![]() The novel itself is not fantasy, but its style would draw in fans of the genre. Overall, this tale would likely appeal to readers with more feminine-coded interests, especially fashion and drag. Sebastian does experience some backlash when his secret identity is uncovered, but the story ends showing Sebastian that the people who really matter will love him no matter what. Non-binary and gender non-conforming readers may especially relate to this concept. ![]() ![]() Wang has clearly enjoyed the design element of the story the dresses are fantastically imagined beautifully rendered on the page.Īlthough Prince Sebastian is not transgender, the book does address the idea – Sebastian describes the way that sometimes he’s comfortable with being a prince, but other days, he feels more like a princess. While not necessarily accurate, the Parisian setting gives the story a strong sense of place. It is an enchanting subversion of gender roles presented in a way where everyone can see themselves in the characters. ![]() In The Prince and the Dressmaker, Jen Wang crafts a beautiful fairytale for the modern age. The cover of “The Prince and the Dressmaker” ![]()
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