I laughed SO HARD while I was reading this book, especially at the beginning when we are first meeting all of the characters. I loved this book, it was so DELIGHTFUL. The art was pretty, the characters were dimensional and poked fun at tropes one would typically find in fairy tales and you could practically FEEL the love the family members and friends had for one another.

Let me dig a little deeper into that, especially the love the father, sisters and brother had for the youngest sister. They were ALL gorgeous physically, except for the youngest sister, BUT they ALL had kind and loving hearts and natures, INCLUDING the "ugly" one. They all ONLY saw her as lovely, because she WAS lovely. She was loving and kind and I wanted to SMACK the youngest Prince Plaid for not trying to get to actually KNOW her instead of just going off of what she looked like to him.

But he was only 16 or so and honestly? Books (and humans) are judged by their covers, rightly or wrongly, all of the time, and by people older then their teen years.

I love how the Princesses (and Prince! Lol) from the club rallied around Gwen (and how her sisters and brother did too, SO SWEET!!!) and invited her into their group and that slumber party was SO CUUUUUTE!! (My fav part was the pillow fight when the Prince's Goblin Hand gave an assist and his reaction to it. I was practically in tears.)

Now, the humor might be a tad on the older side, so I would say this would be good for older middle readers on up, though parental figures might want to screen it first before handing it to a middle reader, as you know their reading level better than I, a random reviewer on the interwebs.

I am going to own this in as many formats as I can. Take all my money, please and thank you. Definitely an order for my store and one I will be hand selling. Now, WHEN is the next volume coming out?!?

5, I am SO GLAD this was my first read of 2023 what a great way to start off the reading year, stars!

My thanks to NetGalley and Wattpad WEBTOON Book Group, WEBTOON Unscrolled for an eARC copy of this book to read and review.

I read this originally on webtoon, so I already knew i would love it! great story and amazing artwork.

This was a really interesting graphic novel. It was funny and sweet. I really enjoyed the relationship between the sisters and their relationship with the king. They never looked down on Gwen for what she looked like and they even said if anyone treated her badly they would shun them. They valued her for more than her looks which was really refreshing. I overall enjoyed this graphic novel. I loved the story and the characters and it would have been a five-star read but I wasn't a fan of the art style. But that's just a personal preference, I definitely think that you should check this one out!

"You never let us date, and now you're just asking us to marry strangers out of the blue?!" - Lorena

Isn't it every princess' dream to find and marry the handsome prince? Possibly have children and rule a kingdom? The answer is yes, but for one particular princess this may be something she may never be able to obtain. Gwendolyn has the biggest heart and is caring beyond belief, plus she can bake! But she doesn't exactly meet the "princess" standards. . .

Being different never bothered her because she was surrounded by love and a supportive family, but when the princes from the Plaid Kingdom come everything changes. Overhearing the truth of how her betrothed views her causes Gwen to run into the forest to get away. She stumbles upon an odd group of people who claim to be The Cursed Princess Club, but Gwen isn't cursed, right?!

"Maria's the graceful one, I'm the strong one, Gwen's the crafty one, and Jamie's the pretty one." - Lorena

So, I came across this Webtoon and DEVOURED it! I binge read it because it was so good and LambCat did such a phenomenal job! When I found out that the Webtoon was getting printed I just had to reread it, of course I wish I had the physical copy, but I was still over the moon. This story is a slice of life, coming of age, healing, and an emotional journey! Buckle up because this series will have you laughing and feeling so many emotions.

Think Disney princesses, that's how Gwen's sisters would be described but of course they have a couple of unique twists to their characters. Gwen isn't beautiful and up to standards that princesses are held at, she's different. Her appearance gets interpreted differently and people who focus too much on outward looks will read her all wrong. Miscommunication is a big thing in this series and the comedy that transpires from it is just excellent!

Gwen's never had to face someone who blatantly called her "really ugly". She doesn't know how to handle it, but she doesn't want to ruin her sisters' happiness. Three princes for three princesses to help unite the Plaid and Pastel Kingdoms. What's she supposed to do? Gwen has such a big heart, and her family is everything!

I love the entire family even the overly protective father. Jamie is pure comedy and chaos, don't be surprised to see a couple of panels were he's naked or down to his underwear. It's strictly for laughs and this is a YA fantasy, so things are done tastefully or pixelated out. But the first time I saw Jamie I knew he was going to be my favorite!

