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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
Full review at Little Book Jockey. This was a fun little book. I definitely want to continue with the series. At first I wasn’t sure if I’d like how a male author would portray the female characters, but he actually did well and the feminist points coming from a male writing is refreshing.
Meh. It was all right. I like what it's trying to do, but I just wish they'd focused more on telling a good story instead of constantly popping in to remind you that this is a /feminist/ story, you guys, and wow, look how feminist, and hey, did you notice us being feminist just there?
I'm not against the princess rescuing herself. Heck, I'm all for it. And the chapter on Sexism in the Armor Industry is the exact rant that I've been making for quite some time (why the heck would you run off into battle with all your vital organs unprotected?). But the Message of the Story was just so obvious and heavy handed that it kind of took away some of the enjoyment. It wasn't telling me anything I hadn't heard before, you know?
I don't know. I guess it's supposed to get better. Good idea, just clumsily executed. Two stars.
I'm not against the princess rescuing herself. Heck, I'm all for it. And the chapter on Sexism in the Armor Industry is the exact rant that I've been making for quite some time (why the heck would you run off into battle with all your vital organs unprotected?). But the Message of the Story was just so obvious and heavy handed that it kind of took away some of the enjoyment. It wasn't telling me anything I hadn't heard before, you know?
I don't know. I guess it's supposed to get better. Good idea, just clumsily executed. Two stars.
My new favorite graphic novel! Strong, sassy females, funny antics, fantasy adventures... can it get any better?
Pre-read before deciding whether to gift to an 8 year-old. Great for her, but not for her younger sister yet.
Not groundbreaking, but that's what I loved about it. It was just so comforting, and felt so familiar, even though I had never read it before. I didn't expect it to have such a feminist bent, but that just added to my enjoyment so much more. It definitely set up for some interesting issues to come, particularly with the short stories at the end.
I've read this book many times and it was just released in a new shinier edition, so when I saw it at Denver Comic Con, I didn't really stop to think before buying it again. The author and artist were there and kindly drew little Sparky dragons on my book.
Princeless has a lot of things going for it.
1) Balanced images of male and female charters.
2) Lead characters of color, including royalty
3) Beautifully explosive color
4) A sense of humor both kids and adults can appreciate.
Aside from the obvious, it's just good storytelling. Sometimes it gets a little heavy-handed with its message, but most of the time Adrienne stays true to herself not her archetype, and that's really what my students need to see. It's a comic I'm proud to recommend to families looking for kid-friendly but wildly entertaining stories.
Princeless has a lot of things going for it.
1) Balanced images of male and female charters.
2) Lead characters of color, including royalty
3) Beautifully explosive color
4) A sense of humor both kids and adults can appreciate.
Aside from the obvious, it's just good storytelling. Sometimes it gets a little heavy-handed with its message, but most of the time Adrienne stays true to herself not her archetype, and that's really what my students need to see. It's a comic I'm proud to recommend to families looking for kid-friendly but wildly entertaining stories.
This series should be required reading for little girls AND boys -- Adrienne is not only a great role model, she's a TOTAL BADASS. Love all of the pointed commentary, girl power, snark, and impassioned railing against the patriarchy.
Plus, our heroine rides a pink prince-eating dragon named Sparky and is BFFs with a half-dwarf blacksmith who swings a pretty awesome hammer of her own. What's not to love?
Plus, our heroine rides a pink prince-eating dragon named Sparky and is BFFs with a half-dwarf blacksmith who swings a pretty awesome hammer of her own. What's not to love?
Remember my review of Bitch Planet?
Oh, no? Let me remind you:
::incoherent gleeful squealing::
Now. In case you want to read Bitch Planet to your elementary school children, but realize that that would probably be frowned upon, fear not! Read them Princeless instead!
Princess Adrienne has no time for your patriarchal bullshit. Hold this dragon, she's gonna brb after she saves herself. And all her sisters. And FUCK this princess in a tower nonsense. (But can she please have the dragon back, thank you, Sparky is a good friend.)
Read this to your kids. All your kids. All of them. All the time. Princess Adrienne FTMFW.
Oh, no? Let me remind you:
::incoherent gleeful squealing::
Now. In case you want to read Bitch Planet to your elementary school children, but realize that that would probably be frowned upon, fear not! Read them Princeless instead!
Princess Adrienne has no time for your patriarchal bullshit. Hold this dragon, she's gonna brb after she saves herself. And all her sisters. And FUCK this princess in a tower nonsense. (But can she please have the dragon back, thank you, Sparky is a good friend.)
Read this to your kids. All your kids. All of them. All the time. Princess Adrienne FTMFW.
I liked the concept more than the execution- story was a little... obvious? But I still liked it a lot!
Good choice for a kid who is not yet up to read about Princess Cimorene :)
Good choice for a kid who is not yet up to read about Princess Cimorene :)
I had pretty high expectations for this book based on how much I loved the sampler I read. But... wow! This volume took my breathe away. Amazing! I'm actually stunned by how perfect it is. It's almost like a Saga #1 for kids.I love the artwork, loved the characters, and loved the story. Everyone should read this graphic novel. Hilarious and appropriate for all ages. I wish I had read this when I first got into comics (it could have saved me some time from despairing over stereotypical, two-dimensional female characters that are so characteristic of many comics).This book is clever and creative. I love that Adrienne is a female hero without having to emphasize that she is still a female by prancing around in a ridiculous outfit or baring cleavage to compensate for other "masculine" traits (both of which are made fun of in the book, adding to it's awesomeness). I cannot emphasize how perfect this book is. A must read for all comic fans, especially younger audiences and those just starting to get into comics.