Princeless, Vol. 2: Get Over Yourself

Well, this was a bit disappointing. I didn't care for the writing in this one. Felt stiffer and less fun than the previous volume. I did like the nod and appreciation of the arts, and found it funny that neither the princess nor her friend looked perfect in the morning. Still, they felt the need to beauty themself before the guy came back. The girls should be comfortable in their own skin, or make the changes for themselves, not to impress a guy.

I was also disappointed in the sister. The perfect Aphrodite princess. She was drawn beautifully, but a bit too beautiful IMO for the intended audience.

It just didn't grab me like the first volume. Still, they're short so I'll keep going.

Princeless remains one of my favorite Young Adult comics. It's easily appreciated as both a reader and an educator. Book 2 was a long time coming, but it features Adrienne “rescuing” her sister Angelica, a princess who embodies the ideals of allure and beauty, inspiring a community of artists around her tower. Whitley does a good job of presenting two very different young women exercising their power and identity in polar opposite ways, and while they judge each other ferociously (sisters), the reader is able to see that each option is a viable choice. Angelica is beautiful, but not shallow. Adrienne remains fiercely lovable. I'm excited to meet the rest of the family and hope that the next in main storyline volume is not far away.