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Staff Pick
In a world full of fairy tales that follow the same patterns, this one stands out for breaking gender roles and providing fantastic representation for queer kids looking for a fairy tale ending. Plus, it's short, sweet, and the art is adorable. What more could you ask for? Thank you, Katie O'Neill, Princess Princess is the fairy tale we deserve! Recommended By Brianna B., Powells.com
Are you desperate for a powerful antidote to a lifetime of Disney princesses? Look no further. This little story is the adorable queer fairy tale we all needed as kids, and I envy anyone who has the privilege to grow up with it as a part of their own treasured childhood narratives. Recommended By Cosima C., Powells.com
Princess Princess Ever After is the cutest book I have ever read. It's so heartwarming and sweet and empowering I got teary-eyed reading it. It has adorable art, dragons, diverse representation, and everything I ever wanted condensed into one precious graphic novel. Recommended By Junix S., Powells.com
Princess Princess Ever After is too good for this world. Princess Sadie is locked in a tower by her jealous, spiteful sister. Who will come to her rescue? None other than Princess Amira, who is out seeking adventure. This short, simple story packs a lot of heart — complete with a Happily Ever After to rival any Disney movie! Recommended By Carrie L., Powells.com
Synopses & Reviews
When the heroic princess Amira rescues the kind-hearted princess Sadie from her tower prison, neither expects to find a true friend in the bargain. Yet as they adventure across the kingdom, they discover that they bring out the very best in the other person. They'll need to join forces and use all the know-how, kindness, and bravery they have in order to defeat their greatest foe yet: a jealous sorceress, who wants to get rid of Sadie once and for all.
Join Sadie and Amira, two very different princesses with very different strengths, on their journey to figure out what "happily ever after" really means — and how they can find it with each other.
Review
"Princess Sadie is tired of princes trying to rescue her from her tower prison, but this new rescuer is different-she's a princess! Together, Sadie and Amira forge a strong friendship that soon turns to love as they struggle to overcome their pasts and recover Sadie's lost kingdom. O'Neill's delightful fairy tale will appeal to romance lovers, fantasy/adventure fans, and readers looking for LGBT-positive stories for young readers. In addition to the sweet romance, there is sword-fighting, magic, and a simply adorable dragon." Booklist
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"Katie O’Neills’ joyful and cute illustrations give the whole book a sense of fun. The ending provides an adorable cap to the story. (I won’t give away any spoilers, but I doubt anyone would be surprised how the story ends.) This is a book with a lot of genuine heart; it is an adorable book whose fable-like story is perfect for any princess or prince in your life." Lambda Literary
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"Someday your princess will come — and she’ll be rocking a mohawk-mullet, wearing a jaunty tunic complete with epaulets and cravat, and riding a disdainful pink unicorn....O’Neill delivers an alternative fairy tale that challenges conventions with every twist of the plot but doesn’t veer into heavy-handed preachiness that pulls readers out of the story. The bright illustrations, clear layout, and easy-to-read type make this an inviting read. Combine a cuddly purple dragon, much sharing of cookies, abundant humor, and two distinct and appealing heroines, and you have a royal winner." Kirkus Review
Synopsis
A sweet and positive fairy tale in which two princesses meet and embark on an adventure to overcome their own personal obstacles.
2014 Cybils Awards Finalist
2014 Autostraddle Comic Art Award for Favorite Graphic Novel
2017 ALA Rainbow Book List Top Ten
2018 Sakura Medal Nominee
"It's super cute, super queer, and feminist as all get out." -- BookRiot
When the heroic princess Amira rescues the kind-hearted princess Sadie from her tower prison, neither expects to find a true friend in the bargain. Yet as they adventure across the kingdom, they discover that they bring out the very best in the other person. They'll need to join forces and use all the know-how, kindness, and bravery they have in order to defeat their greatest foe yet: a jealous sorceress, who wants to get rid of Sadie once and for all. Join Sadie and Amira, two very different princesses with very different strengths, on their journey to figure out what "happily ever after" really means--and how they can find it with each other.
Don't miss Katie O'Neill's next queer fantasy, The Tea Dragon Society, in stores now