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This story was so much fun. I wasn‘t sure how this story was going to go when libby sent me this book, but I am glad Libby did. The story of living your truth no matter what. Also knowing your value and fighting to be seen. This story is about love, discovery, and don‘t forget FASHION! 8 out of 10.
#graphicnovel #queerstories #runway #periodpiece

5/5 ⭐️ This graphic novel gave me all the feels! 🏳️‍🌈
The fashion in here is amazing too!

#AAPI heritage month #recommendations
Graphic novel edition

3 books I pulled from my bookcases -
The Prince and the Dressmaker blew me away! I adore this story of a prince who has been hiding himself & the woman who comes along w/ out judgement to make his dreams a reality.
George Takei's They Called Us Enemy should be required reading -his story of being forced into an American Japanese internment camp during WWII History we need to know

I love this one soooo much! Definitely time for a reread. #WithAnOccupation (not sure if prince counts as an occupation too, but being a dressmaker would be way cool!) #TemptingTitles @Eggs @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

It‘s been a long time since I‘ve so deeply enjoyed a graphic novel. I loved the art style in this book and the mesh between older words and modern slang. The dresses in here were amazing! 5🌟

#TransRightsReadathon Day 2
Graphic novels!!!
I adore the tagged book, all about a prince who dresses in secret as their authentic self until they meet a dressmaker who helps make them complete.😍

I am reading Gender Queer this week, it is the most banned book in the States. A memoir of exploring gender and finding yourself.

Getting started on some homework while I wait for an appointment!
I had an interview this morning that went really well. I think we might be moving this summer. 👀🤞

Adorable story and great illustrations. 😄

Jen Wang mesmerizes readers by perfectly laying out rich dialogue placed at key moments that weaves interactions between characters into a beautifully written piece of art.

This isn‘t normally my type of read, I steer very much clear of books that are classified as graphic novels or manga. To be clear, all types of book are valid and I just generally get too easily distracted by pretty pictures.

That being said, this was just adorable. It kind of felt like a hug from a loved one after a good long cry. Just comfort and safety.

(2018) Adorable story, brilliant illustrations. This is a good one, y'all. Also: banned.

Earlier this month I joked about a book banned in Boston in the 1920's, maybe because "somebody probably mentions a nightgown." Ha. Turns out 1927 can't beat 2022 for petty prudery, because the Nampa, ID school board just voted to remove this one from libraries "forever" because someone wears a dress. That's it. No punch line.

Read #BannedBooks , y'all !

⭐️4.0
Not groundbreaking, but a good twist and story about finding yourself in the era of fashion in 1700s (ish) Pari. Our main characters Frances And Sebastian had great plot line and character arc. Defiantly pick it up.
#review #augustread #tuesdayread #comic #lgbtq #theprinceandthedressmaker #jenwang #comingofage

Book 78/150 of the year.

Heartwarming and sweet Cinderella-inspired graphic novel about a Prince who loves to wear dresses.

This was such a sweet and heartwarming graphic novel. It follows Frances and Sebastian's friendship as a talented dressmaker and a prince with a secret - he loves to wear dresses. The story was adorable and the art was gorgeous, with amazing fashion and the Parisian setting 💃🏼

#WondrousWednesday @Eggs

1. Currently reading four books lol - North Carolina, Oregon, Boston, and New York

2. The Prince and the Dressmaker

3. The Dead Romantics comes out later this month. I've already preordered it and it will be my #LMPBC pick for the upcoming round ☺️

Want to play? @RaeLovesToRead @Roary47 @KateReadsYA

#pridebookrec #graphicnovel week
An amazing, heartwarming historical fiction graphic novel about a prince and his dressmaker. Fantastic art work and wonderful story.

Drop everything and read immediately is my advice… no idea why I took so long to read this one!

Book 45
Couldn't put this one down, finished it in like, half an hour.💖💖

Absolutely a pick. The story was wonderful, romance and all, and the artwork was gorgeous. I have to read more by Wang.

TW for a scene where the prince was traumatically outed, by a character's deliberate malice.

This is fucking the best.

Okay, my hopes are dashed on the friendship-only front, alas.

#pricedrop! I indulged.

Oh, I hope the plot isn't romantic! I'm in the mood for something friendship focused, and this seems perfectly positioned for that.

This was unbelievably cute

This book was so beautiful, so uplifting, and so dear, so powerful with its LGBTQ+ representation—and then I read a review that calls out its historical parallels 😫 The worst part is a friend just told me another favorite book had problematic representation of King Leopold II of Belgium, the worst mass murderer in history who brutalized the Congo—and I still didn‘t recognize the mc‘s father in this book is King Leo of Belgium, same time period.