"I swear, that child gets in more trouble than a cat wearing boots." - Pastel King

The Cursed Princess Club is very unique, and I love the take on the age-old fairytales and curses. Prez is everything and I would love to meet her! The club. . .I don't want to ruin anything because just it was such a thrill reading about the club and how and why it came about! Just LambCat really provided the comedy surrounding the characters and their uniqueness from one another. The group is definitely wild but very wholesome and they help to provide a safe space.

I could go ON about this Webtoon! I also enjoyed seeing that LambCat rendered the artwork for the published volume. I was looking at the Webtoon vs the printed manhwa and I could see the updates LambCat made. Something I loved with the series was watching the creator's artistic growth. The story/plot had me completely hooked and the art just helped to bring everything to life!

We do have an overly protective father who has strict rules for his girls and the guards of the palace. . . Some of the older girls do make some innuendos but nothing straight up raunchy. There's some violence surrounding one character, some past experiences with bullying, and there will be some heavier materials to come. This story is going to be a very healing one, I cried multiple times with this read.

I loved the sisterly bonds and just the closeness of the siblings. The cliffhanger will have you wanting more! If you have read the Webtoon or decide you cannot wait for the next volume, then the book does end on episode thirty-four. I still want to read and own all the volumes when they are available, and I have funds! There's no language in the read and fairytales are a prominent part of the series with twists and interesting takes on things.

Just I love this series so much and I am so happy that it is becoming available like this! Congratulations to LambCat! This read may also make you crave some waffles and if you love sugar, you are in for a real treat, possibly a new recipe.

Enjoy the comic and don't forget to give the author some stars!

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I’ve become a huge fan of webtoons/tapas/etc lately. So when I saw the amusing cover art, I couldn’t resist picking this up and I’m so glad I did. This is a silly and sweet graphic novel that gleefully subverts the usual fairy tale tropes.

Gwen is the youngest daughter of the King of the Pastel Kingdom. Rather than a room full of cute forest animals or an enchanted garden like her older sisters, Gwen attracts a possum who keeps biting her head. She’s kind and she loves cooking for others, especially her brother, who’s both blindingly beautiful and a food critic. To keep them protected, their father has kept them hidden away, never so much as going outside the castle. But now they’re being betrothed to the three princes of the Plaid Kingdom. It’s not until she overhears the youngest prince – her betrothed – telling his brothers that she’s ugly that she realizes she’s any different from her sisters. Dispirited, she runs off into the woods and into the Cursed Princess Club.

Each princess (there’s one prince, but he was outvoted about changing the name) has some curse, whether that’s turning into a crow every time they get anxious, appearing to be an elderly woman, or being cursed to only have lobster claws on a human body (there’s a story there). They’re not the perfect princesses that their kingdoms expect, but their mantra is that true beauty comes from within and judging people by their looks is, well, not good. According to their leader, “[w]e are still beautiful and worthy of happiness, no matter what any person or prince thinks.”

So it’s easy to see where this could get preachy very quick, but it’s done with a light touch and surrounded by so much wackiness that it never becomes overbearing. And if there’s one thing this comic is, it’s completely off its rocker zany. There’s this entire extended gag with waffles that had me giggling, not to mention the various curses. My particular favorite, of course, was the interactions between Gwen’s supposed fiancé and a truly amazing llama.

Beyond the madcap silliness, there’s a truly sweet heart to the comic, too. None of her family believe she’s not beautiful and they’re frankly confused and offended that anyone would think otherwise. All they see are her good parts – her gentleness, her kindness. Gwen’s adorably awkward when talking with people outside her family – except for the Cursed Princess Club – and watching her try to let her prince know that she’d rather just be friends? She has such good intentions that are hilariously subverted. The art is perfectly suited for the story, with various costumes for the different kingdoms (Pastel, Plaid, Monochrome?) and gorgeous colors.

Overall, this was a quick, cute read and I’m dying to read the next volume! Very much recommended if you’re looking for something sweet and silly!

I received an advance review copy of this book from NetGalley. This does not affect my opinion of the book or the content of my review.

I actually read these as a WebToon so I was excited to see this was getting published. I really like this story and it is compelling. Solid read that I think middle schoolers and up would enjoy.

I'm not sure I liked this, per se, but I did want to keep reading... so that's not nothing? I suspect there is an audience that'd be all-in on this one (presumably the existing fanbase for the web version), but the art and story just didn't do anything standout for me. The art isn't especially polished, and while premise is cute and fun, it reads much more like a middle grade title—I found myself questioning the decision to orient it more toward a YA audience for its print debut.

