In this Black Anastasia retelling, professional royalty “fixer” Beznaria Chetchevaliere goes on a mission to bring home her country’s lost princess and clear her family’s name. The only problem? This supposed lost princess wants nothing to do with the royal life! Makeda Hicks has just lost her job and her girlfriend, even though she’s the queen of fixing things and people, and she’s determined to put herself first. Bez walking into Makeda’s life isn’t part of the plan, and they try desperately to fight the attraction brewing between them. 

True to Alyssa Cole’s signature storytelling, this book was hilarious and a true homage to the idea of accepting yourself: fixing yourself doesn’t mean changing yourself but rather accepting yourself where you are and finding healthy ways to grow. Essentially, fixing yourself versus fixing the way you think of yourself. I found the ending to be a bit rushed and the pacing wonky in moments, but overall, I liked it and would recommend. HOW TO FIND A PRINCESS has both lesbian rep and neurodivergent rep.