Sweet and wholesome! Some of the transitions felt a little abrupt like friends fight then it's resolved on the next page but you don't see the resolution. I liked the look at grief and the different ways it can manifest in different people.

This graphic novel was so cute! I really enjoyed it, the only reason why I gave it four stars was because it wasn't longer! This graphic novel was about a girl who is a junior in high school and she is burn out from all the extra curricular activities that she was apart of. She gets through it and gets an internship at a theatre. If you like retellings of fairytales, especially "East of the sun and west of the moon," you will enjoy this graphic novel! I just wish that Chrissy (the main character Angelica's best friend) got a better ending! Very cute illustrations and it had such a nice color palette as well.

Thank you to Netgalley for providing me with a digital copy for review!

Thank you to Netgalley and Random House Children's for the opportunity to read and review this graphic novel. This is a beautiful profound graphic novel that discusses mental health in an accessible way. The art is also beautiful. I think this is a perfect coming of age story for high school students suffering burnout. I think I just wanted more from the ending. Because of these points, I have to give this 4 out of 5 stars.

Angelica and the Bear Prince is a sweet, nostalgic graphic novel with a lot to teach about friendship and grief. The storyline in regard to overworking and experiencing burnout will resonate with so many of today's teenagers. They're always doing or on their to do something. The main characters and the main supporting characters all have lessons to teach, rather than just being foils or filler.
My only complaint is with the big reveal. I feel it could have, and should have, been bigger.
I would recommend this graphic novel to any teenager dealing with overwork, maintaining friendships, or struggling with grief.
This book was provided to me at not cost by the publisher and NetGalley. My opinions are honestly and freely given.

This was an absolutely adorable story with an important deeper meaning: everyone grieves differently. The flashbacks add to the depth of the story and the development of the characters, and the prose is beautiful and flows well. One of my favorite lines is "And in that space between "almost" and "everything, " a little seed of doubt was planted." *Chef's kiss* The tale East of the Sun, West of the Moon was told brilliantly within Jelly's story, so it almost felt like getting two stories at once. The art style is truly wonderful.

I loved the way the story was written. It was such a beautiful novel. The story line was absolutely beautiful. It was flawlessly written. I loved that the pace was slow yet fast enough to keep you engaged in the story. The way the characters interact with each other and all come together is the kind of energy I love to see in a story. I would have liked to see a little more about the MMC and his side of the story however. I think a sequel from his POV would be amazing.

Angelica and The Bear Prince is a sweet story that follows a group of theater loving, high school students as they figure out all things about themselves.
I LOVE the LGBTQIA and plus sized rep in here!! Done perfectly!!!

"Angelica and the Bear Prince" by Trung Le Nguyen is a truly delightful Young Adult graphic novel that stands out for its captivating visuals. I was thoroughly enchanted by the illustrations – they are wonderfully colorful and fun, bringing every panel to life. The storyline, while not my absolute favorite, was genuinely enjoyable, particularly its fantastic, modern-day fairytale charm. I loved how the narrative explores themes of growth and healing, showing characters supporting each other through their journeys. This is a graphic novel I would highly recommend for high school-aged readers; they will undoubtedly enjoy and benefit from its unique blend of contemporary issues and magical realism.

Thank you to NetGalley for the advanced reader copy!!

I dnf'd this at 20%. Idk why but I thought this was going to be a romantasy. I was okay that it wasn't, but then it gave me the ick.

This was such a cute graphic novel! I think it did a great job of showing different ways that people can grieve, and the story itself was adorable. I will definitely be recommending it to patrons, friends, and colleagues. Thank you NetGalley and Random House Graphic for this ARC!

Angelica and the Bear Prince deals with grief and burnout, two very relatable things. The story is not super complex so easy to follow. I would say this is great for upper teens since there is a little language. The art is cute and colorful and adds to the story.