A mixed bag overall, but clearly it has its fans already (and they'll do just fine without me). That said, I'd probably pick up the next volume down the line, just to see where things go.

As always, thanks to Netgalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I started to read this one on Webtoons but I must not have gotten that far into it because more than half of this was new to me.

That’s not saying that it’s no good. I actually really enjoyed it and have no idea why I didn’t continue with it.
I love Gwendolyn and I love the ladies of the Cursed Princess Club so dang much!! I even started to feel a little bad for prince what’s-his-face even if he is a shallow P.O.S. at first.

I think I’m going to have to revisit this one on the webtoon app and catch up with it!!

It’s a cursed life in the Pastel Kingdom. Volume 1 of Cursed Princess Club, adapted from author and illustrator LambCat’s Webtoon comic, is a delightful twist on fairy tale stories. You’ve heard the classic tales of gorgeous princesses living their happily-ever-afters. But what about the other princesses–the ones who never conquered their curses to find their happy ending?

16-year-old Gwendolyn might fit just this description–which would make her a perfect candidate for the top secret Cursed Princess Club. Although the youngest of the Pastel Kingdom princesses leads a pretty idyllic life, she has pallid, green skin to contrast with her fair sisters Maria and Lorena. And whereas Maria wakes up with birds doing her hair and Lorena with flowers blooming all around her, Gwen attracts possums and cobwebs to her bed. Even her brother Jamie has more beauty and charisma. Gwen doesn’t mind her unique qualities, however–and nor do her siblings or her over-affectionate father, King Jack. That is, until change upheaves their lives and calls Gwen’s self-love and confidence into question.

The princesses rejoice at the news that they will each be marrying a prince of the Plaid Kingdom. “Hunky princes for everyone!” they exclaim–none at all aware of the problems Gwen’s nontraditional appearance may pose. While Gwen’s fiancé Prince Frederick has a lesson to learn in the art of kindness, oddball royals like Gwen herself show the young princess what it is to be truly accepted. Cursed or not, Gwen will undertake the journey of loving herself as she is.

As expected from the graphic novel’s entertaining premise, Cursed Princess Club is a lighthearted and hilarious romp through fairy tale tropes. Although a simple, colorful art style doesn’t always work thematically (the Plaid princes particularly clash within the setting of the Pastel Kingdom), such is easily overlooked in light of likable characters and a diverting story that doesn’t take itself too seriously.

With hilariously oblivious characters and goofy plot lines, LambCat’s comedy comic delivers a charmingly subversive take on fairy tale tropes. This volume is just the beginning of Gwendolyn’s misadventures–but it promises hope (and laughs) for the Pastel princess’ future.

Ultimately, Cursed Princess Club Volume 1 is perfect reading fodder for a lazy afternoon–and certainly a necessary purchase for fans of LambCat’s webtoon looking to expand their physical collection.

Our thanks to NetGalley and Wattpad Webtoon Book Group for the advanced reader’s copy. Cursed Princess Club Volume 1 will be published on January 3rd, 2023. You can pre-order the novel here!

2/5

This story was okay but it's just not for me. I am quite picky about my fantasy and romance series but usually with webseries and graphic novels its not too hard to get me rate them a 3 or 4 out of 5 stars. I tried to read this series a few months ago and got through most of the first season but I wasn't feeling it then either so I am giving up on this series. I'm learning that I really just don't like the Webtoon series that I start reading in physically form and think I won't review anymore unless I've been interested in the series or am reading it digitially as its coming out.

I want to thank NetGalley for alllowing me to review the arc copy of this bind up and allowing me to give a fully honest review.

I had such a good time reading this! It was funny, sweet, and I really liked the characters.

We are following the royal family of the Pastel Kingdom as the king comes back with news for his three daughters. They are to be married to the Princes of the Plaid Kingdom! Which is hilarious since he wont even let the guards make eye contact with his precious daughters. They refuse, until they see a picture of the princes. Turns out, an arranged marriage isn't so bad when your future husband is gorgeous.

We are mainly following Gwen, the youngest daughter of the Pastel Kingdom. She is a little different from her sisters. Where they attract beauty, she attracts opossums (which are precious in their own right). While her sisters are beautiful in a conventional way, Gwen has green skin, sharp teeth, and is mistaken for a spook by her future husband. Devastated by what she overhears him saying about her, she escapes into the forest. While there, she has an accident. She awakens at the headquarters of the Cursed Princess (and Princes!) Club.

