Little, Brown and Company, 2023. 235 pages.
Young Adult Comics
Lady Camembert wants to live life on her own terms, without
marriage. Well, without marrying a man, that is. But the law of the land is
that women cannot inherit. So when her father passes away, she does the only
thing she can: She disguises herself as a man and moves to the capital city of
the Kingdom of Fromage to start over as Count Camembert. But it’s hard to keep
a low profile when the beautiful Princess Brie, with her fierce activism and
great sense of fashion, catches her attention. Camembert can’t resist getting to
know the princess, but as the two grow closer, will she be able to keep her
secret?
This is a funny, sweet, dare I say cheesy? romance. I loved it.
While it has its’ laugh out loud parts, we also experience the turmoil
that both Cam and Brie deal with as their friendship—and eventual romance—blossoms.
This definitely has appeal for both Young Adult, and Adult audiences alike. If you are looking for a feel-good fairytale story
with manga-esque vibes (and if you love cheese!), I would snag this one
in a heartbeat!
If you like The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich, you might also like:
The Prince and the Dressmaker
By Jen Wang
First Second, an imprint of Roaring Brook Press, 2018. 276 pages. Young Adult Comics
Prince Sebastian’s secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant
dressmaker Frances—one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this
boy wears dresses. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone’s secret
weapon means being a secret. Forever. How long can Frances defer her dreams to
protect a friend?
By Suzanne Walker
Lion Forge, 2019. 256 pages. Young Adult Comics
Nova Huang knows
more about magic than your average teen witch. She works at her grandmothers’
bookshop, where she helps them loan out spell books and investigate any
supernatural occurrences in their New England town. One fateful night, she
follows reports of a white wolf into the woods, and she comes across the
unexpected: her childhood crush, Tam Lang, battling a horse demon in the woods.
As a werewolf, Tam has been wandering from place to place for years, unable to
call any town home. Pursued by dark forces eager to claim the magic of wolves
and out of options, Tam turns to Nova for help. Their latent feelings are
rekindled against the backdrop of witchcraft, untested magic, occult rituals,
and family ties both new and old in this enchanting tale of self-discovery.
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