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Another Castle: Grimoire Paperback – February 28, 2017
- Print length152 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- PublisherOni Press
- Publication dateFebruary 28, 2017
- Dimensions6.63 x 0.4 x 10.19 inches
- ISBN-101620103117
- ISBN-13978-1620103111
- Lexile measureGN280L
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SCHOOL LIBRARY JOURNAL -- Oni Press releases another princess determined not to be another damsel in distress. Princess Misty of Beldora doesn't care for the Rules of Conduct that regulate a princess's life in her kingdom. She prefers a more exciting life, where a princess can protect her kingdom just as well as a prince can. She is captured by Lord Badlug, the evil ruler of the neighboring kingdom of Grimoire, who intends to marry her and then conquer Beldora. But Misty won't play the role of damsel in distress, and instead she works together with the long-suffering citizens of Grimoire, along with a certain bumbling prince, to protect her kingdom and free both realms from Badlug's tyrannical rule. This series is another of a growing list of stories with princesses discovering what it takes to be the hero, and showing both boys and girls that they can do just that.
KIRKUS -- Clad almost entirely in bubble-gum pink, with artfully windblown scarlet tresses and pinkish-brown skin, Princess Artemisia of Beldora at first glance seems to be a typical princess-until she throws a pair of scissors through a darling songbird she identifies as a spy. The princess is awaiting a proposal from pale-skinned Prince Pete, a nice guy but not much of a fighter. The scrappy princess is soon kidnapped by the monstrous Lord Badlug, who killed her mother and now imprisons her in his castle in his kingdom, Grimoire. Rather than waiting for her prince to come, she vows to free herself and save both her own kingdom and Grimoire. Artemisia finds unexpected allies in Badlug's lands: the rightful prince of Grimoire, a black man; his on-again,off-again monster boyfriend; and a kindhearted gorgon who stuns but can't petrify. Together they seek to defeat Badlug and his monsters. Their medieval-ish world is evinced through an unabashedly vibrant palette of candy-tinged hues among neatly delineated panels. There is a diverse mix of skin tones, genders, orientations, and ages among both humans and monsters; this motley crew gives a broad range of readers someone to identify with and to root for. The conceit of the princess saving the day may not be entirely new, but don't let that be a deterrent: Wheeler's take is offbeat and fresh.
Quirky, unconventional, and a lot of fun. (Graphic fantasy. 12 & up)
BOOKLIST -- Princess Misty is frustrated with her life of rules and parties and dresses, especially considering mounting threats from Lord Badlug of Grimoire, who's eager to kidnap her. But, as Misty says, “Where is it written that a princess can't fight for her freedom?” Despite protests from her father, Misty picks up a sword and fights back against Badlug and his minions. When she's eventually captured, she tries to escape and leave Grimoire behind forever, but she learns an important truth that changes her plans: “The story doesn't end when you get what you want. Some of us have to live here.” This fast-paced, funny adventure subverts classic princess stories in ways that are subtly relevant to contemporary issues. Wheeler's engaging story is well matched by Ganucheau's meticulous, detailed artwork, which is awash with beautiful, bright colors and characters of refreshingly diverse skin tones and body shapes. Perfect for fans of series like Ms. Marvel or Lumberjanes, this will be right at home next to any book about smart, spunky princesses triumphing over tyranny.
About the Author
Paulina Ganucheau is a comic artist and illustrator based wherever her computer lives. She is the creator of Lemon Bird with an original GN out in 2021 and co-creator of Zodiac Starforce published by Dark Horse Comics. Her hobbies include watching pro-wrestling, cloud photography and following cats on Instagram.
Product details
- Publisher : Oni Press (February 28, 2017)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 152 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1620103117
- ISBN-13 : 978-1620103111
- Lexile measure : GN280L
- Item Weight : 1.01 pounds
- Dimensions : 6.63 x 0.4 x 10.19 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,609,698 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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About the author
Andrew Wheeler is an award-winning writer and editor whose credits include the queer anthology Shout Out, the comic book series Another Castle and Freelance, the Valentin & The Widow adventure serial, and the Dungeons & Dragons Young Adventurer's Guides.
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I'd highly recommend this series to anyone ranging from pre-teen to grandparent - a delightful take on an older trope.
-Kick-butt MC ready to save her kingdom
-PHENOMENAL side characters
-Gorgeous art
-Nice comic relief throughout
-Seriously though, this artwork is incredible
She’s dedicated to her kingdom, she wants to be able to defend it just like princes and guards can, and she’ll do everything she can to do that.
The setting is of a fantasy world, both colourful and flowery and dark and full of monsters. It reminded me of the Disney picture book I loved as a kid, The Black Cauldron (pictured here), when one second we’re on a light green forest and the next there is a dark dark castle with monsters dressed in bones and such.
Another Castle is filled with funny narration and dialogues and a very diverse cast of side characters. From and old mage woman, to the naïve handsome prince with Asian features, to a queer gargoyle, and so on. Look at the singles cover bellow for some more. I call them “side” characters but really I felt like they grew a lot through the pages just as much as Misty. They all have different arcs, motives and personalities, which I found very cool. They weren’t just there to help Misty or to be sidekicks.
I cannot find one single flaw or negative thing to say, so that’s why I rated it 5/5 on Goodreads. I loved it from beginning to end. It might not be my favourite graphic novel of ever, but I enjoyed it deeply and cannot wait for more people to read this awesomeness.
I could feel it is aimed at younger reader, like middle grade or younger, but even as a twenty-something I had a great time.
(bonus: fantastic LGBTQ+ representation that's suitable for middle grade / ya readers! Yay!)
Princess Misty of Beldora has her life all planned out for her by those around her. When she gets captured by Lord Badlug, he threatens her kingdom unless she marries him. Her own kingdom sends the prince that Misty is supposed to marry after her to rescue her. This is where the story becomes less typical. Misty wants to forge her own path. She wants to get the magical sword and take matters into her own hands. Along the way, she meets a cast of characters who have been stereotyped into their own stories. With Misty's help, they discover new paths of their own.
I liked it. The art and character design feels pretty fresh. The story has an unconventional approach. The characters are all pretty interesting.
I received a review copy of this graphic novel from Oni Press and Diamond Book Distributors in exchange for an honest review. Thank you for allowing me to review this graphic novel.