A prince with a secret and a seamstress who is only too happy to help him keep it - what could possibly go wrong? A lot, it turns out, when the prince isn't totally honest about himself with anyone but his faithful tailor. This is a very sweet story about the difficulty of discovering - and revealing - one's true identity -- and how rewarding such a thing can ultimately be.

This was a lovely story (with gorgeous fashion) about love, family and learning to live one’s truth. Prince Sebastian and Frances need each other to move forward with their dreams, both wanting to stand out in the fashion world. Sebastian comes alive dressed in Frances daring couture gowns as Lady Crystallia, but his fears of his family finding out force Frances to make hard decisions about her own dreams. I enjoyed this and can’t wait to have a physical copy in hand.

I wasn't able to read this because unfortunately the file was not compatible. This is unfortunate because it seems really cute and wonderful. I wish I could read it.

I enjoyed this book. The story is cute and the illustrations are beautiful. I would recommend this to younger readers who are looking for diverse characters.

I’m usually not a fan of graphic novels. I can count the graphic novels I’ve read on one hand, but when I saw the summary of THE PRINCE AND THE DRESSMAKER, I knew this was one that I definitely wanted to read… and I was not disappointed.

The art is beautiful in this book. Not just the characters and scenery, but also the dresses that Frances creates for Lady Crystallia. I spent a ton of time just looking at each panel, admiring the art.

This does have romance in it, which was something I did not expect. Generally when you have a character that is genderfluid but was deemed male at birth, their creator has them be attracted to people who were also deemed male at birth. It was AMAZING to see Frances and Sebastian slowly fall for each other, and I think it’s a good reminder for people who are not apart of the Queer community (and even some that are) that “dressing as a woman” doesn’t equal “gay”.

There is a lot of self exploration in this book. Not just from Sebastian/Crystallia, but also from Frances. It was great to see Frances stick up for herself. She wanted to protect Sebastian and understood why they did what they did, but still knew that it wasn’t fair to her. It was a good commentary on how we can understand that something may be good for our friends, but it isn’t good for us and we’re allowed to leave situations that hurt us.

The ending was spectacular! I think I screamed during the fashion show scene and I can’t wait until this comes out so I can make the king my profile picture.

If you’re a fan of gender noncomformity, friends turned something more, and people discovering who they are, this cute graphic novel is for you!

This graphic novel is so cute! Friendship! Love! Royalty! Pretty dresses!

In essence, this is a story about two teens discovering who they are and what they want and the hardships along the way. But it's more than that because it takes place in the past (year not specified though it seems like the late 1900s), so the traditions and expectations of the characters are different than today and yet the same social constructions weigh on us as a society: that to be different is to be shameful. When obviously that's not the case at all.

Prince Sebastian just wants to be himself, but he's a teenage boy who likes wearing dresses and being feminine and yet isn't gay. It's something I've not seen too much and it was a refreshing story to experience.

Frances is a young woman who just wants to make pretty, avant-garde dresses and see people wearing her designs. She's strong and stands by her principles and I love the friendship that develops between her and Sebastian.

The art is colorful and fun and just adorable! The characters faces are so expressive! Love this story!

This was absolutely adorable. Such a wonderful story about how liberating it is to be yourself. I loved it all - the dresses, the humor, the friendship. When I was an awkward little girl, I could have really used a book like this to encourage me to be who I am and be that person fearlessly.

A sweet, big-hearted graphic novel with adorable characters, fabulous gowns, and a charming story about two teenagers discovering who they are and what they want from life. I've been looking forward to this story ever since Jen Wang announced it a few years ago, and I am so happy to finally have read a graphic novel so full of acceptance, love, and fantastic fashion.

This stunning book sadly isn't out until February, and so today I'm only sharing a few of my thoughts about it with you guys. My full review will be posted closer to the release date, around January, I think. I have written it down, so it's ready to go. But yeah. I couldn't resist writing a smaller preview review as well.

Just to let you know that you guys need to pre-order this one. Or request it via Netgalley too. Because this graphic novel was adorable. And a bit heartbreaking. I'm giving it four stars, for a few reasons, more about that in my full review. But oh, I liked this book so much. I'm thrilled that I got to read it early.

