Paris, at the dawn of the modern age:Prince Sebastian is looking for a bride—or rather, his parents are looking for one for him. Sebastian is too busy hiding his secret life from everyone. At night he puts on daring dresses and takes Paris by storm as the fabulous Lady Crystallia—the hottest fashion icon in the world capital of fashion!Sebastian’s secret weapon (and best friend) is the brilliant … is the brilliant dressmaker Frances—one of only two people who know the truth: sometimes this boy wears dresses. But Frances dreams of greatness, and being someone’s secret weapon means being a secret. Forever. How long can Frances defer her dreams to protect a friend? Jen Wang weaves an exuberantly romantic tale of identity, young love, art, and family. A fairy tale for any age, The Prince and the Dressmaker will steal your heart.
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This graphic novel follows a young Parisian dressmaker named Frances, hired by Prince Sebastian and asked make dresses for his alter ego, Lady Crystallia, who goes out each night and becomes the fashion icon of Paris. While Sebastian tries to hide his secret, Frances struggles with having to hide her talent from the world in order to protect him. This book was just the cutest thing ever – the art was vibrant and adorable and made me fall in love with the characters instantly, and the story filled my heart with joy. If you ever need something sweet to remind you of the good in the world, pick up this book. I cried happy tears.