Thank you to Netgalley for an arc in exchange for an honest review. This was adorable. I also requested it from Netgalley without realizing it was a graphic novel, but it was a pleasant surprise. Aisling is the beloved princess. She is kind, sweet, demure. She is also—though she doesn’t know this—a changeling, sent to infiltrate the human kingdom. The night before Aisling turns eighteen, a girl named Forget-Me-Not, claiming to be the actual princess breaks into Aisling’s chambers and kidnaps her. Forget-Me-Not plans to take Aisling to the Seelie court, where she will live out her days as a servant. But Aisling’s biological father, an evil faerie, is out to thwart her plans. He wants Aisling as his own servant. She and Forget-Me-Not go on a harrowing journey through the fae lands, and the two girls slowly start to develop feelings for each other. This is a super cute sapphic enemies to lovers story. I loved it! I will say though, the official synopsis says that the love interest’s name is Forgive-Me-Not, like the book title, but in the book it’s Forget-Me-Not. A tad confusing.

What happens when a princess of a kingdom finds out that she is actually a changeling child? and she meets the REAL princess who had traded spots with her as a baby? I won't say too much more, but that is how the story of Aisling and Forget-me-not begins, and what a journey!

This was SO GOOD!

I want to start by saying the art was amazing. It was so, so beautiful. I will absolutely be rereading this one multiple times before the pub date. And then, the characters. I loveeeed Aisling and Forget-me-not so much. I think it's always amazing to see how a graphic novel can show the growth of characters with such a limited amount of time, and it was executed so well here. And, I know Forget-me-not is not technically a knight, but I am loving this era of strong swordswomen!!! Give me more lady knights!!! I am obsessed! And I LOVED all the blushing in here!!! SO. DANG. CUTE!

I was not expecting to CRY from this graphic novel, but I somehow found myself reading in my kitchen and the tears wouldn't stop (I am a baby). And the last two pages of illustrations?!? I won't say anything, but all you need to know is that I audibly screamed because the cuteness of it stabbed me through the heart (I am being dramatic, but rightfully so).

Anyways, this was an adorable story between two princesses who mistrusted each other at first, but showed how far they would go to protect each other. I love them so much, and I really hope the author decides to a spin-off of them again, because I already miss them.

Thank you netgalley and First Second books for this arc!

Out April 14, 2026!!!!

This story was adorable - great for fans of Holly Black since it gave similar vibes to her version of Faerie in the best way - the illustrations were beautiful and the story was heartfelt

Thank you to the Publisher and Netgalley for an eArc copy of “Forgive-Me-Not” for review!

While I know you shouldn't judge a book by its cover, I think it's okay in the case of graphic novels.🙈 This story was beautifully illustrated and perfectly matched the magical vibe of the fae. I love the wispy and dramatic way Mari interpreted various types of creatures throughout the story.

Overall, I really enjoyed the character development of the main pair and their commitment to their morals. I wish the novel was a bit longer to allow for more character bonding and a more drawn-out antagonist confrontation, but I can't complain about a quick, sweet read. I'd most certainly dedicate time to reading an expanded series with more stories in this universe!

"Forgive-Me-Not" is a graphic novel focusing on our two main characters--Aisling, a fae changeling who has been raised as the princess, and Forget Me Not, the true princess who has been raised in Faerie. One night Aisling is taken from the palace by Forget Me Not and is forced to return to Faerie, where we meet new characters and dive headfirst into action.

This graphic novel is the perfect length--long enough for Aisling and Not's dynamic to change at just the right pace. I loved how you can see the changes in their body language and their actions towards the other, instead of in their words, and I adored their banter! I thought the dialogue was done very well--the back-and-forth between the characters (side characters included) was so funny at some points. Additionally, although the royal family was not in the story too much, as Aisling is taken from the palace pretty quickly into the plot, it's easy to see their love for their "daughter."

I'd also like to talk about the illustrations! They were so beautiful, I felt like I was transported right to Faerie. The facial expressions, the scenery, the detailing--all of it was so wonderful. And the last thing I'd like to mention is the ending--it was so cute.

Overall, I would recommend this graphic novel if you are looking for a fairytale-esque, sapphic enemies-to-lovers tale of fae, magic and romance.

This was the perfect queer YA fantasy graphic novel!

I absolutely adored the art, the characters, and the story. Following a fae princess changeling switched at birth situation - this story weaves a sapphic love story of finding yourself and your family in unexpected ways.

This is a queer fantasy graphic novel about a princess and her changeling counterpart. Aisling, on the verge of her eighteenth birthday, is captured by Forgive Me Not, the real princess she replaced when she was a baby. Their prickly relationship turns into one of friendship as they get to know each other, and it's so cute and heartwarming to see their relationship blossom. It's a charming coming-of-age story between the two girls who learn about their roots and identity, and how they want to shape their lives. I love that it touches on family, romance, and also lets the girls shine in what they do best. I think this is great for middle-grade and teen readers who are starting to get into the fantasy genre.

Forgive Me Not by Mari Costa
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This was my first graphic novel and wow, I LOVED it! The story pulled me in right away. Aisling is a changeling raised as a princess, and then Forget Me Not (the actual heir) shows up and kidnaps her to take her back to the Faerie realm... and that’s when everything gets so good. The fantasy world was super dreamy and magical, and the art? STUNNING. Every page was just so pretty to look at, especially the scenes in Faerie.

