minerva_library's Reviews (78)

The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich has wonderfully bright and lively illustrations that lend well to the regency-esque era of this graphic novel. I enjoyed that this graphic novel portrayed Lady Camembert's family as supportive in her dream of living life her own way - without marrying - even to the point of providing the means and opportunity for her to masquerade as a man when she become "Lord" of the family. The graphic novel tackles nonconformist ideals, subverting expectation, and unexpected love. I was instantly intrigued by the title and the cover, but the plot kept me engaged for the whole 256 pages.  

I enjoyed this book in the Bridgerton series more than the first book in the series. I love Peneolpe blossoming into a more confident person over time, and the return of Colin who has also become an attractive young man since journeying abroad sets the stage for their reunion well. I've always been a fan of childhood friends turned lovers and in my opinion the realism is enhanced in cases like this when they've been separated and gained a new level of confidence in times like this. If I was any more creative (or willing to spend the time) I'd have written this as Lady Whistledown. 

Not to the books' fault but I was disappointed to see the show overshadow some of the romance of the books (once again) for the more dramatic aspects surrounding the identity of Lady Whistledown. I understand that the books aren't as action-packed as Netflix typically wants for a popular series, so most of the changes I appreciated if not impartial to.