Boy Princess Volume 1

by Seyoung Kim

Book Overview

Boy Princess is a pulse-quickening tale of swords and sorcery, far-away kingdoms, and the fairest princess in all the land... with a twist. When a prince's soon-to-be-bride elopes two days before their wedding, her desperate family dresses up their youngest son and sends him to get married in her place. With his pretty blue eyes, cascading blond hair, and strategically placed apples, nobody bats an eye at the pretty pubescent standing before...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1600090303
• ISBN13: 9781600090301
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: NETCOMICS
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.1" x 7.2"
• Age Range: 14 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 9 to 12

Customer Reviews

Surprised at how good it was!

For a long time, I didn't bother picking up this title because of all the negative reviews it got. But one day, I was browsing through Barnes & Noble and though "what the heck." Well, needles to say, I was surprised at how GOOD it was. I mean, I had to suppress my laughter, and was thoroughly enjoying myself (amid all other readers). The art seemed, roughly put, ugly at first, but after getting into the story, I got so used to it that I began to see the beauty of the characters. From a distance, it's still a little sour to the eye, but the story really makes up for it. Take it from someone who is just about the pickiest buyer ever, this is worth to get. I might not keep it in my collection, but I definitely don't regret buying.

Better than I expected.

I originally read this story off the Netcomics.com website. Boy Princess is one of the most unique romance tales I've read in a long time and I mean "unique" in a good way. Volume 1 begins the tale of Nicole, a young boy prince forced by a freak set of circumstances to impersonate his sister Princess Elena and marry a foreign prince to maintain peace between two nations. There's no doubt about it, this novel is definitely aimed at a certain market. For those with an open mind, you'll find in Boy Princess, Volume 1, a very new twist on medieval-era romance. This story will appeal to those who like Romance, Comedy and Drama. Make no mistake, there are Action sequences, but that's not really the main focus here. The writer has a very easy style to read and the interaction/relationship between the two princes is very well thought-out. I found myself enjoying the story a lot more than I had expected. Boy Princess, Volume 1 has a certain charm that sneaks up on you and before you know it, you find yourself very curious about what's going to happen next in later volumes.

Princess and the Pauper, Yaoi Style

This book is light, with very little sexual drama, but the premise is sweet and touching. The mangaka draws beautifully, and lights up each page with small twists and sincere emotion. This series is a definate romance series, with a few humourous moments intertwined. Book two was slightly a let down, but book 3 definately made up for it! (at this time, 3 has not been released in stores) I have a feeling that book 4 (which is supposed to be the final book in this series) will bring plenty of action and interaction between the two adorable and lovable characters, Jed and Nicole. This series is a definate must for those that love romantic yaoi.

I crown thee. . .Prince(ess) of all shonen-ai

I love this book it's not only about love but the angst that goes with it. Prince Nicole is forced to be the wife of the neighboring kingdom's prince. All because his sister decides to elope with a stable hand sheesh! Anyway Prince Jed is now his husband and things get interesting let me tell you. Although Jed seems it be rough with his barbaric strength and cold piercing eyes he does however have a weakness and he is. . .well you know not that mean. Nicole is a bit on the childish side but very easy to love. Though young and unyeilding to many a things Nicole finds himself yeilding to Jed in more than one way. Jed on the other hand has this constant battle within evertime he get close to Nicole's lips. Jed and Nicole may be the oddest of couples but if love has got something to with then opposites do attract. Oh I can't wait to read Vol.2.

The cutest shonen-ai title!

If you are a shonen-ai fan, you just gotta read this. The book's unique drawings first caught my eyes and the plotline was the second thing that interested me. This book is about a teenage boy (Prince Nicole) falling in love with an older guy (Prince Jed) not even know that he is. The naive boy gets married to another guy! only to save his kingdom. Why? his sister runs away with some poor guy just a few days before her arranged marriage is to take place! I'm not the biggest shonen-ai book fan but I give Boy Princess two thumbs up!