I wish I could have liked this more. Unfortunately, the art style and writing came across as juvenile, and the story was not particularly funny or interesting.

I really really enjoyed this graphic novel. It made me laugh out loud so hard and I thought it was very cute! I can’t wait to read more! Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of the arc in return for an honest review!

Everyone knows that all princesses are beautiful and all princes are heroic and strong, right? Or at least that some always get cursed. Well, that last part's right in <i>Cursed Princess Club</i>, a delightfully fractured fairy tale of a story where Princess Gwendolyn of the Pastel Kingdom has the most beautiful soul of her three sisters but not the outside to match it. Prince Fredrick of the Plaid Kingdom is anything but excited to have been forced into a political engagement with her while his brothers get her older, more traditionally pretty sisters, but as we learn in the short story from his perspective that ends the book, he comes by his issues fairly honestly as the prince who defies known "truths" about princes. Meanwhile Gwen wanders into the forest and meets the ladies (and gent) of the Cursed Princess Club, who have banded together to support each other in their terrible, unbreakable curses, from Princess Thermadora, a lobster princess cursed to be human, to Princess Abbi, who made Urashima Taro's mistake. It's not consistent, but when it's on, it's <i>on</i>, and by the end it's hard not to be invested in Gwen and Frederick's slowly changing relationship. (Or the Cursed Princesses. They're a blast.) If you're into fractured fairy tales, this is definitely one to check out.

This webtoon follows Gwendolyn, a princess who has a big heart and skills in baking. However, she’s not like any of the well-known fairy tale princesses or her sisters. One day, her father the King arranges for her and her sisters to marry the Princes from the Plaid Kingdom. That night Gwendolyn stumbles into the Cursed Princess Club and she’s met with the most supportive group of ladies ever!

This was an absolute delight to read! The plot of this webtoon is simple yet impactful. Gwendolyn isn’t a very attractive princess and it was amazing how the Cursed Princess Club taught her that beauty comes from the inside. I loved the humor woven throughout this story as it helped add a subtle light tone to such heavy topics.

The artwork is simple, not detailed but unique and captivating. The vibrant and variety of colors coupled with a lack of shading was surprising to me, however I liked how the webtoon uses them to complement each other. I also liked the gradients used because I personally haven’t seen much of those used aside from powerpoint presentations. That was very creative from my perspective.

Definitely recommended to everyone! Overall, it’s a great webtoon with comedy, life lessons, family bonding and pure hearted goodness. There are subtle mentions of bullying and family expectations/pressure which are also relatable to many readers. I encourage everyone to give this beautiful story a read.

This book follows the adventures of Gwnedolyn, the Pastel Kingdom's youngest and sweetest princess but is treated unfairly due to her lack of stereotypical princess beauty.

I was not expecting to laugh out loud as much as I did while I read this book. It's amazingly funny. It is silly but that's what makes it work. There's a deep message here and instead of being beaten over the head with it, we get to enjoy it with a good dose of comedy. Everything is fairly well balanced, all the sweetness, silliness, depth and humour are perfectly proportioned with one another.

This was a quick and thoroughly enjoyable read. I'm excited for volume 2! Also I cannot get enough of Prince Saffron and his cursed hand.

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

Cursed Princess Club is one of the most stunning and amazing stories I've ever read and I was so excited to have received an advanced review copy of this amazing webtoon turned graphic novel!
It is absolutely amazing.
The story, the art, the colors, the characters, the whole world that's been created to tell this story are just so unique. Kingdoms are named after color families and patterns and the people of those kingdoms wear whatever their country is named after.
The story itself follows three princesses of The Pastel Kingdom and their courtship and engagement to the princes of the Plaid Kingdom but the main focus is Gwendolyn who is the true meaning to all thing beautiful in the world.
She's an amazing cook, crafter, person, and sister but her betrothed can't see past her appearance.
That's okay, none of us need a partner in life to be happy and Gwen knows that but when she finds out how he feels about her, she runs away and the whole Cursed Princess Club comes into play! And the club is full of some of the most amazing shenanigans and all the support Gwen could ever need.
This is a stellar read for all ages and I love the story and the message with my whole heart.

I’ve heard some pretty amazing things about this on Webtoon, so I figured, let’s give it a shot! Uh, I DEVOURED this absolutely adorable graphic novel. Not only are we rejecting the implied view that ‘all princesses much be pretty but this book is so much more! If I had this when I was younger, the concept of self-love would’ve been so much more present (what I’m saying is, go buy this for the younger generation!).
The concepts of the kingdoms are just darling (I mean, the Pastel Princesses, the Plaid Princes, but also Monochrome, Polygon, Stripes, and so many more!) Gwen is by far my favourite, but everyone is so unique and fun, and the whole Pastel family is so supportive of one another, you can really feel the love.
Overall, this is a quick and quite impactful read. I finished this so fast, and with the cliffhanger ending, I had to know more and continued reading it on Webtoon. This is definitely one that will be added to my collection and I’ll be sharing it with everyone!

I love this series and find that the characters are so relatable, the drawings are pleasing to look at, and the plot line allows for growth with satisfying ties instead of huge holes. I definitely recommend.

I wanted to enjoy this but was overly unimpressed with the relationships, the dynamic, and the plot felt convoluted.

This was a fun and cute read. I really loved the art style and how the story played out.

Thank you so much netgalley for the arc of this book.

Loved volume one of the Cursed Princess Club! I read this originally on Webtoons and this is an excellent beginning to the series, ending at a moment you'll beg for the next volume!

Gwen has grown up adored by her family, confident in her own unique gifts and feeling secure in herself. When her and her sisters meet their fiances, for the first time she is met with cruelty and disgust. Her confidence and self-worth are shattered. Unfortunately, she learns some terrible truths about the world the more she steps outside into it.

