Book Description
“Mirror, mirror on the wall . . . what makes a princess excellent?” When an enchantress flings her magic mirror into our universe, its reflection reveals princesses who refuse to be just pretty, polite, and obedient. These are girls determined to do the rescuing themselves. Princess Leila of the desert protects her people from the king with the black-and-gold banner; Princess Tica takes a crocodile for a pet; Princess Ellen explores the high seas; Princess Abayome puts empathy and kindness above being royal; and in a tower block, Princess saves her community’s beloved garden from the hands of urban developers.
Connecting these stories is the magic mirror, which reveals itself when each girl needs it most, illuminating how a princess’s power comes not from her title or beauty, but from her own inner strength. These beautifully imagined stories, complemented by vibrant and inviting artwork, offer the pleasure and familiarity of traditional tales with refreshingly modern themes.
Connecting these stories is the magic mirror, which reveals itself when each girl needs it most, illuminating how a princess’s power comes not from her title or beauty, but from her own inner strength. These beautifully imagined stories, complemented by vibrant and inviting artwork, offer the pleasure and familiarity of traditional tales with refreshingly modern themes.
Review
I received a dARC copy of this book from the publisher. Here is my honest review.
I did not finish the book entirely before my copy expired in Adobe Digital Reader but I did read three of the stories. I was first captivated by the beautiful illustrations in this book. They gave it a very Middle Ages, illustrated manuscript feel with a modern execution. They are definitely what makes this book special and perfect as a gift for a young girl.
I also appreciated that the book wove many elements of fairy tales throughout the stories. The three stories I read were very unique from each other but were all connected through the magic mirror. I think the stories not only have the adventure of a fairy tale but the moral character lessons as well that is important to the original genre.
I also appreciated that the book wove many elements of fairy tales throughout the stories. The three stories I read were very unique from each other but were all connected through the magic mirror. I think the stories not only have the adventure of a fairy tale but the moral character lessons as well that is important to the original genre.
I gave this book: ★★★★★
Based on the 3 that I stories that I read and if the rest of the book holds true to the beginning, it would be a 5 star read for me.
Based on the 3 that I stories that I read and if the rest of the book holds true to the beginning, it would be a 5 star read for me.
★ = I did not like it ★★ = It was okay ★★★ = I liked it ★★★★ = I really liked it ★★★★★ = I loved it
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