Author: Vita Murrow
Genre: fantasy
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Summary (provided by publisher): What if princesses didn’t always marry Prince Charming and live happily every after?
Like Snow White, who gets on with her stepmother just fine (in the end). And Belle the Brave, whose open heart helps her become a member of the Fairyland Police. And Prime Minister Cinderella, who just wants to help everyone have a better life. These fifteen girls are smart, funny, and kind, and can do anything they set their minds to. Power to the princess!
My opinion: It is a fact that most fairly tales don't exactly empower female characters. Giving these stories a more feminist slant, though, doesn't have to mean absolute sanitation. A story can be dark and dangerous and still fair to female characters. These stories focus entirely on sharing, cooperation, and getting along with everyone. Sure, that's a positive view of life but it isn't realistic. Let's have heroines struggling against nearly insurmountable odds. I found these stories toothless and frankly dull.
More information: Power to the Princess releases September 6.
Advanced Reader Copy provided by NetGalley
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