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A review by pucksandpaperbacks
The Princess and the Grilled Cheese Sandwich by Deya Muniz
fast-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? It's complicated
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
CW: Sexism, death of a parent, misogyny
I thought this was fine. But I struggle with stories where a cis woman is cosplaying as man because for me, as a trans man, I'm not "pretending". Though, I understand why the trope was implemented due to the royalty aspect of the book. However, the book is set in modern-day opposed to a historical fiction setting and you see Feta playing on a Nintendo Switch.
i just think the conflict and plot as a whole could've been more fleshed out. The book felt very rushed that it was difficult to get attached to Brie and Cam. As for Brie, she felt toxic and unlikeable. Through the miscommunication, she does't just talk to Cam about what she discovered. She flat out stops talking to her and ignoring her then gaslit her to think she's not mad even though she was. I struggle being happy for a couple at the end of a romance (especially when they are going to get married at the end) when their communication sucks. I just wasn't vibing with their relationship at all. The book moved too quickly that i felt like I didn't have time to get attached to them. I felt more chemistry between Feta and Cam. However, I did enjoy the puns and nods to cheese. The Princess and the Grilled Cheese l is incredibly cheesy!
I thought this was fine. But I struggle with stories where a cis woman is cosplaying as man because for me, as a trans man, I'm not "pretending". Though, I understand why the trope was implemented due to the royalty aspect of the book. However, the book is set in modern-day opposed to a historical fiction setting and you see Feta playing on a Nintendo Switch.
i just think the conflict and plot as a whole could've been more fleshed out. The book felt very rushed that it was difficult to get attached to Brie and Cam. As for Brie, she felt toxic and unlikeable. Through the miscommunication, she does't just talk to Cam about what she discovered. She flat out stops talking to her and ignoring her then gaslit her to think she's not mad even though she was. I struggle being happy for a couple at the end of a romance (especially when they are going to get married at the end) when their communication sucks. I just wasn't vibing with their relationship at all. The book moved too quickly that i felt like I didn't have time to get attached to them. I felt more chemistry between Feta and Cam. However, I did enjoy the puns and nods to cheese. The Princess and the Grilled Cheese l is incredibly cheesy!