Publisher: Hachette Book Group
ISBN: 978-0-316-53870-1
Subject: Graphic Novel
Count Camembert is a secluded count, keeping to himself. with only his servant/best friend Feta for company. Everything changes when he accepts an invitation to a royal ball held by Princess Brie. In he walks, making a statement that garners attention from everyone, especially the princess. This leads the two to become close, and as the Count (or Cam) spends more time with the princess and her friends (and more time eating royal grilled cheese sandwiches), the more he falls in love with Brie. Delightfully, she feels the same towards Cam. Until she discovers Cam's not-well-kept secret (but well enough to fool everyone). She abruptly ends things with Cam who is devastated and remains secluded, playing the Switch, until fate (and Feta) push Cam into a spiral of events common to a princess romance story. Soon, Cam is proposing to Brie with a grilled cheese sandwich, and a wedding is held, during which Cam's big secret is reveled in the most appealing way.
I love graphic novels for the art, mostly. Especially Manga because there's something about the facial expressions and small details that make the story even better. This isn't a manga, but it definitely has the feel of one. The story was fast-paced, which made the arc seem more flat than it was, but it was funny and intriguing and unique. The artwork was great and the characters had their own personalities, though I think if the story were longer the personalities would be able to really come through in their differences. As is, they feel minimized because there isn't enough time to really develop a relationship with the characters. This story blends the modern with the antiquated, using the feel of princesses and counts while addressing modern ideas like feminism and LGBTQ+. The cover cleverly hides this treasure inside. I was surprised as I started the book but loved it all the same.
I rate it an 8/10.
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