it was page filler not interesting artwork}.

**UPDATE** Author responded to my (untagged) Tweeted review of this volume. He said “Honestly, our main story was too long to be one volume, so we split it, but then had room for a bonus story.” Ok. I’ll grant that – but the publisher should have then clearly identified the last story as a bonus.

Almost gave this one two stars.

grid's review against another edition

4.0

All of these are good. We’ve been reading them since volume 1, and this one was no exception. I can’t help but wonder if there is maybe less content in this one than in previous volumes. Or maybe just less is happening overall. Still, it’s good stuff.

murderbot42's review

adventurous challenging funny hopeful inspiring lighthearted fast-paced

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

2.5

Just horrible. I'd rate it worse but I can't bring myself to rate Princeless lower than the halfway point. Even at its lowest, it's damn good. But I hated how this one ended. I'm reserving judgment until Whitley explains himself in the finale, and perhaps the reasoning/explanation will make me change my mind about this. But as of this reading, I absolutely hate that

Bedelia left. Why did they make the beautiful dream team be reduced by one? It just doesn't make sense.

I don't like it.

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

quiet_chaos's review against another edition

3.0

I didn't expect to have any of these books below 4 stars, but issue #6 (the last one in here) seemed incredibly out of place. The story was left hanging at the end of #5 and #6 had nothing to do with that story. They also changed artists for that issue, which is always distracting, but I also didn't love the art. The stories are still lovely, but the last one was completely irrelevant, unless it ties into the next somehow, in which case I will revise my rating.

kemendraugh's review against another edition

5.0

I AM SO WORRIED.
I loved her twin sisters!!!
Also I love Sparky's mom so much <3 I love all the mom feels in these books so much.
I AM SO WORRIED.

liesljrowe's review against another edition

4.0

The usual feminist twist on traditional fairytales which I've come to expect from the Princeless comics. There is a standard model to how each issue's plot plays out, sure, but there's enough twists and turns to keep things interesting and Adrienne remains an engaging heroine.

faeriedrumsong's review against another edition

4.0

Only half of this was the continuation of the story. The other half is a (presumably) unrelated story in the same world.

while I genuinely enjoyed both stories, I was left a little unsatisfied because of the length of the primary narrative.

still a good addition to a great series.

wanderonwards's review against another edition

adventurous medium-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? A mix
• Strong character development? No
• Loveable characters? It's complicated
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes

2.0

unwise_samwise's review

adventurous emotional funny fast-paced

• Plot- or character-driven? Plot
• Strong character development? It's complicated
• Loveable characters? Yes
• Diverse cast of characters? Yes
• Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated

4.0

lesbian dwarves and Gay monsters!!!