What a lovely LBGTQ rhyming picture book for children. A warrior maiden is expected to wed her friend, the prince, but he is only like a brother to her. At the ball, alone and miserable on a balcony, she meets and falls in love with his sister.
I wasn't sure about the art at first, but it ended up being the best for this story. The maiden's adventures and battles are told in flashback and snippets as well. I like her little dragon companion, though, that grows bigger as the maiden and the princess grow closer together. Nice subtle touch there. Brilliant diversity too, with the POC leads.
'Maiden & Princess' - Short, simple, cute and relevant. Add it to kids' reading lists along with 'A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo' and 'Princess Princess Ever After'.
Now I have to wait for Daniel Haack's other LBGTQ picture book, 'Prince & Knight', from the mail. Get here already!
Final Score: 4/5
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