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4.21 AVERAGE
4.21 AVERAGE
Absolutely super-flipping delightful. Can't wait to read the next volume.
This is fantastic! The feminism is strong, the artwork is lovely, the characters are superb . . . and the in jokes, my goodness the in jokes. Thanks Afriendlylibrarian!
"'Well played, short knight.'"
"Here's a quick recap: on my first mission, it turned out that my princess was in another castle."
"'I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee . . .'
'Yer kiddin', right?'"
"'Well played, short knight.'"
"Here's a quick recap: on my first mission, it turned out that my princess was in another castle."
"'I used to be an adventurer like you, then I took an arrow in the knee . . .'
'Yer kiddin', right?'"
I'm biased. The sidekick is female blacksmith who looks just like my favorite human being- who also happens to be a female blacksmith.
This is great. Not only is it fun, but it examines racist and sexist tropes about princesses and warrior women that are rampant in media, and it does so in a way that's easy for children to understand.
I really loved the style of cartoons and the message behind this. I'm reading so many comics I wish I had read growing up and I would add this one to the list! I'd be best friends with the dragon ANY DAY
Wow, this was fantastic.
I've read some of Raven the Pirate Princess and have really enjoyed it so I thought I would pick up the series that precedes it.
I really loved the main character and her dragon. I think that there's a lot of room for all the characters to grow in the remainder of the series.
I don't know if this is a series that I will buy, but I will definitely be continuing on in it eventually.
I've read some of Raven the Pirate Princess and have really enjoyed it so I thought I would pick up the series that precedes it.
I really loved the main character and her dragon. I think that there's a lot of room for all the characters to grow in the remainder of the series.
I don't know if this is a series that I will buy, but I will definitely be continuing on in it eventually.
4.5/5 Stars
As the Comics Alliance quote says on the front, Princeless by Jeremy Whitley and illustrated by M. Goodwin, is the story Disney should've been telling for the past twenty years. Done are the days of waiting to be rescued by a gallant knight, the princess can rescue herself and everyone else for that matter. This comic is a complete take down of societies harmful stereotypes and flips them every which way. It's a must read!
Princess Adrienne knows from a young age that the stories we've been told are completely unrealistic. A dragon dying with one fatal blow, an impossibly high tower to climb, and two people falling in love upon their first meeting are only some of the issues she calls out. Yet under her parents care she still ends up in that tower, angry and bored, and the discovery of a sword gives her the inspiration to do something about it.
This comic has such a diverse grouping of characters: fierce Adrienne making her own way, her twin brother Devin supporting in the shadows, the brilliant blacksmith Bedelia creating armor. They are all so different and yet inspiring in their own right. Even Sparks the Dragon proves to be a force though the king chose it to fail.
Princeless Vol. 1: Save Yourself is a brilliant feminist tale that inspires young and old to be anything they want to be. Whether it be a princess on a quest, a young blacksmith looking for adventure, or a prince who doesn't want to wield a weapon, this comic is breaking the mold. It was such a refreshing, funny read that I'm excited to pick up the next volumes. Everyone needs to read this series, so go check them out!
Originally posted on Hopeful Reads: http://wp.me/p6xfg7-1kG
As the Comics Alliance quote says on the front, Princeless by Jeremy Whitley and illustrated by M. Goodwin, is the story Disney should've been telling for the past twenty years. Done are the days of waiting to be rescued by a gallant knight, the princess can rescue herself and everyone else for that matter. This comic is a complete take down of societies harmful stereotypes and flips them every which way. It's a must read!
Princess Adrienne knows from a young age that the stories we've been told are completely unrealistic. A dragon dying with one fatal blow, an impossibly high tower to climb, and two people falling in love upon their first meeting are only some of the issues she calls out. Yet under her parents care she still ends up in that tower, angry and bored, and the discovery of a sword gives her the inspiration to do something about it.
This comic has such a diverse grouping of characters: fierce Adrienne making her own way, her twin brother Devin supporting in the shadows, the brilliant blacksmith Bedelia creating armor. They are all so different and yet inspiring in their own right. Even Sparks the Dragon proves to be a force though the king chose it to fail.
Princeless Vol. 1: Save Yourself is a brilliant feminist tale that inspires young and old to be anything they want to be. Whether it be a princess on a quest, a young blacksmith looking for adventure, or a prince who doesn't want to wield a weapon, this comic is breaking the mold. It was such a refreshing, funny read that I'm excited to pick up the next volumes. Everyone needs to read this series, so go check them out!
Originally posted on Hopeful Reads: http://wp.me/p6xfg7-1kG
Everyone should read this, but specifically anyone with little girls! Hilariously funny. Oh and my daughter liked it too.
