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Mar 27, 2024
August Book for Beyond The Bookends 2024
Feb 04, 2024Gee_MP rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
awesome! the story and art are both on point!!!
Sep 17, 2023
love
Jun 02, 2023emily_phillips_0 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing story about a genderfluid prince/princess who explores their identity through clothing. Discusses hiding one's identity from family and has a positive ending.
May 30, 2023MLISPanther rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
An enjoyable graphic novel read. The author told an incredible story and the illustrations were amazing. So glad she chose to use young adults in her story than using adults as the protagonists. Highly recommend.
May 08, 2023
Multiple Recs! "It was a journey of self-acceptance and of choosing love. A wholesome friendship bound by a secret that a lot of teens go through. Identity." - Adiane R. "If you love fashion, gorgeous illustrations and books about…
senaeab
Mar 05, 2022senaeab rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
The drawings in this book are beautiful!
Jan 19, 2022kaylakohanek rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A darling little story of gender fluidity, self-discovery, and friendship that will certainly get even the most stony-faced reader to crack a smile.
Dec 06, 2021kknova rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
“ No, Your Highness. He wasn’t confused about himself. The thing that ruined Sebastian was how afraid he was of what you’d think of him. What you DO think of him. He was perfect. „ An ordinary (or so it seems) dressmaker working in an…
Nov 01, 2021thatonelibrarygirl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Great story, great illustrations. The author weaves self-discovery and meaningful friendship as seamlessly as the fashion designs brought forth. This would be a fantastic book for late middle school and up, including reluctant readers- the…
Aug 26, 2021jsadakhom rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This lovely graphic novel follows dressmaker Frances and prince Sebastian. In the beginning a customer asks Frances to make a dress for the ball and makes one that stands out from the rest. She gained some attention from the Royal family…
Aug 24, 2021
In Paris, at the dawn of the modern age, Prince Sebastian's parents are looking for a bride for him. Sebastian on the other hand, is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone, that at night, he puts on marvelous dresses and takes Paris…
May 17, 2021MimiY217 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Reasons to read this book include (but are not limited to): -Beautiful art style -Cute, sweet characters -Gorgeous dresses -A Unique love story -Family love -Character growth -Friends that grow and change together A retelling of the…
May 03, 2021AMB_4 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I don't generally review graphic novels but somehow this one got mixed into my latest library run. The story hooked me (I read the ending first) and I had to go back and see how it unfolded. My daughter liked it as well, which was…
Apr 28, 2021CMLibrary_kristiana rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is stunning. Visually, plot-wise, and character-wise. I devoured the book in on sitting. If you decide to read this book, be ready for some heartstrings to be tugged, and maybe even shed a few happy tears. I was a bit misty eyed…
Apr 19, 2021khristinemarcinowski rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely adored this sweet, and fairytale like graphic-novel! Wholesome storyline with lovable characters and illustrated beautifully - The Prince and the Dressmaker instantly made its way to my ever expending favorites shelf. I…
Jan 01, 2021IndyPL_TammieB rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This is a beautiful story! A historical romance fairytale with a twist! The art is beautiful as the readers enjoys new dress designs throughout the book. I also loved the dress pattern pages between each chapter. The only thing that I…
Jul 14, 2020Nourann703 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This book is quite the easy read, yet it contains an exciting and sweet story. The illustrations are great, and you will find yourself admiring every one of Lady Crystallia's beautifully illustrated dresses. With a heartwarming surprise…
Jul 02, 2020Hillsboro_RobP rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Sure to bring smiles all around, Jen Wang's self-contained titles follows the title characters on a route to discover themselves and their place in a world that looks like it might not have one for them. Also, they make great friends. …
May 28, 2020librarianjessica rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was the most adorable graphic novel I’ve ever read. Y’know when they say some stories need to be graphic novels? That the story itself wouldn’t be the same without the interplay between the words and the illustrations? This is 100%…
Apr 27, 2020LibraryLeia rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely loved this story. The cover art caught my eye immediately, so I had to check it out on my Kindle. Sebastian and Frances' characters are likable and relatable, the story is lovely, and the subject matter is relevant and written…
Apr 06, 2020OdessaO rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I liked this story! It was wonderful! 10/10 also, the art was alluring. :)
Feb 24, 2020pondgrl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Just lovely! Wonderful art, great story line. Can't wait to see what the Andersons do to make it into a musical!
Feb 22, 2020Amanda_betweentheshelves rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This whole book is absolutely adorable. Maybe not realistic for what would have historically happened, but it's hopeful and cute. I loved every moment of it.
sarahbru17
Feb 11, 2020sarahbru17 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Characters: 10/10 Plot: 10/10 Writing: 10/10 Art: 10/10 I loved this graphic novel, and I zoomed through the whole thing in an hour or two. The characters were adorable, and I loved the twists that came up. It was also visually…