A delightful read and the artwork is gorgeous ❤️

Well that was fricken adorable. #readathon @DeweysReadathon

I‘ve only sort-of participated in #readathons since being back in school, but I‘ll of course tag my normal everyday reading for @DeweysReadathon 🤓 #QueerBookClub pick for@to@orrow‘s meeting.

So nice and cute!
I love the colors and the drawing style! It's very simple, so the story itself can really shine ⭐⭐⭐⭐/5

YES. JUST... YES.

Okay, but seriously. This book is so good. The art style is amazing, the emotional drama is so captivating. The dresses are so pretty! This book was really amazing. I completely recommend.

Am I weeping because I'm so happy that a book like this exists that is not only adorable and lovely but more importantly might help non-binary and trans kids to feel seen and valued? Yes, yes I am. Today was rough as heck, but things like this give me some hope. 🤴🏼👗

Sweet message about self acceptance mixed in with adorable characters and cute artwork.

Currently reading

Page of Cups - Everyday Witch Tarot
#TarotTakeover @ErinSueMreads @Meaw_catlady
Creative curiosities, beginning to explore. The artist knows no boundaries, following the bold heart for talent and expressions. 😄

Enjoyed. A graphic novel about finding yourself, and acceptance

Not my best reading month this coronacation but I tackled some doozies!

Fave books were the one tagged, The Abominable by Dan Simmons, and Last Days of Summer by Steve Kluger. So many other great reads though! Let‘s see what July brings!

When I read an article that this story was picked up by the makers of Frozen, I had to grab a copy! I can‘t even describe how ADORABLE this story is! I think it‘s become my top read so far. The storyline, the art, the characters are just so cute and perfect. A great lighthearted read during these tumultuous times.

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An enjoyable read on the patio on this HOT afternoon...a super cute story! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
#summerfun “read visually” prompt
@StayCurious @4thhouseontheleft

This was like dessert. Gorgeous art. Sweet story line. Cinnamon roll characters. I loved every page of this. The dresses were beautiful. Lady Crystallia was fabulous. If you need a warm bookish hug, look no further. 🥰📚💋💄💅🏻💃👑

YESSS!!!This was such a sweet story about finding and embracing who you are. I loved this book.

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

I LOVED this modern fairy tale story! Sebastian is a genderqueer prince comfortable alternating between masculine and feminine gender expressions, but afraid to reveal this to his parents. Frances is a young seamstress with big dreams whose fashion designs catch Sebastian‘s interest. Their friendship is adorable and sweet, and I loved everything about this graphic novel!

#bookspinbonanza Book 7 (still 🎧 listening to book 6)

The prince feels at home in suits and in dresses, and when he meets Frances, a talented young designer, he finds someone he can share his secret with, and most importantly, be himself with. But as the prince‘s parents push for him to choose a bride, he finds himself pulled between living the lie his parents want, and living as the person he knows himself to be.

#graphicnovel
#genderqueer
#readingauthorsofcolor2020

REP👏🏻RE👏🏻SEN👏🏻TA👏🏻TION👏🏻!!! What an ADORABLE story about friendship, creativity, love, and being who you are. I don‘t care that this plot isn‘t ridiculously deep. I don‘t. You don‘t always need that. This was a sweet, fun story. Don‘t ruin nice things! 😂😊❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 #ChildrensLitClass

I‘ve heard so many good things about this book and it did not disappoint! Such a great graphic novel. I read it while making our St Paddy‘s Day corned beef & cabbage 🍀

This is the most exciting news! I Iove this book and am absolutely delighted that it's heading for a film adaptation! #lgbt #lgbtq #queerbook #queercomic #genderqueer (screenshot of an article from The Advicate)

I've had a nice, peaceful weekend filled with reading and long walks with the doggo. And so far have finished up these.

The Prince and the Dressmaker was a lovely, lovely reread of 5 ⭐

The Epic Crush of Genie Lo was so much fun, will definitely get my hands on the just released sequel. 4 ⭐

The Starlit Wood was a disappontment. All those wonderful authors, and it was a solid meh. 3 ⭐

#NewYearWhoDis Book 5

This is totally not my genre or format, but I found this to be sweet and enjoyable! Even with my cold black heart 😅 I read it on my iPad which helped me keep track of how the panels are to be read (I know that sounds dumb...)

It‘s a story about identity and friendship and it was the perfect thing to give me the warm fuzzies...especially after my last book about the Donner Party. Thanks Frances and Sebastian! 👑🧶👗

This book first hit my radar when Amanda Palmer posted mentioned it in one of her posts. I finally had the chance to read it, and it's fabulous! Loved everything about it - the art, the story, the message. Definitely recommend!