Even with loved ones and new friends who show her how incredible she is, can Gwen build her self-confidence and demand the treatment she deserves?

This is a story about finding your inner strength, and how to love yourself when your own mind says not to. With humor, metaphor, and a beautiful plot, you see Gwen, her sisters, and the Cursed Princess Club determine what they want, demand what they deserve, and learn to love all parts of themselves.

The story is one of my favorites and utilizes fantasy, fairy tale tropes, and wry humor to perfectly weave a story everyone can relate to. It's also beautifully drawn!

Highly recommend this for all ages and genders.

I love this trend of WEBTOONS being traditionally published because it means I get to have my favorites now on my shelf!
I am so glad I got an E-ARC of The Cursed Princess Club, its a fun and heartwarming story and I find the comedy usually hits more then it misses. I was a fan of the WEBTOON originally so I am not surprised I liked this but its fun to re read the start of the story and seeing all the characters at the start of their journeys. Gwen is a a sweet main character and right away draws in the readers heart. I am glad to see this get a first volume and can't wait for more to come!

So funny and heartwarming and beautiful in many ways. Beautiful art, great dialogue, amazing characters. I highly recommend this to anyone looking for a fairytale themed story no matter what age you are.

This was a really fun and enjoyable read. The artwork was also really clever and fun, the colours reflected the stories feel. I loved most that all 3 princesses were beautiful in their own ways and the story addressed some important topics without making too big a deal out of any situation. Overall I really enjoyed reading this and it left me wanting more.

*These are my own spoiler-free, honest opinions. Thank you to LambCat and WEBTOON Unscrolled for allowing me to read this early in exchange for an honest review.*

SIDE NOTE: I have been reading this since it came out, and I'm so happy to see it getting a physical copy!

Gwendolyn, the youngest of the King’s three daughters, is perceived by all as unbelievably ugly due to a curse. After overhearing a prince calling her "really ugly" she runs away and stumbles upon the "Cursed Princess Club", meeting many girls plagued in various ways just like her. Gwendolyn finds friendship and self confidence within this new-found group.

This is a book I've thoroughly enjoyed from the moment I first read it, and it holds up almost four years later! Here is my breakdown:

PROS:
- The work does not seem to take itself too seriously to the point it's funny: names such as "the Bippity Bop Gala" and high drama.
- The art has improved a lot in this series over time and it shows.
- The concept is something you imagine to see anywhere but I've only seen done here, and it's solid!
- It is very enjoyable and a real page turner.
- The dynamics are fun to read
- The characters remind me somewhat of the silly feel Dork Diaries used to give me as a child, the highest compliment I can give.
- Everything comes together swimmingly and isn't too confusing

CONS:
- The dramatics are a bit too high for me, though it is still entertaining.
- I found certain things silly, but to the point I did not like them as much. This is a bit conflicting from my first pro: I would have loved a bit more seriousness where it mattered, such as kingdom names. Names such as "plaid kingdom" were just a little too goofy for me when there was high drama.
- The art has improved greatly but sometimes it feels as though it lacks/is rushed.

It is a very fun read, and I recommend it for your free time! I am very excited to see where it goes in the future.
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This is another popular WEBTOON made into a novel and I love that! I love the newest trend of turning popular WEBTOONs into novels - some of the best stories I’ve ever read are in that format. It’s exciting to be able to add them to our library collection!

Okay enough gushing, this book is VERY fun. I was consistently laughing out loud and most of my time was just cackling and giggling. I am not a big fan of the miscommunication trope in books, it causes so many problems that could be easily avoided. HOWEVER this story just made it hilariousssssss. I love our main character, Gwen. She’s the sweetest little baby and now after hearing Fredericks backstory, I’m all for him as well (I’m rooting for them to at least be friends!)

My absolute favorite thing about this story is how loving the family is. The sisters and brother ADORE each other and the father is so loving (although definitely overprotective). I love that dynamic.

My problems are that it feels a little homophobic at times. Frederick mistook Gwen for her brother and was horrified to find out. It felt a little like “haha! Gay people are funny!” And I didn’t like that. I don’t know if that was intentional, it wasn’t a big deal in the story and it probably was just his embarrassment but it put a weird vibe on the story.

I think I would want to read a bit more of the story to make sure that the intentions of homophobia are not a source of humor in the later volumes before I add it to our library. Besides that I really enjoyed it!

I had heard of but hadn't had the chance to dig into the webcomic "The Cursed Princess Club," and I had been missing out! "The Cursed Princess Club" by LambCat is a delightful, endearing and amusing story. Pick this story up if you enjoy manga, webcomics, or manhwa that give a shojo tone all laced with humor.

I admit that the art style in some areas was distracting (I find the king the most significant distraction). Once I got to dive into the FL's story and her adventures, I pushed that aside to learn more about Gwendolyn and the others in the club. So give this story a chance. Even if you have a more challenging time with the art style, the story, and the world, the characters are worth it and will make you laugh so hard you cry.. especially the king or prince.. every time they got me.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for a copy of this comic in exchange for my honest review!

I’m sad to admit that I was simply not a fan of this book. I didn’t love the art style and the humor wasn’t for me. I also just didn’t like any of the characters or majority of the plot. I liked the Cursed Princess Club itself but that was about it.

What a fun story! The art style is cute and reminiscent of older manga titles but this is all in color.
The characters are all funny and the plot has great underlying messages while being hilarious. So many different things are going on but the pacing is just right so its easy to enjoy. Once I started reading I just couldnt stop and got through this all in one sitting!

THIS WAS SO GOOD. It was cute, sarcastic and I loved the art. I want to read the next one right away. I actually laughed out loud several times. 5 stars.