Pick a Disney Princess, Get a Book Rec By Stefanie Hoffman Pick a Disney Princess, We'll Give You a Book RecAlthough I am (apparently) an adult, I still want to be a Disney princess. The tiaras, the shoes, the libraries of the beastly prince keeping you as a prisoner of an enchanted castle, the going undercover to defend your country, the tiny woodland creatures who help with daily chores?? I mean c’mon. Who wouldn’t want to be a princess? Plus behind all the dresses, curses, and evil stepmothers, you find a bunch of kick-butt women, who go after what they want. So pick your favorite princess and get a book rec!<a href="https://www.thenovl.com/landing-page/series-theinheritancegames/">The Inheritance Games</a> by <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/contributor/jennifer-lynn-barnes/">Jennifer Lynn Barnes</a>You know what I always think of when I think of Belle? Books. And that LIBRARY. And when I think of lush libraries and twisty secrets, and mysterious passages, I can’t help but think of The Inheritance Games. And I just have this sneaking suspicion that Belle would devour the entire series. <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/landing-page/novl-series-page-light-the-abyss/">The Light at the Bottom of the World</a> by <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/contributor/london-shah/">London Shah</a>If we’re talking about being under the sea, then The Light at the Bottom of the World, a futuristic sci-fi adventure where sea creatures swim through the ruins of London, is your next read. Plus, like Ariel, Leyla is brave, curious, and determined. <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/landing-page/novl-series-page-a-thousand-nights/">A Thousand Nights</a> by <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/contributor/e-k-johnston/">E.K. Johnston</a>Aladdin is based on an Arabic folktale from One Thousand and One Nights and this is a stunning retelling of One Thousand and One Nights. In order to save her sister, the unnamed heroine spins dazzling tales but soon realizes there is more power in her words than she ever realized. And we all know Jasmine is a powerful heroine in her own right, fiercely defending her desired independence, with an epic side eye (and one of my favorite feline companions) to match. <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/titles/raechell-garrett/promposal/9780316371704/">Promposal</a> by <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/contributor/raechell-garrett/">RaeChell Garrett</a>The star of Princess and the Frog is the only princess that wants to own her own business! And she knows that when she puts her mind to something, she can accomplish it. So you’ll love Autumn, an ambitious high school senior, looking to add to her impressive resume by starting a promposal business in this snappy rom-com.<a href="https://www.thenovl.com/titles/mercedes-lackey/briarheart/9780316102896/">Briarheart</a> by <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/contributor/mercedes-lackey/">Mercedes Lackey</a>If Sleeping Beauty is your princess of choice, you’ll love this feminist reinterpretation of the tale. Miriam is the daughter of a Queen, but not heir to the throne. When her baby sister, and heir to the throne, Aurora is born she’s thrilled and vows to protect her at all costs—even when a Dark Fae tries to curse her. Miriam uncovers her own magical powers, and she must save her kingdom. It's all the beauty of the classic tale, with less snoozing and more action!<a href="https://www.thenovl.com/titles/deya-muniz/the-princess-and-the-grilled-cheese-sandwich-a-graphic-novel/9780316538725/">The Princess and the Grilled Cheese</a> by <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/contributor/deya-muniz/">Deya Muniz</a>Disguising herself as a man, mistaken identity, the best grilled cheese ever? What more could you want! Mulan convinces everyone she is a man so she can take her father’s spot in the army. Lady Camembert has no desire to marry and therefore, under the law of the land, can’t inherit her father’s estate so she makes the choice to move away and start over, disguised as Count Camembert. Both of these women will do whatever it takes. It’s funny, it’s cheesy (in the best way) and you’re going to adore this graphic novel.<a href="https://www.thenovl.com/titles/malinda-lo/ash/9780316531313/">Ash</a> by <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/contributor/malinda-lo/">Malinda Lo</a>If you’re a fan of Cinderella, then you are very familiar with evil stepmothers. In this haunting, romantic lesbian retelling of Cinderella, the stepmother is especially cruel and poor Ash, consumed by grief after the death of her father, reads fairy tales hoping one day fairies will steal her away. This stunning tale is a beautiful reminder of the connections between life and love, and the transformation that can come even from the deepest, darkest grief.<a href="https://www.thenovl.com/titles/m-k-lobb/seven-faceless-saints/9780316386883/">Seven Faceless Saints</a> by <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/contributor/m-k-lobb/">M.K. Lobb</a>This is so cheesy but of course for Snow White and her seven dwarves, we’re going to suggest Seven Faceless Saints. It’s a dark fantasy where in the city of Ombrazia saints and disciples rule with terrifying and unjust power. Rossana Lacertosa is willing to do whatever it takes to dismantle the corrupt system. But now a murderer stalks Ombrazia’s citizens and the race is on to stop them. Heigh-ho, heigh-ho it’s off to solve a murder mystery we go! <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/titles/e-latimer/witches-of-ash-and-ruin/9780759555433/">Witches of Ash and Ruin</a> by <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/contributor/e-latimer/">E. Latimer</a>It’s modern witchcraft mixed with Celtic mythology. There happens to be a lot more dark magic, murder, serial killers, etc. but there’s also a determined heroine, who won’t let family, ancient customs, or really anything, get in the way of her dreams. And that’s totally Merida energy.<a href="https://www.thenovl.com/landing-page/novl-series-page-the-stolen-heir-to-blocks/">The Stolen Heir</a> by <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/contributor/holly-black/">Holly Black</a>This one is just literal in every sense: Rapunzel is the princess, heir to the throne, stolen away to live in a tower with her magical hair. She IS a stolen heir. But like Holly’s characters, there’s always more than meets the eye, and Rapunzel has a few tricks up her sleeve. Like charming Flynn Ryder, going on an epic journey into the forest, and having the BEST. DAY. EVER.<a href="https://www.thenovl.com/landing-page/novl-series-page-frostblood/">Frostblood</a> by <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/contributor/elly-blake/">Elly Blake</a>I mean how could we not put the Snow Queen herself with Frostblood? There’s just a little less happy little snowmen, and a bit more Firebloods joining with rebels to overthrow the evil Frostblood king. But it’s chillingly good and the cold never bothered us anyway.<a href="https://www.thenovl.com/landing-page/novl-series-page-daughter-of-sparta/">Daughter of Sparta</a> by <a href="https://www.thenovl.com/contributor/claire-andrews/">Claire M. Andrews</a>Moana is a strong-willed, adventurous daughter of a chief, chosen by the ocean to journey and reunite a mysterious relic with a goddess, all with the help of a demigod. Daphne, equally strong-willed and adventurous, is chosen to find nine items stolen from Mount Olympus, and reunite them with the gods and goddesses before their powers disappear. While both face long journeys, they reconnect with their pasts, and discover their own identities along the way.Pick a Princess
