Glory the princess lives all alone with only her pet snake and her guitar for company. For some strange reason, the Queen, who is also a witch and stays in a separate location, finds her guitar playing obnoxious and keeps thinking of ways to stop Glory’s music. Unlike in typical books, the pair decide to talk out the issues after some initial tussles and come to a nice reconciliation.

I expected to be more impressed by this book because of that awesome title and cool cover. It was certainly nice in terms of its story. The message comes out quite clearly that we need through communicate through our problems for a mutual understanding and resolution rather than steeping in anger silently or trying to take vengeful action. But the way the story progressed wasn’t impressive. I would have loved it if the narration would have been done in prose rather than rhythmic verse, which wasn’t even rhythmic in many cases.

The illustrations are truly outstanding in the book. I especially loved the way the queen was drawn in a completely non-traditional look.

All in all, it is a very different story, but it didn’t “rock” my world as much as I had wanted it to.

Thank you, NetGalley and BOOM! Studios, for the Advanced Review Copy of the book in exchange for an honest review.




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If the cover doesn't get you, the story will. The Princess Who Saved Herself by Greg Pak is a sweet, little book that packs a punch.

Here are my notes about this super adorable book:
1. The bumblebee and dragon pictures at the start of the book are adorable. Love it!
2. Gloria is a gem. I like her. She has cool outfits and has a pet snake. She's my new friend.
3. The snake has a hat.
4. Incredible and colourful illustrations that make the book pop.
5. Music. Guitar. Rock'n'Roll.
6. The very wicked queen has a killer outfit. I like it.
7. Engaging story, amazing visuals, fun time.

Overall, this book is great! Give it a look see and enjoy the positivity of a strong female lead in a rock'n'roll world!

Four out of five stars.

Thank you to NetGalley and BOOM! Studios for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review. ( )

An awesome story for kids - boys and girls, both. The song isn't bad either. A great antedote for the sappy stories most kids end up reading. ( )

Cute Kickstarter book by Greg Pak and company, based on a Jonathan Coulton song. Lovely illustrations. ( )

An awesome story for kids - boys and girls, both. The song isn't bad either. A great antedote for the sappy stories most kids end up reading. ( )