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Dec 19, 2018OtteryStCatchpole rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Jen Wang is one of my favorite artists, having first discovered her work in the Flight anthologies. She is a brilliant artist and a masterful storyteller. I greatly enjoy all of her work. Knowing all of this, I didn't jump at the chance to read this, it caught my daughter's eye first. Having checked it out and seeing her read it so quickly and loving it, I borrowed it from my daughter and promptly fell in love with the story and the art, and I wonder to myself why it wasn't I who was introducing my young reader to this author instead of the other way around. The story is not your typical fairy tale, it's a more modern story about princes and dressmakers, the changing world, and how people have the power to change and accept themselves for who they are, be they a dressmaker or a prince. A story about having the courage to follow what's right, though it hurt others. It is brilliantly illustrated and features some of Ms. Wang's best work. I would recommend this story to any reader, don't let the pink cover or the title fool you, this book isn't meant just for lovers of fairy tales or character driven stories. This book contains beautiful art and a wonderful story that will delight anyone if they just give it a chance. I highly recommend this unique and awesome story, with it's twists and turns. It doesn't go the way you think . . . unless you think it's a very good story, in which case it very much does go that way.