I loved Trung’s debut graphic novel, and was very excited to see he had a new one coming out. I didn’t really have any expectations beyond the synopsis and knowing the art was going to be stunning - suffice to say, Angelica and the Bear Prince did not disappoint! This is a very sweet, almost soft story that delves into different experiences of grief as well as connections and community. I especially loved how Gable’s story was handled because their name growing up is never shared and the way they are shown to be nonbinary is them telling people that knew them in elementary that they’re Gable now and they named themself after their grandfather. I love Trung’s art style and hope we get more stories from him, especially as he handles so many sensitive topics with such care and gentleness.

Such an enjoyable teen graphic novel that includes an adaptation of East of the Sun, West of the Moon. Heartwarming

When I was growing up, every Christmas we would have a baked good and tea while opening our presents. This book captures that cozy feeling and then some. It's beautifully illustrated, wonderfully composed, and downright adorable. It's perfect for any teens book shelf, and I cannot recommend it enough.

I usually get nervous reviewing sophomore projects, but this one knocks it out the park. Mark my words, this one is going to be a fave at the book fairs and award seasons.

3.5. Cute and beautiful and funny. I loved the art style. The exploration of lingering grief and creeping loneliness was unexpected but well done. I wish the story had delved a little deeper and followed our characters' growth more, rather than hinting at growth to come. In fact, a lot of the story felt unfinished, so much so that thought I had accidentally skipped a section. The ending was abrupt and the fairytale portion stopped on a cliffhanger, then suddenly resolved. I wanted more it, of everything this book had to offer, and so was left a little disappointed.

As an Asian American lover of comics and graphic novels, I was so excited to get an arc of this book. The artwork was so sweet, and the story even sweeter. While I wish it was a bit longer so that we could have seen a bit more character building, I really enjoyed this read and look forward to reading more from this author.

I absolutely adored this graphic novel! There are such sweet and heartwarming lessons of identity and growing into yourself when in the company of people who love and care for you. The fairy tale elements sprinkled throughout the plot and their ties to contemporary issues that we as people face today was also lovely! Of course, I'm a sucker for a sweet romance and this story definitely delivered on that front too. I highly recommend this read for anyone in the mood of a quick, thought-provoking, and light-hearted read.

*I received a copy of this book on NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. Thank you to the author, publisher, and NetGalley for this opportunity*

Angelica has always been on the move; manager of her school's hockey team, running in cross country, member of the school newspaper and choir, as well as various volunteer opportunities. And she was flourishing under the pressure of her commitments... until she wasn't. Still recovering from a severe episode of burnout, Angelica has decided to pour her focus into a new internship at the Log House, a beloved local playhouse; where maybe pushing herself into being busy again will help clear the fog that seems to still linger around her.

However, what she didn't expect was to spark an unexpected and deep relationship with the Log House's infamous mascot the Bear Prince. After sending him a message on social media, the two begin talking with increasing regularity. As the season marches forward, Angelica has some tough questions to answer and lessons to learn about herself and her community; but the important thing is, she'll never be doing it alone.

This gorgeous sophomore graphic novel by acclaimed artist Trung Le Nguyen did not disappoint! More subdued than his debut, Le Nguyen still tackles heavy topics with his signature voice and art style. Intimate and sweet, ANGELICA AND THE BEAR PRINCE explores the different ways we grieve and a variety of relationships in all stages of life; while maintaining the magic (for lack of a better term) Le Nguyen managed to capture his The Magic Fish.

A comforting graphic novel, featuring themes of grief and not fitting in.

I enjoyed the fairy tale elements of the Bear Prince, and how they created a sense of magic throughout the story. Additionally, I found the relationships between characters to be cute and sweet - which helped the whole story feel fantastical.

3.5 stars, but I round up. Thank you to netgalley for this e-ARC. This book, which ends up being both a fairy tale retelling and a look at the many forms grief can take (and the length grief can last) was incredibly sweet. The pictures are stunning through out and its manga-esque depiction of emotions was darling.