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The Prince and the Dressmaker by Jen Wang
Prince Sebastian is looking for a princess, or rather his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is looking for a seamstress to help him keep his secret. Sometimes Sebastian wears dresses. Frances is looking for her big break into the Paris fashion scene. They could be each other’s perfect match as long as the seams of their big secret hold together.
I absolutely loved the message and positivity this graphic novel gave its readers. I will admit that I picked it up, initially, for the artwork and the dresses, but I stayed for the amazing, heartwarming ending.
*SPOILERS*
I loved, more than anything, that at the end of this book Sebatian’s father - the king - stepped up and really accepted his son for who he is. He came together with his royal guard and saved Frances’s fashion show by modeling all her original pieces. It was so inspiring to see a character of such high stature depicted supporting a community of people that are often hidden away in literature.
I was so pleasantly surprised and touched by this ending. This story is realistic and honest. Seeing a family come together, not only to support their child but accept them for who they are, is really wonderful to see in juvenile and young adult literature and I’m so glad to see more of it trending. This is a wonderful fairy tale about breaking the mold for any age.
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