I'm going to be buying the finished hardcover and paperback edition of this one. Simply can't resist owning all the versions of it. Only feel sad that this book wasn't longer. I wanted more about all the characters. Not going to say much more than that about the plot and such, lol. There is a prince. And there is a dressmaker. And reading their story was all kinds of incredible. I really think you should get this book. The artwork inside is in full color and it's so beautiful. I loved every page. So much. I cannot wait to see the final version as well; though this eARC felt pretty final too. So gorgeous. Huge thank you to First Second for the approval to read this one via Netgalley. I loved it lots. My full review will be up closer to the release; in the mean time, go pre-order this stunning thing. The Prince and the Dressmaker is a book worth reading. Amazing story.

The Prince and the Dressmaker is a graphic novel of a sort. It has beautiful illustrations. I do not know for whom it is written, however, because the subject matter is about sexual roles and identity as well as acceptance. It could be considered a Cinderella story told with a twist. That twist will make it unpalatable to many. I do think, though, that the LBGTQ community might look at it as a way to open discussion.

An absolutely charming story with lovely art, and a wonderful introduction to the concept of genderfluidity for children and teens who may not be familiar with the concept. Bravo.

4/5 Stars

This is a beautiful graphic novel that deals with being different.

The book is about a seamstress and a prince, who has a secret - he likes to wear dresses. So he hires her to make him dresses while he pretends to be a woman. The story of their growing friendship and the struggles of being a cross-dresser is incredibly touching. This book, not only shows what it is like to be one, but also talks about how to deal with a cross dresser as a parent. It was sweet, touching and beautiful. And the fact that the illustrations are so gorgeous does not hurt.

I also loved that the author gave the reader a glimpse into what it was like to create the graphic novel.

This graphic novel is like a delicious pastry: pretty, fulfilling, and not too heavy. It manages to address an important subject without weighing the reader down with too much text. The ending is a hoot! This sweet book was a joy to read. I know this it will be a hit in my library system next February (and beyond).

Gosh, this was so cute. The artwork was charming, and the story was just lovely.

I finally understand what the younger generation means: This book has all the feels. It felt like and emotional roller coaster and I loved every minute of it. Even the heartbreaking ones.

The climax is unforgettable and endearing. If you are reading this before January 2018, pre-order this book. You won't regret it. I wish I could put it in my classroom library today!

While I thought the illustrations were beautiful (such an aesthetically pleasing trip through fashion!), the temporal setting seemed strange to me. I felt that the "modern/colloquial" dialog was not well suited to the story/setting; I would have enjoyed more formal language that fit the characters better.

Still beautiful, still a fun read over all.

Aspects of this book were unrealistic, but I think it's really designed to give its readers a view of a positive outcome in regard to coming out about your gender identity, which in the case of this book doesn't put a label on things. It was very refreshing, and the art was great. I think setting the story in the past was limiting, but I think it also allowed the author to talk about this issue in a way that made some sense for the time in which it was set. I think this book gives readers a view toward gender identity no longer being a matter of discussion but simply something that is merely given and no one else's business. I also liked the characters, some of whom were surprising!

When I requested this title, I did not realize that it was a graphic novel. It was a pleasant surprise for me as I haven't read many of them and the story was very good.

Although the art wasn't in my taste, it was very good and went very well with the story that it was being to life. A prince who dressed like a princess at night and the girl who designed those dresses isn't a plot that I thought I would enjoy, but enjoy it I did.

It is basically a story about being yourself and who care what others think, even if you are a prince. And it also is about standing up for yourself when others are seemingly taking advantage of you like in the case of Frances.

Overall I highly enjoyed the story and the message in it and I do hope that there will be more stories by this author.

This book made me SO happy! I can't even express how much joy I found from this lovely story and the gorgeous art. HIGHLY recommended!

The Prince and the Dressmaker is a modern fairy tale in which the magic stems not from a royal marriage but from acceptance. Prince Sebastian is a teenaged prince who is constantly being set up by his parents who are searching for his bride. Prince Sebastian, however, is more enamored by the fashions of the day, and so, with the help of his butler, Emile, he hires Frances, whose theatrical dresses (yup, dresses) send him out on the town in glorious disguise. Sebastian’s alter ego makes quite a splash, and so he has to learn how to juggle his newfound celebrity, his friendships, and his parents’ demands.

The story set forth in The Prince and the Dressmaker is unlike anything available in any other graphic novel I know. It will be vitally important to many teens, and I hope both middle school and high school libraries will stock it.