Perfect Manners. Perfect Plans. A Perfect Look.
Princess Amina tries to be perfect in every way. But when a friend can't accept who she truly is, his magic threatens everything she loves.
Princess Amina is a young girl who tries to do everything perfectly to earn her people's love! When a wizard changes the townsfolk into animals and sends her far from home, she must break the spell! On her heartwarming journey, she learns that it is not her perfection the people love, but that she is her true self.
While this story is meant to be read to 5-8 year old children, it is for the healing perfectionist in each of us. Intermediate readers and adults can enjoy deeper, relatable themes of love, loss, and acceptance. The Perfect Prince(ss) features trans-ness in a matter-of-fact, positive light. It allows its heroine to be imperfect, and its antagonist redeemed. It invites conversation about identity and self-determination: who gets to decide what makes you perfect?
The Perfect Prince(ss) is filled with affirmations, and is first and foremost an enchanting fantasy adventure journey. The concepts are universal: Progress over Perfection. Overcoming conflict with kindness. Even big mistakes can be forgiven. You don't need to be perfect to be loved, just be your best self. write four to five line review for this story
Published on 8th January 2026
My Review
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Finding Magic in the Imperfect
Princess Amina’s quest to break a wizard’s curse, the story illustrates that authenticity, not flawlessness, is the true key to being loved.
With its trans representation and themes of redemption, this tale offers a heartwarming lesson on identity and self-determination.
It is an important modern fairy tale reminding readers of all ages that being your best self is always better than being perfect.
Thank you for the e-Arc Netgalley.
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