 | Princess and the grilled cheese sandwich Author: Muniz, Deya | |
| Price: $14.75 | ||
Summary:
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. In graphic novel format.
Reviews:
Kirkus Reviews (04/15/23)
School Library Journal (00/04/23)
Booklist (05/15/23)
Full Text Reviews:
Booklist - 05/15/2023 A lighthearted romp through a realm of intentionally cheesy puns, The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich gives us Camembert, a young woman dressing as a man to inherit her father’s title who moves to the capital of Fondue for a quiet life with her maid Feta. However, she almost immediately falls for Princess Brie and is caught up in planning events and brunching with her new royal friends while Feta frets about the danger of Cam being found out. High jinks involving Cam’s disguise, Brie’s plans for their relationship, and meddling from Brie’s friends will amuse readers on the way to the big reveal and declaration for our main couple. The art is lovely fun, combining faux historical fancy suits and dresses with characters playing Nintendo Switches in the background. Whether it’s with romantic flowers swirling in the background or hair frizzing with anger and sadness, the characters radiate energy. Fans of Princess Princess Ever After (2014), other cross-dressing heroines, or funny fairy-tale romances will find plenty to enjoy here. - Copyright 2023 Booklist.
School Library Journal - 04/01/2023 Gr 7 Up—Countess Camembert of Gougere's father is deathly ill. She wants to claim her inheritance, but the law states she can only do so if she's married. She has no interest in marrying a man, which her father understands and supports. He suggests she move to Fondue, the capital city, and begin life as "Count Camembert," his son and rightful heir. All goes well until the Count attends a "no furs" ball thrown by the progressive Princess Brie of Fromage. The Count makes a splash—and gets Princess Brie's attention—with a stunning faux fur wrap. They bond over food and fashion and enjoy spending time with each other and Brie's friends, Lady Gorgonzola and Lady Ricotta. As they grow closer, Camembert fears the deception will be discovered, not knowing Brie has questions of her own. Despite having so many cheese-related names, the narrative does not depend on puns. This charming story is a relatable exploration of questions of identity, honesty, and a journey to self-acceptance. Apart from one brown-skinned friend, most characters are pale-skinned and read as white. The art's flowing linework and soft palette bring a dreamy quality to the story. Some manga-influenced touches add energy to scenes with intense emotions. The back story of this book's creation, which does indeed involve a grilled cheese sandwich incident, is just as charming as the book itself. VERDICT This delightful story will appeal to many readers, especially those who enjoy complicated romances.—Carla Riemer - Copyright 2023 Publishers Weekly, Library Journal and/or School Library Journal used with permission.