The art is cute, the premise is great, I thought it was so funny, and I can't wait for the second one!

Thank you to NetGalley for an eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I was given an advanced copy of this for review purposes by NetGalley and want to say that this story was absolutely awesome. Gwendolyn is exactly the princess I needed when I was younger, as I too have always felt like a bit of an odd duck. I thought that the art was awesome and I loved the aesthetics of the Pastel Kingdom as well! I will definitely be reading more of this on Webtoon and I'm glad that people will get to see a physical copy of this book!

Fairy tale like princesses, handsome princes, birds, and delicious food mix with over-the-top situations, sarcastic humor, and a touch of not-so-dark darkness to make an addictive read, which packs an important, inspiring message, too.

Gwendolyn is the third of three princesses (with a prince brother as well). All of them are radiant, beautiful, and amazingly kind, except for Gwen, who holds only the lasst of these attributes. When their father, the king, announces the daughters' arranged marriages to the neighboring kingdom...and these princes aren't hard on the eyes or heart...everything works out well. Well, that is until the youngest of the three princess lays eyes on Gwendolyn and refuses to marry her. The misunderstandings multiply from there. Luckily, Gwendolyn, runs into the mysterious Cursed Princess Club and finds support and friends...but maybe this isn't helpful after all.

I really wasn't sure which direction this read would take and was surprised when it starts with beaming brightness, pastels, friendly animals, and perfect smiles. While this seemed a bit overly sweet, at first, the humor soon kicks in, and the characters grab the attention and heart. It's over-the-top and that is perfect, especially since it balances out with a plot, which really plays the heartstrings for Gwendolyn.
And still, the author twists and plays with all the right emotions from there, letting the reader feel disappointment, a little resentment, but then, flip-flopping into the agony of misunderstandings, which seem to only grow worse with every heartfelt try. It's lighthearted and well played.

The graphics sing with sugary sweet fairy tales and make the world glisten and shine. It sets the atmosphere for the humor and keeps everything light and fun. While it appears to be somewhat childish at first, the world is addictive, for now, and actually promises with wonderfully laid hints at so much more to come.

This is a graphic novelization of a the webcomic. The art was cute and the story was good. Not what I expected or my type of humor but I can see why it was popular.

3 stars.

I enjoyed reading this again I have read it previously on webtoons, it is nice to see it become a physical book.

This was a great introduction to the series.

Gwen is such an endearing main character! I couldn't help but root for her from page one. She's got such a big heart and she's just lovely! I love that her family hype her up instead of what would normally happen to a princess who didn't meet the ridiculous beauty standards.

We got so much content in this first volume! It was much longer than I anticipated which is amazing! We got to know a lot about the characters but there's still so much more to go! I'm really excited to continue this series!

Thanks to Netgalley and WEBTOON Unscrolled for the ARC of this!

I loved this in WEBTOON format and even more as a continuous story! Gwen is the absolute sweetest, and I can’t wait to find out what happens next.

I absolutely loved this book. Coming into it I didn’t know what to expect however it was everything I wanted and more! Gwen is a main character I want all young women to know. Being seen as cursed by the outside world based off her looks, she leave the comfort of her family to find a group of friends who will support her thought ups and downs. The author does such a good job of talking about social standards of beauty while still making it relatable to young people who just want to love themselves and find friendship. The humor and found family aspects warmed my hear, and the way tropes were done was so creative. I absolutely cannot wait to read the next book in the series.

Cursed Princess Club is a hilarious and creative remix of the classic fairytale princess stories. It’s utterly fun and full of heart. It’s exciting to see webtoons getting full release treatment and this one is so deserving!

A heartwarming and laughter-filled first volume about a princess who needs to learn how to love herself, stand up for what she believes in, and become proud of who she is.

I laughed through huge portions of this first volume of Cursed Princess Club. The humour is right up my alley and the art style lends itself very well to comedic breaks. Think the chibi art style that pops up in Fullmetal Alchemist or another older manga series. The characters are unique and interesting, there are very few flat or one-note characters. The sisters are loving and genuinely think their sister is beautiful, their brother is a sweet and caring sibling, the princes from the Plaid kingdom are funny, loving, and interesting. And best of all, the Cursed Princess Club is full of hilarious and quirky princesses who all have something that drew them to the club. The dads are also seriously hilarious. I think this series will become something truly incredible within just a few volumes. I hope to see some more diverse characters in the future but it's a 5 stars from me!