The sapphic enemies-to-lovers tension between Aisling and Not was everything!!! Slow burn, emotional, and done so well. Their relationship had layers, and I loved seeing it shift over time.

This book gave me all the queer fairytale vibes I didn’t know I needed. Gorgeous art, great characters, a touch of angst, and a magical world I would 100% visit.

Highly recommend if you’re into fantasy + slow burn + queer romance. 💕🧚‍♀️

This was a fun and slightly silly graphic novel! I've been reading Kay O'Neil's Tea Dragon series, and while this is slightly higher stakes, it was really fun! On top of that, I really enjoyed the illustration style!

I'm not a huge graphic novel reader, but the cover art for this was so gorgeous I knew I needed the whole thing immediately. And I absolutely loved it!! Aisling and Not's story had me grinning, giggling, and wiping away tears as they traversed through a beautifully illustrated faerie world. Theirs is story of belonging, acceptance, life taking a different path than you had perhaps planned, and coming to terms with all that it brings. Altogether it was a heart-warming escape into a magical fairy tale that I desperately needed and sorely miss.

Absolutely lovely. A cute queer fairy tale that takes the trope of a knight saving a princess and turns it on its head. The story itself was lovely and inventive. It sticks to the traditional fairy tale ideas that everyone knows but manages to change the story in ways that made it feel fresh and interesting. Forget-me-not in particular is wonderfully done. A butch former princess by birth turned fae slayer is so fun, and watching her fall for changeling double was marvelous. I personally LOVE when a character tells a fantasy story in world and then we watch that story come true, and this was a hit as well. I love the idea of the tears bringing the princess back to life after she saves her knight. It's such a lovely little twist on the story and I think it worked incredibly well.

What gorgeous illustrations, and what a gorgeous story to go along with them! Forgive-Me-Not made for such a creative and cute addition to the fairy tale cannon, both playing into tropes and flipping them around at the same time. I relished the slow and steady way Not and Aisling's trust developed, the way they challenged each other to think beyond what they knew and comforted each other through the confusing bits. I also very much appreciated the brevity of the 'scary' climax which allowed the story to stay cozy, quirky, and quippy.

I AM ABSOLUTELY SQUEALING

This story is one for the fairytale romantics that never stopped believing true love is the realest form of magic out there. Every part of this story from the plot and premise to the characters and illustrations was a complete delight for my soul. Yes it had its cheesy and predictable moments but I am not even mad because it was just such a beautiful story and it really touched my little gay heart.

I do have to say I was truly blown away by the art of this graphic novel. The colors were gorgeous and the illustrations were just so perfect and really did an amazing job at aiding in helping tell the story through facial expressions, gestures and the like. The characters were also just so superb, the banter between them was excellent and the enemies to lovers was done well. The perfect amount of tension giving way to fondness.

I am so excited for this book to be released.

Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this advanced reading copy. Release date for this publication is April 14, 2026

This book was absolutely adorable and the art is AMAZING! I couldn’t put it down. When they figured out they loved each other and that true love conquers all I teared up a bit. ESPECIALLY when they told the King and Queen the truth. I love that it’s a HEA!!!

This is a cute graphic novel about a princess who discovers that she is a faerie changeling and about the girl whose place she took, who instead grew up as a servant to the cruel and unpredictable inhabitants of the faerie world.

The story has only a few twists and turns, as dictated by the graphic format, which requires more concise storytelling, but we still get to learn valuable details about the world inhabited by the heroines. I liked the dynamics between the two, but that's somewhat of a given that such a story will have a lovely dynamics between the protagonists as they cease to see just adversaries in one another. So I should rather mention that it’s also remarkable how the royal family’s relationships are depicted.

Publication date: April 14, 2026.

Thanks to the publisher for providing me with an eARC through NetGalley. The impressions above are my own.

First of all thank you First Second Books and NetGalley for allowing me to read this ARC. I enjoyed every second of Aisling and Not's journey. I finished reading this in one sitting and was not able to put it down. From the magic of the illustrations to the world itself, it's safe to say I genuinely loved getting to know this world and its characters.

This is super cute and I really enjoyed it. The characters and storyline are great and a lot of fun. It's a unique twist on changelings and princesses that is very satisfying to read.

The art style is cute and fun, with very expressive characters. I really like the unusual color palette, with a lot of browns in the backgrounds of the panels. It adds to the whimsical fairy forest feel.

*Thanks to First Second for providing an early copy for review.

Stop this was so cute. This was my first graphic novel per se. And all I can say is I loved it. The story. The illustrations. Just everything.

This was my first graphic novel and ARE WE JOKING?? THAT WAS THE CUTEST THING EVER.

It was a clear storyline. The drawings. The characters. The FEELINGS.

Certainly my first graphic novel but not my last.

*thank you to Netgalley and First Second Books for the eARC of this title in exchange for an honest review.*

this was such a lovely and magical story! i'm always drawn to narratives involving fae, and the way that this author, Mari Costa, crafted characters and a world around the legends of changlings, the trickery and cruelty of unseelie fae, and the power of someone's true name is so so good. the illustrations are beautiful and stunning, i couldn't stop reading. i loved how the main characters' personalities developed throughout the story, from being quite set on their own paths, to slowly understanding each other's stories. 5/5 stars!